TechCrunch Sessions Day 4: Ace the AI Trivia Challenge to Win Exciting Prizes!

TechCrunch Sessions Day 4: Ace the AI Trivia Challenge to Win Exciting Prizes!

Get Ready for AI Trivia and Win Tickets! TechCrunch Sessions: AI is set to take place at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5. This is your opportunity to test your AI knowledge with trivia questions and potentially score two tickets for the price of one! Engage with challenging questions about artificial intelligence, and if…

Unveiling Sam Altman: Biographer Keach Hagey on Why the OpenAI CEO is Destined for Today’s Tech Era

Unveiling Sam Altman: Biographer Keach Hagey on Why the OpenAI CEO is Destined for Today’s Tech Era

In “The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future,” Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey delves into our current fascination with AI, centered around one of its pivotal figures—Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI. Hagey starts by exploring Altman’s roots in the Midwest, then outlines his journey through the startup…

Why It’s Time to Rethink Referring to AI as Your Co-Worker

Why It’s Time to Rethink Referring to AI as Your Co-Worker

Generative AI is evolving and taking on various forms. Recently, it’s being marketed with human names and personas, making it feel less like mere code and more like a colleague. A growing number of startups are anthropomorphizing AI to rapidly build trust and make it appear less threatening to human employment. However, this trend is…

Unlocking Nature’s Language: Can AI Translate Animal Sounds into Human Words?

Unlocking Nature’s Language: Can AI Translate Animal Sounds into Human Words?

A Chinese technology firm has announced its investigation into the feasibility of utilizing AI to convert animal vocalizations into human language. Baidu, the company behind China’s largest search engine, has submitted a patent to the China National Intellectual Property Administration. This initiative was disclosed in a patent document that surfaced this week. The patent outlines…

Government Introduces AI Tool to Gauge Public Sentiment on Botox Treatments

Government Introduces AI Tool to Gauge Public Sentiment on Botox Treatments

A government AI initiative aimed at gauging public sentiment on various issues is set to be implemented nationwide. This tool, known as Consult, was initially utilized by the Scottish government to assess public opinions regarding the regulations surrounding non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers. According to the UK government, Consult delivered results comparable…

Record Labels Enter Licensing Negotiations with AI Innovators Udio and Suno

Record Labels Enter Licensing Negotiations with AI Innovators Udio and Suno

Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment are currently in negotiations to license their content to AI ventures Udio and Suno, as reported by Bloomberg. These agreements aim to establish a framework for compensating artists for their contributions. The record labels are seeking a small equity stake in both Suno and Udio….

New Study Reveals AI’s Power in Collective Decision-Making and Mutual Influence

New Study Reveals AI’s Power in Collective Decision-Making and Mutual Influence

A recent study has revealed that AIs can reach group decisions autonomously and even influence one another’s opinions. Conducted by researchers at City St George’s, University of London, this pioneering study explored the dynamics among groups of AI agents through a series of experiments. In the initial experiment, pairs of AIs were tasked with generating…

Countdown to TechCrunch Sessions: AI at UC Berkeley – Only 3 Days Left!

Countdown to TechCrunch Sessions: AI at UC Berkeley – Only 3 Days Left!

In just three days, the future of AI will take center stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, hosted at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. This Thursday, June 5th, TC Sessions: AI unites the visionaries who are shaping the future of technology. Innovators, thinkers, and creators will explore the potential of AI, discussing both its possibilities and boundaries….

Telecom Employee Risto Bergman Receives Sentence for Creating AI-Generated Child Exploitation Images

Telecom Employee Risto Bergman Receives Sentence for Creating AI-Generated Child Exploitation Images

A telecom employee has been sentenced for producing AI-generated images depicting child sexual abuse. Risto Bergman, 42, originally from Finland, employed a legitimate artificial intelligence application to create indecent images of young girls being harmed. According to Scotland’s Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), the images were “so realistic” that they could easily be…