From fulfilling our fantasies to altering our desires, how far can AI go in sex?
AI companions offer constant presence and support, without typical dating app frustrations like ghosting.
Some AI applications allow for tailored conversations, including on taboo subjects like sex, catering to individual preferences and fantasies. [ more ]
Amazon reportedly to spend $150B to build data centers needed for AI boom, 'get closer to customers'
Amazon plans to spend $150 billion on data centers in the next 15 years to handle AI applications and maintain cloud market dominance.
The investment includes building data centers in new regions like Mississippi, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Thailand, with a focus on renewable energy sources. [ more ]
AI experts weigh the opportunities & risks of OpenAI's vocals-generating tool Voice Engine
OpenAI developed Voice Engine, a text-to-speech AI model capable of replicating human voices with minimal input.
Voice Engine could be utilized in various applications such as aiding those with communication disabilities and enhancing multilingual content creation. [ more ]
Nvidia's AI boom is only getting started. Just ask CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia named No. 1 in Fast Company's list of Most Innovative Companies, showcasing significant influence on AI development and diverse industry applications. [ more ]
From GTC and GDC to Shoptalk: Major industry events put AI on center stage
AI is a major focus at major conferences like Nvidia's GTC and GDC, leading to new product announcements.
Nvidia is advancing computing at an unprecedented rate, driving innovation in AI applications for retail, gaming, and environmental understanding. [ more ]
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Wayve raises $1 billion to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers | TechCrunch
Wayve, a UK-based startup, secured $1.05 billion funding for self-learning autonomous driving systems, eyeing global expansion and diverse applications beyond cars. [ more ]
AI demand means SK hynix has already sold 2024 HBM output
Increased demand for memory chips due to AI applications is driving chipmakers to expand production and offer advanced products like HBM3E and DDR5. [ more ]
Paris startup adds 'universal compute' to France's AI arsenal
FlexAI plans to revolutionize machine intelligence with a cloud service for building and training AI applications with diverse compute architectures to address AI's compute challenges. [ more ]
Microsoft launches Phi-3, its smallest AI model yet
Phi-3 Mini is Microsoft's new 3.8 billion parameters lightweight AI model, following Phi-2, aiming to provide robust performance in a smaller form. [ more ]
AI & robotics briefing: AI-fuelled election campaigns are here
Political candidates use 'softfakes' AI content for campaigns and reputation management. AI excels in various tasks, prompting calls for new benchmarks and ethical AI models. [ more ]
PI seeks to inform report on AI and racial discrimination of the UN Special Rapporteur on racism
AI applications can promote human rights if implemented responsibly.
There is evidence of AI applications having a detrimental impact on human rights and exacerbating existing inequalities and discriminatory practices. [ more ]
Laurie Anderson is obsessed with resuscitating husband, Lou Reed, with AI
Technology is advancing rapidly, making futuristic plots from shows like Black Mirror closer to reality.
AI applications like HearAfter and digital necromancy services are already available, preserving memories and enabling interaction with deceased loved ones. [ more ]
Amazon to 'invest $150bn in data centers' for AI growth
Amazon plans to invest $150 billion in data centers over the next 15 years to meet the rising demand for AI applications and digital services.
Despite a recent slowdown, Amazon is strategically investing in expanding data center operations globally to maintain its dominance in the cloud services sector. [ more ]
Weekly poll results: AI is not widely used yet, but it has a wide variety uses
AI usage is not prevalent in daily life for most people, with only a third occasionally using it and 15% using it daily. Chat bots and image generation are popular AI applications. [ more ]
AI startup BEN adds Chris Heller as adviser to board of directors
BEN onboarded Chris Heller, industry veteran, as adviser amid preparations for going public through a merger with DHC Acquisition Corp valued at $358 million.
Heller brings over 35 years of real estate experience and will provide expertise on financial services, real estate, and AI applications to empower consumers and service providers. [ more ]
CARPL guides healthcare providers through the growing market of radiology AI apps | TechCrunch
There is a shortage of radiologists worldwide, leading to the rise of AI applications in radiology.
CARPL, a radiology marketplace, has raised $6 million to make it easier for healthcare providers to access and integrate AI applications in radiology. [ more ]
AI Research Pilot Launched by NSF with USPTO as Partner
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is launching the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot as directed by President Biden's Executive Order on AI in October 2023.
The pilot will provide access to advanced computing, datasets, models, software, training, and user support to U.S.-based researchers and educators. [ more ]
SK hynix posts surprise profit after AI boostsmemory prices
South Korean memory-maker SK hynix posted a surprise profit for Q4 2022, with revenue of ₩11.3 trillion ($8.46 billion) and a profit of ₩346 billion ($259.4 million). This was attributed to increased business demand for memory for AI applications.
DDR5 sales grew fourfold year on year, while HBM3 surged by five times last year's sales, driven by Nvidia's large orders. SK hynix also mentioned that the price environment for memory has improved, indicating rising memory prices. [ more ]
Lipscomb University Introduces Master of Science in Applied AI
The Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence program at Lipscomb University aims to prepare students for the evolving workforce landscape shaped by AI. [ more ]
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