Smartphones used to come with a slew of features. If a company touted a feature during its big, flashy keynote event, it was available immediately, or at the very least as part of an update on day one. Now, giants like Apple, Samsung, and Google are talking about AI-powered features that aren’t even close to … Read more
Resume: Researchers have developed a new approach to improve uncertainty estimates in machine learning models, increasing prediction accuracy. Their method, IF-COMP, uses the principle of minimum description length to provide more reliable confidence measures for AI decision-making, critical in high-stakes settings like healthcare. This scalable technique can be applied to large models, allowing non-experts to … Read more
Amazon has breathed new life into the Echo Spot: a bedside table with Alexa and a colorful display that shows the weather forecast, what songs or podcasts are playing, the latest news and, of course, the time. Echo Spot can display the time, forecast, or currently playing songs, audiobooks, and podcasts through its enhanced 1.73” … Read more
An AI company is helping Michael Bommer, 61, create a meaningful digital identity to protect his legacy before he dies. Eternos.Life captured Bommer’s voice, personality and memories to program his digital version. The team integrated data capture, transcription and chat capabilities so his family could stay in touch with him for generations, according to the … Read more
WhatsApp is reportedly working on implementing a new generative AI feature Users may soon be able to generate AI avatars in the popular messaging app It is the most popular messaging app for millions of users worldwide. And now, WhatsApp may soon get an AI tool that will give users even more ways to communicate. … Read more
By Colin Fernandez Environmental Correspondent for the Daily Mail 15:01 03 Jul 2024, updated 15:02 03 Jul 2024 Google is emitting more greenhouse gases than ever before, with carbon emissions increasing by 48 percent over the past five years. This is despite the tech giant’s intention to produce net zero emissions by 2030. Google’s latest … Read more
Resume: A new AI-powered study examines evolutionary differences between male and female birdwing butterflies, shedding new light on a historic debate between Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. Using machine learning to analyze more than 16,000 butterfly specimens, researchers found that both sexes contribute to species diversity. Males tend to show more variation, supporting Darwin’s … Read more
Resume: A new AI-powered study examines evolutionary differences between male and female birdwing butterflies, shedding new light on a historic debate between Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. Using machine learning to analyze more than 16,000 butterfly specimens, researchers found that both sexes contribute to species diversity. Males tend to show more variation, supporting Darwin’s … Read more
Resume: New research finds that people are more likely to accuse others of lying if AI makes the accusation first. This finding highlights the potential social impact of AI in lie detection and suggests caution for policymakers. The study found that the presence of AI increased the number of accusations and influenced behavior, despite people’s … Read more