A new report shows that artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, are using up to four times more water than previously believed. This discovery raises concerns about the sustainability of data centers as AI continues to expand.
How AI video generation impacts Hollywood | BBC News
Entertainment giants Lionsgate are partnering with artificial intelligence (AI) company Runway to allow a new AI model to be trained on their extensive film and TV archive.
Lionsgate will be able to use the resulting AI technology in future productions.
The AI already in your phone | BBC News
We’re slowly getting used to Artificial Intelligence doing uncannily human things – chatting with us, creating pictures and videos. But so far, all of this AI has used a lot of computing power. And in the last year or so, we’ve seen a new type of computer chip made specifically for AI, and your mobile phone. Spencer Kelly has been testing some of the latest AI features available to us.
Microsoft says “Copilot” AI companion refreshed to be emotionally intelligent and conversational
Microsoft’s newest update gives a conversational voice to its artificial intelligence companion “Copilot” and the company says it is built to be emotionally intelligent.
AI Can Only Do 5% of Jobs: MIT Economist Fears Crash
MIT Professor of Economics Daron Acemoglu is not so sure that AI can deliver on the promise of an economic revolution. He wants to make clear that he gets the potential of AI, but by his calculation, only a small percent of all jobs — a mere 5% — is ripe to be taken over, or at least heavily aided, by AI over the next decade. He joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Technology.”
Google Introduces AI Time Machine!
Google Maps and Earth have introduced groundbreaking updates that integrate advanced artificial intelligence, improving satellite imagery, and adding time-travel features. The new Time Machine allows users to explore historical imagery from nearly 80 years ago, while the AI-powered Timelapse feature maps changes in landscapes over time. These updates offer powerful tools for researchers, urban planners, and environmentalists, providing clearer visuals and insights into urban growth, deforestation, and environmental changes.
Can BBC reporter’s AI clone fool his colleagues? – BBC World Service
Companies are being warned about the increasing use of artificial intelligence to carry out so-called CEO fraud.
More victims are coming forward with their stories of being targeted using generative AI techniques and one case in Hong Kong reportedly saw an AI clone used during a video meeting to trick staff into losing $25m.
But while some fear the rise of AI clones, companies including Zoom say we should be excited about a future where your clone can go to a meeting on your behalf. Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy has had an AI clone of himself built by engineers at Fraia AI – watch to see if he can fool his colleagues with it.
Delusional AI “Artist”
Argument against AI art.
No teachers, no homework: School solely uses AI to teach students
A school in Texas is revolutionizing the way students learn by going all-in on artificial intelligence. Its leaders are using the technology to educate students without the help of a traditional teacher. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz reports for TODAY.
AI Model ‘Outperforming Humans’ Says Major Bank
ING is starting to use artificial intelligence to price currencies, replacing a job traditionally performed manually by the bank’s traders. The move is the latest in a race by banks to develop the most cutting-edge technology to reduce expenses and be competitive in the $7.5 trillion-a-day global currency market. The next frontier is developing AI, which promises to increase efficiency and reduce the number of traders banks need to employ. Simon Bevan, ING’s global head of electronic trading joined Caroline Hepker and Tom Mackenzie on Bloomberg Radio with the details.
