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LAION-5B, a widely-used artificial intelligence (AI) data set used to train text-to-image generators, has been removed by its creator, German nonprofit organization LAION, after it was found to contain instances of suspected child sexual abuse material. A report from researchers at the Stanford Internet Observatory’s Cyber Policy Center identified 3,226 instances of suspected child sexual … Read more Massive AI dataset purged, uncovers child abuse content, profound implications.

Summary of Article Three main themes in ad tech industry coverage in 2023: consolidation, transparency, and measurement Generative AI-powered search posing challenges for publishers Privacy is fragmented in the ad tech industry MikMak and Circana partner to connect in-store data to digital CPG marketing Yahoo’s new DSP feature uses a mix of AI and first-party … Read more Big Tech’s AI Race: Fast Fashion vs. Amazon’s Challenges

Mercedes-Benz has introduced turquoise-colored lights to indicate when its Drive Pilot automated driving function is active in its vehicles. The Drive Pilot system is the first SAE Level 3 driver assistance system to be available to customers, and is currently in use in Europe and in select areas of the US. The turquoise-colored lights will … Read more Mercedes uses teal lights to show automation in action.

Agencies are hoping that AI will help with content transparency, anticipation, and commerce in 2024. The growing prevalence of generative AI means that it will have a bigger impact on marketing, from content development to consumer trends. One key area that will be affected is content transparency and the need for data governance and regulation … Read more Agencies thrive on AI: Transparency, Anticipation, Commerce in 2024!

GreyOrange, a warehouse robotics and software company, has raised $135 million in its Series D funding round. The Atlanta-based company plans to use the investment to accelerate its technology leadership and continue expanding globally. GreyOrange’s approach to warehouse and retail automation focuses on hardware-agnostic software, certified robots, and sensors. The company aims to enhance customer … Read more GreyOrange secures Series D backing for next-gen platform and robots.

In the quest for international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), political leaders have turned to models from multilateral bodies such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) or the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). However, simply introducing new agencies will not solve the challenges of AI governance. The author argues that governments should first … Read more The Rush for Global AI Unity

ABB Robotics has partnered with AI tech company XtalPi to build intelligent automated laboratories in China, focused on R&D processes in the biopharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, and new energy materials industries. The automated laboratories aim to boost productivity in these sectors by using ABB’s GoFa cobots to automate tasks such as synthesis, crystallization, dilution, filtration, and … Read more ABB Robotics & XtalPi unite to construct smart automated labs.

Quadient, a mail solutions provider, has partnered with cloud-based accounting software Xero to automate and streamline accounting processes for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Quadient’s Accounts Payable (AP) solution integrates with Xero to eliminate the need for manual data import or export, reducing the risk of human error and accelerating cash flow. The solution also … Read more Quadient teams up with Xero to automate your small business accounting.

According to a new POLITICO|Morning Consult poll, half of California voters are concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) will come for their jobs. The poll, taken from December 15-19, shows that half of registered voters were either somewhat or very concerned about their jobs being replaced by AI in the next five years. However, the poll … Read more AI: looming job threat for half of California voters!