Renowned AI researcher and former OpenAI chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever, recently shared his insights into the future of artificial intelligence, predicting that reasoning capabilities will make AI systems far less predictable. His remarks were made while accepting the “Test of Time” award for his influential 2014 paper co-authored with Oriol Vinyals and Quoc Le of […]
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has joined Elon Musk in opposing OpenAI’s transformation from a nonprofit organization into a for-profit entity. This move underscores the ongoing tensions in the rapidly evolving AI industry. According to The Wall Street Journal, Meta sent a letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta, urging him to intervene in […]
A groundbreaking AI-powered camera designed to detect motorists under the influence of alcohol or drugs is being trialed in Devon and Cornwall, marking a global first for this technology. The advanced “Heads-Up” system monitors road use and driving behavior to identify signs consistent with impairment due to drink or drugs. If flagged by the camera, […]
Character.AI announced today that it is introducing parental controls for teenage users and has implemented several safety measures over the past few months. These changes follow increased media scrutiny and two lawsuits alleging the platform contributed to instances of self-harm and suicide. According to the company’s press release, Character.AI has developed two distinct versions of […]
Apple may be gearing up for its next major innovation: foldable devices. Reports from multiple sources on Sunday suggest that the tech giant is actively developing foldable versions of its iPhone and iPad. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is working on two foldable models. The first is a larger device with a 19-inch […]
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature aimed at helping users stay on top of important messages. In the latest beta update for Android, the popular messaging app has enhanced its reminders functionality, which previously focused on missed status updates, to now include reminders for messages as well. This new capability, currently available to beta testers, […]
Microsoft has unveiled a new feature for its Edge browser, Copilot Vision, designed to enhance web browsing with AI assistance. Available in limited preview starting today, the feature allows users to interact with an AI that “sees” and analyzes the same web page they are viewing. Through voice commands, users can receive insights, recommendations, and […]
Google’s DeepMind team has introduced a groundbreaking AI model for weather prediction, named GenCast. According to research published in Nature, GenCast surpasses the performance of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts’ (ECMWF) ENS, widely regarded as the leading operational weather forecasting system. In a blog post, the DeepMind team explained how GenCast marks a […]
Apple is being sued for its decision not to implement a system designed to scan iCloud photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit, filed by a 27-year-old woman under a pseudonym, claims Apple’s inaction forces victims to continuously relive their trauma. According to The New York Times, the suit accuses Apple of announcing […]
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, has revealed that the company’s iconic search engine is on the cusp of a major evolution. Speaking at the NYT’s DealBook Summit, Pichai stated, “Google Search will change profoundly in 2025. We’ll be able to address more complex questions than ever before.” Pichai hinted at significant advancements just around the corner: […]
Marietje Schaake is a former Dutch member of the European parliament. She is now the international policy director at Stanford University Cyber Policy Center and international policy fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence. Her new book is entitled The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley. In terms of power and […]
A ransomware attack has disrupted the software Starbucks relies on to manage and track baristas’ schedules, forcing the company to manually ensure accurate payroll processing. The issue stems from a cyberattack on Blue Yonder, an Arizona-based cloud service provider, Starbucks confirmed on Monday. The company has instructed store managers to manually address scheduling and payroll […]