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
Boucher, a Canadian-born American tech insider and author, has secured a 121-book publishing deal using AI. The series, titled “The Quatria Conspiracy,” will be published by Typophilia. The publishing business Typophilia has chosen to publish Tim Boucher’s complete book catalog in print in France. Boucher is a controversial AI “author”
In an X post, Elon Musk said he would ban iPhones and put them in a Faraday cage if they integrate with OpenAI, citing security concerns after it was revealed that Apple is capable of producing its own AI module. Ultimately, the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference was a complete failure
Philipp Fussenegger, founder and owner of Cybrothel, said AI would mostly be used for porn because people feel more comfortable sharing private matters with a machine. Berlin residents will have the opportunity to schedule an hour-long encounter with an AI sex doll later this month, as the world’s first cyber
