McAfee has rolled out Project Mockingbird to catch AI-generated deepfakes that use audio to deceive consumers with fake news and other schemes. To tackle the rising menace of AI-generated scams, McAfee developed Project Mockingbird, featuring its AI-powered Deepfake Audio…
Here's how AI has changed music, cinema, and art industries
January 9, 2024
In 2023, AI started changing the game in music, movies, and art, causing a mix of excitement and worry. Some artists embraced AI to enhance their creative process, while others fought back legally against companies using art to boost their AI models. As conflicts unfolded in…
The top court in the UK has ruled that artificial intelligence can’t be listed as the inventor of a new idea or product, sparking deep questions about our connection with increasingly smart machines. Handing down the judgment, Lord Kitchin said: “We conclude that an…
Decoding Generative AI with LLM and LVM
January 6, 2024
Generative AI is reshaping how we code, create art, and communicate, with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Language Vision Models (LVMs) leading the way.
Examples of LLMs:
Chat GPT: OpenAI’s linguistic powerhouse simplifies coding and brings dynamism to AI-driven…
What's NPU, and why is everyone suddenly interested in it?
January 6, 2024
We’re in the midst of the AI era, and as generative AI makes strides, big players like Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are diving into the hardware discussion. The NPU (neural processing unit) is being introduced to accelerate AI processes, at least in theory. Apple has had…
As news outlets team up with AI firms to teach their models using news stories, the amount companies like OpenAI are ready to cough up for copyrighted info is becoming apparent. According to The Information, OpenAI is willing to shell out between $1 million and $5 million…
Microsoft, in collaboration with OpenAI, is ushering in a new era for Windows PCs with the introduction of the AI chatbot button, a groundbreaking addition set to redefine user interactions. This marks the most significant change in the past three decades, reflecting the…
Create your own AI chatbot using OpenAI's custom GPTs
January 5, 2024
After being out for almost a year, ChatGPT pretty much acted the same for everyone. Besides the premium ChatGPT Plus and the choice of the GPT-4 model, there weren’t many options to tweak the chatbot. But things took a turn when ChatGPT rolled out custom instructions…
A more in-depth investigation has uncovered an “Assistant with Bard” experience that seems more developed and possibly on the brink of release. 9to5Google’s exploration of the APK hinted at Google preparing some fresh UI elements for the combination of…
EU wants to become the “quantum valley” of the world
January 4, 2024
It might take a while before Q-day, the day when quantum computers really mess with the internet, arrives. But that doesn’t mean companies and states shouldn’t start embracing qubits now. Getting on the qubit bandwagon early is crucial to staying competitive in…
What mischief is Alexa up to this time? In 2018, the Amazon virtual assistant gave users a fright by randomly giggling like a witch, spooking Echo users and anyone else with a smart speaker featuring the assistant. Unsettling laughter can give you the creeps, and now Alexa…
You might soon see AI health coaches on your devices
January 2, 2024
A decade back, the notion of keeping tabs on your steps or heartbeat seemed odd. The folks preaching about self-quantification were doing it in TED Talks, and journalists were covering this peculiar trend at conferences. Fast forward to today, and more than 40% of U.S.
Amid all the AI excitement with ChatGPT from OpenAI and Google’s Bard, it’s honestly becoming tougher to get excited about yet another chatbot. That’s exactly how it might feel when you hear about Claude, a fairly new chatbot from Anthropic, based in San…
Exploring On-Device Generative AI and Its Privacy Implications for Personal Devices in 2024
December 30, 2023
Generative AI is like a creative wizard shaking up our world. Picture Large Language Models (LLMs) and Language Vision Models (LVMs) as magic tools, ushering in a fresh era of creativity and productivity. For coders, it’s the speedy magic touch to code; artists can be…
Microsoft introduces Copilot app on Android; fuelled by GPT-4 and DALL-E to be your AI chat assistant
December 28, 2023
Microsoft is on a mission to make generative AI more accessible to the masses. The tech giant has introduced a mobile version of its AI-powered chat assistant- Copilot for Android users. The free-to-use AI app is now available on the Google Play store, giving users the…