An intriguing analysis conducted by data journalist Ben Welsh revealed some eye-opening statistics regarding news websites and their approach towards blocking web crawling bots. Shockingly, just over a quarter of the news websites surveyed have chosen to block Applebot-Extended. In comparison, a whopping 53 percent of the sampled publications have decided to block OpenAI’s bot.
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In recent years, the emergence of AI technology has revolutionized various aspects of life, including education. One such development is the use of AI apps to assist students in completing their math homework. The popularity of these apps, such as the Gauth app owned by ByteDance, has raised concerns about the ethical implications of using
In a groundbreaking move earlier this summer, Anthropic, a San Francisco-based AI startup, shook up the AI industry with the introduction of their new feature, “Artifacts.” This innovative feature aimed to enhance user experience by enabling users of Anthropic’s Claude family of large language models (LLMs) to run code snippets and programs created by the
Inflection AI, the innovative startup behind the Pi AI assistant, has recently teamed up with the non-profit Data Transfer Initiative (DTI) to offer its users the ability to export their personal data from the platform. This move marks a significant development in the AI industry, where data portability has been a relatively uncharted territory. While
In recent years, many renters in the US have felt the burden of rising apartment prices, not just in their own buildings but across entire cities. The US Department of Justice has now uncovered a troubling revelation – RealPage, a Texas-based company that provides commercial revenue management software for landlords, may be at the heart
The use of Generative AI tools in political communications has raised concerns about the accuracy and transparency of the generated content. While proponents argue that AI can streamline the content creation process, critics point out that these tools can sometimes produce inaccurate or misleading information. In an interview, Hutchinson, the developer of BattlegroundAI, assures that
At the 2023 Defcon hacker conference in Las Vegas, there was a groundbreaking partnership between AI tech companies and algorithmic integrity groups to expose weaknesses in generative AI platforms. This initiative, supported by the US government, aimed to shed light on these influential yet opaque systems. Now, Humane Intelligence, an ethical AI assessment nonprofit, is
Former President Donald Trump recently posted on Truth Social claiming that Taylor Swift fans, also known as Swifties, were supporting his campaign. The images shared by Trump were a mix of real and AI-generated images, creating a false narrative of a coordinated movement of Swifties endorsing Trump. The use of AI-generated images in politics poses
Hugging Face, known for its open-source AI capabilities, has recently released a detailed tutorial aimed at democratizing low-cost robotics. This tutorial provides developers with a comprehensive guide on how to build and train their own AI-powered robots. The initiative, which builds upon the company’s LeRobot platform, signifies a significant move towards bringing artificial intelligence into
I had the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of proptech while working at a real estate tech website. During my time there, I came across companies like EliseAI, who are at the forefront of the convergence of property management and new technology. EliseAI has been quietly designing AI systems over the last 7