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Allison Duettmann: How Blockchains Can Make AI Safer

Allison Duettmann, CEO of Foresight Institute, delves into the potential of nanotechnology, space exploration, and cryptography in shaping the future of AI and technology. [ more ]

InfoQ

Modern Compute Stack for Scaling Large AI/ML/LLM Workloads

The evolution of modern ML, AI, and LLM stack has led to ubiquitous terms like ChatGPT, emphasizing their significance in the field. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

For the first time, two Pulitzer winners disclosed using AI in their reporting - Nieman Lab

Two Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism works utilized AI, a first in the awards' history. [ more ]

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Engadget

Apple's M4 chip arrives with a big focus on AI

Apple introduces new M4 chip with enhanced AI and machine learning capabilities. [ more ]

New York Post

Apple

Twitter users - including Hugh Grant - outraged over new iPad commercial: 'Destruction of the human experience'

Criticism faced by Apple CEO Tim Cook for an iPad ad depicting the destruction of instruments raised concerns over tech impact on creativity. [ more ]

TESLARATI

Cars

Rivian & Apple allegedly discussing potential partnership

A potential partnership between Rivian and Apple could enhance Rivian's vehicles with Apple's AI technology, supporting both companies' goals. [ more ]

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Forbes

Council Post: 20 AI-Powered Ideas For Building Sustainable Content Strategies

AI can support content creation by producing rough drafts for human refinement, personalizing content based on data analysis, and guiding strategy through insights. [ more ]

Shopify

Top AI SEO Tools: Use AI for Search Engine Optimization (2024) - Shopify

SEO tools are essential for website visibility, but AI should be used carefully to avoid content duplication and ensure quality. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Will AI Help or Hurt Environmental Health Efforts? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

AI presents opportunities and challenges in environmental health research, including issues of equity and data analysis. [ more ]

Digiday

Reddit has big plans for search ads and a mixed feed as it adjusts to life as a public company

Reddit's quest for growth while maintaining user base and profitability is challenging but shows promise with increased engagement and ad revenue [ more ]

Hypebeast

TikTok Is Automatically Labeling AI Content

TikTok is automatically labeling all AI-generated content to differentiate it from real videos. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Wayve, an A.I. Start-Up for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion

Investor optimism in A.I.'s potential to reshape industries is evident through Wayve's $1 billion funding led by SoftBank, Microsoft, and Nvidia. [ more ]

Alleywatch

NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/6/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights funding rounds for various startups in the US, including Airstack, Altruist, and ARRIS. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Government jumps on Wayve self-drive funding boost | Computer Weekly

UK company Wayve secures over $1bn investment from Softbank, Nvidia, Microsoft, cements UK as a leader in AI for self-driving vehicles. [ more ]

Exchangewire

Amazon Boosts Singapore Investment; UK Self-Driving Car Startup Secures $1m Investment; Tesla Continues Workforce Cuts

Amazon invests $9bn in Singapore cloud infrastructure; Wayve secures $1bn for AI-powered vehicles; Tesla cuts workforce, unclear impact. [ more ]

InsideEVs

Cars

Toyota To Invest Record Profits Into Electric Vehicles And AI

Toyota to invest $11.2 billion in new EVs and AI-based software, prioritizing future sustainable growth. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Investing in this AI stock today could be a decision you won't regret 5 years from now

Investing in Microsoft now for substantial future returns is advised by financial experts. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Logic Pro gets some serious AI-and a version bump-for Mac and iPad

Logic Pro for Mac and iPad will both have new features, with version increments to 11 and 2, respectively, released on May 13 as free upgrades. [ more ]

No Film School

Apple

Why Apple's New iPad Pro Spot is as Tone Deaf as it Looks

Apple's new iPad Pro ad spot receives criticism for being tone-deaf and overlooking concerns about AI impact on art and creativity. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

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Mobile UX

Apple is reportedly finalizing talks with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18

Apple is negotiating a deal with OpenAI to use ChatGPT for upcoming AI features in iOS 18. [ more ]

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Social Media Today

LinkedIn Shares Tips To Help Marketers Maximize Campaign Performance [Infographic]

B2B marketers can maximize campaigns by leveraging AI, attribution, and improved measurement amidst changing data privacy regulations. [ more ]

Social Media Today

LinkedIn Shares Tips to Help Marketers Maximize Campaign Performance [Infographic]

B2B marketers can leverage AI, attribution, and measurement for campaign success. [ more ]

Digiday

Inside the debate among marketers for and against virtual influencers

Virtual influencers are gaining popularity in the creator economy due to advancements in AI and the need for cost-effective marketing strategies. [ more ]

The Drum

Nick Law says agencies need to stop being so scared of tech if they're to survive

