OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, now valued at $157bn, secures $6.6bn in funding from investors like Nvidia and SoftBank. Startup plans to transition to a for-profit model, led by Thrive Capital in latest funding round.
Next AI summit to prioritize environment impact and job implications, potentially ranking greenest AI firms. Proposal includes rating AI companies based on ecological footprint and expanding global AI governance initiatives.
Brave's Leo AI, powered by NVIDIA GPUs, uses AI to enhance user experiences in web browsing. The software ecosystem, including llama.cpp and Ollama, optimizes for RTX hardware to deliver faster, more responsive AI experiences.
Tech companies like Salesforce and Hubspot are pushing AI agents, but the market is full of "botshit". The key question is, are fully autonomous AI agents truly the best solution for users?
Training computer vision models with Ultralytics' YOLOv8 is now easier using Python, CLI, or Google Colab. YOLOv8 is known for accuracy, speed, and flexibility, offering local-based or cloud-based training options, such as Google Colab for enhanced computation power.
MIT CSAIL researchers have developed an AI-driven approach using graph neural networks to improve simulation accuracy by distributing data points more uniformly across space. Their method, Message-Passing Monte Carlo, enhances simulations in fields like robotics and finance, crucial for accurate computations.
Byl's Loop, a simplified version of Langton's Loop, has six states and replicates itself. Significant errors in the transition rules were found in the original paper, leading to corrections and improved understanding.
In the 2024 Argentine Tango World Championship, statistical analysis reveals bias between judging panels, with Panel 1 negatively biased and Panel 2 positively biased. Despite limitations in data and judge representation, the competition remains a prestigious platform for dancers worldwide.
Amazon and AWS introduce voice-guided chatbots powered by Anthropic Claude on Amazon Bedrock, enhancing accessibility and usability for people with motor disabilities. The innovative solution enables natural conversations and personalized support through conversational interfaces, revolutionizing automated assistance across industries.
Man charged for hacking into Office365 accounts of executives to trade stocks, earning $3.75 million. SEC pursuing civil suit against UK national Robert B. Westbrook for cyber fraud in stock trading scheme.
OpenAI unveils major API updates at DevDay 2024 in San Francisco, London, and Singapore, including Realtime API for speech-to-speech conversations with six preset voices. Developers can now streamline voice assistant creation with a single API call, eliminating the need for multiple models.
NVIDIA's AI Summit in Washington, D. C. , brings industry leaders together to explore AI's potential in healthcare, cybersecurity, and more. Key sessions include insights on AI for good, workforce development, and collaborations with governments to expand AI education.
Privacy and rights groups fear government may use mass algorithmic surveillance to tackle welfare fraud, costing £10bn annually. Concerns rise over potential implementation of automation and AI, leading to fears of a significant privacy breach in the UK.
MIT researchers develop Future You, an AI system enabling users to interact with a virtual version of their future selves. Users reported decreased anxiety and stronger future self connection after a half-hour interaction, showing promise in decision-making impact.
MIT's Department of Political Science launches the Strengthening Democracy Initiative to combat democratic erosion worldwide. The initiative focuses on election science, public opinion, and aims to position MIT as a leading center for rigorous analysis of democratic resiliency.