On Wednesday, Google announced a significant change to its advertising policy regarding political ads. The internet giant will now require advertisers to disclose if images and audio in their ads have been altered or created using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The move comes amid growing concerns that generative AI technology may be utilized to deceive
The United Kingdom’s planned crackdown on illegal online content has hit a snag as encrypted messaging companies, including WhatsApp, threatened to withdraw their services from the country. This development has raised concerns about the technical feasibility and potential privacy breaches associated with scanning platforms for illegal content. With the Online Safety Bill currently being debated
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, from virtual personal assistants to autonomous vehicles. However, when it comes to incorporating AI tools, such as viral chatbot ChatGPT, in classrooms, the United Nations is urging for stricter regulations and ethical considerations. In new guidance for governments, the UN’s education body UNESCO
When it comes to autonomous driving, the ability to accurately predict the movement of nearby vehicles and pedestrians is crucial for ensuring safety. Unfortunately, existing solutions often struggle in accurately understanding driving scenarios or lack efficiency in their predictions. However, a breakthrough has been made by a research team at the City University of Hong
The CEO of Qualcomm, Cristiano Amon, believes that the smartphone market could experience a revival with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. In an interview with CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal, Amon expressed his optimism about the potential of AI, stating that the company’s upcoming Snapdragon Summit in October could pave the way for significant advancements
Baldur’s Gate 3, developed by Larian and helmed by CEO Sven Vincke, has exceeded expectations in more ways than one. Going beyond the realm of avid RPG players, Vincke’s hope was to draw in those who had been previously uninterested in the genre. This ambitious goal seemed unlikely, considering the depth and complexity of the
Intuit, a leading financial software company, has recently unveiled its latest innovation in customer support: Intuit Assist. This groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is designed to generate personalized answers and insights for Intuit’s customers. Powered by generative AI, Intuit Assist can understand and respond to natural language queries, providing accurate information based on real data.
Quantum computers, the cutting-edge technology that utilizes quantum mechanical phenomena for performing computational tasks, have the potential to surpass classical computers in complex problem-solving and optimization. While some quantum computers have demonstrated impressive results, their superiority over classical computers still lacks consistent and conclusive evidence. Recently, Ramis Movassagh, a researcher at Google Quantum AI and
The gaming industry has seen numerous adaptations throughout the years, with some hits and misses. However, the announcement of an animated film adaptation of the smash-hit feline simulator platformer game, Stray, has caught the attention of both gamers and movie enthusiasts alike. Annapurna Animation, known for producing critically acclaimed films, is taking the leap into
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of companies like Tesla and SpaceX, recently made some significant financial moves. According to the Wall Street Journal, Musk acquired Twitter, now known as X, for a staggering $44 billion, and around the same time, he withdrew a loan of $1 billion from SpaceX, the rocket company he