In 2024, the tech world saw significant developments and challenges, particularly in areas like AI, developer experience, and security. One of the most notable trends was the impact of AI on developer teams. Many developers started using AI tools, but initial excitement waned as trust issues with generated code arose. The debate on whether AI … Read more
OpenAI recently unveiled its latest language models, o3 and o3-mini, which are designed to excel in reasoning benchmarks. These models are successors to the o1 model, which was released just two weeks prior. Notably, OpenAI decided to skip an o2 model, respecting Anthropic’s recent introduction of their Claude language models. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman humorously … Read more
In the world of smart homes, there are now open-source alternatives to major manufacturers. Nabu Casa has introduced the Home Assistant Voice, an open-source voice assistant hardware for its Home Assistant platform. Initially released as a preview version, the device aims to improve continuously with community involvement. Unlike many competing products like Amazon Echo and … Read more
On December 5, 2024, OpenAI launched a new series of daily livestreams called “12 Days of OpenAI,” showcasing various AI innovations. Among the highlights was the introduction of the video AI Soraund and SearchGPT, making these tools accessible to the public. OpenAI also announced that ChatGPT can now be used via phone or WhatsApp. OpenAI … Read more
Online fraud has been an issue since the internet began. Methods have evolved as cybercriminals also use AI tools to improve their schemes. According to a Bitkom analysis, 67 percent of internet users in Germany fell victim to cybercrime last year, with an average loss of 262 euros. To protect users, more software providers are … Read more
Will AI soon take over your job? Probably not, says billionaire Cuban. Artificial Intelligence (AI) might eliminate millions of jobs in the coming years, but it could also create millions of new ones. After an initial shock following the rapid spread of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, the fear of job loss seems to be easing … Read more
The European Data Protection Board has issued a statement regarding AI systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. These AI tools are trained on large amounts of data, which has sparked discussions in the EU about potential data protection violations. The European Data Protection Board has now set guidelines to allow individual data protection assessments for AI systems. … Read more
OpenAI has introduced some updates for the desktop app of its ChatGPT chatbot. During the penultimate day of its “12 Days of OpenAI” presentation series, the company showcased the new features in a video livestream, where three employees demonstrated how ChatGPT can serve as an assistant in interaction with other apps and programs. One limitation … Read more
AI Update Deep-Dive: Key Developments in Artificial Intelligence in 2024 The year 2024 witnessed rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). While there was excitement about new possibilities, there was also disillusionment regarding the limits of the technology. Experts from Heise Magazine and The Decoder provide insights into the significant developments, challenges, and trends of the … Read more
AI Against Loneliness: How Chatbots Can Help Loneliness affects many people, especially during the holiday season. When no friends seem available, chatbots can take on the role of companionship. They are always accessible. We explored two popular AI companions—virtual friends—and discussed their impact with a psychologist. While chatbots like ChatGPT handle everyday tasks, AI companions … Read more
Writers, film producers, musicians, photographers, and publishers in the UK are protesting against the government’s plan to create a copyright exception for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The proposed rule would allow companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta to train their language models more easily. Creators and rights holders would need to actively opt-out to … Read more
In these challenging times, it can be difficult to be optimistic about the future. Wars, the escalating climate crisis, and current political and economic developments weigh heavily on our minds. However, we only have this one future, so we must continue and address what is within our power. The MIT Technology Review has been published … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) bias is a significant issue, but for some, it can also be a solution. Whether generating images, writing texts, or analyzing medical data to identify potential diseases, modern AI models ultimately reproduce what they have been trained on. The training data provided to them significantly influences their output. Researchers demonstrated eight years … Read more
Google’s new AI model from the Gemini family is designed to think. At least, it can think as much as AI providers currently interpret the term “reasoning.” The thinking mode is integrated into Gemini 2.0 Flash, and in German, the model is called “Gemini 2.0 Flash-Denken.” However, it is initially available only as an experiment. … Read more
Salesforce: AI Agents as New Colleagues The competition in the SaaS field for AI dominance is intensifying, with developments accelerating. Analysts refer to this as the third wave of AI. The first was predictive AI, followed by a breakthrough with generative AI, and now the phase of AI agents has begun. Unlike copilots, these are … Read more