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NEWS

Aug 20, 2024

New smart-tech detector uses AI vision to fight against mosquitoes

As the number of dengue cases in the United States in the first half of 2024 surpasses all records in the last decade, the Bzigo Iris offers a high-tech mosquito detector powered by artificial

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BUSINESS

Aug 20, 2024

AI risks take center stage in Fortune 500 annual reports

Over half of the Fortune 500's top companies acknowledge artificial intelligence (AI) as a significant risk factor in their annual financial reports, according to a recent report from research firm Arize AI. Arize AI

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Aug 20, 2024

Parents of mass shooting victims use AI to recreate children’s voices, rallying for gun reform at Nashville “Shotline” tour

Parents of mass shooting victims have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to recreate the voices of their children as they assembled at Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 18. The gathering at Nashville was

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STARTUPS

Aug 20, 2024

Startup fintech PayZen secures $232 million to revolutionize healthcare affordability with AI

San Francisco-based fintech startup PayZen just announced a successful Series B funding round, raising $232 million to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven healthcare affordability platform. Series B funding is a second major investment

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Aug 19, 2024

Midjourney launches unified AI image editor on website, more tools amid growing competition

As the rivalry within artificial intelligence (AI) image generation increases with the rollout of FLUX.1 and Grok-2, leading company Midjourney is rising to the challenge with a new unified AI image editor on

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NEWS

Aug 19, 2024

Google under fire for restricting negative reviews in Pixel 9 influencer program

Photo taken from Google Google seemingly threatens creators from making any negative reviews for the highly anticipated Pixel 9, with the company's influencer marketing program coming under fire for this stipulation. The program, known

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BUSINESS

Aug 19, 2024

Consumers are turning to AI for shopping—and brands are racing to keep up

A new survey by Storyblok, a content management system (CMS) company, shows that more consumers are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to make purchasing decisions. This shift in consumer behavior is pushing businesses

NEWS

Aug 19, 2024

Cheap electric dressings heal chronic wounds 30% faster, study finds

Photo by: Rajaram Kaveti Among the latest medical technologies is a water-powered, electronics-free dressing (WPED) that provides cheaper and quicker healing of chronic wounds in the comfort of homes, according to a study

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Aug 19, 2024

MIT unveils comprehensive AI risk database to guide industry and policymakers

Exploring artificial intelligence (AI) potential risks, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) launches a catalog of 700+ risks associated with AI technology in a public database, aimed at

ENTERTAINMENT

Aug 16, 2024

Elon Musk brushes off controversy as Grok’s AI image generator sparks outrage with offensive content

Grok’s new image generator feature spews out waves of user-generated content that range from the absurd to the deeply offensive without hesitation, but owner Elon Musk seems to find it amusing. The newly

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BUSINESS

Aug 16, 2024

SAG-AFTRA and AI startup Narrativ strike groundbreaking deal, setting new standards for ethical AI use in advertising

The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strikes a deal with startup Narrativ, a company that deals with artificial intelligence (AI) voice replicas for advertising opportunities, marking the starting

NEWS

Aug 16, 2024

Realme’s charging tech fastest worldwide, can fully charge battery in under 5 minutes

Realme once again advances at the forefront of the fast-charging industry after debuting its record-breaking 320W SuperSonic Charge technology that can fully charge a smartphone at the fastest speed ever documented in history.

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NEWS

Aug 16, 2024

Tech innovations make Paris 2024 more inclusive for Paralympians and PWD audiences

Following the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the Paris Olympics 2024, technological innovations are working hard to empower Paralympians and make this year’s Paralympic Games more accessible to everyone. The Paralympics 2024 is

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BUSINESS

Aug 15, 2024

Amex Survey: Gen Z and millennials embrace AI more than older generations in small businesses

Gen Z and millennials tend to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technology more than Gen Xers and baby boomers, a survey by American Express (Amex) revealed. The Amex survey, which included over 1,100

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SECURITY

Aug 15, 2024

Ecovacs smart robots found vulnerable to hacking, researchers warn at DEF CON

While smart home appliances make life more convenient and easier, security researchers have raised concerns after discovering that Ecovacs smart vacuums and mowers can be hacked. During the 32nd DEF CON hacker conference, held from

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NEWS

Aug 15, 2024

Microsoft Edge tests AI-Powered “Smart Keywords” for enhanced PDF Reader with Copilot

Microsoft Edge is testing a new artifical intelligence (AI)-powered enhancement for their built-in PDF reader which can scan an entire document for "smart keywords," yet another feature for the Copilot AI. A user

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BUSINESS

Aug 15, 2024

Study shows ‘AI-Powered’ label drags down sales, as consumers prefer ‘high tech’ products

A new study led by Dogan Gursoy, a professor of hospitality management at Washington State University’s Carson College of Business, reveals that products labeled as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered struggle to sell as well

NEWS

Aug 14, 2024

UMIDIGI to launch Note 100 & G100 with UNISOC T615 chipset at the end of September

UMIDIGI is set to launch its highly anticipated Note 100 and G100 smartphones at the end of September 2024, marking a significant milestone as these devices will be the first globally to feature the innovative