The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has prompted a group of activists to take a stand against its potential negative consequences. Inspired by the fear of AI systems posing a risk to human existence, protesters have organized events to bring attention to the issue. These activists believe that the trajectory AI is currently on could
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It has come to light that Evolv, the technology company known for its weapons-detection scanners, has significant ties to former members of the NYPD. The overlap between Evolv and former NYPD officers raises concerns about conflicts of interest and potentially biased decision-making in the deployment of Evolv’s technology. The fact that key figures within Evolv
AI hardware startups have been on the rise in recent years, with promises of revolutionizing the tech industry. Humane, a startup that launched a $700 wearable called Ai Pin, aimed to change the way we interact with technology. The device was marketed as a replacement for smartphones, with AI capabilities that could perform various tasks
Anthropic’s Claude app is changing the way users interact with AI technology. Joel Lewenstein, a product design expert at Anthropic, discovered the power of the app firsthand when he used it to decipher the knobs on his irrigation system. The app’s innovative AI algorithms analyzed an image he uploaded, providing detailed context for each knob’s
Google has recently made significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence with the development of AlphaFold, a software tool that can predict the 3D structure of proteins with high accuracy. This tool has now received an upgrade, expanding its capabilities to model other molecules of biological importance such as DNA and RNA. The enhancements
Modern white-collar workers are facing an increasing amount of digital overload in their daily work lives, leading many to turn to AI tools for assistance. A recent work trends index published by Microsoft and LinkedIn revealed that 75 percent of individuals in desk jobs are already utilizing AI in their work tasks. This percentage has
OpenAI has found itself in legal trouble as artists, writers, and publishers have accused the company of using their work without permission to train AI algorithms. In response to these allegations, OpenAI has introduced a new tool called Media Manager, set to be launched in 2025. This tool is designed to give content creators the
The Met Gala is known for its extravagant fashion and celebrity sightings, but this year, something else stole the show: generative AI deepfakes. These artificially created images generated quite a buzz on social media, garnering millions of views within minutes. One such deepfake featured Katy Perry in a mesmerizing dress adorned with intricate floral details,
Docusign has recently made headlines with its acquisition of Lexion, an AI-powered agreement management software provider, in a significant all-cash deal worth $165 million. This move is part of Docusign’s strategy to solidify its presence in the Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) space, a sector it recently entered. Continued Availability Despite the acquisition, Docusign assures that
The White House recently released new rules aimed at regulating companies that manufacture synthetic DNA. This initiative comes after years of warnings regarding the potential risks associated with creating pathogens using mail-order genetic material. The rules, which were issued on April 29th, are a direct result of an executive order signed by President Joe Biden