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Mistral AI’s new language models bring AI power to your phone and laptop
Mistral AI, a rising star in the artificial intelligence arena, launched two new language models on Wednesday, potentially reshaping how businesses and developers deploy AI technology. The ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 16 -
US issues new rules on use of AI by security establishment
Directive part of Washington’s attempts to encourage new technologyBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions
The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrianTech - ABC News - October 18 -
US opens probe into Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' system after crash reports in low visibility and a pedestrian death
US opens probe into Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' system after crash reports in low visibility and a pedestrian deathTech - ABC News - October 18 -
TSMC denies U.S. is probing the company after report suggests blacklisted Huawei is using its chips
TSMC has denied a report that the U.S. is investigating its dealings with Huawei, following news that one of its chips has been found in a Huawei product.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Here’s the deal: AI giants get to grab all your data unless you say they can’t. Fancy that? No, neither do I | Chris Stokel-Walker
Data is vital to AI systems, so firms want the right to take it and ministers may let them. We must wake up to the danger. Imagine someone drives up to a pub in a top-of-the-range sports car – a ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Sleep on it: the $700 San Francisco ‘pod’ with privacy curtains and charging ports
Located in a former bank downtown, the facility has had 300 people apply for its remaining 17 rental beds. A company that rents “sleeping pods” in downtown San Francisco for $700 a month has had ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
What weeks of early-voting data tell us about how Democrats and Republicans are turning out in 2024
So-called consistent voters — those people who regularly show up to vote in most elections — have already made substantial use of early in-person voting, particularly in the areas that tend to ...Politics - NBC News - October 17 -
US rolls out ‘open banking’ rules to make sharing financial data easier
Agency finalises regulations aimed at increasing competition and helping consumers link bank accounts to appsBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
US presidential election updates: Harris and Trump hit Wisconsin as data shows almost 60m Americans have voted
Less than a week before the 5 November election, polls show Harris and Trump tied, with both attempting to win over the final undecided voters. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Concerned about your data use? Here is the carbon footprint of an average day of emails, WhatsApps and more
Vast datacentres are being built worldwide, amid growing concerns about the environmental costs. So should we all be considering a data diet – if not complete digital sobriety?. Nearly 20 years ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Shock US jobs data could not have come at worse time for Kamala Harris
With four days until polling day some will recall how in 1970 poor trade figures swung the UK’s general election. With only four days to go until Tuesday’s presidential election, the poor jobs ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Here is what my final polling data says about the US presidential election | John Zogby
The race is still on the tightest of margins, yet our data also shows some odd and surprising demographic trends. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Meta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes
The shift in policy, covering government agencies and contractors working on national security, is intended to promote “responsible and ethical” innovations, the company said.Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram
Bots that “remove clothes” from images have run rampant on the messaging app, allowing people to create nonconsensual deepfake images even as lawmakers and tech companies try to crack down.Tech - Wired - October 15 -
3 Innovative Ways to Use AI During Uncertain Times
To succeed in the age of AI, a compelling new book calls leaders to drop ‘business as usual.’Business - Inc. - October 17 -
How a congresswoman is using AI to speak up amid rare diagnosis
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia, who is retiring after this term, was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy. There is no cure for her condition, which has rapidly robbed her of ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Treasury Department now using AI to save taxpayers billions
The latest benefit from the artificial intelligence revolution: saving American taxpayers billions of dollars.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Treasury Department uses AI to recover $1 billion in fraud
The Treasury Department is taking advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent or recover check fraud and stopped more than $1 billion in fraudulent payments over the past year, the agency ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
This Expert Says AI Efficiency Soars When it Uses Video to Crunch Numbers
The key to optimal chatbot use hinges on making the right prompt to get the AI to respond precisely. A researcher found out we may be doing it wrong.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
Three in four Europeans support the use of AI by police and military, study says
Most Europeans support the use of AI technologies like facial recognition by the police and military for surveillance, a report from IE University found.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
TSMC says it alerted US to potential violation of China AI chip controls
Chipmaker reported having received order for processor resembling that of Chinese company HuaweiBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Parents of Massachusetts high schooler disciplined for using AI sue school
The parents of a high school senior in Massachusetts argued in federal court in Boston that their son was unfairly punished for using artificial intelligence while researching a history project, ...Tech - ABC News - October 22 -
More than 11,000 creatives condemn unauthorized use of content for AI development
At least 11,500 creative professionals — including Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore, author James Patterson and musician Thom Yorke — have signed an open letter calling for the prohibition of ...Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Biden administration urges US agencies to ‘harness’ AI systems for national security
The Biden administration is encouraging government agencies to seize on the most advanced artificial intelligence systems to maintain an edge over its rivals and boost national security. The new ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Activision to use AI to keep cheaters off new "Call of Duty" game
Activision's highly-anticipated "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6" debuted on all major gaming consoles at midnight Friday. But even on day one, the company already expects online cheaters to be an issue. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Meta AI to Use Reuters Content to Answer User Questions in Real Time
Meta AI didn’t share whether it would use Reuters content to train its large-language model.Business - Inc. - October 27 -
Polish radio station abandons use of AI 'presenters' following outcry
A Polish radio station says it has ended an “experiment” that involved using AI-generated “presenters” instead of real journalists after the move sparked an outcryTech - ABC News - October 28 -
I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit | Elle Warren
Tragedy, and an OCD diagnosis, reshaped my understanding of what I was doing – and why. When I got my first period aged 11, but not again for 18 months, I worried I might be the next Virgin Mary, ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago