Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) should be used as “tools of opportunity, not as weapons of oppression,” President Bidenremarked recently. He’s right. But this exhortation makes his subsequent vow to work directly with “our competitors” to harness the power of AI “for good” all the more curious. Working with …
Read More »WNBA franchises leaning into AI-backed platform as fan demand and engagement increases amid league expansion
Game 1 of the 2023 WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces drew record-breaking viewership, with an average audience of 729,000, according to ESPN. The strong numbers come on the heels of a regular season that saw a sharp increase in fan engagement. Last week, …
Read More »Jon Stewart's Apple show ending due to 'creative differences' after execs resisted topics on China, AI: report
Jon Stewart’s Apple program is abruptly ending after executives at the tech giant reportedly objected to potential topics like China and AI. The New York Times reported Thursday that Apple is pulling the plug on “The Problem with Jon Stewart” ahead of a third season due to “creative differences.” “Mr. …
Read More »Vibrating weight loss pill could provide alternative to Ozempic and Wegovy, researchers say
A vibrating pill has shown promise in early studies as a possible obesity treatment. Developed by engineers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), the capsule is intended to be swallowed prior to eating in order to “trick” the brain into thinking the body is full — thereby reducing the amount …
Read More »The new robot that could make chores a thing of the past
What if a robot could handle cleaning, serving and even complex tasks around your home or workplace? That’s exactly what X Square Robot hopes to deliver with its latest launch. The company just introduced Quanta X2, a highly advanced robotic butler designed for dexterity and versatility. Alongside the robot, it …
Read More »Trump admin reunites with Elon Musk in pursuit of AI dominance: 'Benefit of the country'
FIRST ON FOX:The Trump administration agency that manages the government’s real estate holdings, procurement and technology services is partnering with Elon Musk’s xAI in a move it says will cost effectively streamline federal workflow. The General Services Administration announced on Thursday morning that federal agencies will now have access to …
Read More »West Virginia AG leads multistate probe into Big Tech 'greenwashing' claims
West Virginia Attorney General John “JB” McCuskey said Monday that his office is helping lead a new multi-state investigation into big tech firms, alleging they exaggerate their clean-energy commitments — a practice known as “greenwashing.” McCuskey is joining 15 other state attorneys general, led by Montana’s Austin Knudsen, in probing …
Read More »SEN SANDERS: AI must benefit everyone, not just a handful of billionaires
Everybody agrees that artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are going to have a transformative impact on our country and the world. There are strong disagreements, however, as to what those impacts will be — who will benefit from them and who will be hurt. One thingisfor sure. This is an …
Read More »Leaked Meta documents show how AI chatbots handle child exploitation
An internal Meta document sheds light on how the company is training its AI chatbot to handle one of the most sensitive issues online: child sexual exploitation. The newly unearthed guidelines detail what’s permitted and what’s strictly forbidden, offering a rare look into how Meta is shaping its AI behavior …
Read More »Why America needs to tax-incentivize tradesmen, not just college graduates
Walk onto any construction site in America, and you’ll hear the same story: We can’t find enough skilled workers. Electricians, welders, HVAC technicians, plumbers and heavy-equipment operators are in dangerously short supply, and the gap is widening. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently warned that building America’s artificial intelligence infrastructure will …
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