China has made significant strides in the development of AI chips, with the Huawei Mate 60 smartphone featuring a homegrown 7-nanometer chip attracting attention. While China may not be at data-center scale yet, the ability to aggregate many of these chips together allows them to build very large systems. This poses a concern for the
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When Pat Gelsinger took the helm at Intel in 2021, the company was facing tough times. Intel had missed the boat on the mobile revolution and struggled with cutting-edge microprocessor manufacturing. Additionally, it was lagging behind in providing chips for the burgeoning artificial intelligence market. Gelsinger’s optimistic promises of an epic comeback seemed ambitious, but
The US Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, recently emphasized the importance of revitalizing the chip industry in the United States. She compared the current focus on increasing chip production to the space race of the 1960s, highlighting the need for the country to reduce its dependence on a few countries in Asia for essential products
Remotasks, a platform offering up to $60 per hour, has been at the forefront of the search for expert data laborers. The company’s recent job ads sought individuals fluent in over 20 European languages, as well as US-based creative writers, sports journalists, chemistry experts, and nuclear physicists. According to Primack, an expert in the field,
As AI technology continues to advance, there is a growing concern about the potential risks and dangers associated with more advanced AI models. The transition from passive question-and-answer systems to active learning agent-like systems presents a significant shift in how AI operates. While the new systems will undoubtedly be more capable and efficient in performing
When a group of researchers set out to improve the capabilities of AlphaZero, they introduced a new approach that emphasized diversity within the AI system. By incorporating multiple independently trained AI agents and rewarding the system for utilizing a wide range of strategies, they aimed to enhance the overall performance of the algorithm. This new,
Air Canada recently found itself in hot water after a passenger, Jake Moffatt, was given incorrect information by the airline’s chatbot regarding their bereavement travel policy. When Moffatt’s grandmother passed away, he turned to Air Canada’s website to book a flight. However, when seeking clarity on the bereavement rates, the chatbot provided inaccurate information, leading
The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to expand, with new startups emerging to revolutionize various industries. One such company is Sierra, co-founded by Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, which aims to “elevate the customer experience” for major corporations through AI-powered agents. Sierra has already attracted prominent clients such as WeightWatchers, Sonos, SiriusXM, and OluKai.
In the vast world of the internet, even abandoned websites can hold value. This has paved the way for the rise of a shady market, where opportunistic prospectors snatch up unused domains and populate them with clickbait articles. Not only do these articles attract visitors, but they also leverage the domain’s previous search ranking to
The rise of chatbots has paved the way for various AI applications, including AI girlfriends and AI boyfriends. However, a recent analysis by the Mozilla Foundation sheds light on the alarming security and privacy concerns associated with these romance and companion chatbots. Contrary to the promises of intimacy and connection, these apps have been found