Large tech companies are searching for energy sources to ensure the operation of their AI systems. The revival of nuclear power is one aspect of this, but improving the energy efficiency of hardware could also advance the industry. The chips used are a key factor. The startup Q.ANT from Stuttgart is focusing on photonics. Computing … Read more
Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) wird immer wichtiger in vielen Bereichen unseres Lebens. Nicolas Hieronimus von der L’Oréal Gruppe erklärte, dass KI und Daten entscheidend sind, um Fortschritte zu erzielen. L’Oréal verfügt über eine riesige Datenplattform mit 10 Petabyte an Daten. Diese Daten helfen, verschiedene KI-Modelle zu betreiben, einschließlich der neuesten großen Sprachmodelle (LLM). Ein Hauptziel der … Read more
In a legal dispute between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, internal emails have surfaced. In 2017, OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever accused his then-colleague Elon Musk of wanting complete control over Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Sutskever expressed concerns that Musk’s actions showed a strong desire for control, despite Musk’s claims to the contrary. The … Read more
The municipal service provider Südwestfalen-IT is restructuring its leadership a year after a severe cyberattack. Two former managers are leaving due to allegations of neglecting basic security measures. However, they are not facing claims for damages due to gross negligence. Meanwhile, Google is expanding its Gemini Advanced, allowing the AI chatbot to remember personal user … Read more
Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, now has a memory function. This feature allows the AI to store user data and preferences, making responses more personalized and tailored. Google claims that answers with stored memories are “more helpful and relevant.” However, this raises concerns about privacy. Over a year ago, Google announced plans to add a memory … Read more
Scientists from the Arc Institute, Stanford University, and the University of California have developed an artificial intelligence named Evo, which could accelerate biological research. Evo can independently design new genomes. The AI operates on the principle of large language models, like ChatGPT, which sequence text blocks to provide answers. Instead of text, Evo combines DNA, … Read more
Google has updated its AI image recognition tool, Google Lens, to assist users in making informed shopping decisions in physical stores. Users in the USA, both on Android and iOS, can use this feature by taking a photo of a product with the Google app while shopping. Google Lens then provides detailed product information, customer … Read more
Companies wanting to operate large AI models face challenges. AI accelerators from Nvidia are not readily available in large quantities, and data centers struggle with power supply issues. Two US companies, Tensorwave and Tecfusions, are collaborating to address these problems. They aim to provide high AI computing power quickly on servers with AMD Instinct MI300X … Read more
“`html AI Consciousness Debate AI Consciousness Debate The discussion about the potential for future Artificial Intelligence (AI) to possess consciousness might divide people into two camps, fears Jonathan Birch, a philosophy professor at the London School of Economics. This concern arises from a group of scientists who suggest that AI consciousness could be possible by … Read more
AI Agents Transforming Work AI Agents Transforming Work On a typical Monday morning, when the caffeine hasn’t kicked in yet, AI agents might soon take over tasks for us. These AI agents can handle various responsibilities, allowing individuals to focus on more strategic aspects of their work. This concept was highlighted in a blog post … Read more
“`html AI Developments Recent Developments in AI OpenAI and Dotdash Meredith OpenAI has agreed to pay Dotdash Meredith over $16 million annually for using its content. This agreement is part of a series of deals with major publishers, including Axel Springer and News Corp. These partnerships allow OpenAI to legally use content for training its … Read more
ISE 2025 Overview ISE 2025 Overview With over 1,400 exhibitors across seven technology zones, there’s much to discover at ISE 2025. Major players like Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Epson, and Crestron, who help shape the market annually, will be present. Their product launches are eagerly anticipated by the entire industry. Revolutionary startups like noro and Modern … Read more
Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant Amazon has introduced a new AI-based shopping assistant for its customers in Germany and Austria. This assistant is designed to help answer questions about products offered on the platform. The assistant, named “Rufus,” was initially available only to selected test customers in a beta version. Now, it … Read more
“`html Language Models and AI Development Language Models and AI Development Large Language Models (LLMs) and current generative AI models are based on an architecture that has been known for a long time. Improvements have mainly come through scaling, which means adding more data. Some AI experts hoped that more data could eventually lead to … Read more
“`html OpenAI’s Licensing Agreements with Publishers OpenAI’s Licensing Agreements with Publishers OpenAI has agreed to pay Dotdash Meredith $16 million annually to use the publisher’s content. This amount covers only the fixed costs, with additional variable payments calculated later. These payments are for using the content in products like ChatGPT. This information comes from the … Read more