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AI Generates Fake Book List, Chicago Sun-Times Reports

Chicago Sun-Times admits AI-generated summer reading list with fake book titles, sparking social media backlash. Freelancer used ChatGPT to create non-existent book recommendations for 2025, highlighting the dangers of AI hallucination in journalism.

Debunking AI Myths

Keir Starmer's "AI opportunities action plan" aims to integrate AI into the UK, but critics argue it's just another tech bubble benefiting a select few by exploiting others' work and data. The book authors bluntly call out the potential wealth accumulation and replacement of quality services with artificial substitutes in the AI industry.

AI Boosts Developer Productivity

HERE Technologies partnered with AWS GenAIIC to create a generative AI-powered coding assistant for developers, improving the onboarding process for self-service Maps API. The tool translates natural language queries into interactive map visualizations, enhancing user experience and engagement.

Taiwan Medical Centers Embrace Cutting-Edge Technology for Life-Saving Innovations

Healthcare organizations worldwide are leveraging AI, robotics, and digital twins to enhance surgical precision and workflow efficiency. Leading Taiwan medical centers, including CGMH and NTUH, are collaborating with NVIDIA to pioneer AI-powered healthcare solutions, such as advanced colonoscopy workflow tools, to address healthcare challenges and save lives.

Breaking News: NVIDIA and Microsoft Revolutionize RTX AI PCs

Generative AI on NVIDIA RTX PCs transforms software experiences, with TensorRT for RTX delivering over 50% faster AI workload performance on Windows 11. Windows ML simplifies AI deployment and optimizes hardware selection for developers, enabling seamless integration of AI features.

The Trillion-Dollar Future of AI Infrastructure

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang unveils AI as the next major technology, emphasizing AI factories and tokens. NVIDIA partners globally are leveraging CUDA-X platform for diverse applications, paving the way for agentic AI and physical AI advancements.

AI Outperforms Humans in Debates

Study author warns of AI's persuasive abilities in debates, posing threats to election integrity due to 'malicious actors' likely using LLM tools already. AI matches or surpasses humans in persuasion, alarming experts about potential consequences.

Sweet Innovation

Sendhil Mullainathan, an economist at MIT, finds pleasure in new ideas like he does in delicious cookies. His out-of-the-box thinking has led to numerous accolades and a focus on financial scarcity rooted in his childhood experiences.

Elton John Slams UK Government on AI Copyright Plans

Sir Elton John criticizes UK government for considering allowing tech firms to use protected work without permission, calling it a 'criminal offence'. He emphasizes the importance of not changing copyright law in favor of artificial intelligence companies.

Navigating AI: Guardrails and Evaluation

Guardrails AI introduces safety measures to prevent AI agents like ChatGPT from discussing sensitive topics like health or finance. Guardrails framework ensures ethical responses, protecting users from harmful advice.

Scaling Low-Code AI: Avoiding the Automation Trap

Low-code AI platforms simplify machine learning model building, but can face scalability issues in high-traffic production environments. Azure ML Designer and AWS SageMaker Canvas offer easy drag-and-drop tools, but may struggle with resource and state management under heavy usage.