In today’s world, Graphics chips or GPUs have become the backbone of the AI revolution, driving the development of large language models (LLMs) that power chatbots and other AI applications. The main provider of GPUs, Nvidia, has seen a surge in demand for its chips, leading to a significant increase in its valuation. These GPUs
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The discussion on AI and philosophy often takes us to the weirder corners of human imagination, where myth and reality converge in complex thought experiments. One such concept that has gained attention is Roko’s basilisk, a thought experiment that delves into the potential dangers of superintelligent AI. This article aims to critically analyze the implications
The issue of nonconsensual deepfake pornography is a growing concern, with researchers estimating that 90 percent of deepfake videos are of porn, particularly targeting women. Despite the prevalence of this problem, legislators seem to be more focused on political deepfakes rather than intimate image violations. While there is a push to protect electoral integrity through
As the AI industry continues to evolve, there has been a noticeable shift in the way training data is acquired. Initially, AI tools were trained on publicly available data, sourced from the vast expanse of the internet. However, with data privacy concerns on the rise, sources of training data are now becoming more guarded and
Google recently made a significant update to its Chrome browser by integrating its Gemini AI chatbot directly into the address bar. This move marks a pivotal moment in the democratization of AI technology and could potentially change how millions of users interact with the internet. Integration of Gemini into Chrome Users can now access Gemini
One of the major challenges faced in the Global South when it comes to detecting deepfakes is the quality of media production. Unlike in Western countries where high-quality media is prevalent, many regions in the world, including Africa, rely on cheap Chinese smartphone brands that offer lower quality features. This makes it difficult for detection
The DataGrail Summit 2024 shed light on the alarming risks associated with artificial intelligence, as industry leaders emphasized the urgent need for robust security measures to keep up with the exponential growth of AI capabilities. Dave Zhou, CISO of Instacart, and Jason Clinton, CISO of Anthropic, highlighted the pressing need to stress test AI for
Cohere, a Canadian startup established in 2019 by ex-Google Brain researchers, recently revealed significant improvements to its Command R series of large language models (LLMs). The enhancements, aimed at boosting coding, math, reasoning, and latency, target their enterprise clients. This move comes amidst the company’s efforts to consolidate its standing in the fiercely competitive AI
The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on various industries, including the news sector, is becoming increasingly evident. As the use of AI bots for web crawling and data collection grows, news websites are facing a dilemma of whether to allow or block these bots. A recent analysis by data journalist Ben Welsh sheds light on
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the way students approach completing their math homework. The emergence of AI-powered apps, such as Gauth, has revolutionized the education sector by providing students with a convenient and accessible solution to their math problems. The popularity of these apps has grown rapidly, with millions of