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Kissinger on AI: Humanity 'trying to wield a power it cannot possibly understand'
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger stressed the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in his final book “Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit,” ...Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago -
AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do
Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Want to understand what just happened? Try talking to Trump voters for a change.
Democrats should engage in conversations with Trump voters to understand why they voted for him, rather than making assumptions about them.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Foe of Drug Makers and Regulators, Is Poised to Wield New Power
President-elect Donald Trump has encouraged him to “go wild on health” but has not made clear what role Mr. Kennedy will play.Health - The New York Times - November 6 -
Chinese, U.S. Leaders Agree AI Cannot Control Nuclear Arms
Human beings need to make decisions over the use of nuclear weapons, Biden and Xi suggest.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Meta unveils AI tools to give robots a human touch in physical world
Meta unveils three tools and benchmarks to enhance robot touch perception, dexterity, and human-robot collaboration in real-world settings.Tech - VentureBeat - November 2 -
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son: AI will become ‘super wisdom’ for the happiness of all humanity
In gunmetal grey jacket and a Jobs-esque black turtleneck, Masayoshi Son has a heartening message for the world.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Xi says China is ‘ready to work’ with Trump in final meeting with Biden
The two leaders also agreed humans, not artificial intelligence, should maintain control over nuclear weapons use in last meeting before Trump assumes US presidency. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Humans must adapt to AI’s fundamental changes to the labor market and the future of learning
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: When AI is discussed in the media, one of the most popular topics is how it could result in the loss of millions of jobs, as AI will be able to automate the routine tasks of ...Tech - VentureBeat - 6 hours ago -
A ‘Cop of peace’? How can authoritarian, human rights-trashing Azerbaijan possibly host that? | Greta Thunberg
The ‘theme’ chosen for Cop29 must be some kind of dark joke. This summit, like those before it, is a mere act of greenwashing. During rapidly escalating climate and humanitarian crises, another ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Trial begins in human smuggling case after family froze to death trying to cross border
Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men on Monday will face trial on human ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Microsoft says Russia trying to smear Harris with deepfake video, AI
Russia is attempting to “undermine” Vice President Harris’s campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) generated videos while China has begun targeting a series of GOP congressional candidates ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Why OpenAI Is Trying New Strategies to Deal With an AI Development Slowdown
As quantum leaps in AI capabilities get harder to pull off, the market leader is pivoting to progress. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s Grok AI may be opening to more X users.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
A Powerful AI Breakthrough Is About to Transform the World
The technology driving ChatGPT is capable of so much more. What’s coming next will make talking bots look like mere distractions.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
Anthropic’s new AI can use computers like a human, redefining automation for enterprises
Anthropic's new AI, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, introduces groundbreaking "Computer Use" capabilities, allowing AI to interact with applications and complete complex tasks, potentially transforming ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 22 -
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Startup CEO says humans won't be needed for translation in 3 years as it launches AI app
Unbabel on Wednesday announced an artificial intelligence-powered translation service, adding another rival to a highly competitive space.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Nuclear-Powered AI: Big Tech's Bold Solution or a Pipedream?
Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing billions in nuclear power, but the projects are years away and rely on unproven technology.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
NetVRk launches its AI-powered metaverse with Unreal Engine 5 graphics
NetVRk, a cross-platform AI and Web3-driven metaverse, unveiled its platform for building virtual worlds with Unreal Engine 5.Tech - VentureBeat - October 22 -
AI-powered productivity tools that can make life harder
Technology used to summarise notes or generate transcripts does not always work for deaf employeesBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Meta just beat Google and Apple in the race to put powerful AI on phones
Meta has launched compressed AI models that run directly on smartphones, making artificial intelligence faster and more private while using less memory than cloud-based alternatives.Tech - VentureBeat - October 24 -
Oracle announces new AI-powered electronic health record
Oracle on Tuesday announced a brand-new electronic health record that features fresh cloud and artificial intelligence capabilities.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Wall Street Giants to Make $50 Billion Bet on AI and Power Projects
KKR and Energy Capital Partners plan to invest in development of data centers and the power infrastructure to support them.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Sam Altman Says the Path to Better AI Is Blocked by Missing Computer Power
Having access to piles of cash and some of the world’s most powerful AI processing chips isn’t enough for OpenAI to release new products at its chosen pace, its CEO claims.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwarted by rare bees
Environmental issue disrupts search for energy deals amid a Big Tech race over artificial intelligenceBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
A Russian reprieve for JPMorgan?
Trump victory puts a twist in the tale of Moscow vs America’s biggest bankWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Was the Polymarket Trump whale smart or lucky?
Know thy neighbour, not thy traderWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Feeding AI’s appetite: Who pays the price for power-hungry data centers?
With the grid facing strain and more energy-hungry giants sitting down at the table, ensuring fair contribution isn’t just sound policy — it’s absolutely essential.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
I Went Birding With the World’s First AI-Powered Binoculars
Swarovski Optik’s new AX Visio binoculars use image-recognition algorithms and GPS data to discern the species of whatever bird you point them at. And they work anywhere in the world.Tech - Wired - November 9 -
When you combine AI and nuclear power, the results can be catastrophic
Big tech needs to find more energy-efficient ways to run AI data centers, and direct their major energy investments, along with the government, to clean renewable energy that doesn’t make our world ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Basejump will launch social gaming platform with AI-powered game creator
Basejump unveiled its social gaming platform with an AI-powered gaming substrate dubbed Action that lets players create their own games.Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago -
Nvidia rivals focus on building a different kind of chip to power AI products
Building the current crop of artificial intelligence chatbots has relied on specialized computer chips pioneered by Nvidia, which dominates the market and made itself the poster child of the AI boomTech - ABC News - 5 hours ago -
Apple is trying to sell loyal iPhone users on AI tools. Here's what Apple Intelligence can do
Apple customers starting on Wednesday can go to Apple stores for sessions on Apple Intelligence — the company's suite of AI tools.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
A Singaporean AI startup is trying to disrupt the 100-year-old market research industry
Singapore startup Ai Palette is upending the 100-year-old market research industry using its powerful technologyBusiness - CNBC - 6 days ago -
The ‘Rolex on the Wall’ That Kissinger, Reagan, and Sinatra Loved, but You’ve Never Heard Of
The pioneering Geochron doesn’t just tell time—it tells stories.Tech - Wired - October 24 -
AI on the trading floor: Morgan Stanley expands OpenAI-powered chatbot tools to Wall Street division
Nearly 50% of employees at Morgan Stanley and 60% at JPMorgan Chase have access to generative AI software provided by OpenAI.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said
Whisper is a popular transcription tool powered by artificial intelligence, but it has a major flawTech - ABC News - October 26 -
Elon Musk’s X is boosting election conspiracy theories with AI-powered trending topics
The misinformation boosted by X’s AI model Grok included conspiracy theories about voter fraud and unsubstantiated smears about Vice President Kamala Harris.Top stories - NBC News - October 26