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Artificial Intelligence Beat 30 Of The World’s Best Mathematicians In A Secret Meeting In California
Audio By Carbonatix Back in May, a secret meeting was held involving 30 of the world’s best mathematicians. The reason for the meeting was to see if they could come up with mathematical questions so difficult that artificial intelligence (AI) couldn’t even solve them. During the meeting, these 30 mathematicians took on a “reasoning” chatbot,…
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AI turns everyday videos into interactive 3D worlds for games and robots
New AI tool turns basic room videos into interactive 3D simulations for games and robot training. (CREDIT: Wei-Chiu Ma) Creating a lifelike digital replica of a physical space no longer requires specialized equipment or labor-intensive manual mapping. A new system, DRAWER, developed by researchers at Cornell University, can now build realistic, interactive 3D environments from…
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Is Working For An F1 Team One Of The Few Jobs That’s Safe From The A.I. Takeover?
Audio By Carbonatix When I think of our current employment landscape as we juggle the sudden onslaught of artificial intelligence, I can’t help but think of the Antonio Gramsci quote, “The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born; now is the time of monsters.” While AI can’t do many of…
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Without DEI, Can AI Still Be Fair?
EditorialWithout DEI, Can AI Still Be Fair? One of the ongoing issues with artificial intelligence has been that of detecting and mitigating biases introduced through the data used to train it. Examples include recidivism calculators that were biased against African Americans, credit card applications that gave gave women lower credit limits than comparable men and even…
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UK fellowship enables AI engineers to build best public tech
The UK Government, backed by a $1m Meta grant to the Alan Turing Institute, is launching a 12-month Open-Source AI Fellowship to bring top AI engineers into government. These AI engineers will work under the fellowship to build open-source AI tools that improve public services, boost productivity, and support national security. These tools could be…
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The Efficiency Trap: How AI Layoffs Could Backfire
EditorialThe Efficiency Trap: How AI Layoffs Could Backfire The AI efficiency sirens are blaring: "Cut staff, boost profits!" It's the seductive, short-sighted path many will be tempted to take. But is that smart leadership or a catastrophic misreading of AI's true potential? Before you sharpen the axe, consider this: AI isn't just a cost-cutter; it's…
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EU finalises General-Purpose AI Code of Practice ahead of AI Act rollout
In a major milestone for artificial intelligence governance, the European Commission has received the final version of its General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. This comprehensive voluntary framework is designed to guide the development and deployment of powerful AI systems in the EU. The Code aims to bridge the gap between innovation and regulation, offering a…
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Indian Cricket Star Who Got Catfished By A.I. Instagram Model Scrambles To Delete His ‘Likes’
Getty Image / iStockphoto Audio By Carbonatix It appears as though Rishabh Pant got fooled by artificial intelligence. The 27-year-old cricket player was caught liking multiple posts on Instagram from an A.I. influencer who does not exist. His “likes” have since been removed from the photos. Pant currently plays for the Indian national team as…
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How to Build an Ethical AI Policy That Actually Works
FeatureHow to Build an Ethical AI Policy That Actually Works Whether your company uses AI as a strategic partner, administrative assistant, an extra body on the help desk or not at all, you should have an internal policy that governs what is considered acceptable, responsible and ethical use of this powerful technology. Without guidance, people…
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New AI tool spots hidden heart disease with high degree of accuracy
AI helps detect hypertrophic cardiomyopathy earlier, revealing hidden cases and improving care for patients with this silent heart disease. (CREDIT: Northwell) Doctors have long called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) “the great masquerader.” It hides in plain sight, often mistaken for other heart issues. This condition affects the heart muscle, causing it to thicken and stiffen. That…