Artificial intelligence (AI) transcription tools have become incredibly accurate and revolutionized various industries, such as medicine with its critical patient record-keeping and in the office setting for transcribing meeting minutes. But they are not infallible, with the latest study revealing troubling errors. This research indicates that advanced AI transcribers like OpenAI's Whisper don't just create…
According to a report by The Information, Microsoft is developing a large scale language learning model (LLM) called MAI-1, featuring a staggering 500 billion parameters. If the claims hold, the model will be the largest that Microsoft has deployed, surpassing the company's Phi-3 Mini family of small language models that range from 3.8B to 14B…
The Australian Football League (AFL) has become embroiled in a suspected "deepfake" scandal. Allegedly explicit photos showing 45 current and former players were leaked, with the images accessible to anyone through a link to a public Google Drive folder. Commentators have suggested these images are deepfake AI-generated pornography, fabricated to mimic the appearance of the…
The 2024 Imperva Threat Research report has revealed that nearly half (49.6%) of all internet traffic originates from non-human sources, commonly referred to as bots, bolstering the claims of the 'dead internet theory.' The theory, which began circulating on 4chan in 2019, suggests that a vast majority of web traffic is auto-generated, and this is…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be used widely for surveillance in public places, concerns are rising about increasing intrusions into personal privacy. As a response, an Italian startup called Cap_able has created a line of anti-facial recognition clothing designed to protect wearers from AI software without having to cover their faces. Its unique designs…
US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently piloted an experimental AI-powered F-16 fighter jet during a test flight at California’s Edwards Air Force Base. The AI-controlled F-16, coined as the X-62A VISTA (Variable In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft), engaged in a simulated air-to-air combat scenario with a human-piloted F-16, during which both aircraft flew within 1,000…
Microsoft Copilot is an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to enhance user interaction with technology. Initially, it was exclusively available within Bing search, but the assistant is now featured in various Microsoft products. Microsoft Copilot is powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, effectively answering users' questions and summarising internet data.
Users can operate Copilot by typing…
TokenScope, based in Abu Dhabi, is a cryptocurrency know your transaction (KYT) platform that assesses the risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions. The company uses AI to enhance their services. In a recent interview with Soheil Zabihi, Head of Strategy at TokenScope, he discussed the company’s experiences at the Global Blockchain Show and the Global AI…
Tech giant Apple has been secretly expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by ramping up hiring and establishing a covert research facility in Zurich, Switzerland. The company looks set for further AI integration across its devices, possibly even leasing a chatbot in response to budding AI-use trends.
Analysis of LinkedIn profiles, job listings, and research papers…
A recent study released by an interdisciplinary team led by computer scientists Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor from Princeton University brings into sharp focus the potential harm that AI could do to scientific research. The researchers argue that the lack of properly outlined best practices in using machine learning within scientific fields is threatening the…
The TikTok community's knack for shaping the English language continues with the creation of new terms that eventually merge into mainstream language. The term “glazing” is now one such trendy hashtag. Essentially, 'glazing' refers to the act of excessively praising or hyping a person or product to the point that it becomes embarrassingly cringeworthy.
The…