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FKA Twigs uses AI to create deepfake of herself
The musician tells a US Senate committee her digital clone will interact with fans and journalists.BBC News - Top stories -
Amazon Gets More Fuel for AI Race
Capital spending under CEO Andy Jassy will go up “meaningfully,” but record operating margins driven by retail, cloud and advertising will ease the pain.The Wall Street Journal - World - Amazon -
Nvidia launches tech update for ChatRTX AI chat
A new update for Nvidia ChatRTX is available for download today.VentureBeat - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Atlassian ups AI ante with Rovo collaborative tool
Count Atlassian Corp. among the recent wave of enterprise-software companies turbocharging their push into generative AI.MarketWatch - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
AMD is the latest company to show that AI is an expensive proposition
Artificial intelligence is expensive for the companies buying AI chips, and it’s expensive for the companies making them, too.MarketWatch - Business -
Poland probes state oil group’s Swiss subsidiary for alleged Hizbollah links
Orlen Trading Switzerland investigated for losses on trades and potential connections to Iran-backed groupFinancial Times - World -
Qualcomm could prove to be an underrated AI story
Chip designer Qualcomm Inc. could be the sleeper stock of the AI hardware boom.MarketWatch - Business -
The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs
Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.BBC News - Top stories -
Microsoft CEO to Visit Southeast Asia With AI on Agenda
Satya Nadella will meet officials in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia next week, as the tech titan is betting on generative AI for long-term growth.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Microsoft -
Microsoft to Invest $2.2 Billion in AI Infrastructure in Malaysia
The U.S. tech giant’s investment over four years will build on previously announced plans to construct its first data center region in Malaysia, and mark its single biggest investment in the country.The Wall Street Journal - World - Microsoft -
Big Tech caught up in AI frenzy
Also in this newsletter: Houthis expand attacks, England and Wales go to the polls, warning on global povertyFinancial Times - World -
Microsoft to Invest $2.2 Billion in AI Infrastructure in Malaysia
The U.S. tech giant’s investment over four years will build on previously announced plans to construct its first data center region in Malaysia, and mark its single biggest investment in the country.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Microsoft -
Recruiters Are Going Analog to Fight the AI Application Overload
Indeed and LinkedIn are incorporating more generative AI to improve the recruiting and job-hunting processes. Some recruiters are still unconvinced.Wired - Tech -
These Models Gave Up Photoshoots to Sell Their AI Likenesses
Platforms like AI Fashion give models an opportunity to appear in paid campaigns just by providing old images of themselves and letting AI do the rest.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Global AI Regulation Plan Introduced by Japan's PM
TheHiroshima AI Process Friends Group, which claims 49 members,sets up guiding principles and a codeof conduct for developers.Inc. - Business - Japan -
Major U.S. stock indexes ended on another low note, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow shedding 1.6%, 2% and 1.5%, respectively.
Major U.S. stock indexes ended on another low note, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow shedding 1.6%, 2% and 1.5%, respectively.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How to tell if you can actually afford a major purchase: 'Most people genuinely have no idea,' says self-made millionaire
Callie and Travis have gone into debt by not planning ahead for vacations and other big purchases in the past. Here's the advice Ramit Sethi gave them.CNBC - Business -
Muñoz strikes out seven over six innings to get 1st major league win, Marlins beat Rockies 4-1
Roddery Muñoz pitched six strong innings to get his first major league win and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1ABC News - Sports - MLB -
England and Key expect World T20 ‘slugfest’ as muscle ripples from top
Amid rising tides of Twenty20 run rates, the champions have opted for more aggression in their batting lineup. England will travel to the Caribbean for their T20 World Cup defence in June without an anchor aboard ship, their team director, Rob ...The Guardian - World -
Two Republicans joined Democrats in the Arizona Senate to roll back the state's near total ban on abortions, as some in the GOP look to reverse a major political liability for the party.
Two Republicans joined Democrats in the Arizona Senate to roll back the state’s near total ban on abortions, as some in the GOP look to reverse a major political liability for the party.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Shades Get a Fresh Blast of AI
Plus: Leaked details tell us more about the new Google Pixel 8A, Freitag’s environmentally conscious bag is entirely recyclable, and it’s time to unpack a whole bunch of tech acronyms.Wired - Tech -
Mysterious ‘gpt2-chatbot’ AI model baffles experts: A breakthrough or mere hype?
A mysterious new AI model named 'gpt2-chatbot' has stunned researchers with its advanced capabilities, sparking intense speculation about its origins and potential as a next-gen AI breakthrough.VentureBeat - Tech -
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia — the single largest investment in Microsoft’s 29-year history in the countryABC News - Tech - Microsoft -
Investors Cheer AI Spending Boom in Big Tech---Just Not at Meta
Meta had its worst trading day in 18 months after warning of years of AI investment. Shares of Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet rallied.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
AMD says it will sell $4 billion in AI chips this year; stock drops on in-line forecast
AMD sells AI chips that compete with Nvidia, but it makes most of its money from PC chips.CNBC - Business -
AMD boosts its outlook for AI revenue, but stock still falls
AMD lifted its outlook for its MI300 AI accelerator product, which is now expected to drive upwards of $4 billion in revenue this year.MarketWatch - Business -
AMD CEO foresees sustained growth driven by insatiable demand for AI
AMD CEO Lisa Su said it's an exciting time for the industry as the widespread deployment of AI is driving demand for computing power.VentureBeat - Tech -
SK Hynix Returns to Profit, Expects Market Recovery on AI Boom
The world’s second-largest memory-chip maker expects a recovery in the memory-chip market this year as it swung to a net profit after five straight quarters of losses.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
How AI is being used in fight against seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.CBS News - Top stories -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as group prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide a boostFinancial Times - Business -
Meta and Google Are Betting on AI Voice Assistants. Will They Take Off?
Meta, Google and others are driving a renaissance for voice assistants, but people have found the technology uncool for more than a decade.The New York Times - Tech - Google -
I Tried These AI-Based Productivity Tools. Here’s What Happened
Hoping to make life easier, I tested six AI-powered tools meant to help me write better and work smarter.Wired - Tech -
A Vast New Data Set Could Supercharge the AI Hunt for Crypto Money Laundering
Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic, MIT, and IBM have released a new AI model—and the 200-million-transaction dataset it's trained on—that aims to spot the “shape” of bitcoin money laundering.Wired - Tech -
Amazon Offers Its Q AI Assistant to Business Users
Looking beyond e-commerce storefronts,Amazon's AI system is aimed at allbusinesses, and can evenwrite code to support them.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
Grammys on the Hill takes aim at AI, honors Cornyn and Klobuchar
The Grammys on the Hill took aim at artificial intelligence (AI) in the arts during its annual ceremony Tuesday, where it also honored Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) for their work protecting musical artists. The event, ...The Hill - Politics -
Atlassian introduces Rovo, an AI-powered knowledge discovery tool for the enterprise
Atlassian unveils Rovo, its AI-powered search engine for the enterprise, to accelerate knowledge discovery, collaboration and decision-making.VentureBeat - Tech