System Admin Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes TL;DR The U.S. government is scrutinizing Elon Musk's platform X for its partnership with Grok AI regarding harmful deepfake technology. Grok AI has been utilized to digitally remove women's clothing,...
System Admin China reviews Meta’s $2bn purchase of AI start-up Manus TL;DR China's commerce ministry is reviewing Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, valued at $2 billion. The review focuses on compliance with Chinese technology export controls. Manus, founded by C...
Kate Conger Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $20 Billion The funding is part of an A.I. frenzy, as investors aggressively plow enormous sums into fast-growing start-ups at sky-high valuations....
Evan Halper The data center rebellion is here, and it’s reshaping the political landscape TL;DR Growing concerns over data center expansion are becoming a critical electoral issue. Communities are increasingly vocal against the environmental and social impacts of AI infrastructure. This sh...
System Admin Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children Ofcom Asks X About Reports Its Grok AI Makes Sexualised Images of Children TL;DR Ofcom is investigating reports regarding Grok AI, a tool associated with X (formerly Twitter). Grok AI has been accused...
System Admin AI start-ups take on Google in fight to reshape web browser market TL;DR Several AI start-ups, including OpenAI and Perplexity, are challenging Google’s dominance in the web browser market. These companies are leveraging advanced AI technologies to reshape how users ...
Tripp Mickle Nvidia Details New A.I. Chips and Autonomous Car Project With Mercedes At the CES conference, Jensen Huang, the company’s chief executive, said the more efficient and powerful chip would begin shipping later this year....
System Admin UK regulator asks X about reports its AI makes 'sexualised images of children' UK Regulator Asks X about Reports Its AI Makes 'Sexualised Images of Children' TL;DR The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, is requesting information from X, the social media platform owned by Elon...
System Admin The AI debt boom does not augur well for investors The AI Debt Boom Does Not Augur Well for Investors TL;DR A significant increase in AI investments may be reminiscent of previous over-optimistic economic cycles. High levels of capital spending could ...
System Admin Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech TL;DR A BBC reporter tested AI-driven technology aimed at reducing shoplifting. Key retailers are increasingly relying on AI, including body scans and facial recognition systems, to combat theft. The ...
System Admin Three questions AI needs to answer Three Questions AI Needs to Answer TL;DR The rapid advancement of AI technology necessitates clear answers from the AI community. Important questions revolve around ethics, security, and its impact on...
System Admin US to extend productivity lead on back of AI boom, say economists TL;DR A new survey by economists predicts the US will maintain its productivity lead driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). America’s dominance in key technology sectors is expected t...
