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
Researchers at the University of Texas have developed an AI that can transform ambient sounds into images resembling the original location. This innovative technology analyzes environmental noises and creates visual representations that closely match the real-world setting. The study, published in the journal Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, demonstrates that acoustic environments provide enough visual … Read more
Klarna, a well-known payment service provider, is increasingly integrating AI tools into its operations. According to CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski, this shift has allowed the company to avoid hiring new employees for the past year. Despite this claim, Klarna currently has around 50 job openings worldwide, as reported by Techcrunch. This raises questions about the CEO’s … Read more
The FBI has issued a warning about criminals using generative artificial intelligence to increase the credibility of their scams, enabling larger-scale fraud. A relatively new tactic highlighted by the FBI is “Vocal Cloning.” Criminals create AI-generated audio clips using the voices of loved ones to deceive family members. For instance, a supposed daughter might call … Read more
The chatbot Grok has received new features. Grok 2 is now available for free to all users of the X platform. According to a blog post from xAI, the new version of the chatbot has been significantly optimized: it is now three times faster, provides more precise answers, and supports more languages. However, free users … Read more
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have demonstrated that living insects can be remotely controlled. They equipped Madagascar hissing cockroaches with a “backpack” connected to the insects’ sensory organs through electrodes. Using wireless communication and a microcontroller, researchers were able to send electrical impulses that directed the cockroaches to move, slow down, or stop. … Read more
In 2024, Google users were curious about various topics, with a strong focus on sports events, global political happenings, and notable personalities. Google remains a go-to source for many people seeking information and answers to their questions. Among the general search terms, sports events dominated the interest. The most searched event was the European Football … Read more
