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Apple updates App Store guidelines to welcome retro game emulators globally: Full details
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Apple updates App Store guidelines to welcome retro game emulators globally: Full details

[ad_1] In a recent move, Apple has revised its App Store guidelines to greenlight the availability of retro game emulators worldwide, providing users with the option to download titles. This significant update signals a shift in Apple's stance on emulation software, a domain previously restricted within its ecosystem. Apple's Policy ShiftThe updated regulations come with a limitation: developers must ensure compliance with copyright laws, underscoring Apple's commitment to intellectual property rights. While Android users have long enjoyed access to a plethora of emulators for vintage console games, Apple's decision is poised to incentivise developers to port their creations to the App Store platform, Techcrunch reported.  Also read: Alexa, start barking: Smart 13-year-old girl saves he...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: GenAI course demand jumps, European businesses lag in AI skills, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: GenAI course demand jumps, European businesses lag in AI skills, more

[ad_1] Gen AI course demand skyrockets as professionals future proof careers; European businesses lag in AI skills training for employees: LinkedIn report; UK researchers warn against unregulated AI chatbots in social care plans; AI generated faces deceive viewers, study finds-this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Gen AI course demand skyrockets as professionals future proof careersDemand for Gen AI courses has tripled in the past year as professionals strive to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving job market. Executives from ed-tech companies like Upgrad, Great Learning, Simplilearn, and Coursera note a surge in enrollment, with a 33 percent increase in AI-ML programs and 2.6 times growth in dedicated Gen AI courses. In India, Q1 2024 saw a 195 percent YoY increas...
Artificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot
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Artificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot

[ad_1] A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced a “ton” of romantic feelings but he also knew it was an illusion. That's because his girlfriend was generated by artificial intelligence (AI).Carrier wasn't looking to develop a relationship with something that wasn't real, nor did he want to become the brunt of online jokes. But he did want a romantic partner he'd never had, in part because of a genetic disorder called Marfan syndrome that makes traditional dating tough for him. The 39-year-old from Belleville, Michigan, became more curious about digital companions last fall and tested Paradot, an AI companion app that had recently come onto the market and advertised its products as being able to make users feel “cared, understood and lo...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI to dominate fintech, AI startup ElevenLabs turns unicorn, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI to dominate fintech, AI startup ElevenLabs turns unicorn, more

[ad_1] AI to dominate fintech for next five years, WEF study reveals; Blockchain emerges as key tool to tackle bias in AI training; Voice AI startup ElevenLabs attains unicorn status with $1.1 billion valuation in latest funding round; EY survey unveils Gen AI's impact on Indian retail transformation- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI to dominate fintech for next five years, WEF study revealsAI is poised to lead fintech development over the next five years, with 70% of respondents in a World Economic Forum study highlighting its relevance. The research, conducted by Bryan Zhang of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, gathered insights from 227 fintech firms across various verticals and regions. Societal and economic impact emerged as a concern, with 4...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI sparks fears in finance, AI-linked misinformation, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI sparks fears in finance, AI-linked misinformation, more

[ad_1] AI sparks fears in finance, business, and law; Chinese military trains AI to predict enemy actions on battlefield with ChatGPT-like models; OpenAI's GPT store faces challenge as users exploit platform for 'AI Girlfriends'; Anthropic study reveals alarming deceptive abilities in AI models- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI sparks fears in finance, business, and lawAI's growing influence triggers concerns in finance, business, and law. FINRA identifies AI as an "emerging risk," while the World Economic Forum's survey reveals AI-fueled misinformation as the primary near-term threat to the global economy. Financial Stability Oversight Council warns of potential "direct consumer harm," and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler highlights the peril to financial stability...
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI braces for fight with New York Times and authors on ‘fair use’ of copyrighted works
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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI braces for fight with New York Times and authors on ‘fair use’ of copyrighted works

[ad_1] A barrage of high-profile lawsuits in a New York federal court will test the future of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence products that wouldn't be so eloquent had they not ingested huge troves of copyrighted human works.But are AI chatbots — in this case, widely commercialized products made by OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft — breaking copyright and fair competition laws? Professional writers and media outlets will face a difficult fight to win that argument in court. “I would like to be optimistic on behalf of the authors, but I'm not. I just think they have an uphill battle here,” said copyright attorney Ashima Aggarwal, who used to work for academic publishing giant John Wiley & Sons. One ccomes from The New York Times. Another from a group of well-known ...
How Do Gen AI systems Learn? Researchers Have a Magic Tool to Understand AI – Harry Potter
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How Do Gen AI systems Learn? Researchers Have a Magic Tool to Understand AI – Harry Potter

[ad_1]  More than two decades after J.K. Rowling introduced the world to a universe of magical creatures, forbidden forests and a teenage wizard, Harry Potter is finding renewed relevance in a very different body of literature: AI research. A growing number of researchers are using the best-selling Harry Potter books to experiment with generative artificial intelligence technology, citing the series' enduring influence in popular culture and the wide range of language data and complex wordplay within its pages.  Reviewing a list of studies and academic papers referencing Harry Potter offers a snapshot into cutting-edge AI research — and some of the thorniest questions facing the technology.  In perhaps the most notable recent example, Harry, Hermione and Ron star in a paper titled “Who'...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Paytm’s AI-led layoff, AI antibiotic, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Paytm’s AI-led layoff, AI antibiotic, and more

[ad_1] Today is Christmas and, as expected, most businesses and governments have shut down for the day and people are enjoying a holiday. Yet artificial intelligence developments have found a way to emerge even today. In a shocking development, the parent company of Paytm, One97 Communication, has fired more than 1000 employees. The underlying reason behind the Paytm layoff is reported to be the AI advancement of the company that has caused a few positions to be surplus to requirements. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Paytm fires 1000 employeesPaytm's parent company, One97 Communication, has laid off over 1000 employees from various departments as a cost-cutting measure, reported the Economic Times. The layoffs, occurring over the past few months, amount t...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Gen AI set to boost India’s GDP, Boots to unveil AI ‘Personal Shopper’
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Gen AI set to boost India’s GDP, Boots to unveil AI ‘Personal Shopper’

[ad_1] Gen AI set to boost India's GDP by $1.2-1.5 trillion by 2030, EY report reveals; AI chatbots and humans share the hallucination experience; Federal agencies lag in AI management, GAO report reveals; Bihar Police exam to deploys AI to prevent cheating for 1,275 sub-inspector posts- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Gen AI set to boost India's GDP by $1.2-1.5 trillion by 2030, EY report revealsGenerative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could contribute $1.2-1.5 trillion to India's GDP by FY30, states an EY India report. Titled 'The AIdea of India,' the report outlines Gen AI's potential to accelerate India's digital transformation. It forecasts a $359-438 billion addition in FY 2029-30 alone, with business services, financial services, education, retail, an...
AI hallucination: What is it, how does it affect AI chatbots, and how are tech firms dealing with it?
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AI hallucination: What is it, how does it affect AI chatbots, and how are tech firms dealing with it?

[ad_1] Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology with untapped potential, and many experts believe we are still just scratching its surface. Not only it is being used as a standalone model, but various AI tools, including AI chatbots are being created to use this technology creatively. However, a major bottleneck in its integration and adoption remains AI hallucination, which is something even companies such as Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI have struggled with, and continue to do so. So, what exactly is it, how does it impact the AI chatbots, and how are tech firms navigating through this challenge? Let us take a look.What is AI hallucination?AI hallucinations are essentially incidents when an AI chatbot gives out an incorrect or nonsensical response to a qu...