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Empowering Girls in AI Education

Tara Chklovski and Anshita Saini of Technovation discuss empowering girls worldwide through AI education, real-world problem-solving, and inclusive AI initiatives. Learn about mentoring opportunities for the 2025 season and technological advancements at NVIDIA GTC conference.

Unlock the Power of Meta SAM 2.1 in Amazon SageMaker JumpStart!

Meta SAM 2.1, a cutting-edge vision segmentation model, is now available on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart for various industries. This model offers state-of-the-art object detection and segmentation capabilities with enhanced accuracy and scalability, empowering organizations to achieve precise outcomes efficiently.

Starmer's Refusal: Cartoon Commentary on AI Agreement

Apple's latest iPhone model, the iPhone 13, boasts improved battery life and performance, as well as a new cinematic mode for video recording. The iPhone 13 Pro features a ProMotion display with a 120Hz refresh rate, making it the first iPhone to do so.

Ethical Computing: Philosophical Insights into AI

MIT Professor Armando Solar-Lezama explores the age-old struggle of controlling machines in the golden age of generative AI. The Ethics of Computing course at MIT delves into the risks of modern machines and the moral responsibilities of programmers and users.

AI Scammers Target Italian Business Leaders

Italian business leaders, including Armani and Prada chair, targeted in AI scam using defence minister's voice in fake calls. Prosecutors in Milan receive legal complaints from prominent figures after Guido Crosetto's voice cloned in scam calls.

The Inequality Engine: AI's Global Impact

Emmanuel Macron's AI envoy, Anne Bouverot, warns of unsustainable trajectory of artificial intelligence at global summit in Paris, highlighting environmental impact and resource consumption. Attendees include political leaders, tech executives, and experts discussing AI's effects on inequality and the environment.

Artists Unite Against AI Auction

Artists demand Christie’s cancel AI art sale, calling it "mass theft" of works created without a license. Auction features pieces by Refik Anadol and Harold Cohen, priced from $10,000 to $250,000.

AI chatbots mislead on current affairs, BBC discovers

AI assistants like ChatGPT and Copilot produce misleading content when asked about news, with over half of answers having "significant issues". Microsoft's Copilot falsely reported details about a French rape victim, exposing the flaws in AI-generated responses.

Macron's Dig at Trump: AI Summit Recap

Swedish prosecutor confirms identity of Örebro shooting perpetrator as Rickard Andersson, a former student at Campus Risbergska, described as a 35-year-old unemployed recluse with psychological problems.