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Google scrambles to manually remove weird AI answers in search Social media is abuzz with examples of Google’s new AI Overview product saying weird stuff, from telling users to put glue on their pizza to suggesting they eat rocks. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/24/24164119/google-ai-overview-mistakes-search-race-openai

I tested the AI gadget that got the internet buzzing and it left me wanting more As I was packing up at the office, my mind was already set on using the Rabbit R1 to book an Uber to my downtown meeting. The R1, a groovy-looking handset roughly half the size of a traditional smartphone, was meant for moments like this.  Continue Reading . . . https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-tested-the-ai-gadget-that-got-the-internet-buzzing-and-it-left-me-wanting-more/

Rabbit R1 hands-on: Already more fun and accessible than the Humane AI Pin At the Rabbit R1 pickup party, we were able to check out the adorable AI device that costs $200. It has a screen, scroll wheel and works with some third-party apps. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/rabbit-r1-hands-on-already-more-fun-and-accessible-than-the-humane-ai-pin-163622560.html

Video Shows Rabbit’s AI Destroys the Humane Ai Pin on Reliability and Speed With the Humane Ai Pin making it into customers’ hands and the Rabbit R1 expected to follow shortly after, we’re all waiting for the inevitable AI companion showdown. Luckily, Rabbit’s CEO and founder Jesse Lyu has put an unedited demo out to show what the R1 brings to the table. Continue Reading . . . https://www.inverse.com/tech/rabbit-r1-versus-humane-ai-pin-speed-reliability

X’s AI bot is so dumb it can’t tell the difference between a bad game and vandalism After misinterpreting user posts about Klay Thompson's poor shooting during an NBA game, X's AI bot Grok created a fictitious story on the social media platform's trending section. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/xs-ai-bot-is-so-dumb-it-cant-tell-the-difference-between-a-bad-game-and-vandalism-172707401.html

Adobe's new generative AI tools for video are absolutely terrifying Oh, you thought the possibilities of generative AI were already terrifying enough? Well, we've got some bad news for you. Adobe has just released a video showcasing its Adobe Firefly video model, and it comes with a whole host of unnerving generative AI tricks. Continue Reading . . . https://mashable.com/video/adobe-generative-ai-video

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Limitless is a new AI tool for your meetings — and an all-hearing wearable gadget The Limitless Pendant doesn’t exactly scream “AI.” As Dan Siroker, the CEO of the company behind the new device, lifts it up to show me over Zoom, the round, rubbery-looking gizmo reminds me more of an old-school clippable Fitbit. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24130832/limitless-ai-pendant-wearable-meetings

DARPA helped make a sarcasm detector, because of course it did Between the rolled eyes, shrugged shoulders, jazzed hands and warbling vocal inflection, it’s not hard to tell when someone’s being sarcastic as they’re giving you the business face to face. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/darpa-helped-make-a-sarcasm-detector-because-of-course-it-did-193037356.html

Amazon delivery drivers have to consent to AI surveillance in their vans or lose their jobs Amazon is well-known for its technological Taylorism: using digital sensors to monitor and control the activity of its workers in the name of efficiency. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/24/22347945/amazon-delivery-drivers-ai-surveillance-cameras-vans-consent-form

Can AI Identify Toxic Online Content? Social platforms large and small are struggling to keep their communities safe from hate speech, extremist content, harassment and misinformation. Most recently, far-right agitators posted openly about plans to storm the U.S. Capitol before doing just that on January 6. Continue Reading . . . https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-ai-identify-toxic-online-content/

Amazon will use AI-powered cameras to monitor delivery vans and drivers Amazon is planning to use AI-equipped cameras to surveil deliveries drivers on their routes, The Information has reported. The “Driveri” camera and software platform, supplied by a company called Netradyne (yep) can detect and warn drivers about road violations or poor driver practices. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/amazon-plans-to-monitor-delivery-drivers-using-ai-surveillance-cameras-102701627.html

