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Investors pour $27.1 billion into AI startups, defying a downturn
Investors poured $27.1 billion into AI startups in the United States from April to June, accounting for nearly half of all U.S. startup funding in that period, according to PitchBook, which tracks startups. In total, U.S. startups raised $56 billion, up 57% from a year earlier and the highest three-month haul in two years.
Apple poised to get OpenAI board observer role as part of AI pact
Apple secures observer role on OpenAI's board with Phil Schiller as representative, integrating ChatGPT and 'Apple Intelligence' across its apps. New directors appointed at OpenAI. Schiller gains insights into decision-making. Apple and OpenAI silent on details. Report by Juby Babu from Mexico City, edited by Krishna Chandra Eluri.
Should you be rushing to pick up the latest AI smartphone?
Samsung leads the smartphone industry with cutting-edge genAI features, while Apple introduces the groundbreaking Apple Intelligence. Sundar Pichai unveils the innovative Gemini AI assistant, and Craig Federighi presents Apple Intelligence, reshaping the future of smart devices with powerful generative models.
Want a slice of AI pie? Here's what it will cost stock market investors
Retail investors are now viewing AI as a promising investment frontier, with significant potential for gains by investing in leading companies in this field. Nvidia, a maker of AI chips, has seen its stock surge threefold in the past year, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world with a market capitalisation over $3 trillion.
As AI gains a workplace foothold, US trying to make sure workers don't get left behind
Bridging the digital equity gap through AI education is crucial. Marvin Venay stresses the importance of inclusive initiatives for overcoming barriers. Accessible internet and affordable technology are essential components for empowering individuals with AI knowledge and skills.
The voices of AI are telling us a lot
AI voices evolve from cinematic stereotypes to diverse choices, impacting user preferences.
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ChatGPT answers went 'undetected', secured better grades than students, study finds
On behalf of 33 'fake students', the researchers at the University of Reading, UK, submitted answers generated by ChatGPT to the examinations system of the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences of the same university.
Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhone, unveils Apple Intelligence
At its annual developer conference on Monday, Apple revealed a partnership with OpenAI to integrate the startup's generative AI technology and ChatGPT chatbot into its devices, the iPhone maker announced.
Can you opt out of Meta's AI scraping? Sort of
Meta announced the expansion of its AI services globally, using public information to train its AI starting June 26, sparking privacy concerns in Europe. Users in the U.S. were already subject to this practice. The program's future expansion remains uncertain.
AI 'Gold Rush' for chatbot training data could run out of human-written text
AI systems such as ChatGPT may soon face a scarcity of online data that fuels their intelligence growth. A study by Epoch AI predicted a depletion in the publicly available training data within the next decade, likening it to a "literal gold rush" and raising concerns about the sustainability of AI advancement. Tech giants are racing to secure quality data sources, with future options potentially involving sensitive private data or synthetic data generated by AI.
Trend Micro taps Nvidia software tools for AI cybersecurity offering
Trend Micro is collaborating with Nvidia to develop AI-based cybersecurity tools for data centers. The tools aim to detect intruders and secure data used for AI work, addressing the vulnerability of centralized data storage.
We asked ChatGPT for legal advice - here are five reasons why you shouldn't
A survey by the Law Society, the Legal Services Board, and YouGov in 2023 revealed that two-thirds of respondents faced legal issues in the past four years, with common problems including employment, finance, welfare, and consumer issues.
OpenAI says it has begun training a new flagship AI model
The San Francisco startup, which is one of the world's leading AI companies, said in a blog post that it expected the new model to bring "the next level of capabilities" as it strove to build "artificial general intelligence," or AGI, a machine that can do anything the human brain can do.
OpenAI sets up safety committee
Microsoft-backed OpenAI's chatbots with generative AI capabilities, such as engaging in human-like conversations and creating images based on text prompts, have stirred safety concerns as AI models become more powerful.
Techie falls in love with ChatGPT chatbot named DAN, enjoys beach dates with her ‘boyfriend’
Lisa shared her experience on Xiaohongshu, an Instagram-like platform, where she revealed that she developed feelings for the chatbot named 'Do Anything Now' or DAN after conversing with it. Initially, the chatbot informed her that it wouldn't lead her on. However, according to a report by South China Morning Post, the chatbot later became more flirtatious and started behaving like a "flesh and blood lover."
