Desirée Plata and industry leaders stress the importance of partnerships in tackling emerging energy challenges at the MIT Energy Initiative conference. MITEI highlights grid resiliency as a key research priority to ensure a low-carbon energy future, emphasizing the need for innovation and collaboration in the face of climate-driven disruptions and policy uncertainties.
Hollywood's long history of AI films is evolving with the upcoming release of Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. From Moon to Her, classic themes of AI anxiety persist in modern cinema.
Jeff Bezos returns as co-CEO of AI startup Project Prometheus with tech executive Vik Bajaj. The company focuses on AI for engineering and manufacturing, already raising an impressive $6.2bn in funding.
The shift to agentic AI for autonomous business processes is projected to boost revenue by $450-650 billion by 2030. Leading organizations like Cox Automotive are already deploying AI agents in production, transforming customer experiences and streamlining workflows.
EU faces US pressure to change online safety laws, but must protect digital sovereignty. EU adopts advanced digital laws to safeguard citizens, businesses, and democracies, setting a global standard.
AI may reduce planet-heating emissions, not increase them. Some believe AI could help solve the climate crisis at major UN climate summit.
ChatGPT and Copilot provide incorrect financial advice, including breaking investment limits and unnecessary insurance suggestions. Meta's AI gives inaccurate flight compensation information, according to a Which? study.
Elon Musk launches controversial encyclopedia to combat Wikipedia propaganda, but is criticized for promoting racist disinformation. Grokipedia sparks controversy by promoting white nationalist views and praising neo-Nazis, drawing scrutiny to Musk's AI-generated platform.
Paul McCartney and other artists record silent LP 'Is This What We Want' in protest against AI copyright theft. McCartney's first new recording in five years is a two-minute, 45-second track with almost no sound, challenging the music industry's battle against artificial intelligence companies.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, warns AI companies to be transparent about risks or face consequences similar to tobacco and opioid firms. He predicts AI will surpass human intelligence and encourages honesty in assessing its potential.
Two New Zealand authors' books disqualified from Ockham Book Awards for using AI in cover designs. Stephanie Johnson's Obligate Carnivore and Elizabeth Smither's Angel Train no longer eligible for NZ$65,000 prize.
GenAI is replacing local wisdom, leading to a loss of traditional knowledge. A family's medical decision highlights the clash between Western medicine and traditional remedies.
Scientists are leveraging NVIDIA's AI microservices to advance chemistry and material science for industries like aerospace and energy. Brookhaven National Laboratory is using NVIDIA's Holoscan platform for nanoscale imaging, optimizing research efficiency and enabling real-time data processing.
Amazon Nova Sonic by Amazon Bedrock enables natural, bidirectional speech conversations with applications, transforming user interactions. Voice-first experience enhances usability, allowing for intelligent batch actions and personalized workflows, benefiting all users.
Druva partners with Amazon Web Services to develop an innovative generative AI-powered multi-agent copilot for data security. The solution streamlines operations, enhances customer satisfaction, and provides intuitive, conversational access to security insights and support.