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
“`html Software Testing Podcast Exploring AI in Software Testing In a recent episode of the Software Testing Podcast, Richard Seidl invited Matthias Zax to discuss the exciting world of test automation and the use of AI. Matthias Zax, an Agile Engineering Coach, shared how he uses generative AI to create test cases and generate code. … Read more
Meta, India, and International Updates Meta’s AR Glasses and International Updates Meta, the US company, is introducing certain AI features for its Ray-Ban AR glasses in selected EU countries. However, some AI features are not included due to European data protection regulations. In India, Meta faces different challenges. The Indian competition authority restricts WhatsApp’s data … Read more
Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses and AI Features Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses and AI Features Meta, a US-based company, has started rolling out specific AI features for users of its Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses in France, Italy, Ireland, and Spain. Since Monday, users in these countries can interact with Meta’s AI assistant, Meta AI, using their voice to … Read more
Headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC) are designed to minimize unwanted ambient sounds, allowing listeners to enjoy music or podcasts more clearly. These devices use additional microphones to capture and actively cancel out surrounding noises. Researchers are working on optimizing this technology, aiming to create an even more refined listening experience. The goal is to … Read more
Chinese researchers from Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences have developed a robot that can identify plants in different growth stages just by touching them with an electrode. The robot can also measure the surface texture and water content of the plant, making it suitable for agricultural use. The electrode that … Read more
The control over decisions to use nuclear weapons must remain with humans and should not be handed over to systems with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This principle was agreed upon by US President Joe Biden and China’s leader Xi Jinping during a nearly two-hour meeting at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in … Read more
The European Commission has presented a 36-page draft for a code of conduct aimed at clarifying the implementation of the AI regulation for providers of large AI models. Independent experts developed this document in workshops with hundreds of participants. The code requires providers like OpenAI, Google, or Meta to establish a comprehensive security framework before … Read more
