Chinese technology company, Tencent has introduced palm payment technology for use in Beijing's subway system. The payment system is linked to China's WeChat Pay platform, allowing users to simply hover their hands over a payment reader to tap on and off the transport network. The biometric data required for the payment is read by the…
A new artificial intelligence (AI) video generator, Kling AI, is making significant strides in China. It's produced by the initiators of Kuaishou, a foremost competitor of TikTok in China. The new AI offering has shown impressive potential in released demos so far, although perfection is still a long way to come. However, public access to…
The emergence of the "Miss AI" beauty pageant may seem like a novel and futuristic development, but under the facade of the glamour and advancement, it is a reminder of an old, antiquated tradition that perpetuates negative body image issues and superficial values. The competition, which pits AI models and influencers against each other, is…
Apple and OpenAI have formed a partnership that has the marketing industry buzzing. The integration of OpenAI's model, ChatGPT, into Apple's technology offers significant potential impact on marketing; it promises increased precision in targeting, personalized content, and engaging customer interactions. ChatGPT's ability to analyze vast amounts of data and generate human-quality text allows marketers to…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly influenced Etsy, an online marketplace known for selling handmade crafts and unique gifts. Search results for ‘AI-generated’ on Etsy yield almost 49,000 results, including AI-made prints, t-shirt designs, and even instructions on how to use AI tools like Midjourney for profit.
While AI-generated creations can be found…
The proliferation of information in today's world has fueled both the promise and the problem of AI-powered tools that can filter through the noise. According to a new Adobe study titled "Future of Trust," a complex blend of optimism and mistrust clouds public perception toward generative AI.
Surveying over 1,000 consumers in Australia and New…
ElevenLabs, a startup dealing in generative audio AI, has introduced a groundbreaking tool that can generate a broad range of sound effects sourced from a written text prompt. This development portends significant implications for independent game developers, film students, and any individual in need of a quick sound effect without the financial backing typically associated…
AI studio The Simulation has launched a platform called Showrunner, conceived as the "Netflix of AI," featuring AI-generated TV shows on-demand. Among the initial lineup are ten AI-manufactured series spanning various genres, including anime, 3D animation, and satirical content. Exit Valley, a spoof of tech culture starring Mark Zuckerberg, is one of the featured shows.…
Last year, tech giant Meta launched Galactica, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to write articles, solve complex math problems, generate computer code, and aid in scientific research. However, despite being pitched as an AI-powered asset to scientific inquiries, Galactica faced severe criticism for inaccurate generation of factual data, an issue that can be a…
Snapchat's artificial intelligence (AI) feature, known as "My AI," has recently been causing considerable controversy among the platform's users, leading to a burst of frequent Google searches on how to remove the feature. My AI, which operates using OpenAI's Generative Pretrained Transformer (GPT) technology, functions as a sort of virtual companion within the app with…
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect tax evasion and fraud, working towards recovery of billions in unpaid taxes since 2018. The agency's AI tax patrols focus on scanning data leaks, such as the Panama, Paradise, and Pandora papers, that have exposed financial wrongdoing on a global scale. AI helps…
Snapchat has introduced a new feature called My AI, a chatbot that uses advanced ChatGPT technology to simulate human-like interactions. It’s like a virtual assistant that can help you with things like answering trivia questions or planning events. To get My AI, you need to first update your Snapchat app. Once updated, open Snapchat, swipe…