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AI roundup [April 9]: Remote proctored exam platform unveiled, South Korea invests in AI and more

9Apr

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AI roundup [April 9]: Remote proctored exam platform unveiled, South Korea invests in AI and more

[ad_1] AI roundup: With preference for online exams growing, an online assessment solutions company announced its AI-powered remote proctored exam platform to eliminate the chances of cheating. In other news, South Korea is planning to invest over $7 billion in AI to retain its name as a leading semiconductor chip provider. Know about more such AI news from today, April 9, in our roundup. New AI-powered remote proctored exam platform announcedA company named ExamOnline launched its next-generation online remote proctored exam platform which is powered by AI technology. The platform utilizes AI-powered proctoring and uses technology such as facial recognition, behavioural analysis, and environmental monitoring to identify any potential chance of cheating. Maneesh Singh, CEO of ExamOnlin...

AMD Zen 5 promises game-changing performance boost for Ryzen 9000 CPUs

31Mar

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AMD Zen 5 promises game-changing performance boost for Ryzen 9000 CPUs

[ad_1] The latest leaks suggest that AMD's upcoming Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 CPUs could offer a staggering 40% performance improvement over the current Ryzen 7000 processors. This revelation comes amid intense anticipation for the next generation of desktop processors slated for release in late 2024. Leaked DetailsRenowned leaker Kepler_L2, known for accurate predictions, shared insights on Anandtech's forums indicating that Zen 5 cores might deliver up to 40% more performance than their Zen 4 counterparts. These claims, reposted by Twitter user @3DCenter_org via Videocardz, hint at a significant leap in computing power. The purported benchmarks, sourced from the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), highlight the Zen 5's remarkable capabilities. If accurate, this advancement cou...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: China’s BIGAI unveils Tong Tong, jobs and AI, more

2Feb

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: China’s BIGAI unveils Tong Tong, jobs and AI, more

[ad_1] China's BIGAI unveils tong tong, world's first emotionally intelligent AI entity, echoing Iron Man's Jarvis; House of Lords urges UK ministers to protect content creators from unauthorised AI use; Bank of England Governor optimistic on AI impact, dismisses job destruction fears; Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms arrival of generative AI features 'later this year'- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. China's BIGAI unveils Tong Tong: World's first emotionally intelligent AI entity, echoing Iron Man's JarvisA China-based AI scientist creates the world's first AI entity, Tong Tong, with emotions and intellect reminiscent of Iron Man's Jarvis. Unveiled at a Beijing exhibition by the Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence (BIGAI), Tong Tong showcases adva...

CES 2024: The biggest consumer tech event is almost here; Know what to expect

31Dec

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CES 2024: The biggest consumer tech event is almost here; Know what to expect

[ad_1] The anticipation for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) has begun rising. The physical event which will be held in Las Vegas starting January 9 to January 12 is going to bring some of the biggest consumer tech brands together as they showcase gadgets that will be launched in 2024. Apart from that, many startups will also showcase their technologies and products in front of tech enthusiasts, journalists, distributors, and important dignitaries from the tech ecosystem. But what exactly can you expect from the CES 2024 event? Let us take a look.CES 2024CES is an annual industry-only technology tradeshow, meaning it is not open to the public but anyone affiliated with the consumer tech industry can attend it. These include professionals working with such brands, journalists, an...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: LG AI agent, IBM AI chief on jobs, more

30Dec

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: LG AI agent, IBM AI chief on jobs, more

[ad_1] Today is the second last day of the year, and many are already on their end-of-the-year vacation. But pay attention, because some really interesting developments are taking place in the world of artificial intelligence. Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), LG has revealed that it will be unveiling its AI agent — a smart home hub, a robot, and a house and pet monitoring system. In other news, the global managing partner in generative AI at IBM, Matt Candy, has advised professionals that those who are capable of working with AI using language and creative thinking will have their jobs secured in this field. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.LG to unveil AI agent at CES 2024In a press release, LG revealed that it will unveil its smart home ...

