Last week, Google’s new AI Overview feature caused quite a stir when bizarre and misleading answers to search queries went viral on social media. The company initially downplayed the problems but later admitted that improvements were necessary. Liz Reid, the head of search at Google, acknowledged the mistakes and explained that the technology needed refinement.
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In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, the intersection of generative AI and politics is becoming increasingly problematic. The implications of AI being used to manipulate elections and deceive voters are dire. With the 2024 elections on the horizon, the threat of generative AI wreaking havoc on democracy is more real
SAP, a prominent enterprise application software maker, is strengthening its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) by introducing new AI-centric integrations. This strategic partnership aims to provide additional support and tools for companies, particularly those operating in regulated industries, to explore generative AI. One significant development involves SAP incorporating Amazon Bedrock AI development service into
One of the standout features of the Chromebook Plus laptops is the Help Me Write function. This feature allows users to select text in any text box and right-click to access a box that offers suggestions for rewriting the selected text, rephrasing it, or changing the tone. While this may sound like a useful tool,
Palmer Luckey’s journey from founding Oculus to cofounding Anduril seemed like a long shot when he first entered the defense industry in 2017. However, seven years later, Anduril has proven itself as a formidable competitor to the established defense contractors that dominate the market. The recent selection of Anduril, alongside General Atomics, for a groundbreaking
Elon Musk’s xAI startup recently announced a monumental $6 billion round of funding from renowned venture capital firms and investors such as Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), Sequoia Capital, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, and Kingdom Holding. This significant investment has been raised at a pre-money valuation of
As technology continues to advance, new opportunities arise along with new threats. When it comes to cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, distinguishing between potential benefits and risks can be challenging. One prevalent topic of discussion in the realm of AI is the concept of hallucination. Initially, there was a widespread belief that hallucination in AI
Recent advancements in string theory research have brought about a new era of exploration and discovery. One of the most groundbreaking developments comes from a group led by string theory veterans Burt Ovrut of the University of Pennsylvania and Andre Lukas of Oxford. This group has harnessed the power of machine learning to calculate intricate
One of the most memorable moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe occurred when Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson, showcased her heroism in The Avengers. Despite not having any superpowers, Black Widow’s portrayal as a skilled and fearless Avenger resonated with audiences worldwide. However, it wasn’t until 2021 that Black Widow got her own standalone
The development of artificial intelligence has seen significant progress in recent years, particularly evident in the evolution of AI models like ChatGPT and Phi-3-mini. Where once these models could only be accessed through the cloud due to their immense size, today they are becoming more compact and efficient, capable of running on devices as humble