Agencies should prioritize creativity over financial metrics and scalability when using AI in advertising. [ more ]

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ReadWrite

France politics

France to see 4 billion investment from Microsoft

France receives large investments from Microsoft and Amazon to boost infrastructure and technology sector. [ more ]

NBC4 Washington

Google unveils overhauled search with AI-enhanced results. Here's what to know

Google's new search engine will prioritize AI-generated responses over website links. [ more ]

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Shopify

15 hours ago

What Is AI? How Artificial Intelligence Works (2024) - Shopify

AI is now part of everyday life, enhancing tasks from consumer services to business workflows. [ more ]

ITPro

Business intelligence

Launching large language models on PowerEdge servers

Embrace AI and machine learning with Dell's PowerEdge XE9680 server. [ more ]

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Nature

AI & robotics briefing: 'Risk-of-death' AI save lives in hospital trial

An algorithm trained on electrocardiograms reduced deaths among high-risk patients by 31%. [ more ]

ITPro

AI is changing the game when it comes to security

Cybersecurity is undergoing a significant transformation, leveraging AI for faster threat detection and response. [ more ]

The Verge

Google DeepMind's new AI can model DNA, RNA, and 'all life's molecules'

AlphaFold 3 predicts structures of all life's molecules using AI; significant improvement in accuracy [ more ]

siliconvalleyjournals.com

Holistic AI, Founded by DeepMind Alumni, Secures $200M in Funding

Holistic AI, led by former DeepMind members, secures $200 million funding for multi-agent AI models aiming for genuine AGI capabilities. [ more ]

Android Authority

It's clear: You don't trust AI-generated search results

OpenAI needs user trust to succeed in ChatGPT-powered search engine. [ more ]

Digiday

AI Briefing: NewFronts bring a week's worth of AI news for advertisers

Ad-funded platforms are utilizing AI for content creation, ad targeting, and measurement tools. [ more ]

Fast Company

OMG science

Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 could speed up drug discovery for diseases

Google Deepmind unveiled AlphaFold version 3, enhancing drug design and disease targeting. New tool simplifies testing for biologists. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

OMG science

google AI and harvard researchers release detailed images of human brain using 3D mapping

Detailed images of human brain and neural networks created using AI and 3D mapping. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Opera's AI assistant can now summarize web pages on Android | TechCrunch

Opera's AI tool Aria can now summarize text-based web pages on Android for quick understanding. [ more ]

Inc.com

AI: The Digital Creator's Tool for Success

AI can empower digital creators of all sizes to enhance client relationships, streamline content creation, and drive business growth. [ more ]

Alleywatch

NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/7/2024

Daloopa secured $18M in Series B funding led by Touring Capital.

ReflexAI raised $6.5M for its machine learning and natural language processing platform. [ more ]

ReadWrite

It's you versus machine as Stern unveils the world's first AI pinball machine

Pinball machine manufacturer Stern introduces John Wick pinball machine with artificial intelligence that dynamically alters gameplay based on player behavior. [ more ]

FlowingData

Readable and informative AI safety guide

Understanding AI mechanics is vital due to potential safety concerns as AI systems get more pervasive in everyday life. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Medicine

Triomics raises $15M Series A to automate cancer clinical trials matching | TechCrunch

Triomics uses AI to match cancer patients with clinical trials, saving time for medical staff and increasing patient enrollment. [ more ]

Axios

Elon Musk says Starlink "does not use AI"

SpaceX relies minimally on AI due to its current limitations. [ more ]

www.cnbc.com

Warren Buffett says AI scamming will be the next big 'growth industry'

Warren Buffett warns about AI's potential for scamming and harm, highlighting its risks alongside its benefits. [ more ]

TechCrunch

European startups

Israeli startup Panax raises a $10M Series A for its AI-driven cash flow management platform | TechCrunch

Startups focus on aiding finance teams with cash flow management amid high interest rates and financial pressures. [ more ]

TechCrunch

European startups

Israeli startup Panax raises a $10M Series A for its AI-driven cash flow management platform | TechCrunch

Financial startups aim to help finance teams manage cash flow efficiently amid high interest rates. [ more ]

Itsnicethat

Frontify's new interview series sees creative experts answer your burning questions about AI

AI can enhance creativity and collaboration by freeing up brain space for deep thinking and concept development. [ more ]

Futurism

Even Katy Perry's Mom Was Fooled by that AI Pic of Her at the Met Gala

The article discusses how AI-generated photos of celebrities attending the Met Gala can fool even close family members and fans. [ more ]

The Verge

Microsoft's 'air gapped' AI is a bot set up to process top-secret info

Microsoft deployed GPT-4 in an air-gapped environment on a government-only network, a first for a major LLM.

Microsoft's AI supercomputer functions as a 'static' model, without learning from processed data or the internet.

