Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixel devices, bringing them new privacy features, security tools, and improvements for foldables and tablets. The operating system first launched last month through the Android Open Source Project, but at the time, it wasn’t yet available on Pixel phones and tablets […]
The Pixel Tablet displaying the new Home Controls screensaver. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge A new Home Controls screensaver in Android 15 turns your tablet or phone into a smart home dashboard, where you can control devices with a single tap. The interactive screensaver does away with the need to unlock […]
These new grants to the Partnership for Public Service and InnovateUS will help public sector workers develop responsible AI skills.
The challenge lies in generating effective agentic workflows for Large Language Models (LLMs). Despite their remarkable capabilities across diverse tasks, creating workflows that combine multiple LLMs into coherent sequences is labor-intensive, which limits scalability and adaptability to new tasks. Efforts to automate workflow generation have not yet fully eliminated the need for human intervention, making […]
Predibase announces the Predibase Inference Engine, their new infrastructure offering designed to be the best platform for serving fine-tuned small language models (SLMs). The Predibase Inference Engine dramatically improves SLM deployments by making them faster, easily scalable, and more cost-effective for enterprises grappling with the complexities of productionizing AI. Built on Predibase’s innovations–Turbo LoRA and […]
Google Backs Nuclear Power for AI Ambitions #news #NuclearPower #Sustainability #energyinnovation In a bold move, Google is investing in nuclear power plants to support its growing AI infrastructure. This initiative aims to provide sustainable and reliable energy, ensuring the efficiency of AI operations. By leveraging nuclear energy, Google addresses climate concerns while powering advanced technologies. […]
Multinational consultancy Ernst & Young (EY) said generative AI (genAI) is “radically reshaping” the way it operates, and the company boasts a 96% adoption rate of the technology by employees. After spending $1.4 billion on a customized generative AI platform called EY.ai, the company said the technology is creating new efficiencies and allowing its employees […]
Sebastien Bubeck, Microsoft’s vice president of GenAI research, is leaving the company to join OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. Bubeck, a 10-year veteran at Microsoft, played a significant role in driving the company’s generative AI strategy, with a focus on designing more efficient small language models (SLMs) to rival OpenAI’s GPT systems. His work culminated […]
Bots that “remove clothes” from images have run rampant on the messaging app, allowing people to create nonconsensual deepfake images even as lawmakers and tech companies try to crack down.
Character.AI lets users create bots in the likeness of any person—without requiring their consent.
The new frontier in large language models is the ability to “reason” their way through problems. New research from Apple says it’s not quite what it’s cracked up to be.
In a significant advancement for cancer detection, miRoncol, a medtech startup, has completed proof-of-concept studies for a groundbreaking blood test capable of detecting multiple types of cancer at early stages. This innovative test utilizes cutting-edge technologies, including microRNA (miRNA) research and machine learning. By identifying cancers in their earliest stages, the test has the potential […]
Apple Intelligence didn’t come with the latest iPhone 16 drop on September 20, but that won’t matter — analysts are confident that it’ll still boost iPhone 16 sales throughout the next 12 months …
Get VidAI To Generate Shorts 👉 http://vid.ai/ In this video I made an entire YouTube shorts channel in only a couple minutes using only AI. This is a genius method for setting up a channel and generating shorts super fast. This video is part of a 4 video series that is revealing how to make […]
Most smartwatches last a day or two between charging, but Mobvoi offers a unique dual display technology that more than doubles the battery life at a reasonable price.
Exclusive: EU AI Act checker reveals Big Tech’s compliance pitfalls Reuters
Intel CEO Responds to Demise Rumors, AI Vulnerabilities, and Drones in Warfare In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s response to rumors about Intel’s decline and their collaboration with AMD. The episode delves into the use of hidden characters to exploit AI models and discusses the potential dangers […]
Google has signed its first corporate deal to purchase power from multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet the energy needs of its AI systems, marking a key step as AI companies shift toward nuclear power. In a blog post, Google announced an agreement with Kairos Power to source nuclear energy, aiming to bring the […]
As expected, Apple has introduced a much faster Apple Intelligence-capable iPad mini equipped with the same A17 Pro chip used in the iPhone 15 Pro series. That’s a good improvement from the A15 Bionic in the previous model, and makes for faster graphics, computation, and AI calculation. It also sets the scene for the public […]
Image: The Verge Google Chrome has begun to phase out uBlock Origin. The developer of the free ad blocker, Raymond Hill, recently reposted a screenshot that shows Chrome automatically turning off uBlock Origin because it is “no longer supported.” The change comes as Google Chrome migrates to Manifest V3, a new extension specification that could […]
NLPatent, a pioneer in AI-driven patent tech for lawyers, is launching Monitor, a new patent monitoring tool ‘that sends tailored and context-rich alerts straight to …
In today’s fast-moving world of digital transformation, data is much more than a resource—it’s the lifeblood of innovation. Across industries, businesses are leaning heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) to make quicker decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities. But with AI’s dependence on massive volumes of data, a key question arises: Who really controls the […]
Large language models (LLMs) have become crucial in natural language processing, particularly for solving complex reasoning tasks. These models are designed to handle mathematical problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-step logical deductions. However, while LLMs can process and generate responses based on vast amounts of data, improving their reasoning capabilities is an ongoing challenge. Researchers are continuously […]
Most doctors go into medicine because they want to help patients. But today’s health care system requires that doctors spend hours each day on other work — searching through electronic health records (EHRs), writing documentation, coding and billing, prior authorization, and utilization management — often surpassing the time they spend caring for patients. The situation leads to […]
Researchers have unveiled a vision system inspired by feline eyes to enhance object detection in various lighting conditions. Featuring a unique shape and reflective surface, the system reduces glare in bright environments and boosts sensitivity in low-light scenarios. By filtering unnecessary details, this technology significantly improves the performance of single-lens cameras, representing a notable advancement […]
Google is working to empower young people during Europe Code Week.
Moving to accelerate enterprise AI innovation, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang joined Lenovo CEO Yuanqing Yang on stage Tuesday during the keynote at Lenovo Tech World 2024. Together, they introduced the Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage with NVIDIA, a full-stack platform for building and deploying AI capabilities across the enterprise that drive speed, innovation and […]
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid.
Reality Defender, a startup focused on AI detection, has developed a tool to verify human participants in video calls and catch fraudsters using AI deepfakes for scams.
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Apple Intelligence won’t be limited to just the iPhone and will be added across Apple’s multiple OSes. Hype for Apple’s AI has been on the rise ever since Apple Intelligence stole the show during …
Semiconductor rivals Intel and AMD announced the formation of an x86-processor advisory group that will try to address ever-increasing AI workloads, custom chiplets, and advances in 3D packaging and system architectures. Members of the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group include Broadcom, Dell, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HP, Lenovo, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. Notably missing: TSMC […]
