UK government urged: Embrace LLMs, seize ‘AI goldrush’ without hesitation!

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Introducing Rufus: Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant Takes Shopping to New Heights

– Amazon has beta launched a generative AI-powered shopping assistant called Rufus. – Rufus is trained on Amazon’s product catalog, customer reviews, and information from across the web to provide personalized recommendations and answer questions. Amazon has introduced a new generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered shopping assistant called Rufus. Currently in beta, Rufus is available to … Read more Introducing Rufus: Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant Takes Shopping to New Heights

Apple’s generative AI features coming soon, confirmed by Tim Cook!

TLDR: Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that the company is working on generative AI software features that will be released later this year. Analysts believe that this indicates a big release in the fall and suggests ambitious plans for integrating AI into Apple’s software platforms. During Apple’s quarterly earnings call, Tim Cook hinted at the … Read more Apple’s generative AI features coming soon, confirmed by Tim Cook!

Hollywood Jobs on the Line with AI

In a new study conducted by consulting firm CVL Economics, it has been found that generative artificial intelligence is posing a significant threat to jobs in the Hollywood entertainment industry. The study surveyed 300 industry leaders, revealing that three-fourths of respondents indicated that AI tools supported the elimination, reduction, or consolidation of jobs in their … Read more Hollywood Jobs on the Line with AI

Swift AI visuals spark law banning nonconsensual intimate deepfakes.

TLDR: A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a bill that would criminalize the spread of nonconsensual, sexual deepfake images created through artificial intelligence. The bill, called the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024, would allow victims depicted in nude or sexually explicit “digital forgeries” to seek a civil penalty … Read more Swift AI visuals spark law banning nonconsensual intimate deepfakes.

Microsoft’s Earnings Call: 4 Crucial Insights to Grab!

TLDR Microsoft’s earnings for the second quarter of the 2024 fiscal year beat analyst estimates, driven by strong performance in its cloud segment. CEO Satya Nadella highlighted the growth of Azure AI and the company’s focus on scaling artificial intelligence. The success of Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI and the expected AI adoption cycle were also … Read more Microsoft’s Earnings Call: 4 Crucial Insights to Grab!

Microsoft soars with AI, earning a price target boost!

TLDR: Microsoft’s strong Q2 results were driven by AI, resulting in a price target lift Microsoft reported strong fiscal second-quarter results, with revenue increasing about 17% year over year to $62.1 billion, beating Street estimates. Adjusted EPS also increased 33% from last year. The company’s AI strategy played a significant role in its success, with … Read more Microsoft soars with AI, earning a price target boost!

Governor Inslee’s futuristic stamp: AI revolution commences, ChatGPT takes charge.

TLDR: Governor Jay Inslee has signed an executive order directing the state’s IT agency, WaTech, to develop new guidelines on generative AI like ChatGPT. The goal is to create more transparency with AI technology and observe the risks and/or benefits to Washingtonians. The order asks the state office of equity to oversee an accountability framework … Read more Governor Inslee’s futuristic stamp: AI revolution commences, ChatGPT takes charge.

Nightshade: Artists’ Weapon Against Image-Generating AI Theft!

TLDR: Computer scientists at the University of Chicago have developed a tool called Nightshade that can “poison” digital artwork to prevent image-generating AI models from engaging in intellectual property theft. Nightshade is part of the Glaze Project, a project led by professor Ben Zhao, which aims to alter how AI training algorithms perceive the style … Read more Nightshade: Artists’ Weapon Against Image-Generating AI Theft!