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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Amazon invests in AI Startup, Getty Images unveils AI tool, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Amazon invests in AI Startup, Getty Images unveils AI tool, and more

[ad_1] Amazon commits $4 billion investment in AI Startup Anthropic to compete with other tech giants from Microsoft to Google; Differing opinions emerge among experts on the impact of artificial intelligence; AI becomes mainstream in South Korea, from K-pop to sales assistants; Accenture's AI Chief says generative AI could boost Europe's competitive edge against the US- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Amazon commits $4 billion investment in AI Startup AnthropicAmazon is set to invest $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic, intensifying its competition with Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Nvidia in the rapidly expanding AI sector. Initially, Amazon will invest $1.25 billion for a minority stake in Anthropic, with an option to increase it to $4 billion. Anthropic, back...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-powered tour guides to AI robot CEO, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-powered tour guides to AI robot CEO, and more

[ad_1] Filipino travellers embrace AI-powered tour guides for trip planning; Waitrose uses AI to make successful Japanese food products menu; Polish Drinks Company appoints AI robot 'Mika' as experimental CEO; AI-generated naked child images shock Spanish town - this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look. 1. Filipino travellers embrace AI-powered tour guides for trip planningFilipino travellers like Anne Real, 35, are turning to AI tools for crafting travel plans. Anne uses ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, to create her travel itineraries. She found out about it through the Hangout Buddies online travel community group. ChatGPT serves as a helpful starting point, and Anne can easily customise suggestions by simply messaging her preferences. Others like Ric also praise ChatGPT...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: UK unveils AI principles, PwC’s AI drive, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: UK unveils AI principles, PwC’s AI drive, and more

[ad_1] UK unveils AI principles to prevent dominance by tech giants; AI revolutionises clinical research: shaping the future of healthcare; Church in Texas utilises AI-generated service powered by ChatGPT; Pebble challenges Elon Musk's X with AI-generated content- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. UK unveils AI principles to prevent dominance by tech giantsThe UK has unveiled principles aimed at preventing AI dominance by tech giants. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) seeks to balance innovation with accountability and transparency. It has revealed seven principles that include holding developers accountable, preventing Big Tech monopolies, and stopping anti-competitive behaviour. CMA's CEO, Sarah Cardell, emphasised the potential of AI, but warned agai...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: ChatGPT flouts rules, Jio vows AI for everyone and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: ChatGPT flouts rules, Jio vows AI for everyone and more

[ad_1] Jio unveils plans for custom AI models for public and businesses; OpenAI's ChatGPT flouts political usage ban, raises concerns of misuse; Sensually designed AI chatbots pose complex challenges for fan communities; SpeechGen.io revolutionises AI text-to-speech with support for 150 languages - this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Jio unveils plans for custom AI modelsReliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani has revealed plans to develop India-specific AI models and solutions across various sectors. At the 46th RIL AGM, Ambani emphasised the potential benefits of Jio's AI solutions for Indian citizens, businesses, and the government. Jio Platforms will enhance its talent pool to create tailored AI products for India, marking a new commitment to d...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-art copyright, AI in classrooms and much more
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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...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Jio Institute unveils AI program, farmers to get AI power, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Jio Institute unveils AI program, farmers to get AI power, and more

[ad_1] A CEO pretended to be an AI chatbot to take 'Revenge' on ChatGPT and thereby managed to spark a social media frenzy; AI-Powered app for farmers set to debut; Maharashtra Governor encourages youth to master global language and AI literacy; Odisha man draws inspiration from AI news anchor Lisa for AI rakhi innovation- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. CEO takes 'Revenge' on ChatGPTA CEO's 'revenge' on ChatGPT went viral! Bindu Reddy, Abacus.AI co-founder, posed as an AI chatbot and engaged ChatGPT in a short, humorous exchange, leaving it stunned. The post has gained 800k views and 12k likes on social media, earning admiration for her witty comebacks. 2. AI-Powered app for farmers set to debutKarnataka plans an AI-powered app for farmers, offering weather fo...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI predicts staff exits, tough AI chip export rules and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI predicts staff exits, tough AI chip export rules and more

[ad_1] AI can now predict the employability period of worker; Global AI Chipset Market to Exceed $700B by 2031; Thoughtworks unveils generative AI product accelerator; Google Ads introduces AI-powered auto-generated advertisement tool- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI can now predict the employability period of workersAI can predict when an employee will quit and thereby help with workforce planning. According to a Stuff report, It analyses HR data like salaries, reviews, and demographics, but now, it can seemingly predict staff exits too. This can aid managers in retaining staff by taking necessary action or discussing career goals. However, not small companies, it can benefit organisations with over 250 employees by providing valuable insights to create ...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Meta has AI concerns, CouponMoto’s AI revolution and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Meta has AI concerns, CouponMoto’s AI revolution and more

[ad_1] Meta Platforms' Nick Clegg asserts that the AI genie cannot be contained; massive growth expected for AI Advisory Service Market; hackers eye AI; AI to to revolutionise CouponMoto coupon validation- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.1. Meta's Nick Clegg on AI genieMeta's global policy head, Sir Nick Clegg, supports the idea of an international agency to regulate autonomous artificial intelligence, warning against fragmented laws globally, according to The Guardian. He downplays payment for content creators, stating fair use arrangements should apply. Clegg believes embracing AI technology is better than resisting it, as its use of publicly available data makes containing it impossible. He added that Meta is aiming for transparency and safety with its langu...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: CJI on AI, Comic-con protest against AI and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: CJI on AI, Comic-con protest against AI and more

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence has refused to fade away into the background for months and it does not look like it will do so in anytime soon, judging by the reactions it has elicited today too. Chief Justice of India (CJI) has warned against misuse of tech, social media, and AI for harmful purposes; Income Tax Department is using AI to combat tax fraud among salaried employees; Hollywood extras say they are at risk of AI technology createing their digital clones- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.1. Chief Justice of India (CJI) warns against misuse of tech, Social Media, and AIChief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has warned against misuse of technology, social media, and AI. He emphasises the importance of human values and individual privacy, urging for roll ...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI for women’s safety to DevOps cybersecurity threat and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI for women’s safety to DevOps cybersecurity threat and more

[ad_1] It has been an extremely interesting day for AI globally! UP CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered use of AI tech for women's safety; Swiggy has formed a dedicated team for AI development; Generative AI emerges as a Cybersecurity threat; AI-Designed home in South Carolina raises concerns, this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI-Powered tools streamline e-recycling certificationHyperOffice, a software developer, has introduced AI-driven tools to aid small- and mid-sized companies entering the e-recycling market. Their first product is an AI-powered self-assessment tool, based on the R2 standard, to explain the certification process. Another product guides users through the R2 certification process, reducing audit time and costs. Users answer questions, receive exa...