Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “Godfather of AI,” has recently resigned from Google, citing the desire to speak freely about the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). While surprising given his lifelong dedication to advancing AI technology, it is also unsurprising due to his growing concerns expressed in recent interviews. Hinton’s resignation announcement on May 1,
In 2021, over 40% of website traffic was generated by bots rather than humans. While this statistic may seem alarming, bots play an important role in the functioning of the internet, making our lives easier by sending us push notifications on discounts and promotions. However, almost 28% of all website traffic is made up of
During recent earnings calls from major tech companies like Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft, generative AI was highlighted as a crucial aspect for the future. However, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, did not mention artificial intelligence in his prepared opening remarks during the company’s second-quarter earnings call on May 4th. Despite this, Apple still had a strong
The House Judiciary Committee Chair, Jim Jordan, has threatened enforcement action against Google. Jordan is seeking documents from the company to learn about communications between tech companies and the Biden administration. Google’s compliance so far has been called ‘insufficient’ and Jordan has demanded more information. If the company fails to comply fully by its new
Microsoft has confirmed that its Xbox Games Showcase will be held on June 11, with timings and further details for the event now available. The showcase will be broadcast live on Xbox’s official YouTube and Twitch channels at 10:30pm IST in India/ 10am PT in the US. The event will feature “new surprises and first-looks”
Google’s annual developer conference is set to take place on Wednesday, with artificial intelligence (AI) being the central theme. The company is planning to announce several generative AI updates, including launching a general-use large language model (LLM). Details of the Announcement According to internal documents seen by CNBC, Google will unveil PaLM 2, its most
The upcoming Gran Turismo movie has just released its official trailer, showcasing the story and characters in detail. The film is the latest in a long line of video game adaptations, despite the simplistic plot of the game. The movie is set to release on August 11th in theaters. Characters The film introduces key characters
There has been a lot of discussion around the dangers of generative AI in recent times. However, most of the concerns revolve around the risk to jobs, fake content, and sentient machines. While these are valid, they do not reflect the biggest threat that generative AI poses to society. The Common Warnings of Generative AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially pose a greater threat to humanity than climate change, according to AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton. Hinton, who is widely known as one of the “godfathers of AI”, recently left Alphabet after working there for a decade. He wants to speak out on the risks of technology without it affecting his
The Biden administration has taken steps to promote responsible AI and limit potential risks posed by the technology. The White House released its AI Bill of Rights in October 2022, but with the rise of generative AI and the popularity of ChatGPT, the administration has faced increasing pressure to come up with more specific plans.