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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Netflix warns of generative AI risk, Microsoft’s ‘AI for Good’ initiative,
28Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Netflix warns of generative AI risk, Microsoft’s ‘AI for Good’ initiative,

[ad_1] Netflix sounds warning on generative AI's threat to operations and competition; Microsoft's AI for Good initiative targets India's linguistic diversity; Opera unveils AI-powered 'Opera One' browser for iOS following Apple's DMA update in Europe; Amitabh Bachchan cautions against AI face mapping threat in film industry- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Netflix sounds warning on generative AI's threat to operations and competitionNetflix warns that generative AI poses a threat, potentially impacting its operations and competitive edge. In its annual SEC filing, the streaming giant expresses concerns about rivals gaining advantages through such technologies, leading to adverse effects on operations and results. Netflix also highlights uncertainties in intell...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-enhanced resumes, ByteDance unveils StreamVoice, more
27Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-enhanced resumes, ByteDance unveils StreamVoice, more

[ad_1]  AI enhanced resumes gain favour as hiring managers embrace technology trends; ByteDance unveils StreamVoice: AI voice transformation raises fraud concerns; Netcore Cloud report: 7 in 10 CEOs set to invest in generative AI; Nasscom foundation launches fourth cohort at Hexart AI to skill students in emerging technologies- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI enhanced resumes gain favour as hiring managers embrace technology trendsAccording to a Canva and Sago survey, 45 percent of job seekers use AI tools to enhance their résumés. Surprisingly, 90 percent of hiring managers find it acceptable, with 44 percent endorsing AI in interview-related content. Despite 67 percent claiming to identify AI-modified resumes, the study suggests a rising trend in visual co...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: US intelligence eyes safe AI, YouTube hits back at AI celeb scam ads, more
26Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: US intelligence eyes safe AI, YouTube hits back at AI celeb scam ads, more

[ad_1] US Intelligence pursues the goal of safe AI amid China tech competition; YouTube takes down 1,000 plus AI-generated celebrity scam ads amid deepfake concerns; Indian Publishers push for copyright protection amid rising AI concerns; Shahid Kapoor talks AI's future impact while promoting sci-fi love story- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look. 1. US Intelligence pursues safe AI edge amid China tech competitionUS intelligence agencies are turning to AI for an edge against global rivals like China, but face the challenge of ensuring its safe use. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is collaborating with companies and colleges to tap into AI's potential, particularly large-language models. The goal is to use AI tools without compromising national secu...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI chip shortage, AI-driven attacks on ethical hackers, more
25Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI chip shortage, AI-driven attacks on ethical hackers, more

[ad_1] Nvidia and TSMC CEOs strategize amid global AI chip shortage; 83% of ethical hackers confront AI-driven attacks in evolving cybersecurity landscape; Pega launches enterprise-grade gen AI assistant; AI-generated avatar of actor Mammootty to star in upcoming Malayalam film- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Nvidia and TSMC CEOs strategize amid global AI chip shortageNvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with TSMC CEO C.C. Wei in Taipei to address global AI chip supply constraints, a critical issue for the AI industry's growth in 2023. The discussion focused on TSMC's role in producing Nvidia chips for generative AI training systems. Amid US restrictions on chip shipments to China, Huang emphasised Taiwan's pivotal role in Nvidia's business and the semiconductor sector...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI to dominate fintech, AI startup ElevenLabs turns unicorn, more
22Jan By adminNo Comments
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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...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI to tackle global water crisis, TikTok tests AI-generated songs, more
21Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI to tackle global water crisis, TikTok tests AI-generated songs, more

[ad_1] Barcelona Nonprofit Earth05 harnesses AI to tackle global water crisis; AI unveils secrets of memory and imagination processes, UCL Study finds; Generative AI: A catalyst for job creation and economic inclusivity, says experts; AI deepfake transforms South Park characters into real people, dividing fan reactions- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look. 1. Barcelona Nonprofit Earth05 harnesses AI to tackle global water crisisBarcelona-based nonprofit Earth05, launched at the World Economic Forum, aims to combat the escalating global water crisis using artificial intelligence. With 2.2 billion people lacking safe drinking water currently, Earth05 integrates water, education, and AI to unite "brilliant minds." The nonprofit seeks to improve the lives of 500 million p...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI ‘Hiroshima’, AI in education, and more
19Jan By adminNo Comments
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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...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI threatens 40% of global jobs, Urtopia unveils AI-enhanced e-bike, more
15Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI threatens 40% of global jobs, Urtopia unveils AI-enhanced e-bike, more

[ad_1] AI threatens 40% of global jobs, deepening inequality, says IMF; NASA unveils gen AI-powered tool to streamline access to vast science data; Davos survey warns geopolitics and AI to impede global economy; HCLTech and SAP join forces to propel gen AI innovation and business transformation- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI threatens 40% of global jobs, deepening inequality: IMFAI's ascent may jeopardise nearly 40 percent of global jobs, intensifying inequality, warns the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urges governments to establish safety nets and retraining initiatives to counter AI's impact. Predicting heightened inequality, Georgieva calls for proactive policymaking to prevent social tensions. Advanced econom...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI sparks fears in finance, AI-linked misinformation, more
14Jan By adminNo Comments
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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...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Google AI beats doctors, AI investment hit by surge in layoffs, more
13Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Google AI beats doctors, AI investment hit by surge in layoffs, more

[ad_1] Tech industry faces layoffs surge amidst billions in AI investments; Google's AI outperforms doctors in diagnostic conversations; Executives exercise caution in gen AI investments amid societal pressures; SK telecom eyes global AI dominance through tech collaborations- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Tech industry faces layoffs surgeThe tech industry, amid a surge in AI investments, is witnessing a wave of layoffs, surpassing 5,500 job cuts in the first two weeks of 2024. Google, Amazon, Discord, Unity Software, and Duolingo are among the companies reducing staff, with AI investments often cited as a reason. The ongoing labour upheaval suggests potential unrest as AI reshapes the business landscape in the coming years. In 2023, 262,682 tech layoffs were ...
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