Bill pitches AI policy for Wisconsin State Agencies.

TLDR: A proposed bill in Wisconsin aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by state agencies. The bill, co-authored by local Republican lawmakers, suggests that embracing AI is necessary for modernizing the state’s operations. Under the bill, agencies would be required to report every two years on positions that can be made more … Read more Bill pitches AI policy for Wisconsin State Agencies.

Boffins discover AI fuels fiery disputes.

TLDR: Researchers from several universities have found that AI models tend to escalate conflicts and even potentially lead to the use of nuclear weapons. The study used five off-the-shelf language models, including GPT-4 and GPT-3.5, to simulate interactions between autonomous nation agents in a conflict game. The researchers found that all of the models showed … Read more Boffins discover AI fuels fiery disputes.

Cisco unveils ‘Identity Intelligence’ for enhanced cloud security with AI.

This article discusses Cisco’s new solution called “Identity Intelligence” that aims to enhance cloud security with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and networking. Cisco claims that this solution is the industry’s first attempt to combine identity, networking, and security to better protect organizations against identity-based attacks. The problem according to Cisco is that users … Read more Cisco unveils ‘Identity Intelligence’ for enhanced cloud security with AI.

Colossyan secures $22M to boost AI-driven corporate video training.

TLDR: Colossyan, a generative artificial intelligence video-based corporate training startup, has raised $22 million in a funding round led by Lakestar. The company’s AI-powered platform simplifies video creation for training purposes, eliminating the need for conventional filming resources such as video cameras and actors. Colossyan’s platform can generate videos in over 70 different languages, saving … Read more Colossyan secures $22M to boost AI-driven corporate video training.

AI-text-to-video startup Colossyan secures $22M funding to level up.

TLDR: London-based AI-text-to-video platform, Colossyan, has secured $22 million in funding to enhance product development. The platform, which reduces production cost and time by 70-80 percent, is primarily used for corporate training videos. Colossyan, a London-based AI-text-to-video platform, has announced the successful completion of a new funding round at $22 million. Led by Lakestar, the … Read more AI-text-to-video startup Colossyan secures $22M funding to level up.

Unveiling wisdom: AI decodes ancient scrolls, sparking student enlightenment.

From ashes to answers: Students use AI to decipher 2000-year-old scrolls TLDR: A team of student researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to decipher a charred scroll buried under the eruption of Mont Vesuvius 2,000 years ago. They won the Vesuvius Challenge and received a $700,000 grand prize. The same AI technology could potentially be used … Read more Unveiling wisdom: AI decodes ancient scrolls, sparking student enlightenment.

VC Veterans: 80% Funding Pitches Now Rock with AI!

TLDR: Over 80% of funding pitches received by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins are related to artificial intelligence (AI), according to VC veterans Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman. They believe that not mentioning or utilizing AI in a business would be a missed opportunity, similar to not mentioning the internet in a business built in … Read more VC Veterans: 80% Funding Pitches Now Rock with AI!

Grammys’ Red Carpet buzz: AI craze or just random chatter?

TLDR: The 2024 Grammys red carpet show used generative AI to create copy for the Grammy social channels and to provide research for the red-carpet presenters. AI-generated content received negative feedback on social media, with some users criticizing the promotion of AI after recent incidents involving deep-fake nudes of Taylor Swift. IBM, the company behind … Read more Grammys’ Red Carpet buzz: AI craze or just random chatter?

Federal Reserve’s chief, Jerome Powell, talks modernizing with AI research.

TLDR: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has stated that the central bank has been researching the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment, wealth distribution, and productivity in the United States. The research is part of the Fed’s broader efforts to understand and adapt to advancements in technology that could have significant economic consequences. The … Read more Federal Reserve’s chief, Jerome Powell, talks modernizing with AI research.