
‘Amazon Rufus’ AI, new AI-powered assistant for online shoppers
Amazon has entered the consumer chatbot space by introducing Rufus, an artificial intelligence (AI) personal shopping assistant.
Amazon has entered the consumer chatbot space by introducing Rufus, an artificial intelligence (AI) personal shopping assistant.
It's wise to take projections about AI with a degree of caution. But advanced technologies could reshape white-collar work in significant ways, and their influence seems poised to grow.
The New York Times is forming an AI team led by Zach Seward to explore generative AI and machine learning applications in its newsroom. The goal is to enhance journalism responsibly and assist reporters while ensuring human editorial control.
The incident with Taylor Swift's deepfake images serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for improvements. There is an opportunity for social media and AI leaders to set higher standards in this emerging frontier.
Tech giants are not only forging their own destiny in silicon but also delicately tangoing with the reigning A.I. titan, Nvidia, in a high-stakes dance of competition and collaboration.
The secretive state focuses on civilian and military applications. Notable studies include nuclear safety optimization and wargaming simulations, raising concerns about potential proliferation risks. International collaboration prompts calls for increased awareness and screening measures.
ChatGPT aided Japanese author Rie Kudan in winning the Akutagawa Prize, with 5% of her award-winning book generated by AI. While Kudan embraces AI, a class action lawsuit by authors raises copyright and consent concerns in AI training.
Google has gifted Chrome users with a trio of gen AI features.
AlphaGeometry, a AI program, outperforms humans, solving 25 out of 30 olympiad-level problems at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
Elon Musk demands a 25% Tesla stake, worth over $80 billion, to safeguard control amid AI and robotics ventures. Previous stock sale funded Twitter acquisition (now X), causing social media struggles. Tesla's $700 billion valuation faces skepticism amid market dynamics.
AI is becoming more common in stores, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic changed how people shop. Walmart, owner of Sam's Club, already uses AI for things like keeping track of what's in stock (inventory management) and predicting what customers might want to buy (predicting customer preferences).
This device, r1, aims to simplify your digital life, operating as a standalone device to streamline your tasks across different apps without the complexity of multiple interfaces.