AI search goes awry for Google
The incorrect answers in the feature called AI Overview have undermined trust in a search engine that more than 2 billion people turn to for authoritative information.
‘Black Widow’ Vs AI: Scarlett Johansson threatens to sue OpenAI for recreating her voice
During OpenAI's unveiling of its newest model, users observed a similarity in the chatbot's 'Sky' voice option, which audibly delivers responses to users. This playful addition to the AI chatbot sparked comparisons to Samantha, the character portrayed by the actress in the 2013 film 'Her'. The actress claimed that Open AI boss Sam Altman had approached in in September 2023 with a request to borrow her voice for a special feature.
AI Stole Your Voice? Voice actors sue AI startup for using their voices in chatbot
Voice actors Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage are suing AI startup Lovo for allegedly using their voices without permission to create a chatbot named Poe. The couple, who rely on their voice work for a living, discovered the bot sounded exactly like them. They claim Lovo violated trademark and privacy laws by using their voice recordings without disclosure. The lawsuit, seeking class-action status, highlights a growing concern among artists and creators about AI technologies potentially replacing them in the job market.
Microsoft's AI Copilot to add new features next month
Irina Ghose, managing director, Microsoft India & South Asia said the company is set to release new features to its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Copilot next month to improve user prompts which would consequently generate better responses by the chatbot.
Microsoft's AI Copilot to add new features next month
“We are announcing a few new features on Microsoft 365 Copilot,” said Irina Ghose, Managing Director, Microsoft India & South Asia. “One is called Auto-complete, where you might start with the prompt, but you're not very clear how to complete it. It just goes and completes it for you.”
TCS CEO says AI could kill India's call centres soon. Is he right?
According to TCS CEO K Krithivasan, AI could result in “minimal” need for call centres in about a year. If Krithivasan’s prediction were to come true, it would mean a lot of change for a lot of people in very little time.
Apple will revamp Siri to catch up to its chatbot competitors
Introduced in 2011 as the original virtual assistant in every iPhone, Siri had been limited for years to individual requests and had never been able to follow a conversation. It often misunderstood questions.
What to expect from the next generation of chatbots: OpenAI's GPT-5 and Meta's Llama-3
Upgrades to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Meta's Llama system introduce significant advancements in AI capabilities. GPT-5 and Llama-3 will revolutionize human-machine interactions, transforming industries and societies globally for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
Meta AI: Mark Zuckerberg unveils AI chatbot attached to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp. Know its features in detail
Meta AI can be accessed on WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Facebook by typing "@meta ai" within chats. You can also access it by tapping on a colorful blue circle icon which lets you know that Meta AI is there.
New York City defends AI chatbot that advised entrepreneurs to break laws
When launched as a pilot in October, the MyCity chatbot was touted as the first city-wide use of such AI technology, something that would give business owners "actionable and trusted information" in response to queries typed into an online portal.
Tanla Platforms unveils AI-based anti-phishing chatbot to detect scam messages
In a statement, the company said phishing accounts for around 65% of cyber attacks, which with the help of the tool can be detected with almost 99% accuracy.
AI Chatbots not ready for election prime time, study shows
A study by the AI Democracy Projects reveals the risks of AI chatbots spreading false, misleading, and harmful information during national elections. Efforts are being made to safeguard election integrity as big tech companies and AI startups play a role in addressing the issue.
The great AI debate: Open-source vs proprietary models in global showdown
The development and regulation of AI technologies, such as chatbots, GPTs, and search engines, are causing concern and debate. Geopolitical tensions arise as open-source AI models from China compete with proprietary models from the US and EU. Data privacy laws, consumer data protection, and standardized definitions and regulations for AI are seen as essential.
Google is giving away some of the AI that powers chatbots
The company said in a blog post that it was releasing two AI language models that could help outside companies and independent software developers build online chatbots similar to Google's own chatbot. Called Gemma 2B and Gemma 7B, they are not Google's most powerful AI technologies, but the company argued that they rivaled many of the industry's leading systems.
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