Today: September 27, 2024
Today: September 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence

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US nuclear plants won't power up Big Tech's AI ambitions right away

A plan by Microsoft to use the restart of a Three Mile Island nuclear reactor to help power its expanding data centers reflects the

US nuclear plants won't power up Big Tech's AI ambitions right away
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan August export orders beat forecasts on solid demand for AI

Taiwan's export orders exceeded expectations in August as demand for chips used for artificial intelligence (AI) applications continued to climb, with the government seeing the

Taiwan August export orders beat forecasts on solid demand for AI
Election|News|Political|Technology

US intel says AI is boosting, but not revolutionizing, foreign efforts to influence the 2024 elections

US intel says AI is boosting, but not revolutionizing, foreign efforts to influence the 2024 elections

US intel says AI is boosting, but not revolutionizing, foreign efforts to influence the 2024 elections
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Meta's AI chatbot to start speaking in the voices of Judi Dench, John Cena, others, source says

By Katie Paul NEW YORK - Facebook owner Meta Platforms is planning to announce this week that it has secured deals with actors including Judi Dench, Kristen Bell and John Cena to give voice to its

Meta's AI chatbot to start speaking in the voices of Judi Dench, John Cena, others, source says
Election|Technology|World

Russia produced most AI content to sway presidential vote, US intelligence official says

Russia has generated more AI content to influence the U.S. presidential election than any other foreign power as part of its broader

Russia produced most AI content to sway presidential vote, US intelligence official says
Americas|News|Technology|World

UAE seeks closer AI, tech ties in Biden talks as China interest stirs US concern

President Joe Biden will host the United Arab Emirates president on Monday for a visit set to include White House talks on the Gulf state's plans for artificial

UAE seeks closer AI, tech ties in Biden talks as China interest stirs US concern
News|World

At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future — and actually make it happen

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a “Pact for the Future” to meet the challenges of the 21st century

At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future — and actually make it happen
Business|Europe|Technology

Tech giants push to dilute Europe's AI Act

The world's biggest technology companies have embarked on a final push to persuade the European Union to take a light-touch approach to regulating artificial

Tech giants push to dilute Europe's AI Act
Business|News|Science|Technology|World

UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence

A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global institutions to regulate the fast-growing technology

UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
Business|Finance|Technology

Apple begins testing AI software designed to bring a smarter Siri to the iPhone 16

Apple is giving more people the chance to test a software update that will implant artificial intelligence into its virtual assistant Siri and automate a variety of tedious tasks on the latest iPhone coming out Friday

Apple begins testing AI software designed to bring a smarter Siri to the iPhone 16
Business|Technology

Amazon adds chatbot for its sellers, boosting automation

Amazon.com announced on Thursday a new artificial intelligence application that it says will help its independent sellers with sales metrics, inventory maintenance and

Amazon adds chatbot for its sellers, boosting automation
News|World

A volunteer network of interpreters wants to make refugees' languages more accessible. Will AI help?

Refugees navigating resettlement often face a shared hurdle: poor machine translations and a short supply of interpreters knowledgeable in their less-serviced languages

A volunteer network of interpreters wants to make refugees' languages more accessible. Will AI help?
Asia|Business|Technology

Alibaba accelerates AI push by releasing new open-source models, text-to-video

Chinese technology company Alibaba released on Thursday new open-source artificial intelligence models and text-to-video AI technology, intensifying its efforts to compete in the

Alibaba accelerates AI push by releasing new open-source models, text-to-video
Science|Technology

UN advisory body makes seven recommendations for governing AI

An artificial-intelligence advisory body at the United Nations on Thursday released its final report proposing seven recommendations to address AI-related

UN advisory body makes seven recommendations for governing AI
News|Technology

California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges

California now has some of the strictest laws on election deepfakes

California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges
News

Biden to discuss Gaza, Sudan, AI with UAE president on Monday, spokesperson says

U.S.

Biden to discuss Gaza, Sudan, AI with UAE president on Monday, spokesperson says
Business|Finance|Technology

This bank says ‘millions’ of people could be targeted by AI voice-cloning scams

This bank says ‘millions’ of people could be targeted by AI voice-cloning scams

This bank says ‘millions’ of people could be targeted by AI voice-cloning scams
News|Science|Technology|World

Biden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election

Government scientists and artificial intelligence experts from at least nine countries and the European Union will meet in San Francisco after the U.S. elections to coordinate on safely developing AI technology and averting its dangers

Biden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election
News|Science|Technology

US to convene global AI safety summit in November

The Biden administration plans to convene a global safety summit on artificial intelligence, it said on Wednesday, as Congress continues to struggle with

US to convene global AI safety summit in November
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft, BlackRock to launch $30 billion fund for AI infrastructure

BlackRock and Microsoft plan to launch a more than $30 billion fund to invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure to build data centers and energy projects, the companies said on

Microsoft, BlackRock to launch $30 billion fund for AI infrastructure
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI

California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent

California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
Business|Economy

Chevron CEO hits Biden's natural gas policies, says fuel is crucial for AI

Chevron CEO Michael Wirth on Tuesday criticized U.S.

Chevron CEO hits Biden's natural gas policies, says fuel is crucial for AI
Business|Finance|Technology

Intel stock surges on plans to make AI chips for Amazon and to turn foundry into subsidiary

Shares of Intel are surging before the opening bell after the chipmaker said its foundry business would make some custom artificial intelligence chips for Amazon Web Services as it attempts to reinvigorate its business

Intel stock surges on plans to make AI chips for Amazon and to turn foundry into subsidiary
Business|Political|Technology

Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through

A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit political campaigns and outside political groups from using artificial intelligence to misrepresent the views of their rivals by pretending to be them

Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft approves new $60 billion share buyback program

Microsoft said on Monday its board has approved a new share buy back program of up to $60 billion.

Microsoft approves new $60 billion share buyback program
Technology

OpenAI's safety committee to oversee security practices as an independent body

Microsoft-backed OpenAI said on Monday its safety committee will oversee security and safety processes for the company's artificial intelligence model development and deployment, as an

OpenAI's safety committee to oversee security practices as an independent body
Business|Technology

Intel foundry business to make custom chip for Amazon, chipmaker's shares jump

By Max A.

Intel foundry business to make custom chip for Amazon, chipmaker's shares jump
Technology

VR and AR headsets demand set to surge on AI, lower costs, IDC says

Global shipments for augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets are expected to grow 41.4% in 2025, powered by more affordable devices and addition of artificial intelligence features,

VR and AR headsets demand set to surge on AI, lower costs, IDC says
Science|Technology

AI experts ready 'Humanity's Last Exam' to stump powerful tech

A team of technology experts issued a global call on Monday seeking the toughest questions to pose to artificial intelligence systems, which increasingly

AI experts ready 'Humanity's Last Exam' to stump powerful tech
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Intel battles AMD with new data center chips

By Max A.

Intel battles AMD with new data center chips
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HPE CEO unveils 'simple' AI hardware aimed to help businesses

By Max A.

HPE CEO unveils 'simple' AI hardware aimed to help businesses
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AI-focused manufacturing startup raises $106 million, from Nvidia and others

By Max A.

AI-focused manufacturing startup raises $106 million, from Nvidia and others
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AI startup Etched raises $120 million to develop specialized chip

By Max A.

AI startup Etched raises $120 million to develop specialized chip
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Arm aims to capture 50% of PC market in five years, CEO says

By Max A.

Arm aims to capture 50% of PC market in five years, CEO says
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Ampere Computing pairs with Qualcomm on AI, unveils new chip

By Stephen Nellis and Max A.

Ampere Computing pairs with Qualcomm on AI, unveils new chip
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Alphabet debuts beefed-up AI search and chatbot as competition heats up

By Max A.

Alphabet debuts beefed-up AI search and chatbot as competition heats up
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Google launches Trillium chip, improving AI data center performance fivefold

By Max A.

Google launches Trillium chip, improving AI data center performance fivefold
News

US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board

The U.S.

US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board
Technology

Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law on Thursday that aimed to protect artists including musicians from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence.

Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI
News

US House forms AI task force as legislative push stalls

Leaders of the U.S.

US House forms AI task force as legislative push stalls
News

US border agency to hire 50 AI experts to crack down on drugs, child abuse -document

The U.S.

US border agency to hire 50 AI experts to crack down on drugs, child abuse -document
Entertainment

Actors, Hollywood studios still at odds on AI and other issues, union says

Negotiators for Hollywood actors and major studios have not resolved concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and other issues in talks aimed at ending an

Actors, Hollywood studios still at odds on AI and other issues, union says
News

US VP Harris to discuss Israel, Ukraine with UK's Sunak on London visit

U.S.

US VP Harris to discuss Israel, Ukraine with UK's Sunak on London visit
Technology

White House to unveil AI executive order on Monday -reports

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is expected to unveil its long-awaited artificial intelligence executive order on Monday, according to media reports.

White House to unveil AI executive order on Monday -reports
Business

U.S. Senate panel sends three FTC nominations to full Senate

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted on Wednesday to send three nominations for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to the full Senate.

U.S. Senate panel sends three FTC nominations to full Senate
News

US Space Force pauses use of AI tools like ChatGPT over data security risks

The U.S.

US Space Force pauses use of AI tools like ChatGPT over data security risks
Technology

US seeks to stop citizens' data exploitation for blackmail, espionage - Bloomberg News

The United States plans to announce a new executive order to seek to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing troves of highly sensitive personal data about Americans and people

US seeks to stop citizens' data exploitation for blackmail, espionage - Bloomberg News

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