The thinker: A new o1 model, pictured here using generative tools, greatly expands ChatGPT's planning, thinking and reasoning capabilitiesOpenAI has launched its groundbreaking new AI model, o1, now integrated into ChatGPT. This latest release "thinks" before responding, outperforming both previous models and Ph.D. experts in solving complex problems.It seemed like OpenAI was giving us...
Credit: PixabayArtificial intelligence (AI) prophets and newsmongers are forecasting the end of the generative AI hype, with talk of an impending catastrophic "model collapse".But how realistic are these predictions? And what is model collapse anyway?"Model collapse," a concept discussed in 2023 but gaining more attention recently, describes a hypothetical situation where AI systems become increasingly less effective as the...
The Finder TW2 can capture the cosmos in 48-megapixel photos or 4K video, with AI onboard to help keep things sharpBeaverlabStargazing can be both complex and costly, but Beaverlab aims to simplify and reduce the expense with the Finder TW2, a user-friendly telescope that claims to be the world’s first AI-powered planetary camera.Beaverlab, known...
The Vinwoods AiPaper 10-inch e-note with onboard AI is currently the subject of a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaignVinwoodsHong Kong startup Viwoods has integrated AI technology into its 10-inch e-note tablet to enhance ePaper productivity for users on the go. The AI features include voice interaction, text summarization, meeting minute-taking, and grammar correction.E Ink tablets, such...
Credit: PixabayAccording to a new study, ChatGPT is mediocre at diagnosing medical conditions, with an accuracy rate of only 49%. Researchers emphasize that their findings demonstrate AI should not be the sole source of medical information, underscoring the necessity of keeping the human element in healthcare.The ease of accessing online technology has led some...
A face-tracking system, pictured here using generative tools, is keeping watch over Japanese supermarket employees to make sure they're smiling enough for CorporateAeon, a leading Japanese supermarket chain, has introduced a new AI system designed to evaluate and "standardize" employee smiles.On July 1, the company announced the implementation of a "smile-rating AI system" called...
Credit: PixabayResearchers at USC have created a new technique for accurately predicting the spread of wildfires. By integrating satellite imagery with artificial intelligence, their model represents a significant advancement in wildfire management and emergency response.Described in a preliminary study published in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, the USC model uses satellite data...
China has released official guidelines for AI governance, calling for international cooperationCredit: DepositphotosAt this year’s World AI Conference, China unveiled the Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance, outlining official guidelines that urge nations to collaborate in ensuring that the primary focus of global AI development is the benefit of humanity.In his 1942 short...
Credit: ROLAND MEYER/DALL-E 3Ria Kalluri and her team requested Dall-E, an AI image generator, to create a simple image: a disabled person leading a meeting. Despite this straightforward request, Dall-E's response was disappointing. The AI-generated an image showing a visibly disabled individual as a passive observer rather than depicting them in a leadership role....
A new study reveals who's funnier, humans or AI?DALL-EWho’s funnier, AI or humans? A recent study shows that we often find ChatGPT’s comedy as funny or funnier than human-written jokes, even those by professional writers. This implies that AI could significantly impact the entertainment industry.Creating comedy is challenging because humor is subjective; what one...
