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 […]
As companies explore the integration of AI across various functions, an interesting development has surfaced: businesses are now turning to AI to help their bots better understand human emotions. This emerging field, known as “emotion AI,” is highlighted in PitchBook’s recent Enterprise SaaS Emerging Tech Research report, which forecasts significant growth in this technology. The […]
Samsung has introduced new features to its AI-powered food and recipe app, Samsung Food, designed to simplify meal planning and food management tasks. With these updates, users can now effortlessly add items to their Food List by simply snapping a photo. The app then suggests recipes based on the available ingredients, automatically updates the list […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) could become a vital tool for general practitioners (GPs) in identifying patients who are at the highest risk of developing life-threatening heart conditions. Researchers at the University of Leeds have contributed to the development of an AI system called Optimise, which analyzed the health records of over two million individuals. The findings […]
Google is simplifying the process of keeping track of your Google Meet calls on desktop Chrome, where they can easily get lost among your open tabs. The company is now introducing a feature that automatically launches a Google Meet call in picture-in-picture mode when you switch tabs, as detailed in a recent blog post. In […]
OpenAI, Adobe, and Microsoft have expressed their support for a California bill that mandates the labeling of AI-generated content, as revealed in letters obtained by TechCrunch. The bill, AB 3211, is set to face a final vote in August. AB 3211 would require AI-generated photos, videos, and audio clips to include watermarks in their metadata. […]
Apple is venturing into the world of robotics, aiming to make its mark in consumers’ homes and expand its product offerings in a new direction. Apple’s executives have been grappling with a challenge: their current devices already permeate almost every aspect of users’ lives. Whether it’s gathering information, consuming entertainment on iPhones, iPads, Macs, or […]
A novel approach to personalized computer-based learning could offer significant relief from the challenges of teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and inadequate self-learning—problems that have become more acute since the pandemic. The EdYOU platform is centered around an AI-powered educational tool that employs an innovative strategy to enhance learning experiences for both students and adults seeking […]
Zoom Video Communications raised its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for its AI-enhanced collaboration tools, particularly in hybrid work environments. The company also announced that Kelly Steckelberg, its Chief Financial Officer, will be stepping down from her role. Following the announcement, Zoom’s shares saw a 3% increase in after-hours trading. The […]
Some parents are expressing concerns about the South Korean government’s plans to introduce AI-powered tablets into classrooms, as reported by The Financial Times. These tablets are set to be rolled out next year, with a goal of having teachers use AI-enhanced textbooks for nearly all subjects, except for music, art, physical education, and ethics, by […]
According to a senior official at Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, one of the world’s largest investors, companies must do more to address the use of AI at the board level to ensure it is governed effectively and to minimize associated risks. Norges Bank Investment Fund, which holds stakes in nearly 9,000 companies worldwide, […]