OpenAI is reportedly working on fresh strategies to address a noticeable slowdown in the rate of improvement with its AI models. According to The Information, early testers of OpenAI’s next anticipated model, known internally as “Orion,” observed that while Orion does outperform the company’s existing models, the progress is less dramatic than the leap from […]
A recent lawsuit brought by a grieving mother in the U.S. accuses AI technology of being a factor in her teenage son’s death, raising significant questions about the psychological effects of human interactions with AI. According to the lawsuit, the boy developed a strong emotional connection to a chatbot on the Character.AI platform. This chatbot, […]
With artificial intelligence evolving rapidly, researchers at MIT sought to determine which tasks benefit most from human-AI collaboration and which are better handled individually by either humans or AI. In their study, MIT’s Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI) explored this topic by analyzing over 370 results from more than 100 experimental studies, examining different approaches […]
Google is reportedly developing an AI tool, codenamed Project Jarvis, aimed at helping users manage various online tasks more efficiently. According to a report from The Information, this project could be previewed as early as December and would enable users to perform actions like researching, online shopping, and booking flights, with minimal manual input. Jarvis […]
As excitement around artificial intelligence grows, asset managers are launching an array of AI-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to help investors gain exposure to the tech sector, despite uncertainty over which companies will lead long term. Morningstar data reveals that over one-third of the AI-branded ETFs in existence were introduced in 2024. The sector’s total assets […]
Google is advancing artificial intelligence that autonomously operates web browsers, aiming to simplify activities like research and online shopping, according to The Information. Dubbed Project Jarvis, the technology is expected to be demonstrated as soon as December alongside Google’s upcoming Gemini large language model. Similarly, Microsoft-supported OpenAI has pursued autonomous web browsing for research with […]
Meta Platforms has announced that its AI chatbot will utilize Reuters’ news content to deliver real-time responses on current events and news, marking another collaboration between a major tech company and a news publisher. While details of the financial arrangement remain undisclosed, this partnership represents Meta’s first news-related deal in recent years. The initiative arrives […]
YouTube is trialing a new “Premium Lite” subscription that offers an ad-reduced experience at nearly half the price of its full Premium plan. At $8.99 per month, Premium Lite comes in at a lower cost compared to the $16.99 regular Premium, although it doesn’t include features like ad-free YouTube Music, background play, or offline downloads. […]
Wimbledon is set to embrace technology by introducing Live Electronic Line Calling (ELC), phasing out the traditional human line judges who have been part of the tournament for nearly 150 years. This move, aimed at improving officiating accuracy, has stirred mixed emotions among fans and line callers alike. For decades, line judges at Wimbledon have […]
A few months back, Google introduced a new way to enhance Gmail searches using its Gemini AI. This innovative feature, known as Gmail Q&A, allows users to locate specific emails and details by asking the Gemini chatbot simple questions. For example, instead of manually searching through your inbox, you can now ask, “What time is […]
Imagine a personal tutor, available at any moment, perfectly attuned to your child’s learning style and needs. This isn’t science fiction but a future that Sam Altman, the CEO behind ChatGPT, envisions as entirely achievable. In his latest reflections, Altman forecasts a world where superintelligent AI plays a transformative role in education. Entering the “Intelligence […]
In Finland, prisoners are now contributing to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) by taking part in data labelling and classification tasks, as part of their rehabilitation programs. As AI continues to evolve rapidly, there’s a growing concern that many might be left behind in this technology-driven world. But what about those who are already […]