Credit: PixabayArtificial intelligence is expanding beyond startups, with major credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard joining the movement. On Wednesday, Visa introduced “Intelligent Commerce,” a system that allows AI to assist with shopping and purchases based on users’ preset preferences.Consumer-Controlled, Visa-Managed Shopping ExperienceAccording to Visa’s Chief Product and Strategy Officer Jack Forestell, consumers...
Image Credits: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesA group of copyright law professors has submitted an amicus brief supporting the authors suing Meta for allegedly using their e-books without permission to train its Llama AI models.Filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco Division), the brief criticizes...
Image Credits:NanoStockk / Getty ImagesA study that gained widespread attention a few months ago suggested that as AI becomes more advanced, it might develop its own “value systems” — potentially even prioritizing itself over humans. However, a newer MIT paper challenges that idea, concluding that AI doesn’t actually possess any consistent or meaningful values.According...
Image Credits:Roblox/GoogleOn Tuesday, Google announced a partnership with gaming company Roblox, enabling advertisers to buy and expand Roblox’s Rewarded Video and other immersive ad formats.According to Roblox, marketers aiming to reach the platform’s predominantly Gen Z audience can now use Google Ad Manager to place video ad purchases, including the Rewarded Video format.Expanding...
DepositphotosAfter hinting at a return to “OG Facebook” earlier this year, the social network announced a new update on Thursday aimed at simplifying how users connect with friends. The new Facebook Friends tab will display only updates from friends, free of recommended content.In a blog post, Meta stated that the update aligns with Facebook’s...
Image Credits:Daniel de la Hoz(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, Instagram introduced a school partnership program designed to fast-track moderation reports from verified school accounts.Available to all U.S. middle and high schools, the program enables schools to directly report posts or student accounts that may breach Instagram’s guidelines. These reports receive priority...
Jeffrey Lipton, assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern, has developed a hybrid soft and hard robot. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversityScrewing in a lightbulb may seem simple, but for robots, it's a complex task. Researchers at Northeastern University have tackled this challenge by developing a robot that combines flexibility and sensitivity to...
Credit: PixabayAround 1.8 billion people use TikTok monthly, spending an average of 95 minutes per day on the platform for entertainment, engagement, and even education. While these figures are impressive, a new study highlights that TikTok may not be the most trustworthy source for health-related information, especially regarding ADHD.Study Reveals Misinformation in Popular TikTok...
Image Credits: Cal AIIn a world of “vibe coding,” Zach Yadegari, the teen founder of Cal AI, is a surprising throwback to a more traditional approach.Despite being just 18 and still in high school, Yadegari and his co-founder, Henry Langmack, have built a success story. Since its launch in May, Cal AI has surpassed...
Image Credits:Feifei Cui-Paoluzzo / Getty ImagesAs AI and cloud providers accelerate data center construction, a power shortage looms. However, a new report suggests that the solution could lie underground.According to an analysis by the Rhodium Group, advanced geothermal power could meet nearly two-thirds of new data center energy demand by 2030. This expansion would...
