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The AI lobbying boom
Friday, May 31, 2024 LEADING THE DAY The booming business of AI lobbying Image © Greg Nash It’s not your imagination: The number of lobbyists who have gotten in on the artificial intelligence (AI) business really is booming. A new report from the ...The Hill - Politics -
AI cancer screening programs are booming, but you'll likely have to pay for them yourself
The FDA has approved nearly 600 radiology AI program since 2019, but most aren't covered by Medicare or private health insurance.CNBC - Business -
Global tourism is booming. These people would rather it wasn’t
Locals in some of the world's tourism hotspots say they are being overwhelmed. What can be done about it?BBC News - Top stories -
Crypto 'Re-Staking' Platforms Boom as Traders Chase Bigger Returns
Some crypto tracers are using a complicated, risky method to juice returns by "locking up" their tokens and accruing value. Experts say this could destabilize the market.Inc. - Business -
‘More profitable than farming’: how Ecuador’s birding boom is benefiting wildlife
With hundreds of highly prized species, bird tourism is thriving in the country – and farmers are increasingly turning their land into nature reserves. When it came to dividing up his late father’s farm between five brothers, Vinicio Bacuilima ...The Guardian - World -
Boom in US penny stock trading prompts warnings of frothy markets
Volumes for some sub-$1 shares are above those of Tesla and Apple as retail investors target cheap but volatile namesFinancial Times - Business -
Warren Buffett is worried about potential for 'huge losses' in booming, but still tiny insurance market
Warren Buffett recently warned that cybersecurity insurance risks are getting overlooked as agents rush to sign up clients and 'huge losses' could be ahead.CNBC - Business -
The WIRED AI Elections Project
More than 60 countries are holding elections in 2024. Throughout the year, WIRED will be tracking every instance of AI’s use in and around those campaigns.Wired - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
It's the AI Election Year
With over 60 countries holding elections in 2024, deepfakes and robocalls are being used to manipulate voters across the world. WIRED is tracking every instance of AI interference during this critical election year.Wired - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Fable’s Showrunner showcases Netflix of AI with user/AI-generated TV shows
Fable is launching its Netflix of AI platform, Showrunner, which lets people make their own TV shows and share them.VentureBeat - Tech - Netflix -
Google's AI Overviews Will Always Be Broken. That's How AI Works
Google rushed out fixes after its AI search feature made errors that went viral. Fundamental limitations of generative AI mean that it will still screw up sometimes.Wired - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
2024 Is the Year of the Generative AI Election
AI is already being used and abused in elections around the world. From passive income scams to dead men endorsing their successors, fiction is proving stranger than reality.Wired - Tech -
The AI Revolution Is Already Losing Steam
The pace of innovation in AI is slowing, its usefulness is limited, and the cost of running it remains exorbitantThe Wall Street Journal - World -
The AI Revolution Is Already Losing Steam
The pace of innovation in AI is slowing, its usefulness is limited, and the cost of running it remains exorbitantThe Wall Street Journal - Tech -
What to Look for in an AI Training Provider
7 features leaders should consider when choosing a partner to help implement their workforce AI strategy.Inc. - Business -
‘Largest Botnet Ever’ Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds
The US says a Chinese national operated the “911 S5” botnet, which included computers worldwide and was used to file hundreds of thousands of fraudulent Covid claims and distribute CSAM, among other crimes.Wired - Tech -
Ecuador Is Literally Powerless in the Face of Drought
Drought-stricken hydro dams have led to daily electricity cuts in Ecuador. As weather becomes less predictable due to climate change, experts say other countries need to take notice.Wired - Tech -
The 22 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (June 2024)
Argylle, Mad Max: Fury Road, Napoleon, and Blade Runner 2049 are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.Wired - Tech - Apple -
Google Admits Its AI Overviews Search Feature Screwed Up
Liz Reid, Google’s head of search, said in a blog post that the company had made adjustments to its new AI search feature after screenshots of its errors went viral.Wired - Tech - Google -
The New ChatGPT Offers a Lesson in AI Hype
