Creating visuals for blog posts can be a fun and creative process, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. Tools like Midjourney offer users the ability to generate images, but the output may not always meet expectations. The limitation of generating only square images can be frustrating, especially when working on
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The competition between tech giants Microsoft and Google in the realm of generative AI is heating up. Both companies have reported strong quarterly sales and profits, leading to a surge in their stock prices. However, a closer look at their strategies and comments from their CEOs, Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, reveals differences in approach
The rise of AI girlfriends in the digital world has taken a disturbing turn as revealed by a recent report by WIRED. The report highlights the exploitative nature of advertising for these AI girlfriend apps, with over 3,000 ads for “AI girlfriends” and 1,100 containing “NSFW” content found on Meta’s ad library. These ads promise
During a recent demonstration, Lyu showcased the R1’s Teach Mode, allowing users to instruct the robot on completing tasks by pointing its camera at a computer screen. While this feature is not yet available to the public, Rabbit plans to roll it out soon with a select group of beta testers. The ultimate goal for
Biorisks have been a significant area of interest for researchers and experts in public health and national security. The potential consequences of a biosecurity threat are daunting, considering the advancements in biotechnology and the ease with which biological weapons can be developed. The synthesis of the first virus from scratch in 2002 highlighted the shift
Mark Zuckerberg recently announced on Instagram that Meta would be incorporating the new Meta AI assistant, powered by Llama 3, into popular products such as Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. Meta mentioned in a blog post that they had significantly improved the training data used to develop the Llama 3 model, feeding it seven times
In a recent investigation by WIRED, the ways in which scammers have adapted to using deepfake video calls have been revealed. The use of deepfake technology and artificial intelligence by these cybercriminals has become more sophisticated, allowing them to deceive their victims in new and innovative ways. The scammers, known as Yahoo Boys, have been
The idea of super-strong, all-terrain, bipedal humanoid robots executing tasks that were once reserved for humans is becoming increasingly common. The thought of these robots sprinting up steps, performing backflips, and self-righting themselves may trigger memories of dystopian movies like The Terminator. The potential for these robots to be programmed to harm humans is a
During a recent press dinner with the leaders of data-oriented companies, including Box, it was revealed that Box CEO Aaron Levie has a unique perspective on AI regulation. Levie expressed his desire for as little government intervention as possible when it comes to regulating AI. While acknowledging the need to address clear abuses of AI,
Recent revelations have shed light on a questionable relationship between former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and the Chinese AI industry. The US government’s National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) issued warnings about China’s use of artificial intelligence to promote an autocratic agenda. Surprisingly, Schmidt was also seeking potential personal connections to China’s AI industry