Although operational, the GPT-4 deployment by Microsoft is not accredited for top-secret use by the Pentagon or other government departments. [ more ]

Forbes

Data science

There Will Be No Human-Centered AI Without Humane Economics

The market capitalization of top global companies hit $40 trillion by March 2024, driven by technology giants with AI excitement but may not bring true renewal to business models. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Embrace alternative education pathways for cyber success | Computer Weekly

Emphasis on practical skills over formal education in cybersecurity field. [ more ]

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DevOps

Advancing Its Cloud-First Strategy, Aderant Launches Stridyn, A Single Cloud Platform To Unify All Its Products; Hear Exclusive Interview with Its CEO

Aderant CEO launches AI-driven cloud platform, Stridyn, to enhance interconnectivity and productivity for law firms. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Google I/O 2024: How to watch | TechCrunch

Google I/O event starts on May 14 at 10AM PT with a focus on AI and software platforms. [ more ]

financialpost

Canadian companies' AI policies aim to balance risk with rewards

Plum implemented ChatGPT guidelines for staff usage. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Exclusive: Wayve co-founder Alex Kendall on the autonomous future for cars and robots | TechCrunch

Wayve, an autonomous vehicle startup, originated from a software platform in a Renault Twizy, now focusing on AI models and securing a significant $1.05 billion in funding. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Rad AI, a startup that helps radiologists save time on report generation, raises $50M Series B from Khosla Ventures | TechCrunch

AI image recognition may soon outperform human radiologists, but current challenge is shortage of radiologists.

Khosla-backed Rad AI focuses on reducing radiologists' documentation time with AI tool, not replacing humans with machines. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Randy Travis releases new music with the help of AI after a stroke

Randy Travis released new music using AI for the first time since his stroke, bringing back his soulful vocals. [ more ]

ITPro

How to grow your business potential while shrinking your procurement expenditure

Effective procurement is crucial for all businesses to succeed, with rising costs challenging budgets. Companies leveraging AI in procurement can mitigate supplier cost increases and enhance supply chain management. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

How I explained AI and deepfakes using only basic Vietnamese

The lack of awareness of AI and misinformation among Vietnamese elders highlights gaps in tech education and the potential repercussions for vulnerable communities. [ more ]

The Drum

Digital life

Gen AI v gen Z: do androids meme of electric sheep?

AI struggles to interpret Gen Z memes accurately. [ more ]

TESLARATI

Elon Musk talks space, AI and more in Milken Institute interview

Elon Musk emphasizes the importance of becoming a spacefaring civilization to inspire humanity. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Google denies Sonic tribute riddled with errors was made by AI

Google's erroneous Sonic the Hedgehog tribute sparked criticism due to factual errors. [ more ]

PCWorld

This AI can help build your brand and it's hundreds off now

A strong brand is essential for business success, and STORI AI offers an affordable solution for brand building. [ more ]

MarTech

Business intelligence

Salesforce delivers Unified Knowledge to service agents | MarTech

Unified Knowledge aggregates third-party data for Salesforce agents, enhancing service with generative AI experiences. [ more ]

ITPro

Business intelligence

'The pace of change is taking its toll': Business leaders are becoming burned out by rapid technological changes

Business leaders are stressed by the pace of technological change, with cyber security and AI posing significant concerns. [ more ]

Future of Privacy Forum

Privacy professionals

DC Privacy Forum 2024 - Future of Privacy Forum

Understanding AI risks and limitations is crucial for effective risk assessment and management in industries like finance and healthcare.

Exploring the impact of AI on the future of work, particularly in areas like AI-driven hiring practices and workforce dynamics. [ more ]

DevOps.com

Sumo Logic Previews GenAI Tool to Improve DevSecOps Observability - DevOps.com

Sumo Logic introduces copilot with AI for easier observability platform usage. [ more ]

Semafor

Worried about falling behind, Apple reorganizes around AI | Semafor

Apple is developing an in-house generative AI tool to improve Siri amid concerns of losing dominance in the smartphone market due to advancements by other companies. [ more ]

Inc.com

6 days ago

Fighting Fire With Fire: 3 Strategies for Protecting Your Content From AI Theft

AI is disrupting content creation and industries, leading to copyright concerns. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

AI facial recognition technology could have devastating consequences for trans folks

The complexity and impact of AI in the digital world create both opportunities and challenges for queer individuals seeking security online. [ more ]

channelpro

IBM and SAP expand partnership to drive generative AI capabilities

IBM and SAP collaborate to offer generative AI capabilities and industry-specific cloud solutions. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

This Brand-Focused AI Assistant Is Hundreds of Dollars off Right Now | Entrepreneur

Building an authentic brand is crucial for business success. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

DeviantArt and Midjourney deny wrongdoing in copyright infringement lawsuit over in AI image generators

AI companies argued to dismiss lawsuit over art usage. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

Is It Too Late to Buy Alphabet Stock? | The Motley Fool

Alphabet's stock is undervalued due to impressive AI growth and strong quarterly results. [ more ]

Forbes

Council Post: Four Trends To Follow To Prepare For The Changing World Of Work

Hybrid working and digital employee experience are transforming the workplace, making unified communications essential for success. [ more ]

www.thelocal.fr

France politics

'3,000 new jobs': Microsoft and Amazon to invest billions in France

France attracts major investments from tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, focusing on AI, cloud computing, and renewable energy.

