Robots shake CES 2024, stirring casino worker fears.

TLDR: Robots and artificial intelligence (AI) were showcased at the annual CES technology trade show in Las Vegas, causing concern for hospitality workers. Casino union workers fear that their jobs are at risk as AI technology advances. The Culinary Workers Union negotiated new contracts with hotels to protect against job loss due to technology. Experts … Read more Robots shake CES 2024, stirring casino worker fears.

Palantir stumbles, while this AI peer aims to soar high!

TLDR: Parsons stock, a company that utilizes AI technology for defense and critical infrastructure markets, is surging into a buy range while Palantir stock stumbles. Parsons and Palantir are both AI leaders in the enterprise software industry, but Parsons currently has the upper hand in certain metrics, including Composite Rating and EPS Rating. Parsons recently … Read more Palantir stumbles, while this AI peer aims to soar high!

Empire AI: NYC Boondoggle déjà vu?

TLDR: New York governor Kathy Hochul has proposed the creation of an artificial-intelligence (AI) computing center called “Empire AI” to make New York a global leader in AI innovation. The plan involves a consortium of universities, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and other investors, with $275 million in state funds and $125 million from private partners. However, past … Read more Empire AI: NYC Boondoggle déjà vu?

Samsung’s AI Fridge: Knows Everything Inside, Cooks Delicious Dishes!

New Samsung AI Fridge Tells You What’s Inside and What You Can Make With It – CNET TLDR: Samsung has unveiled a new AI-powered fridge, the Bespoke 4-Door Flex fridge with AI Family Hub+, at CES. The fridge uses a camera and AI technology to recognize up to 33 common grocery items and suggests recipes … Read more Samsung’s AI Fridge: Knows Everything Inside, Cooks Delicious Dishes!

Fuming video game voice actors slam SAG-AFTRA union’s AI licensing deal.

TLDR: The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has announced a deal with Replica Studios to license digital replicas of actors’ voices for use in video games. While SAG-AFTRA claims that the deal was approved by affected members of the union’s voice-over performer community, some prominent gaming voice actors feel blindsided … Read more Fuming video game voice actors slam SAG-AFTRA union’s AI licensing deal.

AI Toothbrush and Hearing Glasses: Unforgettable CES 2024 Health Tech

TLDR: At CES 2024, several new health tech devices were showcased, including an all-in-one health-scanning device called BeamO, glasses that amplify sound for those with hearing loss, a personal air conditioner for the neck, a smart toothbrush, improved diabetes technology, a new at-home UTI test, and a wearable device that measures mental focus and agility. … Read more AI Toothbrush and Hearing Glasses: Unforgettable CES 2024 Health Tech