Zambia’s copper mining industry is on the brink of a major transformation thanks to groundbreaking AI technology that has uncovered massive new copper deposits. This discovery, led by KoBold Metals, could make Zambia a key player in the global surge for copper, vital for electric vehicles and renewable energy. With
Tech giants like Apple, Nvidia, and Salesforce have been secretly using subtitles from thousands of YouTube videos to train their AI models, despite YouTube’s rules against such practices. The dataset, named YouTube Subtitles, includes content from educational channels like Khan Academy and even popular shows like The Late Show and
Amid the ongoing development of Artificial Intelligence, new technologies will emerge that deliver positive benefits for society, but AI could pose grave threats to our world if it gets exploited by criminal-minded people. AI can become either a saviour or a villain for the scientific community. It’s essential that scientists
Companies are taking drastic measures to stop AI systems from scraping their text for training purposes. This has sparked a fierce battle between content-rich websites and AI developers who need vast amounts of text to improve their models. Major sites like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit have implemented strict rate
In the push to enhance America’s power grid for AI data centers and clean energy, thousands of miles of new transmission lines are needed, leading to a controversial use of eminent domain. Maryland’s Piedmont Reliability Project plans a 70-mile high-voltage line across Frederick, Baltimore, and Carroll counties, aiming to meet
In a shocking op-ed, a Huffington Post writer suggests that President Biden’s campaign should consider using artificial intelligence to deceive voters into believing he’s fitter and healthier than he is. The writer argues that the stakes of the election justify such deception, proposing AI-generated videos to present a smoother, more
Tech Mahindra, a major Indian IT firm, has achieved a groundbreaking feat by developing an advanced language model for just $5 million, in response to a challenge from OpenAI’s Sam Altman. Despite skepticism, Tech Mahindra succeeded in creating the model within five months, capable of conversing in over 40 local
According to Bloomberg, Elon Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis quietly welcomed their third child, expanding their family following the birth of undisclosed twins in 2021, amid their involvement in AI ventures. Elon Musk has quietly welcomed a third child with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, according to a recent Bloomberg
McDonald’s has decided to discontinue its automated drive-thru systems after encountering significant issues with its AI technology. This move comes after a collaboration with IBM, starting in 2021, aimed to streamline ordering processes but faced challenges. The emergence of generative AI was predicted to destroy jobs in several sectors of