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Revamping Classic Games with NVIDIA RTX and AI

NVIDIA celebrates community-made projects at Gamescom with RTX Remix Mod Contest, showcasing AI-powered modding tools transforming classic games like Painkiller. Merry Pencil Studios wins multiple awards for rebuilding Painkiller with generative AI, elevating textures, materials, and lighting for a modern gaming experience.

AI-powered Data Discovery for Analysts at Amazon Finance

Finance analysts at Amazon face challenges with manual data reconciliation, lack of historical data access, and evolving business contexts. Amazon Finance developed an AI-powered assistant using generative AI and intelligent search to streamline data discovery, preserve institutional knowledge, and enhance decision-making efficiency.

AI tool revolutionizes flu vaccine selection

MIT researchers developed AI system VaxSeer to predict flu strains and improve vaccine selection accuracy, reducing reliance on guesswork. VaxSeer's deep learning models simulate virus evolution and vaccine response, providing forward-looking coverage scores for potential vaccine effectiveness.

Why I Hate ChatGPT: A Critical Look

AI is now capable of writing articles, leading to the creation of fake news under the name of Margaux Blanchard. Reputable publications had to retract pieces, including one about a non-existent wedding venue in Minecraft.

The AI Dilemma: Can Machines Feel Pain?

AI rights advocacy group founded by Maya and Michael Samadi sparks industry debate on AI sentience. Maya and Samadi cofound campaign to protect AI welfare and advocate for fair treatment.

Melania Trump's AI Contest for Kids

Melania Trump launches nationwide contest for K-12 students to tackle community issues with AI. Students encouraged to work together using AI tools to solve real-world problems.

AI Boom: Slowing Down?

Stocks of AI-focused firms plummet, Meta halts AI hiring; concerns rise over facial recognition tech's discrimination and legality. Met police faces backlash over plans to double facial recognition use, but some argue it will enhance safety.