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Analysis / AI's next feat will be its descent from the cloud
Google owner Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta Platforms, which owns Instagram and Facebook, are forecast to spend a combined $160 billion in capital expenditures next year,
OpenAI unveils new tool to simplify AI voice assistant development
OpenAI has recently unveiled the 'Realtime API' in public beta, a tool designed to help developers create low-latency, voice-interactive applications.
James Cameron joins Stability AI board
James Cameron, the iconic filmmaker behind 'Titanic', 'Avatar', and 'The Terminator', has joined the board of Stability AI, a London-based startup known for its generative AI tools such as Stable Diffusion.
Microsoft plans to open Three Mile Island nuclear power plant for AI data centre
To meet the growing energy demands of its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, Microsoft has signed a 20 year deal to bring the inactive Three Mile Island nuclear power plant back online, according to a recent power purchase agreement by Constellation Energy, the current owner of the Three Mile Island facility.
Generative AI uses 30 times more energy than search engines: research
Sasha Luccioni, a prominent researcher recognised by Time magazine as one of the top 100 influential figures in AI, has recently raised concerns about the massive energy consumption of AI, especially generative models like ChatGPT and Midjourney. According to her research, these types of AI use much more energy than traditional search engines—up to 30 times more—because they don’t just pull up information; they create new content based on user input.
Italy tests AI in schools to tackle EU digital skills gap
Italy is introducing an educational experiment by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into its schools, as per a new program introduced by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Public contents on Facebook, Instagram in UK to be used to train AI: Meta
Meta Platforms is set to resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using public content shared by adult users on Facebook and Instagram in the UK, according to a recent blog post by the company.
Can Bangladesh leverage AI for inclusive growth?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the global economy, positioning itself as a cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution.
White House launches task force to address AI infrastructure and power needs
The White House has announced the formation of a new task force to tackle the growing infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence (AI) following a high-level meeting between U.S. officials and top executives from technology and power companies.
Bangladeshi Stanford graduate’s AI startup receives $750K funding
Story Engine Inc., an AI startup co-founded by Bangladeshi Stanford graduate Sheikh Srijon, has received $750,000 in pre-seed funding from the reputed venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z). The startup, founded by Sheikh Srijon, Zhizhuo Zhou, and Wanrong He, aims to revolutionise the realm of webtoon and anime creation through generative AI technology.
Nvidia says it plays fair in AI chip market
Nvidia on Tuesday defended its tactics in the hot market for chips to power artificial intelligence in the face of reports the US is probing whether it abused its clout
OpenAI, Meta flex muscles as AI race heats up
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, said that usage of its iconic chatbot had more than doubled since November to 200 million active monthly users
What is SB 1047 - the California AI bill?
California legislators are about to vote on a bill called SB 1047, which would set rules for how artificial intelligence (AI) is developed and used in the state. However, many tech companies and some lawmakers are against it, saying the rules could slow down innovation and make things harder for the tech industry. What is SB 1047, the California AI bill? Here are some things you should know about it.
"I really hate generative AI", says Procreate CEO
James Cuda, CEO of the graphics editing app Procreate, has recently stated that the company has no plans to introduce generative AI tools in its line of products. In a video posted on Procreate's official X account, Cuda publicly stated his stance on AI-generated art, saying, "I really hate generative AI. I don't like what's happening in the industry, and I don't like what it's doing to our artists."
Mark Zuckerberg is now endorsing open-source AI tech
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms and the founder of Facebook, has recently released an open letter titled "Open source AI is the path forward". In it, he publicly endorsed the use of open-source AI tech, indicating how tech companies could flourish if restrictions regarding AI were lifted by competitors.
How the 2024 Olympics broadcasting is using AI
US broadcasting of the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to be a showcase of generative AI, stemming from AI-enhanced Google Maps images to AI-generated broadcasting voice. However, the European audiences aren't going to have a similar experience. Let's take a look at how this year's Olympics broadcast in the US and Europe is embracing, or not embracing, the use of generative AI.
Apple confirms using Google's chips to build AI tools
Apple used chips designed by Google instead of those from the industry leader Nvidia to develop two essential components of its artificial intelligence software infrastructure for its upcoming AI tools and features, as per a recent research paper by Apple.
Vision for an AI law in Bangladesh
To position Bangladesh as a leader in AI innovation, substantial investments in AI research and development (R&D) are crucial.
Is AI causing a worldwide power crisis?
The spotlight now falls on AI's environmental impact, with concerns rising about its energy consumption. So, could AI be the culprit behind a looming global power crisis? Let's take a look.