Apple is addressing the challenge of combining impressive yet data-intensive AI features with privacy-friendly practices. The company plans to tackle this issue using a unique type of encryption known as homomorphic encryption. In a statement from October 24, Apple explained its approach to integrating machine learning with homomorphic encryption to process data confidentially. Some features … Read more
The end of the year is approaching, as highlighted by the release of annual recaps from major platforms like Spotify Wrapped and Playstation Wrap-Up. As the year wraps up, we at t3n Weekly will also be taking a short break and will return on January 13, 2025. Until then, we wish everyone happy holidays and … Read more
AI-powered chatbots are becoming increasingly popular as assistants in tasks such as writing, searching, and processing information, as well as more complex activities like software development. However, one drawback of AI chatbots is the extensive training required. Due to cost constraints, it is often not feasible to train chatbots on proprietary texts. Continuously updating the … Read more
Wie weit sind deutsche Unternehmen bei der Nutzung von generativer KI? Diese Frage hat der Fachdienst heise KI PRO untersucht. Die Ergebnisse des “KI-Barometers 01/2025” werden am 14. Januar in einem Webinar vorgestellt. Die Teilnehmer erhalten einen Überblick über den aktuellen Stand und die Trends bei KI-Projekten in deutschen Unternehmen. Heise KI PRO präsentiert ausgewählte … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly assisting with tasks in our daily work lives, even before we start a new job. A study by the HR website Remote surveyed 4,000 managers worldwide about how many applicants use AI for their resumes and other application documents. The results were striking: In the past six months, 77% of … Read more
Wie wird das Wetter im Winter? Laut einem Experten des Deutschen Wetterdienstes (DWD) kann künstliche Intelligenz (KI) bei der Wettervorhersage unterstützen. Ein neues KI-Modell von Deepmind, einer Tochtergesellschaft von Google, könnte genauere, schnellere und verlässlichere Wetterprognosen ermöglichen. Ein DWD-Experte erklärt jedoch, dass KI-Modelle in bestimmten Bereichen noch nicht mit klassischen, physikalisch-basierten Modellen mithalten können. Daher … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has approached the Californian government with a request to halt the plans of AI startup OpenAI to transition from a non-profit organization to a for-profit entity. The letter was addressed to General Attorney Rob Bonta. Zuckerberg argues that OpenAI should not be allowed to convert assets built as a “charitable … Read more
OpenAI and Microsoft seem to have differing opinions on the topic of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, believes that achieving AGI with current hardware could be possible by 2025. Recently, an OpenAI employee, Vahid Kazemi, expressed on social media that he believes the company’s AI model has already reached AGI status. However, … Read more
Large language models like GPT-4 offer numerous opportunities that are currently being economically explored. However, it is crucial to address the associated challenges to maximize the benefits of these AI drivers sustainably. This is emphasized by the Information Technology Society (ITG) in the Electrical Engineering and IT Association VDE in a recently published position paper. … Read more
Bluesky has emerged as a strong competitor to X in recent months, gaining popularity with nearly 25 million users. However, some of these accounts are fake or operated by bots, according to a study by data scientist Lion Cassens. On Bluesky, Cassens noted a significant presence of fake accounts pretending to be German users, but … Read more
Ein beeindruckender Fortschritt in der Nutzung von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) wurde von einem chinesischen Forschungsteam erzielt. Sie haben erfolgreich einen Katalysator aus Materialien entwickelt, die auf dem Mars vorkommen. Diese Entwicklung ist entscheidend, da Menschen auf dem Mars Sauerstoff produzieren müssen und dafür Katalysatoren benötigen. Der Transport von Geräten zum Mars ist jedoch schwierig und … Read more
Samsung’s next Galaxy S25 series is expected to be unveiled in January 2025. For months, rumors and leaks have been circulating, providing a clear picture of what the South Korean manufacturer might present. Focus on the Ultra Model Samsung is likely to release three or even four different models of the Galaxy S25. The Galaxy … Read more
The US Department of Defense has invested $2.4 million over two years in the deepfake detection technology of the startup Hive AI. The Defense Innovation Unit aims to accelerate the introduction of new technologies for the US defense sector through contracts. Hive AI’s models are designed to detect AI-generated video, image, and audio content. Although … Read more
Christmas is approaching, and while retailers have a vast array of toys, some parents wish for a more personal gift. One option could be a custom-made picture book. However, not everyone has a knack for writing child-friendly stories or creating illustrations. Moreover, creating such a book can be time-consuming. Thanks to generative AI, creating a … Read more
AI solutions don’t always rely on the cloud. When we talk about AI, names like ChatGPT, Claude, Dall-E, or Midjourney often come up. It’s understandable why these proprietary AI tools get so much attention—they are quite effective in their respective areas. However, users should be aware that all questions to the chatbot and all image … Read more
