Disney and Universal sue AI firm for copyright infringement, accusing Midjourney of creating unauthorized copies of iconic characters like Darth Vader and Elsa. Lawsuit filed in LA federal court labels Midjourney's image generator as a "bottomless pit of plagiarism."
AI tools like ChatGPT are rapidly growing in UK higher education. A recent survey highlights the significant impact of generative AI on students' studies.
MIT graduate student Alex Kachkine develops a method to physically apply digital restorations onto original paintings, speeding up the process by 66 times. His innovative approach allows for a clear digital record of restoration changes, potentially bringing more damaged art back to the public eye.
NVIDIA wins Autonomous Grand Challenge at CVPR for second year in a row. Introduces Generalized Trajectory Scoring for smarter, safer AVs.
MIT professor Munther Dahleh created the Institute for Data, Systems and Society to address societal challenges using AI and data science. His book, “Data, Systems, and Society,” details the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the concept of "the triangle" in solving complex problems.
AI, like Anthropic's Claude, surprises skeptics with its usefulness in providing emotionally intelligent responses to personal dilemmas, making it a popular tool for various daily queries. Despite initial doubts, AI is now widely embraced for its versatile problem-solving capabilities, challenging preconceived notions about its limitations.
Apple's research paper challenges the capabilities of large language models, revealing their limitations in reasoning tasks. Gary Marcus's critical analysis exposes the overhyped abilities of AI models like ChatGPT and Claude.
UK science and technology secretary Peter Kyle, a dyslexic who uses AI, advocates for AI to enhance education for dyslexic children. He emphasizes the need for AI to transform education and assess students' abilities for the future.
MIT and IBM researchers improve LLMs for travel planning by combining them with algorithms and solvers to create user-friendly AI travel brokers. The new technique can identify constraints, propose alternatives, and help users develop realistic and logical travel plans efficiently.
Generative AI is increasingly used to boost efficiency and innovation in various industries, but costs can escalate. Amazon Bedrock offers high-performing models and cost optimization techniques for building generative AI applications.
WPP CEO Mark Read to step down after 30 years, as AI threatens advertising industry. Shares hit 5-year low.
Ohio State University to teach undergraduates responsible AI application, aiming to lead in future workforce. President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. emphasizes preparing students for AI integration.
UK PM pledges funding for AI infrastructure at London Tech Week, announces AI training for all civil servants in England and Wales. Keir Starmer emphasizes tech's potential for a "better future" for children, as new AI tool is introduced to transform planning system.
NVIDIA's Jensen Huang and U.K. PM Starmer kick off London Tech Week, signaling AI's integration into national policy and economy. The U.K. plans to invest £1 billion in AI research compute by 2030, showcasing a commitment to AI innovation and skills development.
WPP leads AI-generated campaigns with Meta allowing firms to create ads. AI rapidly transforms global advertising, with WPP investing £300m yearly in data and tech.