WTF is AI? | TechCrunch
So what is AI, anyway? The best way to think of artificial intelligence is as software that approximates human thinking. It’s not the same, nor is it better or worse,…
AI training data has a price tag that only Big Tech can afford
Data is at the heart of today’s advanced AI systems, but it’s costing more and more — making it out of reach for all but the wealthiest tech companies. Last…
Hugging Face says it detected ‘unauthorized access’ to its AI model hosting platform
Late Friday afternoon, a time window companies usually reserve for unflattering disclosures, AI startup Hugging Face said that its security team earlier this week detected “unauthorized access” to Spaces, Hugging…
AI Overviews fiasco: Google responds to backlash, promises improvements
TL;DR Google has responded to the AI overviews fiasco, addressing concerns over bizarre and dangerous search results. Google attributed many shared screenshots to being fake but acknowledged some genuine errors…
WhatsApp is working on a handy AI image generator
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR WhatsApp for Android version 2.24.12.4 beta references a new feature called Imagine that could enable users to generate images using Meta AI. The company…
The women in AI making a difference
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed…
Iyo’s GenAI TWS earbuds are now available to pre-order
TL;DR Iyo One are Google-backed TWS earbuds that offer generative AI capabilities without necessarily needing a paired smartphone. You can pre-order the Wi-Fi-only model for $599, while the Wi-Fi +…
Early hands-on with the Gemini ‘Ask This Page’ tool
At I/O 2024, Google announced a slew of generative AI-powered features across all its major products. In fact, the company made a little joke at the end of the keynote…
OpenAI’s new safety committee is made up of all insiders
In light of criticism over its approach to AI safety, OpenAI has formed a new committee to oversee “critical” safety and security decisions related to the company’s projects and operations.…