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Nintendo says it won’t use generative AI to make games

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Nintendo says it won’t use generative AI to make games

OUR TAKE While generative AI tools have proven their creative potential, their commercial use is highly dependent on the source of the data sets used to train AI models. Nintendo’s decision reflects the importance they place on game creativity and player experience, as well as…

Jul 4, 2024
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 product pages are leaked

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 product pages are leaked

OUR TAKE The Flip 6 boasts a groundbreaking 50MP camera and a larger 4,000 mAh battery, promising extended use. Innovative AI features like real-time translation and intelligent note-taking enhance usability.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened Leaked information suggests that…

Jul 4, 2024
Altrove uses AI models and lab automation to create new materials

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Altrove uses AI models and lab automation to create new materials

OUR TAKE The creation of a new material is very complex. When you combine two different chemical elements together, there are thousands of possibilities. When you want to deal with three different elements, there are tens of thousands of combinations. With four elements, you have…

Jul 4, 2024
Cloudflare launches tool to combat AI robots

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Cloudflare launches tool to combat AI robots

OUR TAKE Due to the booming development of artificial intelligence and the increasing demand for model training data, the problem of AI bots scraping data has become more prominent, and many websites are working to prevent AI scraping and crawling.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What…

Jul 4, 2024
ChatGPT macOS app updates to eliminate security concerns

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ChatGPT macOS app updates to eliminate security concerns

OUR TAKE There is a worrying security issue with the pre-update ChatGPT macOS app: If a bad actor or malicious app gets access to your machine, they can easily read your conversations with ChatGPT and the data contained therein.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened ChatGPT macOS…

Jul 4, 2024
5.5G: A stepping stone from Huawei on the path to 6G

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5.5G: A stepping stone from Huawei on the path to 6G

5.5G, bridging 5G and 6G, boosts speed, latency, and connectivity, enabling advanced IoT, smart cities, and real-time remote operations.

Jul 4, 2024
Why AI can’t replace data analysts

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Why AI can’t replace data analysts

The debate around AI potentially replacing jobs in various sectors has been active for over a decade. However, recent advancements in AI technology, particularly the emergence of generative AI like ChatGPT, raise more significant concerns. These tools offer limitless potential…

Jul 4, 2024
California takes on Microsoft: $14M payout over employee rights

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California takes on Microsoft: $14M payout over employee rights

California Civil Rights Department accused Microsoft of retaliating against California-based employees since 2017.

Jul 4, 2024

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Volkswagen invests $5 billion in Rivian

OUR TAKE This collaboration reflects the growth and trends of the global electric vehicle market. As a traditional automobile manufacturing giant, Volkswagen has chosen to cooperate with emerging electric vehicle companies, showing its emphasis on electrification transformation…

Jul 4, 2024
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What is Captcha and does Google use it to train AI?

Officially, Captcha serves as a robust defense mechanism against automated bots, spam attacks, excessive flooding, and various forms of online mischief. While some may question its technical reliability, particularly in light of evolving AI capabilities that can sometimes…

Jul 4, 2024
Proton launches a privacy-focused alternative to Google Docs

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Proton launches a privacy-focused alternative to Google Docs

OUR TAKE Proton is just one of the companies trying to offer privacy-focused alternatives to Google and Microsoft that have so far failed to dent their dominance. If Proton can handle image embedding better than Google, it could be a big hit.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened…

Jul 3, 2024
Video generative unicorn Runway is in talks to raise $450M

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Video generative unicorn Runway is in talks to raise $450M

OUR TAKE Runway, reported last June, raises $141 million from investors including alphabet Inc’s Google and Nvidia Corp at a valuation of $1.5 billion.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened Runway is in talks with investors, including private equity firm General Atlantic, to raise…

Jul 3, 2024
Phil Schiller to represent Apple on OpenAI Board

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Phil Schiller to represent Apple on OpenAI Board

OUR TAKE Philip W. Schiller is a member of Apple’s senior management team. In 2020, he becomes the first person in more than 20 years to be named an Apple Fellow, one of the company’s most senior positions. Schiller is also leading Apple’s efforts around the world to protect app…

Jul 3, 2024
Google struggles to meet its climate goals in Gemini AI era

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Google struggles to meet its climate goals in Gemini AI era

OUR TAKE According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data centres today account for about 1% of the world’s electricity consumption. However, with the booming development of AI industry, the electricity consumption of data centres may increase by 10 times by 2026.–Zora…

Jul 3, 2024
Nokia and stc optimise network with AI-powered SON solution

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Nokia and stc optimise network with AI-powered SON solution

OUR TAKE This AI-driven innovation redefines the standard of network performance, ensuring robust and consistent service for customers even during peak usage.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened Nokia has deployed its AI AD hoc network solution MantaRay Cognitive SON in the stc…

Jul 3, 2024
The process of training an AI model

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The process of training an AI model

Fundamentally, AI uses data to make predictions. That capability may power “you may also like” tips on streaming services, but it’s also behind chatbots capable of understanding natural language queries and predicting the correct answer and applications that look at a photo and…

Jul 3, 2024
An introduction of AI training data

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An introduction of AI training data

Training data is the initial dataset used to train machine learning algorithms. Models create and refine their rules using this data. It’s a set of data samples used to fit the parameters of a machine learning model to training it by example. What is AI training data? AI training…

Jul 3, 2024
Document AI: Introduction, processors & evaluation

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Document AI: Introduction, processors & evaluation

Google Docs AI is a powerful tool that can help you create, edit, and collaborate on documents with ease. By using the built-in artificial intelligence, users can take advantage of features like automatic grammar and spelling checks, smart suggestions, and voice typing. What is…

Jul 3, 2024
Netflix begins to cancel its cheapest ad-free package

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Netflix begins to cancel its cheapest ad-free package

OUR TAKE Netflix is not alone in making such changes. Amazon Prime Video is charging a new fee of $2.99 per month for ad-free viewing, or it will integrate ads into its content. In addition, major players such as Disney, Warner Bros Discovery’s Max and YouTube TV Premium have…

Jul 3, 2024
Apple ex-lawyer ordered to pay $1.15M SEC fine for insider trading

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Apple ex-lawyer ordered to pay $1.15M SEC fine for insider trading

OUR TAKE The insider trading practices of Gene Levoff, a former senior Apple lawyer, underscore the importance of financial regulation and the urgent need for transparent markets. Judge Martini’s ruling shows that no one can escape the law, even in a senior position, which is…

Jul 3, 2024