AMD to introduce new naming scheme for AI-enhanced Zen 5 mobile CPUs
You'll have to deal with the AI-fication of your computer whether you want it or not
Apple M4 arrives less than a year after M3 as the AI PC battle looms
Something to look forward to: With its newly announced iPads, Apple is fast-tracking the introduction of its M4 processors to compete in the upcoming AI PC race. Although the Cupertino giant claims it has the most powerful NPU on the market, Qualcomm might disagree. Meanwhile, Intel is preparing significant AI performance upgrades over the next year, and Nvidia claims that its GPUs reign supreme in generative AI.
Computer science coding classes deemphasize syntax as professors teach higher-level skills in AI era
AI is not just changing programming, it's also altering how students learn to code
Forward-looking: For computer science students, generative AI isn't just the future – it's the present. These smart language models are already reshaping how the next generation of programmers learns to code, with teachers giving their approach a whole new spin.
40,000 AI-narrated audiobooks flood Audible, dividing authors and listeners
AI audiobooks have invited backlash from narrators
Warren Buffett compares AI dangers to nuclear weapons, again, says tech will be great for scammers
"We may wish we'd never seen that genie"
OpenAI's Sora AI shapes Washed Out's newest music video
Every scene, actor, and second of the video was created by AI
Apple hints at major AI reveal, softens stance on EU dev fee after $23.6 billion quarterly profit
The Cupertino giant is all set to ride the generative AI wave
AMD writes blog on 55 years of innovation at the company, mentions "AI" 23 times
Focusing more on the last few years
Microsoft's multibillion dollar investment in OpenAI came from fear of falling behind Google's tech
Initial corporate recon misinterpreted Google's work in AI as a "game-playing stunt" putting Redmond "years behind"
Nvidia ChatRTX gets more LLM support, AI voice recognition
Nvidia ChatRTX introduces support for additional LLMs, such as Google's Gemma and ChatGLM3. Other features include automatic speech recognition and better photo search capabilities.
Intel's 18A Panther Lake CPUs on track to launch in mid-2025, promising significant AI boost
The chipmaker wants to move through five new process nodes in just four years
US seeks assurance from China and Russia that AI will never control their nuclear weapons
What could possibly go wrong with giving AI control of nukes?
What just happened? If you think the prospect of artificial intelligence controlling fighter jets, drones, and machine gun turrets is concerning, think about the potential ramifications of AI making decisions on the deployment of nuclear weapons. The US is one of the countries that has declared control over nukes will also rest in human hands, and it wants China and Russia to make the same promise.
Nvidia thinks its GPUs are better for onboard AI than NPUs
Company claims RTX GPUs perform AI tasks multiple times faster than NPUs
iOS 18 could overhaul several built-in iPhone apps with AI features
More than a dozen apps are expected to see major changes
Rumor mill: iOS 18 is expected to bring significant updates including a revamped design language and expanded customization features. The upcoming release is also rumored to introduce extensive changes to various built-in iPhone apps such as Notes, Mail, Photos, Fitness, and others.
Samsung on cloud nine after 933% Q1 profit jump, thanks to AI wave
The generative AI craze brought about a surge in memory chip prices, benefiting Samsung
Hyped Rabbit R1 AI device faces harsh criticism in first reviews
Someone has already turned it into an Android app
Facepalm: The Rabbit R1, the AI-powered digital assistant device that attracted massive levels of hype during CES earlier this year, is here. Like the Humane AI Pin, it has been met with reviews that range from okay to downright bad. Many people question why the device isn't just an app, and one person has shown that, it could have been – though its developers dispute this.
Apple poached three dozen Google experts to open a secret AI lab in Zurich
Former Google AI head now leads Apple's Machine Learning and AI Strategy division
Apple OLED iPad Pro to be unveiled next week could feature all-new M4 chip, be AI-focused
And probably be very expensive
Intel has a wafer-level assembly problem, and it's hurting Core Ultra sales
Customers are hot for Intel's Core Ultra products
Microsoft's Phi-3 Mini boasts ChatGPT-level performance in an ultralight 3.8B parameter package
Why it matters: Advanced AI capabilities generally require massive cloud-hosted models with billions or even trillions of parameters. But Microsoft is challenging that with the Phi-3 Mini, a pint-sized AI powerhouse that can run on your phone or laptop while delivering performance rivaling some of the biggest language models out there.
Police arrest high school athletic director for deepfaking principal's voice
The move was allegedly retaliation for being let go
Generative AI could soon decimate the call center industry, says CEO
There could be "minimal" need for call centres within a year
Tech giants are spending more on AI amid slow returns, and that's spooking investors
Zuckerberg is once again asking investors to be patient
Adobe Photoshop and Firefly receive new AI enhancements, hilarity ensues
Generative fill looks impressive but can still struggle with simple tasks