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Biden robocall: Audio deepfake fuels election disinformation fears
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Biden robocall: Audio deepfake fuels election disinformation fears

[ad_1] The 2024 White House race faces the prospect of a firehose of AI-enabled disinformation, with a robocall impersonating US President Joe Biden already stoking particular alarm about audio deepfakes."What a bunch of malarkey," said the phone message, digitally spoofing Biden's voice and echoing one of his signature phrases. The robocall urged New Hampshire residents not to cast ballots in the Democratic primary last month, prompting state authorities to launch a probe into possible voter suppression. It also triggered demands from campaigners for stricter guardrails around generative artificial intelligence tools or an outright ban on robocalls.Disinformation researchers fear rampant misuse of AI-powered applications in a pivotal election year thanks to proliferating voice cloning ...
Microsoft and others are making new tools to help small businesses capitalize on A.I.
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Microsoft and others are making new tools to help small businesses capitalize on A.I.

[ad_1] The influx of generative artificial intelligence software is transforming small businesses. Small business owners are using A.I. tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others to check grammar in emails, punch up marketing copy and research business plans. What's more, bigger companies are developing tools specifically to help small businesses integrate A.I. into their operations in more advanced ways.Microsoft's Copilot lets users ask software to perform tasks like summarize an email or a Teams meeting, come up with key themes in a document, or draft emails in a conversational tone in Outlook. We are on WhatsApp Channels. Click to join.  The service, which costs $30-a-month per employee, was recently expanded from companies with at least 300 employees to all companies, so...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI tableau at Republic Day Parade, AI mimics Joe Biden’s voice, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI tableau at Republic Day Parade, AI mimics Joe Biden’s voice, more

[ad_1] AI roundup: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's tableau will provide in-depth information about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for various industries and the general public at the upcoming Republic Day Parade. In a surprising event, a robocall utilized AI to impersonate President Joe Biden's voice, discouraging voters from going to the polls. This and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.1. MeitY tableau will showcase AI useAt the Republic Day Parade, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's tableau will also join the parade to showcase how AI can be integrated in various sectors. JL Gupta, Director Ministry of Electronics and IT said, “This time the tableau showcased by the Ministry of Electronics and IT mainly covers AI-...
AI can change the world forever – Frankenstein AI to exams, here are 6 shocking ways
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AI can change the world forever – Frankenstein AI to exams, here are 6 shocking ways

[ad_1] Over the course of history, there have been many revolutions that have brought about changes to society and shaped mankind's future. From an economic shift to industries in the 18th century to the digital revolution of the 2000s, the advancement in the last few centuries has been gathering pace at an ever-increasing pace. Over the last few years, another revolution has been brewing - artificial intelligence (AI). From farming, healthcare, and education to industries, the AI revolution is expected to have a major impact in every sector. Researchers say AI could reshape the world in the coming years and we list 6 ways here.AI could reshape the worldIn a new episode of the Norwegian podcast ‘Game Over?' (via Norwegian University of Science and Technology), researchers Professor Mort...
Looking for Copy.ai alternatives? From Rytr, Writesonic to Anyword, check these best AI tools out
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Looking for Copy.ai alternatives? From Rytr, Writesonic to Anyword, check these best AI tools out

[ad_1] In the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown by leaps and bounds. New AI tools have also surfaced, that make light work of tasks like image generation, and copywriting. One such AI-powered tool that aims to automate your social media content creation, AI marketing and ad copy is Copy.ai. However, if this tool doesn't suit your needs, then you can look at its alternatives which promise to fulfil the same purpose of AI-powered tool automated content creation. Know 5 Copy.ai alternatives including Rytr, Writesonic, Anyword, and more.1. RytrRytr is an AI-powered writing platform that stands out with its amazing capabilities. It provides copywriting frameworks, blog writing templates, and use cases for creating product descriptions. With Rytr, your writing experience ...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI ‘Hiroshima’, AI in education, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI ‘Hiroshima’, AI in education, and more

