Computer & Electronics

Meta Was Seen Experimenting with AI-Generated Comments on Instagram

Credit: PixabayIn recent years, Meta has integrated numerous AI-driven features into its apps, including experiments with AI-generated characters that had unique profiles and personalities. However, these were ultimately abandoned after being deemed unsettling and unnecessary.Now, in a move that may also face user resistance, Meta is exploring AI-assisted interactions by helping users write comments...

Microsoft is Investigating a Method to Recognize and Credit Contributors to AI Training Data

Image Credits:JASON REDMOND / AFP / Getty ImagesMicrosoft is launching a research initiative to assess how specific training data influences the text, images, and other media generated by AI models.A recently resurfaced job listing from December reveals the company is seeking a research intern for the project, which aims to demonstrate that AI models...

Misinformation on TikTok is Distorting Young People’s Perception of ADHD

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...

3-in-1 Color E-Note Combines Fast Refresh with Eye-Friendly Scribbling

The Magic Note Pad introduces an entirely new digital note-taking experience for users in the mobile-first era. More than just a digital notepad, it’s a powerful productivity tool designed to enhance thinking, streamline note-taking, and boost efficiency in both work and creative expression"XPPenReading and writing on standard tablets can strain your eyes, but E...

X Users Relying on Grok as a Fact-Checker Raise Concerns About Misinformation

Image Credits: AndreyPopov / Getty ImagesSome users on Elon Musk’s X are turning to his AI bot, Grok, for fact-checking, raising concerns among human fact-checkers that this could contribute to misinformation.Earlier this month, X introduced a feature allowing users to tag xAI’s Grok and ask it questions on various topics, similar to how Perplexity...

New AI Identifies Nearly 100% Of Cancer, Outperforming Doctors

Using AI to save livesDepositphotosArtificial intelligence is quickly becoming a powerful tool in detecting cancer with greater precision than the human eye. A recent AI model has demonstrated an impressive near-perfect success rate, offering a glimpse into the future of cancer diagnosis.Global Team Develops ECgMPL AI Model for Endometrial Cancer DetectionA global team of...

Researchers Claim AI Startups are Exploiting Peer Review for Self-Promotion

Image Credits: Zastrozhnov(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesA controversy has emerged over "AI-generated" studies submitted to this year's ICLR, a well-established AI research conference.Three AI labs—Sakana, Intology, and Autoscience—claim their AI-generated studies were accepted into ICLR workshops, where submissions are typically reviewed by workshop organizers before publication.Sakana informed ICLR leadership before submitting its...

Google Introduces the Canvas Feature to Gemini, Along with Audio Overview

On Tuesday, the company introduced a new feature for its AI-powered Gemini chatbot called Canvas. Much like OpenAI’s Canvas tool for ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Artifacts, Canvas offers Gemini users an interactive space to create, refine, and share writing and coding projects.

WhatsApp Will Limit Broadcast Messages for Users and Businesses

Credit: PixabayWhatsApp announced plans to restrict the number of broadcast messages users and businesses can send to reduce spam on the platform.In the next few weeks, WhatsApp will begin testing restrictions on individual broadcast messages. These tests will introduce a monthly cap on the number of broadcasts users can send. While the limits may...