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25 Oct

Google Photos will show when images have been modified with AI

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Big tech firms have been releasing AI tools all over their software offerings over the past year. But as it becomes ever easier to manipulate images and video with generative AI, there's been a second wave of launching companion policies to better inform people when that technology has been applied to content. Google is the latest to follow the trend.After debuting tools like the last spring and incorporating AI last month, Google Photos will begin labeling visual content that has been modified with AI. Google was already tagging AI-modified images with corresponding metadata, but now a plain language statement will…

24 Oct

President Biden sets up new AI guardrails for military, intelligence agencies

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The White House issued its first national security memorandum outlining the use of artificial intelligence for the military and intelligence agencies. The White House also shared a shortened copy of the memo with the public.The new memo sets up guidelines for military and intelligence agencies for using AI in its day-to-day operations. The memo sets a series of deadlines for agencies to study the applications and regulations of AI tools, most of which will lapse following President Biden’s term. The memo also aims to limit “the most dystopian possibilities, including the development of autonomous weapons,” according to the .National Security…

24 Oct

Benefits of Using Artificial intelligence (AI) in HR

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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how HR departments operate by optimizing processes, improving decision-making, and enhancing employee satisfaction. From recruitment to performance management, AI is playing a pivotal role in HR functions. Key HR Processes Improved by AI: Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: AI-driven tools can analyze resumes, match candidates to roles, and even conduct initial screenings. This helps HR teams save time while ensuring they attract the best talent. AI also minimizes bias by focusing on skills and qualifications rather than subjective factors, fostering a more diverse workforce. Onboarding: AI-powered chatbots can guide new hires through the onboarding process, answering their…

23 Oct

How Ragie Outperformed the FinanceBench Test

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In this article, we’ll walk you through how Ragie handled the ingestion of over 50,000+ pages in the FinanceBench dataset (360 PDF files, each roughly 150-250 pages long) in just 4 hours and outperformed the benchmarks in key areas like the Shared Store configuration, where we beat the benchmark by 42%. For those unfamiliar, the FinanceBench is a rigorous benchmark designed to evaluate RAG systems using real-world financial documents, such as 10-K filings and earnings reports from public companies. These documents are dense, often spanning hundreds of pages, and include a mixture of structured data like tables and charts with…

22 Oct

Huawei appears to still be using TSMC chips despite US sanctions

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A Canadian research firm called TechInsights took a deep dive on one of Huawei’s artificial intelligence accelerators and found a chip manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). spoke with several people familiar with the investigation who asked to remain anonymous since TechInsights’ report has been released to the public.The anonymous sources says TechInsights’ investigation found an Ascend 910B chip made by TSMC in one of Huawei’s AI accelerators. The company that conducted the investigation declined to comment.The US Commerce Department implemented additional against Huawei that barred the electronics company from obtaining chips made by foreign firms. Earlier this year,…

22 Oct

Qualcomm and Google team up to help carmakers create AI voice systems

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Car manufacturers will be able to develop new AI voice assistants for their cars thanks to a new partnership with Qualcomm and Google. announced earlier today that it’s working with Google on a new AI development system for carmakers.The new version is based on , Google’s infotainment platform for cars. Qualcomm is offering its Snapdragon Digital Chassis with Google Cloud and AAOS to generate new AI-powered digital cockpits for cars. Qualcomm also unveiled for powering driving systems including the Snapdragon Cockpit Elite for dashboards and the Snapdragon Ride Elite for self-driving features.The new interface will allow car drivers and passengers…

22 Oct

OpenAI and Microsoft are funding $10 million in grants for AI-powered journalism

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OpenAI and Microsoft are funding projects to bring more AI tools into the newsroom. The duo will give grants of up to $10 million to Chicago Public Media, the Minnesota Star Tribune, Newsday (in Long Island, NY), The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Seattle Times. Each of the publications will hire a two-year AI fellow to develop projects for implementing the technology and improving business sustainability. Three more outlets are expected to receive fellowship grants in a second round.OpenAI and Microsoft are each contributing $2.5 million in direct funding as well as $2.5 million in software and enterprise credits. The Lenfest…

22 Oct

Stable Diffusion 3.5 follows your prompts more closely and generates more diverse people

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Stable Diffusion, an open-source alternative to AI image generators like Midjourney and DALL-E, has been updated to version 3.5. The new model tries to right some of the wrongs (which may be an understatement) of the widely panned Stable Diffusion 3 Medium. Stability AI says the 3.5 model adheres to prompts better than other image generators and competes with much larger models in output quality. In addition, it’s tuned for a greater diversity of styles, skin tones and features without needing to be prompted to do so explicitly.The new model comes in three flavors. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large is the…

22 Oct

Anthropic Wants Its AI Agent to Control Your Computer

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Demos of AI agents can seem stunning but getting the technology to perform reliably and without annoying, or costly, errors in real life can be a challenge. Current models can answer questions and converse with almost human-like skill and are the backbone of chatbots such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. They can also perform tasks on computers when given a simple command by accessing the computer screen as well as input devices like a keyboard and trackpad or through low-level software interfaces.Anthropic says that Claude outperforms other AI agents on several key benchmarks including SWE-bench, which measures an agent's…

21 Oct

Will AI Make Decisions for Me? Understanding the Impact of AI on Our Choices

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As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, many people are starting to wonder just how much influence these systems will have over our decisions. From recommendation algorithms suggesting what to watch or read next, to AI tools helping businesses with hiring and customer service, the potential of AI to shape our choices is undeniable. But with great power comes great responsibility—especially when we consider that AI models are often built on biased data. So, the question remains: can AI help us make better decisions, or should we be cautious about how much control it has over our lives?…