YouTube revealed new artificial intelligence-powered features on Wednesday, designed specifically for its Shorts creators, leveraging Google DeepMind’s advanced video-generation technology. These tools, branded as Veo, will enable creators to enhance their videos with AI-generated backgrounds and create stand-alone, six-second video clips using written prompts. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan expressed optimism that Veo will help creators […]
While AI-powered chatbots have captivated public attention, an even more advanced application of generative AI is gaining traction among business leaders: agentic AI. “This is not just another buzzword,” wrote tech expert Bernard Marr in his Intelligence Revolution newsletter, “but a groundbreaking shift in AI technology.” At its core, agentic AI refers to systems with […]
Speaking at the UN Summit of the Future on Saturday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted AI as “the most transformative technology to date” and unveiled a global initiative to boost AI education and training. Pichai outlined four key areas where AI can drive progress toward sustainable development: improving access to information in diverse languages, speeding […]
Microsoft is working on a new feature that will allow Windows 11 users to personalize the function of the Copilot key, which has recently started appearing on new laptops and keyboards. Currently, the Copilot key is set to launch Microsoft’s Copilot app by default, but the company is now testing the option to use it […]
A team of roboticists from the German Aerospace Center’s Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics has discovered that combining traditional force-torque sensors with machine learning algorithms offers robots a new method for sensing touch. In their study, published in Science Robotics, the researchers explored a novel approach to endow robots with touch sensitivity, without the need […]
A recent study suggests that ChatGPT might help reduce belief in conspiracy theories. Conducted by researchers from American University, MIT, and Cornell University, the study explored how OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo could engage with individuals who hold such beliefs. The AI-powered chatbot interacted with over 2,100 participants, all of whom identified as conspiracy believers. After chatting […]
At its product event on Tuesday, Apple introduced a new feature for its latest AirPods Pro: they will now function as over-the-counter hearing aids. This development transforms the wireless earbuds into clinical-grade hearing aids for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. “We’re offering this innovative solution to assist over 1 billion people worldwide who […]
Italy is taking steps to integrate artificial intelligence into its education system as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration seeks to bridge the country’s digital skills gap with other EU nations. This week, as schools reopened across the country, Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara announced that AI-driven software would be piloted in 15 classrooms across four regions. […]
Meta is set to resume training its AI models using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram in the UK in the coming months, after halting the process due to regulatory concerns. The company plans to use public posts, including photos, captions, and comments, to enhance its generative AI models. However, Meta clarified […]
Just hours after Snapchat launched its My AI chatbot for all users, Missouri mom Lyndsi Lee told her 13-year-old daughter to avoid using it. “It’s a temporary decision until I understand more about it and can set appropriate guidelines,” said Lee, who works at a software firm. She’s concerned about how the chatbot interacts with […]
Nearly two decades ago, Andrew Bissell was relaxing in his beachfront home near Edinburgh, contemplating his next steps after he and his wife, Susan Lang-Bissell, had sold their medical imaging startup. Faced with the prospect of either retiring or embarking on a new venture, Bissell found himself at a crossroads. “Do we retire or do […]
A quick boat ride around Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro reveals the troubling presence of oil and chemical pollutants in the waters, tainting the iconic scenery that includes Sugarloaf Mountain, the famous granite peaks, and the majestic Christ the Redeemer statue. In response to this environmental threat, non-governmental organizations 350.org and the Association of […]