Page 78 - Artifical Intelligence

LatentView Analytics buys 70% stake in Decision Point for $39.1 mn

Chennai-based digital analytics consulting firm will buy remaining stake in 2 years

WhatsApp gets Meta AI in India: How to use it in individual and group chats

Meta AI is gradually rolling out in India on Meta's platforms, including WhatsApp

Meta details AI system capable of generating 3D visuals from text prompts

The Meta 3D Gen system takes user input in text form and creates a 3D mesh structure and adds texture and other detailing

UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing gap in AI access

The UN General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with US support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence. The resolution approved Monday follows the March 21 adoption of the first UN resolution on artificial intelligence spearheaded by the United States and co-sponsored by 123 countries including China. It gave global support to the international effort to ensure that AI is safe, secure and trustworthy and that all nations can take advantage of it. Adoption of the two non-binding resolutions shows that the United States and China, rivals in many areas, are both determined to be key players in shaping the future of the powerful new technology and have been cooperating on the first important international steps. The adoption of both resolutions by consensus by the 193-member General Assembly shows widespread global support for their ...

Brazil data regulator bans Meta from mining data to train its AI models

Brazil's national data protection authority determined on Tuesday that Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, cannot use data originating in the country to train its artificial intelligence. Meta's updated privacy policy enables the company to feed people's public posts into its AI systems. That practice will not be permitted in Brazil, however. The decision stems from the imminent risk of serious and irreparable or difficult-to-repair damage to the fundamental rights of the affected data subjects, the agency said in the nation's official gazette. Brazil is one of Meta's biggest markets. Facebook alone has around 102 million active users in the country, the agency said in a statement. The nation has a population of 203 million, according to the country's 2022 census. A spokesperson for Meta said in a statement the company is disappointed and insists its method complies with privacy laws and regulations in Brazil. This is a step backwards for innovation, competition in

Tech wrap Jul 2: Apple iOS 18, Meta's new AI label, ASUS Vivobook S15, more

Apple details India-focused features set to be introduced in iPhones with iOS 18. Meta renews AI label for manipulated content on Instagram and Facebook. Asus commences Vivobook S15 pre-booking

Meta to show AI info, instead of 'Made by AI' label, on Instagram, Facebook

Meta has been facing criticism from users, including professional photographers, over 'Made by AI' label that appears even on pictures not processed by artificial intelligence

UN adopts US-supported Chinese resolution on closing gap in access to AI

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with US support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure that they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence. The resolution approved Monday follows the March 21 adoption of the first UN resolution on artificial intelligence spearheaded by the United States and co-sponsored by 123 countries including China. It gave global support to the international effort to ensure that AI is safe, secure and trustworthy and that all nations can take advantage of it. Adoption of the two non-binding resolutions shows that the United States and China, rivals in many areas, are both determined to be key players in shaping the future of this powerful new technology and have been cooperating on these first important international steps. The adoption of both resolutions by consensus by the 193-member General Assembly shows widespread ...

WhatsApp to let users generate images of themselves using Meta AI: Report

Reportedly, the AI-powered image generation capabilities have been identified in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android

Apple Intelligence to get paid tier with more capable AI features: Report

Apple could bring a subscription based "Apple Intelligence Plus" service with more capable AI models backing it. However, it is not expected anytime soon

China's AI startups head to Singapore in pursuit of global growth

AI entrepreneurs in particular are accelerating the shift because trade sanctions imposed by the US on their homeland block their access to the newest technologies

Google rolls out Gemini AI to its messaging app after Gmail integration

Gemini AI integration aims to streamline user experience by providing quick access to artificial intelligence capabilities

South Korea's SK Hynix plans to invest $75 billion on chips through 2028

SK Hynix's HBM chips are optimised for use with Nvidia Corp.'s artificial intelligence accelerators

OPPO Reno 12 series with these AI features set to launch in India soon

OPPO Reno 12 series will comprise of two models - Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro. Both the smartphones will feature AI functionalities like AI Writer, AI Summary and AI Speak

Soon, Instagram will allow creators to use AI chatbots in messages: Report

Instagram's parent Meta has announced AI Studio in beta version that will let creators make AI chatbot versions. These will be used in conversations on their behalf in messages section

AI essays beat human performance in university exams, reveals study

Using ChatGPT, an AI tool, the study crafted 33 fictitious student profiles and found that AI-written essays scored half a grade higher than human submissions

Infosys is working on over 225 GenAI programs for its clients: Nilekani

Infosys has integrated GenAI components into all its service lines and developed 25 playbooks to create impact for its clients, Nilekani said

C-DAC, AICTE collab to provide training in high performance computing

Around 2,500 faculty members from about 1,000 engineering colleges across India will be trained through 50 faculty development programmes under the joint initiative by C-DAC and AICTE

Clients across industries eager to harness the power of AI: Wipro CEO

The IT services company has trained more than 225,000 associates in basic GenAI and holds 470 AI patents, says Srini Pallia

Meta marks real images as 'Made by AI' on Facebook and Instagram: Know more

Reportedly, Meta is labelling real photos with 'Made by AI' tags on the mobile version of its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram