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[ad_1] As companies rely more on automated systems, ethics has become a key concern. Algorithms increasingly shape decisions that were previously made by people, and these systems have an impact on jobs, credit, healthcare, and legal outcomes. That power demands responsibility. Without clear rules and ethical standards, automation can reinforce unfairness and cause harm. Ignoring…
[ad_1] In today’s volatile and data-rich economy, enterprise success is no longer dictated by access to data—it hinges on the ability to turn data into decisions. And increasingly, those decisions must be made in real time, be contextual, and reflect a deep understanding of diverse and dynamic information sources. While traditional data engineering has historically…
[ad_1] Grok 3 In an AI-powered world, PR agencies must adapt to remain relevant by leveraging technology while maintaining the human touch that defines effective communication. Below, we outline how agencies should adjust staffing, training, and skills profiles, evolve their services portfolio, and address the strongest impacts of AI on public relations, particularly in social…
[ad_1] In a breakthrough that blends biology and robotics, researchers at The University of Osaka have created a new type of insect cyborg that can navigate autonomously — without wires, surgery, or stress-inducing electrical shocks. The system uses a small ultraviolet (UV) light helmet to steer cockroaches by taking advantage of their natural tendency to…
[ad_1] Sample language model responses to different varieties of English and native speaker reactions. ChatGPT does amazingly well at communicating with people in English. But whose English? Only 15% of ChatGPT users are from the US, where Standard American English is the default. But the model is also commonly used in countries and communities where…
[ad_1] SpAItial, a new AI startup founded by renowned 3D visual computing expert Matthias Niessner, has raised a $13 million seed round to develop foundation models that generate fully interactive 3D environments from text prompts. The round was led by Earlybird Venture Capital, with participation from Speedinvest and high-profile angels. Niessner, who previously co-founded Synthesia…
[ad_1] Google has said it will be showing ads to users directly within AI Mode in Search, less than a week after expanding access to the new search experience to everyone in the US. The tech giant also announced it is expanding ads to desktop users of AI Overviews, the AI-generated summaries of search results…
[ad_1] Anthropic has begun to roll out a “voice mode” for its Claude chatbot apps. The voice mode allows Claude mobile app users to have “complete spoken conversations with Claude,” and will arrive in English over the next few weeks, according to Anthropic’s official account on X and updated documentation on the company’s website. At…
[ad_1] The UK is deploying AI to keep a watchful eye on Arctic security threats from hostile states amid growing geopolitical tensions. This will be underscored by Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his visit to the region, which kicks off today. The deployment is seen as a signal of the UK’s commitment to leveraging technology…