Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence

The Turing Test assesses mimicry, not true comprehension in AI.

Meta is creating software that can recognize people by name and assist users with reminders based on their surroundings.

AI technology is amplifying the threat of scam calls, making them more deceptive and hard to detect, with global losses hitting $1.03 trillion in 2023.

CrowdStrike is cutting 5% of its workforce, citing AI efficiency as a driving factor for job reductions.

Many SMBs lack adequate cybersecurity training despite awareness of threats.

Most SMBs have a cyber plan, but many are ineffective against breaches.

OpenAI appoints Simo, boosting leadership at a time of significant organizational change.

OpenAI's assistance in building data centers may face challenges regarding data privacy and sovereignty concerns.

Countries might hesitate to join US-led efforts due to geopolitical sensitivities.

Fidji Simo leaves Instacart to become CEO of Applications at OpenAI, focusing on scaling company functions.

Fidji Simo transitions from Instacart to OpenAI to lead consumer products after significant success transforming Instacart's ad business.

LLMs for coding are rapidly improving, with models' strengths and weaknesses varying significantly.

Different tasks may require different models for optimal performance.

OpenAI hires Fidji Simo to head apps business, enabling CEO Sam Altman to prioritize research and safety.

Evaluation in AI is a mindset, not a resource issue; it requires ongoing inquiry and critical thinking for successful application deployment.

Generative AI firms may struggle with profitability despite high expectations.

Many CEOs recognize the risks of investing in AI without measurable value.

Content creators are increasingly using generative AI tools to enhance their productions.

74% of content professionals now employ AI tools weekly, indicating growing confidence in AI.

The integration of AI tools in education is seen as inevitable by faculty, highlighting a need for improved AI literacy among both instructors and students.

LABASAD's new AI master's program emphasizes creative exploration of AI, focusing on critical thinking and ethical implications of technology.

The course aims to reshape how creatives view and utilize AI in their work.

Amazon launches Enhance My Listing, a generative AI tool for sellers to easily update product listings.

A new wildfire named Dinosaur Fire was reported in Merced County, CA, with no containment or cause available yet.

A new wildfire named Indio Bl Indo has been reported in Riverside County with an unknown containment status and an undetermined cause.

A new wildfire named Scarlet Fire was reported in Fresno County, California, with no containment details available.

A new wildfire named Marble has ignited in El Dorado County, California, with no containment or cause information available yet.

A new wildfire, named Eden, broke out in Alameda County, California, with containment status and cause currently unknown.

A new wildfire named Lumber has ignited in Mendocino County, CA, with no containment information available yet.

Meta appoints Robert Fergus to lead its FAIR lab, aiming to address recent challenges and staff departures.

Growing interest in quantum AI as over 60% of business leaders invest or explore it, yet barriers such as high costs and knowledge gaps persist.

Encouraging kids to co-create with AI rather than cheat is crucial, and educational frameworks must innovate how coding and AI literacy are taught.

AI tools are reshaping employee development, leading to significant disparities in corporate learning strategies.

Microsoft supports Google's open Agent2Agent protocol, allowing AI agents to communicate and collaborate across different platforms.

Microsoft has adopted Google's Agent2Agent protocol for improved collaboration between AI agents.

Microsoft's Copilot Runtime empowers developers with tools for local AI using NPUs, enhancing privacy and efficiency.

Large language models like GPT-4.1 and Claude 3.7 are rapidly evolving, with specific strengths for coding tasks.

Model specialization is key; different models serve best in different situations.

US AI ambitions require urgent improvements in energy infrastructure and permitting processes.

SAS is investing heavily in quantum AI technologies to maintain a competitive edge in enterprise solutions.

AI governance and risk management are critical for successful AI adoption, according to a SAS executive.

Students are creatively circumventing AI writing detection by manipulating chatbot outputs, indicating a normalization of AI cheating in academia.

Some Android apps effectively use AI to boost productivity through intelligent applications rather than superficial implementations.