Image Credits:Skylight SocialSkylight, a startup challenging TikTok with a more open alternative, is launching its mobile app to the public on Tuesday after just 10 weeks of development. Supported by Mark Cuban and other investors, Skylight joins a growing list of apps built on the AT Protocol—the same technology behind the social network Bluesky...
Image Credits:Malorny / Getty ImagesOpenAI’s ChatGPT may be the world's most popular chatbot app, but competitors are gaining traction, according to analytics firms Similarweb and Sensor Tower.Similarweb, which tracks web traffic to chatbot platforms, has observed steady growth among rivals like Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s OpenAI-powered Copilot. In March, Gemini’s daily web visits averaged...
Image Credits:Mike Coppola / Getty ImagesOpenAI announced it plans to release its first "open" language model since GPT-2 in the coming months. This information comes from a feedback form published on the company’s website on Monday.OpenAI is inviting "developers, researchers, and members of the broader community" to fill out the form, which includes...
Credit: PixabayOpenAI's latest image generator, powered by the GPT-4o model, is now accessible to all users, CEO Sam Altman announced on X. Previously, the feature was limited to ChatGPT's paid subscribers.The exact number of images free-tier users can generate remains unclear, but last week, Altman indicated a limit of three per day.OpenAI’s Image Tool...
Credit: PixabayTwo studies by OpenAI and MIT Media Lab found that a small percentage of frequent ChatGPT users reported heightened loneliness, emotional dependence, and decreased social interaction.The findings suggest that individuals experiencing loneliness are more inclined to seek emotional connections with AI chatbots. This highlights shifting relationship dynamics, growing dependence on technology, and its...
Credit: PixabyElon Musk announced on Friday that his AI startup, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock transaction."xAI has acquired X in an all-stock transaction," Musk stated, adding that the deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45 billion minus $12 billion...
Three-quarters of respondents to a survey by the US-based Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence agreed that 'scaling up' LLMs was unlikely to produce artificial general intelligence.Hype around "strong" AI surpassing human intelligence is intensifying, fueled by leaders of major AI companies. However, many researchers argue these claims are more about marketing than...
Image Credits:WhatsAppOn Friday, WhatsApp introduced a new feature that lets users add short music clips to their Status updates, bringing a nostalgic touch similar to the Myspace era.WhatsApp Status Now Supports Music Clips for Photos and VideosStatus, similar to Instagram Stories, lets users share photos, videos, and text that vanish after 24 hours. When...
Credit: PixabayNorthwestern University engineers have developed a groundbreaking haptic technology that goes beyond simple vibrations to replicate complex touch sensations.While traditional haptic feedback relies on basic buzzing, human skin is equipped with sensors that detect pressure, stretching, and movement. The new compact, wireless device sits on the skin and applies force in multiple directions,...
Credit: PixabayIn January 2024, Twin emerged from stealth at a time when AI agents were more theoretical than practical. Now, the Paris-based company is launching an automation agent in collaboration with Qonto, a fintech startup serving over 500,000 European businesses with banking solutions.For automating repetitive tasks, existing solutions include API-based no-code and low-code platforms...