[ad_1] OpenAI and Arizona State University forge partnership to boost AI in education; Israel invests $2.7 mn in AI to enhance traffic safety; WHO issues ethics guidelines for advanced AI models in healthcare; Amazon's AWS to invest $15 billion in Japan for cloud computing expansion- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. OpenAI and Arizona State University forge partnership to boost AI in educationOpenAI has joined forces with Arizona State University (ASU) to extend AI applications in academia. ASU gains access to ChatGPT Enterprise, enhancing security and speed. Despite initial concerns about misuse, ASU President Michael Crow embraces AI's potential in education. OpenAI aims to amplify ChatGPT's impact in higher education through collaboration and learning from AS...
No ‘iPhone moment’! Microsoft Bing Search Engine Market Share Barely Budged With ChatGPT Add-On
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No ‘iPhone moment’! Microsoft Bing Search Engine Market Share Barely Budged With ChatGPT Add-On

[ad_1] When Microsoft Corp. announced it was baking ChatGPT into its Bing search engine last February, bullish analysts declared the move an “iPhone moment” that could upend the search market and chip away at Google's dominance.“The entire search category is now going through a sea change,” Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said at the time. “That opportunity comes very few times.” Almost a year later, the sea has yet to change. The new Bing — powered by OpenAI's generative AI technology — dazzled internet users with conversational replies to queries asked in a natural way. But te, according to data analytics firm StatCounter, up less than 1 percentage point since the ChatGPT announcement.We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join.Bing has long struggled for relevance and attracted more ...
AI leashed! Here’s how ChatGPT maker OpenAI plans to deter election misinformation in 2024
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AI leashed! Here’s how ChatGPT maker OpenAI plans to deter election misinformation in 2024

[ad_1] ChatGPT maker OpenAI has outlined a plan to prevent its AI tools from being used to spread election misinformation as voters in more than 50 countries prepare to cast their ballots in national elections this year. The safeguards spelled out by the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup in a blog post this week include a mix of preexisting policies and newer initiatives to prevent the misuse of its wildly popular generative AI tools. They can create novel text and images in seconds but also be weaponized to concoct misleading messages or convincing fake photographs.Also read: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked LIVE Updates: Samsung to unveil flagship Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy AI, and more The steps will apply specifically to OpenAI, only one player in an expanding universe of co...
Google layoffs: Tech titan eliminates hundreds of jobs in ad team tweak
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Google layoffs: Tech titan eliminates hundreds of jobs in ad team tweak

[ad_1] Google layoffs: The Alphabet-owned company on Tuesday confirmed it is eliminating "a few hundred" positions from its global ad team, amid a push to use artificial intelligence for efficiency and creativity. The job cuts to its "large customer" sales team are intended to result in better support for small and medium size businesses advertising on Google's platform, according to the internet giant.Expansion of small business ad teams at Google was expected by the company to result in increased hiring this year. Google made no mention of generative AI, which is disrupting many sectors including advertising. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked LIVE Updates: Samsung to unveil flagship Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy AI, and moreLast week, Google's cloud computing unit announced new AI tools ...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI hints fingerprints are not unique, secret talks on AI risks, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI hints fingerprints are not unique, secret talks on AI risks, more

[ad_1] OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the U.S. House Speaker conferred on risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) amid regulatory challenges; US and Chinese AI companies hold secret talks on AI safety concerns; Pipefy launches AI-driven HR automation with customisable chatbots; Google Cloud unveils generative AI tools to transform retail experiences- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. OpenAI CEO and U.S. House Speaker confer on AI risks amid regulatory challengesOpenAI CEO Sam Altman and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson met to discuss AI risks on Capitol Hill. Amid Democratic efforts for AI regulation, a divided Congress is hampering progress. Altman emphasised the balancing of AI benefits and risks and expressed anticipation for legislative action. The aim of the m...