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California AI bill aimed at preventing disasters draws ire from Silicon Valley
15.8.2024
Crypto VC giant a16z claims the AI legislation will “burden startups because of its arbitrary and shifting thresholds.”
UAE and UK Accounting Bodies Partner to Shape Digital Finance Future
13.8.2024
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has partnered with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banks Federation to help businesses understand and adapt to the digital asset landscape. The partnership aims to support the UAE’s position as a global leader in digital...
Verofax Partners With Climate Tech Firm Netgreen to Power Global Reforestation Efforts
13.8.2024
Blockchain firm Verofax has teamed up with climate tech startup Netgreen to enhance global reforestation efforts. The partnership aims to create a transparent and efficient way for individuals to support tree-planting initiatives. This collaboration will also help track and measure carbon capture...
OpenAI fears people will forms bonds with the AI it developed to fool humans
11.8.2024
The warning shows that developers are aware that anthropomorphization is a legitimate concern in the AI industry
Quantum computers are advancing much faster than scientists expected
11.8.2024
Breakthroughs in scalability, error-correction, and infrastructure have led to an accelerated timeline for quantum advantage
IBM’s new ‘Lightweight Engine’ could be a game changer for fintech
10.8.2024
JP Morgan just rolled out ChatGPT to 60,000 employees, demonstrating the demand for generative AI in the financial services sector
Apple used Google’s chips to train its AI — where does that leave Nvidia?
10.8.2024
Nvidia’s shrinking market cap could signal a shift in the generative AI developer’s market
AI offerings are a bad joke, and investors aren't laughing
10.8.2024
Neither OpenAI nor other tech giants have produced systems capable of doing much, but that hasn't stopped them from pushing for massive new investments
Scientists illuminate a path to quantum AGI with new light-based chips
9.8.2024
Recent breakthroughs in photonic computing could finally make human-level AI possible
OpenAI claims GPT-4o poses ‘medium risk’ of political persuasion
8.8.2024
On the bright side, the company says there’s little risk it’ll become sentient and begin updating itself
OpenAI claims GPT-4o poses ‘medium risk’ of political persuasion
8.8.2024
On the bright side, the company says there’s little risk it’ll become sentient and begin updating itself
XBOW automated AI hacker matches 20-year veteran pentester in 28 minutes
8.8.2024
An AI-powered penetration tester solved 88 out of 104 benchmark tests in 28 minutes. It took the best pentester 40 hours
XBOW automated AI hacker matches 20-year veteran pentester in 28 minutes
8.8.2024
An AI-powered penetration tester solved 88 out of 104 benchmark tests in 28 minutes. It took the best pentester in the experiment 40 hours to do the same
DOJ recommends harsher sentences AI-enhanced crimes
7.8.2024
Using AI to plan, commit, or help cover up a plan could lead to harsher sentencing in the US soon
DOJ recommends harsher sentences AI-enhanced crimes
7.8.2024
Using AI to plan, commit, or help cover up a plan could lead to harsher sentencing in the US soon
Egyptian AI Startup Gets $2M for GCC, Africa Expansion
6.8.2024
Egyptian artificial intelligence firm Synapse Analytics has secured $2 million to expand into the Gulf Cooperation Council region and Africa. The company has partnered with major banking product providers such as AWS, Crealogix, and TUMM. Using AI to Simplify Access to Finance The Egyptian...
East African Scientists Use AI for Accurate Extreme Weather Forecasts
6.8.2024
Climate scientists in East Africa are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into traditional weather forecasting methods to enhance the accuracy of extreme weather predictions. The region faces increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to climate change. By combining...
OpenAI co-founder leaves for AI rival Anthropic
6.8.2024
OpenAI co-founder John Schulman says he's leaving OpenAI to focus more intently on AI alignment and "hands-on technical work" at rival firm Anthropic
Pan-African Tech Firm Cassava Technologies Launches AI Unit
5.8.2024
Africa-focused technology and data services firm Cassava Technologies has created a separate business unit to oversee its artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The AI unit will offer data center, cloud, cybersecurity, fiber connectivity, and renewable energy services. Helping Clients Adopt...
OpenAI has a ‘highly accurate’ tool to detect AI content, but no release plans
4.8.2024
The company expressed worries that its detection system could somehow “stigmatize” the use of AI among non-English speakers