Google is investigating another top AI ethicist Google is investigating artificial intelligence researcher Margaret Mitchell, who co-leads the company’s Ethical AI team, and has locked her corporate account, Axios reports. The news comes a little over a month after another prominent AI ethicist, Timnit Gebru, said she was fired by the company. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/20/22240277/google-artificial-intelligence-researcher-margaret-mitchell-investigation-timnit-gebru

Photoshop’s sky replacement tool makes it easier to fake a perfect sunset Adobe is preparing to add an AI-powered sky replacement tool to Photoshop that makes it easier to swap out the sky in any picture with just a few clicks. The company previewed the tool on YouTube ahead of its Adobe Max conference, scheduled for October 20th–22nd. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/21/21449124/photoshop-sky-replacement-tool-ai-machine-learning

How a designer used AI and Photoshop to bring ancient Roman emperors back to life Machine learning is a fantastic tool for renovating old photos and videos. So much so that it can even bring ancient statues to life, transforming the chipped stone busts of long-dead Roman emperors into photorealistic faces you could imagine walking past on the street. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/21/21395115/roman-emperors-photorealistic-portraits-ai-artbreeder-dan-voshart

If you've ever had a question about artificial intelligence or how it works, YouTube's latest Originals series, The Age of A.I., tries to answer those questions. The new eight-part show, which is available to watch today after a lengthy wait, features Robert Downey Jr. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/18/youtube-age-of-ai-now-available/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-12%252F8f67a430-21db-11ea-abfb-95c5ab2b33da%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D4e827505f5653a9bae2881ff757858cd6b5e1cc3&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=a2e5ef4a79f3d5533deacf42afeebda3836217e1

Microsoft launches AI for Earth to give $2M in services to environmental projects http://buff.ly/2tHEINC " After helping to launch the  Partnership on AI  with Google, Facebook and others; and  doubling down on AI research , today Microsoft unveiled a new initiative that points to how it plans to target specific verticals in what can potentially be a very nebulous field — while also raising the public image of AI as some grow concerned about the implications of its encroaching influence.... " via Buffer

Google Assistant now has a slang dictionary, beer guide, and men’s fashion tips https://t.co/AZ5MyyDgTt — Mike (@mikezmac) March 2, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/mikezmac

It’s basic economics that you don’t want to put all of your Apples into one basket. Right now Apple has one big basket called the iPhone. In my opinion the computers have taken a backseat to the iPhone. The iPod is pretty much going to go the way of the dodo bird. Apple has officially cut their Airport Time Capsule. So now what’s left is the Apple Watch tvOS and Apple Music. Is this enough to sustain the company? Yes they’ll survive, but is it enough to stay on top? Mobile phones and the smartphone market is pretty well saturated now. You can go OLED, more ram, more storage, other features such as retinal. But all in all it’s still a saturated market with everyone’s fingers in the till. I’d be very surprised if there’s anything revolutionary coming out anytime soon. Personally I think that AI will be the next big thing and that Google is on the right track. Being able to talk to the phone and get things accomplished is the next big thing. For example this entire post was written u

     OK. I've always loved photography and film but never considered a drone. I always thought they would be to hard to fly.       Not any more.        A company called DJI had a well rated drone out that won't break the bank and had a ton of features that make this drone as easy to fly as pointing onto a phone or tablet screen. Also for those of us that are clumsy it has anti collision. It's the  Phantom 4      When researching drones the Phantom series was always at the top of the list for reviews.  PC Magazine  lists the the  Phantom 4  as Number 1 for 2016.   IDG Tech advisor  also lists the  Phantom 4  as Number 1.  CNET  says "this is the Drone to get" ( See below the movie for prices from DJI, just follow the link to buy)  Here is a little bit about the  Phantom 4  Phantom 4 - (Click here to Purchase)      For the lowest cost option is the 'Phonatom 3 Standard' (at $499.00 *This summer 2016* )  T his is the 'Phantom 3 Professional'  ($999)