LA Times adds AI-generated counterpoints to opinion pieces
The Los Angeles Times said Monday it was adding AI-generated counter-arguments to opinion pieces to help readers grasp differing points of view. The move comes as the Times struggles with plunging readership and heavy financial losses that have led to heavy job cuts. It also comes as some media owners seek greater control over their […]
As workplaces adopt AI at varying rates, Gen Z is ahead of the curve
Artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces. After a year of rapid, innovative changes in AI technology, that’s now a given. However, for younger people—particularly those in Gen Z aged 12 to 27—generative AI’s disruptive force is particularly far-reaching. AI is not only shaping how Gen Zers work, but also changing the entire arc of their careers—starting […]
Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes
Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance. Revised AI principles were posted just weeks after Google chief executive Sundar Pichai and other tech titans attended the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. When asked by AFP about the change, […]
AI regulation around the world
Countries and economic blocs around the world are at different stages of regulating artificial intelligence, from a relative “Wild West” in the United States to highly complex rules in the European Union. Here are some key points about regulation in major jurisdictions, ahead of the Paris AI summit on February 10-11: – United States – […]
AI sensors used in homes of vulnerable people
Artificial intelligence (AI) sensors are being used in the homes of vulnerable people in south London to assist in their care. Sutton Council said the scheme sought to provide a safety net for vulnerable people, allowing them to remain in their own home for longer, while offering peace of mind for their families and carers. […]
AI sensors aim to boost road safety and cut deaths
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be used across the West Midlands to try to cut the number of people killed or seriously injured on the region’s roads, officials say. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is using AI sensors at 40 locations to record near misses and work out where to bring in safety measures. Mat […]
Google wants Search to be more like an AI assistant in 2025
Google Search is in the midst of a “journey” around AI, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said during the company’s earnings call on Tuesday. The start of that journey was AI overviews, a controversial and monumental shift in how Google delivers information to billions of Search users. But that was just the beginning. “As AI continues to […]
European AI startups raised $8 billion in 2024
In just a few days, France will host the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, with heads of state flocking to Paris to meet global tech leaders. They’ll most likely announce some big investments and diplomatic agreements focused on safety or the environmental impact of artificial intelligence. Ahead of the summit, early-stage VC firm Galion.exe, growth investment firm Revaia, and […]
Google launches new AI models and brings ‘thinking’ to Gemini
Google launched its much-anticipated new flagship AI model, Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental, on Wednesday. The announcement was part of a series of other AI model releases. The company is also making its “reasoning’ model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, available in the Gemini app. Notably, Google is releasing these AI models as the tech world remains fixated […]
