The clash between Yann LeCun and Geoffrey Hinton, two prominent figures in artificial intelligence, has brought to light the deep divisions within the AI community regarding the future of regulation. While Hinton endorsed California’s SB 1047, LeCun publicly rebuked supporters of the legislation, stating that many of them have a distorted view of AI’s near-term
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Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 is set to revolutionize the mobile experience with a range of new artificial intelligence capabilities. Among these features is Image Playground, a tool that can generate cartoon-like illustrations based on text prompts. This exciting addition to the iOS ecosystem showcases Apple’s commitment to integrating AI into everyday tasks and entertainment. Recently,
The controversy over AI image generators struggling to accurately depict Vice President Kamala Harris has highlighted major challenges within the field. When Elon Musk shared an image showing Harris dressed as a “communist dictator,” it was immediately apparent that the depiction was fake. The distorted image, likely created by X’s Grok tool, led to widespread
One of the key concerns with using AI chatbots like Grok is the accuracy of the information they provide. While these chatbots may claim to be knowledgeable and helpful, users are reminded to independently verify any information they receive due to the potential for factual inaccuracies. Additionally, there is a disclaimer regarding the handling of
Graphics chips, or GPUs, have become the engines driving the AI revolution, particularly in powering large language models (LLMs) that underpin chatbots and various other AI applications. The demand for GPUs has been on the rise, especially as businesses rush to deploy new AI applications at a rapid pace. As a result, Nvidia has emerged
In the world of AI and philosophy, there exists a concept known as Roko’s basilisk. This thought experiment revolves around the idea that superintelligence in the future could create a simulation where individuals exist, and anyone who goes against it would be tortured. The basilisk, a mythical creature serpent that could kill by eye contact,
In the realm of deepfake technology, the rise of nonconsensual deepfake pornography, particularly targeting women, has been a pressing concern. However, despite the prevalence of this issue, many legislators seem to be more focused on political deepfakes rather than intimate image crimes. Researcher Kaylee Williams highlights this discrepancy, noting that more states prioritize safeguarding electoral
The landscape of data licensing for AI training has been shifting significantly in recent years. What began as a free-for-all where AI tools were trained on any publicly available data scraped from the internet has now evolved into a more restrictive and regulated environment. The rise of licensing startups and the formation of trade groups
Google’s recent update to its Chrome browser, where Gemini AI chatbot is now integrated into the address bar, marks a significant milestone in the democratization of AI technology. This move has the potential to alter how millions of users interact with the internet, gradually replacing traditional search queries with generative AI responses. By enabling users
As the world grapples with the growing threat of deepfakes, it has become evident that the current detection tools are not equipped to handle the challenges presented in the Global South. Models trained on high-quality media struggle to recognize accents, languages, and faces less common in Western countries. Moreover, the prevalence of cheap Chinese smartphone