Major record label drops ‘offensive’ AI rapper after outcry over racial stereotyping
Capitol Records has apologised to ‘the Black community’ after signing FN Meka, an AI-generated rapper that used the N-word and was shown being beaten by police
Capitol Drops ‘Virtual Rapper’ FN Meka After Backlash Over Stereotypes
The record company apologized to “the Black community” for insensitivity in promoting an AI-backed artist that critics said was “appropriative” and included “slurs infused in lyrics.”
Ray, the machine learning tech behind OpenAI, levels up to Ray 2.0
Ray, which enables machine learning models to scale across hardware resources, has released Ray 2.0 to simplify building AI workloads.
Assembly AI offers AI-as-a-service API to ease model development
Offered as an AI-as-a-service model, Assembly AI's latest APIs can perform various tasks ranging from summarization and content moderation to topic detection.
Why AI leaders need a ‘backbone’ of large language models
AI innovators are laying down a foundational AI ‘backbone’ of large language models for natural language processing.
Drone superhighways and airports are coming – let's make sure they don't make life miserable
Plans for a drone superhighway could change our skies.
Machine learning algorithm predicts how to get the most out of electric vehicle batteries
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that could help reduce charging times and prolong battery life in electric vehicles by predicting how different driving patterns affect battery performance, improving safety and reliability.
New book co-written by philosopher claims AI will 'never' rule the world
Elon Musk in 2020 said that artificial intelligence (AI) within five years would surpass human intelligence on its way to becoming "an immortal dictator" over humanity. But a new book co-written by a University at Buffalo philosophy professor argues that won't happen—not by 2025, not ever.
Why some AI companies are securing massive funding despite economic downturn
Despite the economic downturn, some AI startups have had no trouble raising huge investment rounds, hinting at the AI market's future.
Why some AI companies are securing massive funding despite economic downturn
Despite the economic downturn, some AI startups have had no trouble raising huge investment rounds, hinting at the AI market's future.
Why are Tesla fanatics putting their children in the path of moving cars?
Some superfans are so determined to prove that Elon Musk’s ‘autonomous’ driving technology works that they are willing to put their kids in harm’s way, writes Arwa Mahdawi
Emotional AI and gen Z: The attitude towards new technology and its concerns
AI has ubiquitous presence in technology. Yet, it had been lacking a crucial feature: the ability to engage human emotions.
First FDA-cleared autonomous AI makes new moves in healthcare diagnostics
The first autonomous AI system authorized by the FDA, for diagnosing diabetic retinopathy, has raised $75M in a series B funding round.
Rapper’s delight or weapons-grade nonsense? The app that uses AI to help MCs bust a rhyme
New tech is promising to take rap artists to new lyrical heights. But will its algorithm be able to handle our novice writer’s rubbish rhymes?
Google refuses to reinstate man’s account after he took medical images of son’s groin
Experts say case highlights well-known dangers of automated detection of child sexual abuse images
New Gartner survey: Only half of AI models make it into production
A new artificial intelligence survey from Gartner reported that, on average, only 54% of AI models move from pilot to production.
Inclusive design will help create AI that works for everyone
An international expert on gender in science and technology discusses tools she developed to help professionals build more inclusive AI.
A neural network–based strategy to enhance near-term quantum simulations
Near-term quantum computers, quantum computers developed today or in the near future, could help to tackle some problems more effectively than classical computers. One potential application for these computers could be in physics, chemistry and materials science, to perform quantum simulations and determine the ground states of quantum systems.