Pope Francis has become a recurring subject in the world of AI-generated images. A genuine photo of him, taken by Fabrizio Maffei, contrasts with the many AI-created images circulating online. One such image making the rounds on social media shows Pope Francis in a humorous light, juxtaposed with pop singer Madonna. This image, given the … Read more
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has wrapped up its Generative AI Accelerator Program, which helps identify technological trends while supporting startups. Over ten weeks, 80 startups received access to cloud credits, expertise from companies like Nvidia, Mistral, and Meta, and a network of experts. Two key trends identified this year are the shift from traditional fine-tuning … Read more
On a plane heading to Tokyo, I wanted to find out how to get from Narita Airport to the city by train. The airplane Wi-Fi identified me as a US citizen or at least someone Google thought should have access to the AI Overviews introduced earlier in the year. When I searched for “airliner train” … Read more
In the natural and geosciences, machine learning can have a significant impact in the future. Raia Hadsell, Deputy Head of Research, explains this in an interview at the TED-AI conference in Vienna. Interviewer: Ms. Hadsell, you are Vice President of Research at Google Deepmind, part of the research board. This Google subsidiary was quite independent … Read more
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has brought to light concerns about the significant energy consumption and potential impact on global CO₂ emission goals. Determining the exact CO₂ emissions from operating a large language model (LLM) in a specific data center is complex due to various influencing factors. These factors include the size and … Read more
Web browsers like Chrome and Edge are working on new features that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better warn users about phishing websites. These features are designed to detect scams using a technology called Large Language Model (LLM) and Machine Learning. However, as of now, these features are not yet widely available or activated by … Read more
Apple has started a project in collaboration with Nvidia to accelerate the process known as inferencing in large language models (LLMs). These models are used to find connections between tokens. Inferencing involves running pre-trained AI algorithms using AI accelerators. In November, Apple released an open-source software called Recurrent Drafter, or ReDrafter, available on GitHub. Nvidia … Read more
The world of e-commerce is undergoing significant change. During the pandemic, selling products online was often straightforward, provided the goods were available. However, with the current economic challenges, online retailers face increasing pressure. The German Retail Association has already reported a challenging holiday season, and it’s uncertain if the industry can continue its usual growth … Read more
Google’s virtual AI assistant has received an exciting update: a new screen recognition feature makes Gemini even more helpful. Announced in May at Google’s developer conference, this feature is now available. As reported by sources like Android Police, the latest version of the Files by Google app allows users to ask questions about a PDF … Read more
The potential for misuse of AI-generated media is slowly becoming apparent to the general public. Deepfake videos, electronically mimicked voices, and seemingly authentic photos generated by AI tools provide fertile ground for various types of crime. Anonymous internet distribution channels, such as social media platforms, facilitate this. Germany is currently ill-prepared for the rapid development … Read more
Top 10: The Ten Most Popular Developer Articles in 2024 As the year comes to an end, we take the opportunity to summarize the most-read articles of the year on Heise Developer. This year’s top 10 includes a diverse mix of programming languages like TypeScript, Rust, and Java, as well as tools, artificial intelligence, and … Read more
Google has introduced Veo 2, a new video AI tool to compete with OpenAI’s Sora. This comes shortly after OpenAI made Sora accessible to users. Google’s Deepmind team aims to offer an alternative with Veo 2, which can generate minute-long clips in 4K resolution. This AI is designed to better depict movements, whether of people, … Read more
In the southwest of England, the police are using special AI cameras to detect drunk driving. With upcoming holidays and the approaching New Year, the number of celebrations increases, and so does the number of driving incidents under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In the UK, a campaign for prevention and education is regularly … Read more
Researchers at 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 via two electrodes. Using radio signals and a microcontroller, researchers could send electrical impulses to make the giant cockroaches move in different directions, slow down, … Read more
Google has introduced a new AI tool called Whisk, which allows users to generate images without lengthy prompts. Whisk can combine multiple images that you provide, either through prompts or by uploading images, to create a unique AI-generated image. The tool lets you specify three elements: the theme, the scene, and the style of the … Read more