AI Avatars Outperform Human Influencers in Chinese Livestream Sales Surge
In China, AI-generated avatars have outperformed human influencers in livestream shopping, with a recent event hosted by renowned livestreamer Luo...
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Woman Contacts Family in Iran Amid Crisis, Hears Robotic AI Voice Instead
Amid Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory and a government-imposed internet blackout, Iranians abroad are unable to reach relatives, often encountering...
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What’s it Like Collaborating with an AI Team of Virtual Scientists?
The article explores the emergence and impact of "virtual teams" of AI-powered scientists, where large language models (LLMs) are used...
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As Iran and Israel Clashed, People Sought Truth from AI—And Came Up Short
The article explores how, during the recent conflict between Iran and Israel, millions of people turned to AI chatbots such...
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Travis Kalanick Seeks to Acquire Pony AI’s US Operations, with Possible Support from Uber
Travis Kalanick, founder and former CEO of Uber, is reportedly seeking to acquire the US branch of Pony AI, a...
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Congress Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese AI from Federal Government Systems
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress has introduced legislation to ban the use of artificial intelligence systems developed by...
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Can Artificial Intelligence Help Revive the Ainu Language That Japan Once Suppressed?
The article examines the efforts to revive the critically endangered Ainu language, once nearly eradicated by Japan's assimilation policies, through...
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Google’s New AI Video Generation Tool Raises Alarm Over Surge in Deepfake Misinformation
The article examines the growing concern over Google’s newly released AI video generation tool, Veo 3. Launched by Google DeepMind,...
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Artificial Intelligence Computing Power Deepens the Global Divide Between Technology Leaders and Laggards
The article explores the deepening global divide in artificial intelligence (AI) computing power, revealing that only 32 nations—predominantly in the...
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AI and Data Centers Could Reduce More Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than They Generate
This article discusses new research suggesting that, although the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers contributes to rising...
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