Snapchat is pushing the boundaries of augmented reality (A.R.) creation with its latest addition of generative A.I. elements to its Lens creation tools. This innovative move has the potential to revolutionize A.R. creation by making it more accessible and user-friendly. The new generative A.I. Lens tool allows users to be digitally transported into any scene
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Upon receiving an email invitation to participate in an AI venture called Rebind, I was initially skeptical of its legitimacy. The invitation, sent by Clancy Martin, a writer and philosophy professor I was not personally familiar with, offered to pay me for recording original commentary on a classic book that would be made interactive for
Apple is currently under scrutiny by the European Commission as part of an ongoing investigation under the sweeping Digital Markets Act (DMA). The concerns raised by regulators include allegations that Apple may be violating rules that aim to restrict the power of Big Tech companies. One of the key issues highlighted is whether Apple is
Recently, Aaron Damigos, a web support associate with Microsoft, found himself facing a sudden end to his job due to a company-wide layoff. The reason? Microsoft’s pivot to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Damigos, who helped customers understand how to use Microsoft products, was not directly informed that the push for AI led
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, with roboticists developing increasingly sophisticated systems. However, one of the challenges that persist in robot learning is the ability to teach robots new tasks efficiently and reliably. This process often involves mapping high-dimensional data, such as images captured by on-board cameras, to specific robotic
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently faced a setback in Europe regarding its ambitious A.I. plans. The company has been forced to scale back its efforts after the Irish privacy regulator raised concerns about the use of user data from Facebook and Instagram to fuel its A.I. models. This decision came after advocacy groups
Google has recently introduced a new feature on its Chrome browser called “Listen to this page.” This feature allows users to have webpages read out loud to them, complete with playback controls for easy navigation and customization. To access this feature, users simply need to navigate to a webpage with a significant amount of text.
Serbia’s President, Aleksandar Vucic, recently expressed optimism about the country’s potential to tap into its lithium reserves as early as 2028. This comes after receiving assurances from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding environmental standards and compliance. The Jadar region in western Serbia is said to hold a significant amount of
Large language models (LLMs), such as the GPT-4 model, have revolutionized the field of conversational AI, raising questions about the extent to which these models can mimic human intelligence. Researchers at UC San Diego conducted a study to assess whether individuals can distinguish between responses generated by the GPT-4 model and those produced by humans
Apple has always been known for its pursuit of thinness when it comes to its devices. From the sleek design of the iPhone to the lightweight MacBook Air, the company has continuously pushed the boundaries of how thin a computer or smartphone can be. However, this obsession with thinness has not always been without its