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AI and Open Source Revolutionizing Financial Services

AI is transforming financial services, with organizations leveraging AI to increase revenue, decrease costs, and improve critical functions. The use of open source models is key, with 83% saying it's important, as financial institutions fine-tune AI capabilities for competitive advantage.

AI Bot Swarms: A Threat to Democracy

AI researchers warn of potential disruption in 2028 US election by human-imitating AI agents, posing a threat to democracy. Maria Ressa and top experts highlight the rise of malicious "AI swarms" in social media, a new global disruptive threat.

Boosting Data-Driven Advertising with Amazon Bedrock Agents

CLICKFORCE, a leader in digital advertising in Taiwan, partnered with AWS to create Lumos, a next-gen AI-driven marketing analysis tool, transforming weeks of manual work into a one-hour automated process. Lumos addresses challenges like generic AI outputs, lack of industry context, and disconnected tools, providing actionable insights for smarter advertising decisions.

AI Revives Liza Minnelli's Music Career

Liza Minnelli surprises fans with first new music in 13 years, adding vocals to an AI-created deep house track 'Kids, Wait Til You Hear This'. The track features an Art Garfunkel song using AI-generated piano backing, heralding 'new tools in service of expression'.

Protecting Children from Social Media and AI

Government consultation on banning social media for under-16s should also consider access to generative AI for young people. AI-driven technologies, including chatbots simulating friendship, raise urgent questions about safeguarding young minds online.

Ready for Takeoff: GeForce NOW Flight Controls Cleared

GeForce NOW introduces flight control support, starting with Thrustmaster T. Flight HOTAS One, enhancing the authentic flying experience in cloud gaming. Upcoming release of Delta Force from Team Jade adds high-stakes warfare action to the cloud lineup, offering smooth, responsive gameplay on various devices.

AI Firms Accused of Theft by Johansson and Blanchett

Hollywood stars like Scarlett Johansson and Cate Blanchett join 800 creatives in condemning AI companies for unauthorized use of their work. The "Stealing Isn’t Innovation" campaign accuses tech firms of building AI platforms without proper licensing.

Chris Pratt battles AI judge in Mercy thriller

In 2029 LA, Chris Pratt stars as a cop fighting RoboJustice in a futuristic thriller directed by Timur Bekmambetov. AI-driven justice system puts Pratt's character on trial, raising questions about the power of AI in society.

AI's Five-Layer Cake: The Largest Infrastructure Buildout

AI's rapid expansion is reshaping the global economy, creating jobs across industries from energy to healthcare. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang sees AI as a five-layer cake driving job creation and economic benefit, emphasizing the importance of purpose-driven work in the AI era.

JP Morgan CEO Warns: Slow AI Rollout to Protect Society

Jamie Dimon warns of potential civil unrest due to rapid AI advancements, while Nvidia's Jensen Huang believes tech will create more jobs than it destroys. Dimon emphasizes the need for government and business support to help displaced workers adapt to the changing landscape.