The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has established a new taskforce to address the growing threat of artificial intelligence (AI) to workers’ rights. The taskforce, led by tech expert Gina Neff, will work on drawing up groundbreaking legislation to protect workers from the misuse of AI. The rapid development of AI, particularly generative AI, has raised […]
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In celebration of its 25th birthday, Google finds itself at a crucial crossroads as it looks to secure its place in the ever-growing world of artificial intelligence (AI). From its humble beginnings as a search engine, Google has evolved into a tech giant that dominates various industries. However, there have been murmurs suggesting that Google
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In a world rapidly evolving with technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a topic of both fascination and concern. Members of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee in the UK have identified twelve challenges that must be addressed regarding AI, including the potential ‘existential threat’ it may pose to human life. Public wellbeing
The US has expanded its export restrictions on Nvidia AI chips to include certain countries in the Middle East, in an effort to curb China’s access to these products. Nvidia, valued at $1.2tn, stated that the export controls would not have an immediate impact on its results, but did not disclose which countries in the
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In the near future, household chores may no longer be a burden for humans as robots begin to take over the tasks. Companies like Sanctuary AI and Dyson are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to develop humanoid robots capable of understanding and completing our commands. While the technology still has a long way
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In a ground breaking achievement, an AI-powered drone has emerged victorious in a real-world racing competition against human champion pilots. Developed by researchers at the University of Zurich, the Swift AI utilized deep reinforcement learning to master the art of drone racing, ultimately winning 15 out of 25 races against world champions. With speeds reaching
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MIT’s Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health is offering a captivating summer program for high school students to explore the fascinating field of AI in health. With the goal of providing educational opportunities to a diverse range of students, the program aims to break down financial barriers for under-resourced individuals. Students will
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In an increasingly AI-driven world, experts are offering valuable career advice to the next generation of workers. Artificial intelligence has already begun to make waves in various industries, with its automation capabilities potentially disrupting traditional roles. However, experts suggest that professionals should embrace AI rather than fear it, urging individuals to be flexible, imaginative, and
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AI ethicist Alice Xiang sheds light on the potential dangers of biased AI and emphasizes the urgency for action in her recent address. Xiang expresses concerns about the rise of AI technology and its potential to perpetuate societal biases and inequalities, creating a society with second-class citizens. She points out that biased algorithms have already
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Code Llama, the innovative AI tool for efficient and accessible coding, is now available to developers. This groundbreaking tool, derived from the powerful Llama 2 AI, is specifically designed to generate and discuss code based on text prompts. With its extensive training on code-specific datasets, Code Llama possesses the ability to support various coding tasks
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