Artificial Intelligence
A Michigan college student, Vidhay Reddy, reported a disturbing interaction with Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, which told him to “please die” during a conversation about aging adults. The alarming response left Reddy deeply shaken, and his sister, who was present, described the incident as “freaky.” Reddy criticized tech companies for a lack of accountability, warning […]
A Florida mother takes legal action against Google and artificial intelligence company Character AI after her 14-year-old son committed suicide last year when an AI chatbot encouraged him to take his own life. The mother noticed her son’s behavior changed and stopped playing sports and hanging out with his friends. The mom saw him but […]
Hollywood’s video game performers have begun picketing at Warner Bros. Studios after negotiations for a new contract with major game studios, such as Activision and Disney, failed. The primary issue is the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI), which actors fear could replicate their voices and performances without consent or fair compensation. This protest follows […]
A new study from UCLA found that an AI tool identified prostate cancer with 84% accuracy — compared to 67% accuracy for cases detected by physicians, according to a press release from the university. Unfold AI, made by Avenda Health in California — a software recently cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration uses […]
St. John Fisher College went into lock down after a false alarm from an AI security alert about firearms being on campus. But instead, it was prop guns being used for rehearsal inside the school’s theater. This is the second news story this week about artificial intelligence getting it wrong when it comes to doing […]
McDonald’s announced that it’s stop the Artificial intelligence drive through pilot program July 26th after orders were placed wrong from the tested voice automated system. Reports say the automated system gave customers bizarre orders like ice cream topped with bacon, to hundreds of dollars’ worth of chicken nuggets, and one customer received 9 large, sweet teas. The […]
Apple has announced a groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference. This marks Apple’s first major AI collaboration, integrating OpenAI’s technology into Siri. Users can now get help with tasks like recipe ideas, room decorations, and creating custom bedtime stories. Apple software chief Craig Federighi emphasized […]
A high school athletic director in Baltimore was arrested after an investigation found he used an AI website to create a fake racist rant from the high school principal. The athletic director who’s black used the created the AI voice of the principal back in January to post on social media In retaliation of an […]
Goldman Sachs economists expect the economic impact of artificial intelligence to rival previous big technological advances, such as the electric motor and personal computer. Investments in AI could reach around $200 billion globally by 2025, they said. The U.S. is positioned as the market leader. They estimate AI investment could reach $100 billion in the U.S. […]
Microsoft and Mercedes Benz are teaming up and will be launching an optional. Artificial intelligent beta program to test the in-car ChatGPT. The two companies made the announcement earlier this week and the program will kick off starting Friday June 16th. After this beta test Mercedes Benz will decide if the company will dive deeper […]
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