Recently, a video ad for a new AI company called Bland AI went viral on social media platforms. The ad featured a person interacting with a bot that sounded remarkably human, sparking a discussion about the ethics of such technology. The AI voice bots created by Bland AI are designed to automate support and sales
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Recently, Amazon’s cloud division launched an investigation into Perplexity AI, a startup known for its AI-powered search capabilities. The investigation was prompted by concerns that Perplexity AI may be violating Amazon Web Services rules by scraping websites that had explicitly prohibited such activity. This controversy has not only raised questions about Perplexity AI’s practices but
In 2021, DeepMind made headlines with the announcement of its first digital biology neural network, AlphaFold. This groundbreaking model had the capability to accurately predict the 3D structure of proteins, which are crucial for understanding the functions of these biological molecules. Pushmeet Kohli, VP of research at DeepMind, emphasized the significance of proteins in life,
Recently, New York City’s comptroller released an audit revealing that only 13 percent of alerts generated by the ShotSpotter system could be confirmed as actual gunfire incidents over an eight-month period. The auditors criticized the NYPD for lacking transparency in publishing data about the system’s accuracy, deeming their accountability measures as inadequate. This raises concerns
Apple, one of the biggest tech companies in the world, has recently been charged with breaking the European Union’s new digital markets rules. The European Commission accused Apple of preventing developers from communicating directly with their users and promoting offers to them, a practice known as anti-steering. This violation of the rules has put Apple
The use of AI-generated content has raised significant legal concerns, particularly in relation to defamation. According to legal experts, the risk of being held liable for defamation arises when AI tools summarize a story inaccurately and make it defamatory in the process. In such cases, the original source must be credited clearly to allow readers
The concentration of power in the hands of Silicon Valley giants has raised significant concerns among European governments. This power dynamic makes European companies dependent on the latest services and technologies offered by these US-based tech giants in exchange for data and capital flowing westward across the Atlantic. The discomfort stemming from this imbalance of
When news of Adobe’s updated terms of service broke in February, many users were alarmed at the language used in the agreement. The mention of accessing user content through automated and manual methods, as well as using machine learning techniques to enhance Adobe’s services, raised red flags among artists who rely on the platform for
Upon receiving an email inviting me to participate in a groundbreaking AI venture called Rebind, my initial reaction was skepticism. The email, sent by a person named Clancy Martin, offered me a role in recording original commentary on classic books, such as Romeo and Juliet, which would be embedded in the text to create an
The recent layoff at Microsoft, where Aaron Damigos lost his job as a web support associate, sheds light on the impact of the company’s pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting on June 3, attended by HR, Damigos’ manager, and upper management, resulted in his sudden termination. The shift towards AI work has led to