OpenAI released GPT-4o, its latest chatbot technology, in a partly finished state. It has much to prove.The New York Times - Tech -
The Limits of the AI-Generated 'Eyes on Rafah' Image
The “All Eyes on Rafah” image went viral on social media this week, with over 47 million shares on Instagram alone. It's bringing up tough questions about the power of the visuals of war and AI.Wired - Tech -
Sorry AI, Old-School Spreadsheets Are Still King
Organizations aren’t moving away from decades-old tools like Microsoft Excel anytime soon. Some say that hampers their ability to make the most of AI.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Intel Betting on AI Well Beyond Data Centers
Intel said it is preparing for rising demand for consumer products that can handle artificial-intelligence computing tasks on-site.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft Recall Alternatives That Remember Everything on Your Screen: Windrecorder, Rewind
These utilities for Windows 11 and macOS record all your desktop actions, giving you a searchable log. The apps work similarly to the still-in-preview Microsoft Recall, but they're available now.Wired - Tech - Microsoft -
The Daylight Tablet Returns Computing to Its Hippie Ideals
Anjan Katta thinks computers and the tech industry became too corporate and straitlaced—so he invented a tablet with a zippy monochrome screen that’s usable outdoors.Wired - Tech -
Blipblox myTracks Review: A Beatmaking Pad for Kids
This kid-friendly sampler is meant to introduce little ones to the world of home recording and beat-making.Wired - Tech -
Trump Campaign Claims $34.8 Million Windfall After Guilty Verdict
From small donors to rich Silicon Valley investors, Donald Trump enthusiasts signaled their support for the convicted felon by sending money to his campaign.Wired - Tech - Donald Trump -
Dell earnings reveal sluggish enterprise AI adoption
AI is still incredibly complicated for the average customer. Processing, training, and deployment pipeline is a fragile Rube Goldberg machineVentureBeat - Tech -
Dyson's Airstrait and Airwrap Hair Tools Are $100 Off Right Now
Banish puff and frizz with these discounted flat irons and blow dryers from Dyson and beyond.Wired - Tech -
‘Animal Well’ Demonstrates What Gaming Stands to Lose Amid Indie Studio Closures
Shared Memory’s pixelated game Animal Well relies on players joining online communities to solve its puzzles. It’s also an indie gem that’s becoming all too rare as studios close.Wired - Tech -
How AI is Changing the Legal Landscape in Business
Understanding the pitfalls as the law catches up with the technology.Inc. - Business -
Mysterious Hack Destroyed 600,000 Internet Routers
Plus: A whistleblower claims the Biden administration falsified a report on Gaza, “Operation Endgame” disrupts the botnet ecosystem, and more.Wired - Tech -
Zombie Fire Season Is Here in the Arctic
Every year, peatlands in the Arctic suddenly ignite. Smoldering subterranean fires from the previous summer were thought to be to blame, but now modeling suggests a worrying new cause.Wired - Tech -
Arrests, accusations and AI: India’s election unpacked
On 4 June, Indians will find out who governs their country for the next five years.BBC News - Top stories -
6079 aims to decentralize AI services with the help of AI Prize Fight esports tournament
The team at AI Layer has a project called 6079, a reference to Winston Smith, the protagonist of the cautionary book 1984 by George Orwell.VentureBeat - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Forget Smartphones: IntelliPhones Will Soon Put AI Power in Your Pocket
Analysts from Bank of America predict "once in a decade" transformation will be unleashed by powerful, AI-driven "IntelliPhone" successors to smartphones.Inc. - Business -
Tech Giants Get E.U. Nod for AI Data Protection Compliance
Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok and OpenAI are working with the main EU data protection regulator to make sure its strict privacy rules are followed as they incorporateAI functions in their products.Inc. - Business -
Anthropic’s Claude AI now autonomously interacts with external data and tools
Anthropic empowers enterprises with Claude AI's groundbreaking Tool Use feature, revolutionizing task automation, personalized recommendations, and data analysis.VentureBeat - Tech -
Perplexity goes beyond AI search, launches publishing platform ‘Pages’
In most cases, Perplexity produced the desired Pages, but what we found missing was the option to edit the content manually.VentureBeat - Tech -
You.com empowers users to create personalized AI assistants with top language models
You.com launches Custom Assistants, allowing users to create personalized AI using top language models like GPT-4o, Llama 3, and Claude 3, with live web access for enhanced productivity and accuracy.VentureBeat - Tech