Nvidia CEO reveals, in the age of AI, why you should not wear a watch

28Dec

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Nvidia CEO reveals, in the age of AI, why you should not wear a watch

[ad_1] Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently attended the Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Association (CASPA), where he also participated in a Q&A session and took questions from young professionals over a wide range of topics. Huang spoke about the age of AI, the right way to progress in your career in modern times, and why he does not wear a watch. He also spent time highlighting his own career and how he climbed to the position of the CEO of Nvidia. At present, Huang is the longest-serving CEO of a tech firm, holding the Nvidia chief position since 1993 (31 years). At the CASPA session, he was asked for advice for young professionals in a dynamic and fast-changing world of AI. For the 60-year-old CEO, this opened up a pandora's box, as he explained how his own career panne...

Intel Unveils Server, PC Chips in Bid to Join AI Gold Rush, But Faces Tough AMD, Nvidia Test

15Dec

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Intel Unveils Server, PC Chips in Bid to Join AI Gold Rush, But Faces Tough AMD, Nvidia Test

[ad_1] Intel Corp., the biggest maker of personal computer processors, announced new chips for PCs and data centers that the company hopes will give it a bigger slice of the booming market for artificial intelligence hardware.The lineup includes updated Xeon server chips — the second overhaul of that processor in less than a year — that use less electricity while boosting performance and memory, the company said in a statement Thursday. Intel's Ultra Core chips for laptops and desktop computers, meanwhile, will let PCs process AI functions directly. Intel's new product with the most to prove may be the Gaudi 3, the latest installment of a line that competes with Nvidia Corp.'s industry-leading H100. These chips — known as AI accelerators — help companies develop chatbots and other rap...

Beyond The Likes of Nvidia Corp and AMD, Chip Market Troubles Pose Threats After AI Euphoria

11Dec

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Beyond The Likes of Nvidia Corp and AMD, Chip Market Troubles Pose Threats After AI Euphoria

[ad_1] This year's AI stock frenzy has papered over cracks in the semiconductor market. Beyond the enthusiasm for the likes of Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc., it's a mixed picture for investors. Recent earnings pointed to slumping industrial and networking chip markets, while some on Wall Street are bracing for the impact of a potential economic slowdown on automobile chips. On the flip-side, smartphone components and personal computers look set for recovery, according to Samsung Electronics Co. and Intel Corp. “It's important to avoid painting semis with a broad sector brush,” said Brent Fredberg, portfolio manager at Brandes Investment Partners. “The concern is that the industry may now be entering a period of excess inventory digestion.” Broadcom Inc., which has gai...

AMD CEO Debuts Nvidia Chip Rival, Gives Eye-Popping Forecast

7Dec

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AMD CEO Debuts Nvidia Chip Rival, Gives Eye-Popping Forecast

[ad_1] Advanced Micro Devices Inc., taking aim at a burgeoning market dominated by Nvidia Corp., unveiled new so-called accelerator chips that it said will be able to run artificial intelligence software faster than rival products. The company introduced a long-anticipated lineup called the MI300 at an event Wednesday held in San Jose, California. Chief Executive Officer Lisa Su also gave an eye-popping forecast for the size of the AI chip industry, saying it could climb to more than $400 billion in the next four years. That's more than twice as high as a projection AMD gave in August, showing how rapidly expectations are changing for AI hardware. The launch is one of the most important in AMD's five-decade history, setting up a showdown with Nvidia in the red-hot market for AI acceler...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-art copyright, AI in classrooms and much more

20Aug

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-art copyright, AI in classrooms and much more

[ad_1] US Federal Judge rules AI-generated art is uncopyrightable; UK PM Rishi Sunak allocates 100 mn euros for AI chips in global computing race; Study reveals 40% of workers need reskilling in 3 years due to AI; IIT Madras aims to secure 25 gold medals in 10 years with AI training solutions- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look. 1. US Federal Judge rules AI-generated art can't be ‘copyrighted' A US Federal Judge, Beryl A. Howell, has declared that AI-generated art cannot be copyrighted. This ruling came in response to a lawsuit against the US Copyright Office by Stephen Thaler, who sought copyright for an AI-generated image, the Verge reported. Judge Howell stated that copyright requires human authorship and that AI lacks the necessary human touch. However, she re...