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07/02/2023 15:06
The latest AI news, features, and analysis, from generative to transformational technology.
Skynet Incoming? 'Terminator' Star Arnold Schwarzenegger Warns of AI Threat
The potential threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) has been a key facet of science fiction for decades. Still, while it remains an aspect of Hollywood blockbusters, iconic action star Arnold Schwarzenegger—who led one of the most prominent film series about an AI oppressor—says the threat is now very real. During a panel discussion hosted by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Wednesday, Schwarzenegger discussed AI and the oft-mentioned reference to the “Terminator” film franchise’s
Jun 27, 2023
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These Three AI Startups Just Raised $2 Billion
Three startups in the artificial intelligence space—MosaicML, NoTraffic, and CalypsoAI—have raised a combined $2 billion in recent rounds, signaling an intensified interest from investors in the dynamic and profitable AI sector. The funding influx underscores how venture capitalists are recognizing the potential of AI to disrupt industries, spark innovation, and deliver hefty returns. Investors' burgeoning interest in AI is hard to ignore. AI stocks have been on fire since the beginning of 2023,
Jun 27, 2023
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These ChatGPT Plugins Can Boost Your Productivity With AI
In a scant few months, OpenAI's ChatGPT has revolutionized the way people work, and the introduction of plugins for GPT-4 has further expanded its capabilities, providing users with even more versatile and powerful tools for improving productivity. Sorting through the hundreds of add-ons for GPT-4 may seem daunting, but Decrypt has you covered with a list of the seven productivity plugins you should try today. What is a ChatGPT Plugin? A ChatGPT plugin is a software add-on that developers build
Jun 26, 2023
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Congress Restricts Staff Access to ChatGPT to Protect Privacy
Given that generative artificial intelligence models are based on the voracious ingestion of content, the preservation of privacy when using AI tools remains a significant concern for corporate and global leaders. Today, the Chief Administrative Office of the U.S. House of Representatives limited the use of OpenAI's ChatGPT by congressional staffers. According to a report by Axios, staffers have been instructed to only use the paid version of OpenAI's ChatGPT tool. "House offices using the ChatG
Jun 25, 2023
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AI Guides Enlisted as One-on-One Meditation Coaches
A group of wellness and technology enthusiasts gathered on a sunny morning in Marina Del Rey, Calif., ready to meditate and celebrate the summer solstice. That’s not all that uncommon in L.A., but this meditation class was guided not by experienced spiritual leaders, but by artificial intelligence. Launched last year, Ogimi is a platform that offers guided meditation sessions built on top of OpenAI's ChatGPT GPT-4 technology. "Ogimi is the first AI-guided meditation coach," Ogimi founder David
Jun 24, 2023
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It Will Get Harder to Detect Deepfakes: Secta Labs CEO
As AI image generators become more advanced, spotting deepfakes is becoming more challenging than ever. Law enforcement and global leaders continue to sound the alarm about the dangers of AI-generated deepfakes on social media and in conflict zones. "We're getting into an era where we can no longer believe what we see," Marko Jak, co-founder, and CEO of Secta Labs, told Decrypt in an interview. "Right now, it's easier because the deep fakes are not that good yet, and sometimes you can see it's o