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“Godfather of artificial intelligence” weighs in on the past and potential of AI

25Mar

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“Godfather of artificial intelligence” weighs in on the past and potential of AI

Artificial intelligence is more prevalent than ever, with OpenAI, Microsoft and Google all offering easily available AI tools. The technology could change the world, but experts also say it's something to be cautious of.Some chatbots are even advanced enough to understand and create natural language, based on the online content they are trained on. Chatbots have taken advanced tests, like the bar exam, and scored well. The models can also write computer code, create art and much more. Those chat apps are the current rage, but AI also has potential for more advanced use. Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "godfather of artificial intelligence," told CBS News' Brook Silva-Braga that the technology's advancement could be comparable to "the Industrial Revolution, or electricity ... or maybe...

Simulation Technology, Not Just for Airlines

24Mar

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Simulation Technology, Not Just for Airlines

“Aviation in itself is not dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity, or neglect.” —Alfred Gilmer Lamplugh While many pilots wouldn’t know who came up with Lamplugh’s famous quote, most pilots would agree with it. There is risk in just about every facet of life, but in aviation the inability to manage that risk—because of overconfidence, a lack of preparation, or rusty skills—can be deadly. One way to mitigate these risks is to practice aviation procedures and run through potential flight scenarios in a controlled environment using a flight training device (FTD)—colloquially referred to as a simulator. Unlike the aircraft, an FTD or its less complex sibling, the advanced aviation trainin...

Most see TikTok as a national security risk — CBS News poll

23Mar

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Most see TikTok as a national security risk — CBS News poll

Most see TikTok's ties to China as a national security risk, and those who do would like to see the video-sharing app banned in the U.S. But younger people — who are the most likely age group to use it — are also the most opposed to a ban, or to the idea that it is a threat.These views come amid larger concerns about social media platforms in general, such as the prospect of foreign countries using social media to manipulate Americans, and about the privacy risk of platforms collecting personal data. In response, there's bipartisan support for the U.S. government placing at least some rules and restrictions on what social media companies can do with their users' personal data. ...

We rely on technology too much – Northern Star

22Mar

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We rely on technology too much – Northern Star

Getty ImagesMultiple people holding phones with bright lights illuminating their face. In today’s world, technology has become an integral part of our lives by making our lives easier and more efficient. But it has also become something of an addiction. The convenience of technology is a big factor in why we have become so addicted. There is an app for basically everything. With just a few clicks, we can access information, send messages to loved ones and purchase items with applications such as CNN News, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat and Amazon. In society, we have become so consumed with our phones, tablets and computers that we forget to engage in real-life conversations and activities. We have become so consumed with technology that we essentially block out the world and noise around u...

Calzedonia Invests in AI Technology from Scibids & Dentsu to Optimise the Performance & Results of its Media Buying Efforts

21Mar

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Calzedonia Invests in AI Technology from Scibids & Dentsu to Optimise the Performance & Results of its Media Buying Efforts

Scibids, a leading technology player in the development of AI solutions, has collaborated with Dentsu and Calzedonia Group to increase the ROI of the Italian fashion group.Starting in 2021, Calzedonia Group decided to rely on the expertise of Scibids and Dentsu to increase the ROI of digital marketing and partner of IAB Italy, signing a collaboration that involved the group’s four most iconic brands: Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Tezenis, and Falconeri. In 2022 the partnership saw over 70,000 custom algorithms developed and deployed by Scibids AI for the Calzedonia Group, integrating data structures from the dentsu team, with an average of over 20 active campaigns each month. Furthermore, thanks to its proprietary technology, Scibids AI has allowed the dentsu team to save between 4 to 5 hours a...

19Mar

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Rocket Lab launches two radar imaging satellites from Virgina’s Eastern Shore

A Rocket Lab Electron booster blasted off from Virginia's Eastern Shore on Thursday evening, boosting a pair of commercial radar imaging satellites into orbit that are capable of "seeing" through clouds, in daylight or darkness, to monitor the planet below.Making Rocket Lab's 34th flight, the Electron's nine Rutherford first-stage engines thundered to life at 6:38 p.m. EDT, smoothly pushing the 59-foot-tall rocket away from launch complex 2 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) at NASA's Wallops Island, Virginia, flight test facility.Climbing away to the southeast over the Atlantic Ocean, the Electron raced past the speed of sound one minute after liftoff, rapidly accelerating out of the thick lower atmosphere and disappearing from view. ...

18Mar

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Meta launches paid verification subscription service in U.S.

Meta to launch paid verification service Meta to launch paid verification service on Facebook and Instagram, following Twitter's lead 04:42 Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, launched a paid subscription service in the U.S. on Friday — allowing users on both platforms to pay for verification.CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement on his "Meta Channel," which is one of the latest features the company has rolled out f...

17Mar

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China’s ChatGPT: Tech giant Baidu unveils “Ernie,” the Chinese answer to AI chatbot technology

Beijing — Days after popular artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT's developer OpenAI released its latest version, GPT4, Chinese tech giant Baidu, best known for its search engine and map services in the country, revealed its AI answer to the world. In a prerecorded video presentation, Baidu's celebrity founder Robin Li showcased the "Ernie" (Enhanced Representation of Knowledge Integration) chatbot, which he said could comprehend human intentions and deliver responses approaching human level.The service hasn't yet been released for the general public to try out, but the event listed functions such as understanding Chinese language, generating writing, and performing mathematical calculations, which overlap with ChatGPT's functionality.There were some highlights during the presentat...

Does TikTok’s Bold Glamour filter harm users’ mental health?

15Mar

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Does TikTok’s Bold Glamour filter harm users’ mental health?

TikTok's new hyperrealistic Bold Glamour filter is raising concerns among some mental health experts over the potential impact the "beautifying" digital image effects may have on social media users' well-being. The AI-powered filter, which TikTok added earlier this year, uses artificial intelligence to sculpt users' facial features, smooth out their skin and brighten their eyes. The effect is virtually seamless, making the changes hard to detect. Since its rollout, the Bold Glamour filter hashtag has racked up more than 200 million views on TikTok, the app shows. Although TikTok users seem eager to digitally enhance their appearance, Keith Feigenson, an associate professor of psychology at Pennsylvania's Albright College, worries that using filters like Bold Glamour could cause e...

11Mar

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Apple to launch new classical music streaming app

Apple is launching a new standalone app designed specifically for streaming classical music. Apple Music Classical will be available in late March, and will offer access to more than five million classical music tracks, the company said.Apple said the app will have the world's largest classical music catalog and feature thousands of exclusive albums. Introducing Apple Music Classical, the new app designed specifically for classical music. Pre-order today on the @AppStore. pic.twitter.com/F8uMKMVm2i— Apple Music Classical (@AppleClassical) March 9, 2023 The app will be free for users already subscribed to Apple Music, the company said. The move appears to be the culmination of Apple's 2021 acquisition of the cl...