As debates about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) rage on, one voice stands out amidst the noise of skepticism and pessimism: Fei-Fei Li, often dubbed the “godmother of AI.” Unlike many who contend that the so-called AI bubble has burst and the tech sector has entered a winter season of stagnation, Li remains a
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Adobe recently unveiled its latest addition to their suite of creative tools called the Adobe Firefly Video Model. This new tool aims to compete in the rapidly growing AI video generation arena by expanding on their existing Firefly generative AI still image models. The company boasts about the ethical training and commercial safety of the
The recent public disagreement between Yann LeCun and Geoffrey Hinton, two prominent figures in the field of artificial intelligence, has shed light on the deep divisions within the AI community regarding the future of regulation. While Hinton has endorsed California’s AI safety bill, SB 1047, LeCun has publicly rebuked its supporters, citing what he sees
Apple’s latest mobile operating system, iOS 18, is set to revolutionize the way we interact with our devices. Packed with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, one of the most exciting features is Image Playground. This innovative tool can create cartoonlike illustrations based on a simple text prompt, bringing a whole new level of creativity to Apple
The recent incident where Elon Musk shared an image depicting Kamala Harris as a “communist dictator” on X highlights the challenges that AI image generators face when trying to accurately depict political figures. The image, created using X’s Grok tool, bore only a passing resemblance to the vice president, leading to criticism from users. It
XAI makes it clear that the responsibility lies with the user to judge the accuracy of the AI. The early version of Grok may provide factually incorrect information, miss context, or misrepresent information. Users are encouraged to independently verify any information received from Grok. It is also advised not to share personal or sensitive information
In the era of AI revolution, graphics chips have emerged as the key drivers behind the powerful large language models (LLMs) that are fueling various AI applications. The fluctuating price tags of these GPUs are expected to pose a significant challenge for businesses, especially those that are unfamiliar with managing variable costs for critical products.
Will Knight introduces an unsettling thought experiment called Roko’s basilisk during a discussion on AI and philosophy. The premise of this experiment involves superintelligence creating a simulation where individuals would be incentivized to support its existence. However, those who oppose or even contemplate resistance would face torture within the simulation. This concept, originating from an
The rise of deepfake pornography, especially nonconsensual deepfake videos of women, has been a growing concern in recent years. While the issue is pervasive, there seems to be a disproportionate focus on political deepfakes by legislators, rather than intimate image-based deepfakes. Despite the prevalence of nonconsensual deepfakes, there is a lack of consistent legislation across
In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology, the availability and use of data have become critical issues. While the initial wave of generative AI tools relied heavily on publicly available data scraped from the internet, there is now a growing trend towards restricting access to data sources and implementing licensing agreements. This shift has