Tag: Artificial Intelligence

Copilot AI chatbot from Microsoft will remember everything done on a computer

Stephanie Beck
AI Chatbot - Technology - Person on computer

The tech giant’s effort to get users comfortable with artificial intelligence seems awfully creepy Microsoft recently held its annual Build developer conference, in which it placed a focus on its AI chatbot called Copilot, and how it is hoping to support consumers in becoming more comfortable with using artificial intelligence on a regular basis. To do this, the company has decided to let Copilot remember everything a user does on a computer.  The goal is to support the user in knowing what to do next. While some responses have been…

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OpenAI announces new GPT-4o free for all

John Montgallo
GPT-4o - New AI Model - Person using phone

The tech company unveiled a new flagship model that is faster than its previous releases At the start of this week, OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-4o, its newest flagship artificial intelligence model. Also announced were desktop services and voice assistant upgrades When the new GPT-4o was announced, the company also revealed that it was rolling out a new service for desktop, and that it was making upgrades to the voice assistant capabilities. Mira Murati, OpenAI’s chief technology officer, spoke to an enthusiastic crowd in attendance at the company’s offices,…

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Apple bans 3 AI apps able to create deepfake images of people without clothes

John Montgallo
AI apps - Deepfake AI Banned - Apple

The iPhone maker has removed generative artificial intelligence with capabilities for undressing Apple has removed 3 AI apps in a move that may include more as a result of a trend among certain developers that have been promoting their products as able to create deepfake pictures that show people undressed. Developers have been using social media to promote those products Developers selling these AI apps have been promoting them on social media ads, particularly on Instagram.  They make references to being able to “delete” clothing and other similar features. When…

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Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users can’t opt out of new AI tool

John Montgallo
AI Tool - No Opt-Out

Meta has added artificial intelligence to its platforms regardless of whether users want it Meta recently released a statement about the rollout of its AI tool across its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, saying that it is meant to be used “to get things done, learn, create and connect with the things that matter to you.” That said, it didn’t ask whether users want it there The AI tool has been incorporated into these platforms in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Pakistan, Jamaica, South Africa, Singapore, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia,…

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Canadian city uses AI technology to reduce recycling contamination

Jorge Gonzalez
AI Technology - Recycling Contamination

Kelowna, British Columbia used artificial technology to improve recycling bin contents by 23 percent Kelowna, a city in the Canadian province of British Columbia, has implemented AI technology and smart cameras into a new program to reduce recycling contamination in its municipal curbside recycling bin program. So far, the program resulted in a 23 percent improvement According to officials from the Central Okanagan Regional District, to which Kelowna is a part, the improvements in recycling contamination are the result of new smart cameras mounted on collection trucks and that have…

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