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ENTERTAINMENT

Aug 6, 2024

Figure unveils next-gen humanoid robot, raising the stakes in AI-powered robotics

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Figure takes a significant leap with the reveal of Figure 02, their successor humanoid robot model that utilizes next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) to perform a wide range of tasks. The announcement was first introduced

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BUSINESS

Aug 6, 2024

OpenAI still undecided over release of AI detection tools for ChatGPT

Aaron Infante

After reportedly developing text provenance solutions for ChatGPT-generated content, OpenAI faces a crossroads—torn whether to release the artificial intelligence (AI) detection models or risk driving away potential users. Online newspaper TechCrunch first spotted

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ENTERTAINMENT

Aug 6, 2024

Google yanks Olympic ad for Gemini after drawing flack

Aaron Infante

While Olympians are receiving cheers and support from audiences worldwide, Google has been forced to pull an advertisement for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini from the Olympic broadcast after drawing backlash across the globe.

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BUSINESS

Aug 5, 2024

EU AI act goes into effect, enforcing stringent regulations on AI companies

Michael Anthony Bitoon

European Union's AI Act took effect on August 1, marking the first-ever law to enforce regulations on emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with stringent penalties for companies breaching it. Proposed by the European

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ENTERTAINMENT

Aug 5, 2024

ChatGPT advanced Voice Mode now out after delay over copyright issue

Aaron Infante

After facing backlash over its earlier version, OpenAI has bounced back and launched its latest advanced Voice Mode (AVM) on ChatGPT—a smarter voice assistant that can sense emotions and lets users interrupt with new

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ENTERTAINMENT

Aug 5, 2024

Meta taps more celebrities for AI voice projects, faces union hurdles

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Meta is enlisting a star-studded roster of celebrities for its MetaAI projects across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The negotiations, aiming to be finalized before the Connect 2024 event in September, could see

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ENTERTAINMENT

Aug 2, 2024

AI in toothbrushes raises privacy concerns as market hikes

Aaron Infante

As artificial intelligence (AI) extends from offices to personal areas, privacy and security concerns have also crept into the bathroom. In recent years, multiple personal care brands have ventured into AI and developed tech products,

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ENTERTAINMENT

Aug 2, 2024

Vimeo launches new AI-powered video translation solution for enterprise users

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Vimeo announced its new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video translation, helping businesses engage with global audiences. The translation tool will allow users to automatically generate audio translations and captions from over 50 input languages into

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BUSINESS

Aug 2, 2024

Google expands “About this image” tool to 40 languages and more platforms

Aaron Infante

Google has expanded its “About this image” tool to more places and languages, available now to quickly provide context on any image on Circle to Search and Google Lens in 40 languages worldwide. The company

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BUSINESS

Aug 2, 2024

Meta’s bold AI bet yields $39.07 billion Q2 revenue surge

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Meta’s heavy artificial intelligence (AI) investment pays off as second-quarter revenue reported strong earnings driven by a surge in advertising yields and user engagement, persuading investors of its commitment. The company discussed how

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BUSINESS

Aug 1, 2024

Canva and Leonardo.AI unite to advance AI in visual media

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Canva acquires a leading generative artificial intelligence (AI) content and research company, Leonardo.AI, in a move to bolster its position in the landscape of visual communication tools. For an undisclosed sum, the acquisition marks

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BUSINESS

Aug 1, 2024

Major colleges now offer AI degree, lures students with better odds at Big Tech companies

Aaron Infante

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to create more opportunities and applications in countless disciplines, major colleges and universities are offering bachelor’s degrees in AI to undergraduate students—who are hoping to secure tech internships

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NEWS

Aug 1, 2024

Apple Intelligence preview debuts in iOS 18.1 beta with advanced AI features

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Apple released the initial preview of Apple Intelligence alongside the iOS 18.1 developer beta, showcasing an artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced experience and drastic improvements in Siri. The Apple Intelligence System, a suite of new

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ENTERTAINMENT

Aug 1, 2024

Meet Friend—the AI pendant designed for companionship

Aaron Infante

An up-and-coming artificial intelligence (AI) startup has taken a different approach to building AI-powered wearables, focusing on providing companionship to consumers rather than productivity. This innovation comes from 21-year-old tech

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jul 31, 2024

AI takes center stage at Paris 2024 Olympics with innovative tech integration

Aaron Infante

The 2024 Paris Olympics is seeing action not just from world-class athletes but also from artificial intelligence (AI) as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has integrated automated technology in some aspects of the Games.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jul 31, 2024

Musk shares Kamala Harris deepfake, sparks misinformation and content moderation worries

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Elon Musk shared a deepfake political ad of Vice President Kamala Harris on X, sparking outrage and concerns regarding the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for misinformation and its influence on the upcoming election. The

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BUSINESS

Jul 30, 2024

High power, water demand threatens AI progress in US amid aging grid

Sophia Feona Cantiller

As artificial intelligence (AI) companies in the United States race to advance their models and technology, a major hurdle stands in their way as huge power demand amid an aging electric grid threatens to halt

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BUSINESS

Jul 30, 2024

Reddit blocks AI web scrapers, Google remains an exception

Sophia Feona Cantiller

Reddit cracks down on artificial intelligence (AI) web scrapers accessing content from its website, sparking tension with search engines in light of their recent AI licensing deal with Google. The popular forum-based social media

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