Tech companies view France as a key player in carbon-free energy markets and strategic location for infrastructure development. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Huawei launches exabyte-scale OceanStor A800 at AI workloads | Computer Weekly

Storage needs to support high-quality data for accurate AI processing. [ more ]

The Verge

Google I/O 2024 live blog: it's AI time

Google's annual developers conference in 2024 emphasizes reorganization around AI and the development of Gemini AI models to compete with OpenAI. [ more ]

InfoQ

London

People, Planet, Cloud and AI: Key Takeaways from QCon London

QCon London 2024 featured talks on various software architecture topics including AI, cloud, and sociotechnical aspects, emphasizing sustainability. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

A Creeper: Absorbing Generative AI into the Inventive Process

The intersection of AI and patent law is a crucial point shaping the future of innovation. [ more ]

ITPro

Unleashing power of large language models like ChatGPT for business

Leverage large language models like ChatGPT powered by NVIDIA for enhanced business operations. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

7 AI Secrets Every Entrepreneur Must Know: AI Quiz and Breaking News from OpenAI You Can't Miss | Entrepreneur

AI can save $100,000 and increase leads. [ more ]

Silicon Canals

Microsoft announces largest ever investment in France: 6 key things you need to know

Microsoft's largest investment in France to advance AI and cloud technologies. [ more ]

PR Daily

New social media features and updates to know this week - PR Daily

AI is reshaping social media advertising with features like AI-assisted audience targeting and improved content labeling. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

This journalism professor made a NYC chatbot in minutes. It actually worked.

Government chatbot provided incorrect advice to citizens, highlighting the risks of using AI without proper safeguards. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Tech industry

Google I/O 2024: How to watch | TechCrunch

Expect a significant focus on AI at Google I/O 2024. [ more ]

The Verge

Tech industry

Microsoft Places uses AI to find the best time for your next office day

Microsoft introduces Places app for coordinating in-office time in hybrid work settings. [ more ]

The Verge

TikTok is testing AI-generated search results

TikTok is testing a more robust search results page featuring generative AI, including 'search highlights.' [ more ]

TechCrunch

David Sacks reveals Glue, the AI company he's been teasing on his All In podcast | TechCrunch

Glue aims to address Slack channel fatigue by organizing conversations into topic-based threads. [ more ]

MarTech

Martech spending falls to lowest level in 10 years | MarTech

Martech spending reached a decade low, with CMOs prioritizing media spend and facing diminishing influence over martech. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

EU's JEDI supercomputer most energy efficient HPC system in the world

EU's EuroHPC supercomputers lead in energy efficiency on Green500 list. [ more ]

ITPro

From the dance floor to the data center

AI and motion-capture technology brought ABBA back to the stage, setting the stage for success in live performances and special effects. [ more ]

Adweek

ADWEEK's Media All-Stars Navigate a Changing Landscape

AI is influencing media buying and industry evolution, highlighted in the Media All-Stars showcase with tech as a key tool. [ more ]

InfoQ

JavaScript

If LLMs Do the Easy Programming Tasks - How are Junior Developers Trained? What Have We Done?

The podcast episode discusses the impact of large language models (LLMs) on software development. [ more ]

Rubyflow

Ruby on Rails

Join us virtually at NYC.rb on June 12, 5:30 PM EDT for Obie Fernandez

Ruby and Rails are ideal for AI integration in software development. [ more ]

Theregister

Privacy technologies

UK publishing group asks Apple not to hurt web ad revenue

Apple's plan for AI-powered ad blocking in iOS 18 could threaten news publication revenue. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Google Goes Big on Generative AI at I/O 2024

Google focuses on advanced AI features, including generative AI search, posing potential challenges for referral traffic and requiring SEO adaptation. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Google Goes Big on Generative AI at I/O 2024

Google is focusing on advancing AI features, including generative AI, to provide detailed responses directly in the search results.

Users may rely more on AI-generated complete overviews provided by Google, potentially impacting website traffic and requiring SEO strategies to adapt.

Google is rolling out AI Overviews to users in the U.S., with plans for more countries, indicating a significant shift in search functionality towards generative AI. [ more ]

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