Inflection AI, a startup known for developing the Pi AI assistant, recently made headlines after partnering with the non-profit Data Transfer Initiative (DTI) to enable existing Pi users to export their personal data from the platform. This move signifies a significant development in the AI domain, where data portability is still an emerging subject. By
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The recent civil lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice against RealPage, a Texas-based firm specializing in commercial revenue management software for landlords, sheds light on the allegations of market manipulation within the rental housing industry. The lawsuit claims that RealPage’s algorithm effectively facilitates coordination among landlords by providing suggested pricing based on rental
As we delve into the realm of AI-generated political content, one cannot overlook the inherent risks associated with using such tools. The concept of “hallucinating,” as described in the article, raises significant concerns about the accuracy of the content produced by AI. The fact that these tools have the potential to fabricate information out of
The 2023 Defcon hacker conference in Las Vegas made waves by bringing together leading AI tech companies and algorithmic integrity groups to scrutinize generative AI platforms. This “red-teaming” exercise, supported by the US government, aimed to shed light on the inner workings of these influential yet often opaque systems. Building on this initiative, the nonprofit
Former president Donald Trump recently posted on Truth Social, sharing AI-generated images that falsely claim Taylor Swift fans are supporting his campaign. The screenshots posted by Trump depict young women wearing “Swifties for Trump” T-shirts in various styles, giving the impression of a coordinated movement. However, an investigation found that many of these images show
Hugging Face, known for its open-source AI platform, has recently launched a detailed tutorial to guide developers in building and training their own AI-powered robots. This initiative, following the release of the LeRobot platform in May, signifies a significant move towards bringing artificial intelligence into the physical world. Traditionally, the field of robotics has been
EliseAI, a company founded by Minna Song and Tony Stoyanov in 2017, has made a significant impact in the real estate tech sector. With a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to improve communication and operations for rental property owners and managers, EliseAI has rapidly gained traction in the market. One of the key highlights of
Anthropic recently announced the implementation of prompt caching on its API, designed to enhance the user experience by allowing developers to store context between API calls. This feature, currently in public beta on Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3 Haiku models, aims to reduce the need for repetitive prompts and improve model responses. While prompt
NASCAR, despite being often overlooked by European race fans in favor of Formula One and IndyCar championships, continues to capture the attention of audiences, particularly in the United States. The allure of watching low-tech, normally-aspirated pushrod V8 cars with a capacity of 358 cubic inches and 670-hp output racing around an oval track is unique
As the field of artificial intelligence continues to advance, the risks associated with its use also increase. To address these risks, researchers from MIT and other institutions have developed the AI Risk Repository. This database contains over 700 documented risks posed by AI systems, providing decision-makers in government, research, and industry with valuable insights on