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5 Things about AI you may have missed today: PM Modi warns against AI misuse, Jim Lee on AI creativity and more

AI roundup: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies when it comes to users with untrained mindsets. In other news, the chief creative officer of DC Comics, Jim Lee revealed how AI is taking away the joy of creativity from an artist's mind. All this, and more in our AI roundup today.PM Modi warns against misuse of AIIn a conversation with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, PM Modi highlighted the emerging AI risks and misuse by people who are not trained or skilled enough to use such powerful technologies. While talking about India's rapid AI adoption, the PM urged setting clear “dos and don'ts” for AI usage such as adding watermarks on AI-generated content to avoid misinformation via deepfakes, according to an AN...
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Musk’s xAI to launch improved version of chatbot

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI said on Thursday it will launch an enhanced version of its chatbot Grok.The new version, called Grok-1.5, will be made available to early testers and existing Grok users on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in the coming days, xAI said in a statement. The startup said one of the most notable improvements in the new version is its performance in coding and math-related tasks. Seeking an alternative to Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Alphabet's Google, Musk launched xAI last year to create what he said would be a "maximum truth-seeking AI".In December, the startup rolled out Grok for Premium subscribers of X.Earlier this month, Musk said xAI would open-source Grok, days after the billionaire had sued OpenAI for allegedly aband...
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5 Things about AI you may have missed today: Bill Gates on India’s AI potential, UK jobs at risk and more

AI roundup: Bill Gates virtually attended the Times Now Summit 2024 during which he talked about India's potential for AI collaboration. Gates also highlighted India's role in adopting and benefiting from emerging technologies such as AI. On the other hand, UK workers are on the verge of losing jobs due to AI adoption. Studies showcase that about 8 million UK workers are at risk from AI. Know more about such AI news from today, March 27, 2024.Bill Gates talks about India's AI effortsMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates joined the Times Now Summit 2024 virtually to address the event. In a conversation with Navika Kumar, Group Editor-in-Chief of Times Now, Gates highlighted how rapidly India is adopting AI and also mitigating the potential risks. When asked about India's AI collaboration, Gat...
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Apple Set to Unveil AI Strategy at June 10 Developers Conference

Apple Inc. plans to kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10, when the company is expected to unveil its long-anticipated artificial intelligence strategy.  The iPhone maker announced the timing on Tuesday, saying the event will run through June 14. Though Apple didn't say what it plans to unveil — in usual fashion — people familiar with the matter have said that the presentation will focus heavily on AI.  Continuing an approach used since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, the conference will be hosted for free on Apple's website and app for developers. The opening day announcements will take place in-person at the company's campus in Cupertino, California.  Apple is expected to unveil its next major software updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro head...
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5 Things about AI you may have missed today: Cohere CEO on GenAI, AI to fix accountant shortage, more

AI roundup: An AI startup named Fieldguide plans to overcome the accountant shortage problem by developing AI tools for auditing, fraud detection, and more. The company has already raised  $30 million in funds. In other news, Cohere CEO, Aidan Gomez talks about the future of generative AI in an interview with The Associated Press. Know more about such AI news of today, March 26, 2024.  Fieldguide raised $30 million for developing an AI-based tool for accounting tasksFieldguide is planning to build an AI tool which will fulfil the requirements of accounting and it will also deal with problems related to accountant shortage. So far, the company has raised $30 million for its AI tool which will be able to perform several tasks such as auditing, fraud detection, compliance and forensic ser...
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Apple may bring AI features to iOS 18 leveraging Baidu tech; Know what’s coming

Apple has been recently making headlines for holding talks with companies like Google and OpenAI to use their AI services in its devices. Recently, the company also invested in several AI startups for iOS 18. Now, Apple is reported to have partnered with a Chinese tech giant company named Baidu to take advantage of their AI services. Apple is now currently in a race to introduce advanced generative AI services to compete with brands such as Samsung and Google. Know more about Apple's move to introduce AI features to upcoming devices. Apple to leverage Baidu's AI serviceAccording to a Morningstar report, Apple may use Baidu's AI services for its upcoming generative AI tools. It also highlights that the Chinese company's shares drastically increased with the news. As of now, Apple may us...
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Behind the plot to break Nvidia’s grip on AI by targeting software

Nvidia earned its $2.2 trillion market cap by producing artificial-intelligence chips that have become the lifeblood powering the new era of generative AI developers from startups to Microsoft, OpenAI and Google parent Alphabet.Almost as important to its hardware is the company's nearly 20 years' worth of computer code, which helps make competition with the company nearly impossible. More than 4 million global developers rely on Nvidia's CUDA software platform to build AI and other apps. Now a coalition of tech companies that includes Qualcomm, Google and Intel plans to loosen Nvidia's chokehold by going after the chip giant's secret weapon: the software that keeps developers tied to Nvidia chips. They are part of an expanding group of financiers and companies hacking away at Nvidia's ...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Taiwan’s AI revolution, Tim Cook advocates AI and more

Nvidia CEO applauds Taiwan's key role in AI revolution; Tim Cook advocates AI for business carbon footprint reduction; UK launches AI project to track Hedgehog populations; Baidu stocks soar on Apple collaboration for AI services in China- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Nvidia CEO applauds Taiwan's key role in AI revolutionNvidia CEO Jensen Huang praises Taiwan's pivotal role in the AI revolution, emphasising its central position in technological advancements. He reminisces about Nvidia's beginnings and its collaboration with Taiwanese firms like TSMC. Huang reaffirms Nvidia's commitment to innovation and partnership, recognizing Taiwan's significant contribution. He concludes by expressing gratitude and affection for his Taiwanese collaborators, according to...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI skills propel 54 pct pay hikes, Microsoft seeks AI gaming experts, more

AI skills propel 54 percent salary increase in India; Microsoft seeks AI experts to transform gaming experience; NAAC Chairman advocates value based education amid AI disruption; Tim Cook advocates AI for climate action- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI skills propel 54 percent salary increase in Indian industriesA study reveals a 54 percent salary surge in industries due to AI skills. 95 percent of workers seek AI proficiency for career advancement. Indian employers offer higher pay, especially in IT and R&D sectors. Demographic interest grows, with 96 percent of women and 90 percent of baby boomers aiming for AI skills. Employers anticipate a 68 percent productivity increase with AI adoption, according to Manufacturing Today report.  Also read: Artific...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Club Med embraces AI, IIT Kharagpur launches MTech in AI, more

Club Med embraces artificial intelligence for enhanced holiday experiences; IIT Kharagpur launches MTech in artificial intelligence; Pune Station's AI cameras identify blacklisted individuals; Academics sound alarm over AI generated content in research papers- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Club Med embraces AI for enhanced holiday experiencesClub Med integrates AI into its digital transformation, enhancing customer experiences and staff efficiency. 'Happy Digital' initiative pioneers AI use, aiming to streamline guest experiences. Data-centric strategy, bolstered by AI, processes 5 million daily data points in real time. CEO Quentin Briard highlights AI's role in innovation, customer communication, recruitment, and CSR initiatives, reinforcing Club Med's 'Ha...