AI Pulse

The New York City subway has a long history of distinctive advertisements, which locals often reflect upon nostalgically. Recently, a new advertising campaign for a product called “Friend,” an AI wearable, has surfaced, eliciting various reactions, particularly criticism. Some subway ads for this product have been vandalized with messages opposing AI, including phrases like “Fuck […]

In 2023, Telly CEO Ilya Pozin appeared on The Vergecast to discuss a new television model that is provided to consumers at no cost but features continuous advertisements. This business model has been described as appealing; however, The Verge’s Emma Roth uncovered details that suggest the reality might differ from initial impressions. Roth joined the

Japan may experience a shortage of Asahi beer due to a cyberattack targeting the beverage company, which has resulted in systems being taken offline. Asahi Group announced on Monday that operations related to order processing, shipments, and customer service have been temporarily suspended in Japan. Although the company has begun processing orders manually, it has

Internalized Caste Prejudice Modern artificial intelligence (AI) models are developed using extensive data gathered from the internet, leading to the inadvertent propagation of harmful stereotypes. For example, AI may link “doctor” predominantly with men and “nurse” with women, while associating dark-skinned men with crime. Although AI companies are making some efforts to address racial and

Recent policy changes regarding electric vehicle (EV) subsidies have triggered localized impacts in countries like Germany and the United States. Robbie Andrew, a senior researcher at the CICERO Center for International Climate Research in Norway, highlighted concerns regarding the duration of the decline in EV sales and the pace of recovery. Experts have indicated that

OpenAI has recently achieved a valuation of $500 billion, making it the most valuable startup globally. This valuation follows a share sale where employees sold approximately $6.6 billion in shares. The music industry is reportedly nearing licensing agreements related to artificial intelligence. Major labels, including Universal and Warner, are looking to learn from previous missteps

Researchers from Integrated DNA Technologies, including Director of Technology R&D Adam Clore, indicate that ongoing developments in AI technologies necessitate continual testing in the field of DNA synthesis. While advancements have been made, Clore acknowledges that the current strategies are not exhaustive, describing the situation as akin to an “arms race.” In the interest of

During a recent trial focusing on Google’s advertising technology practices, WikiHow’s CEO Elizabeth Douglas testified regarding the challenges her platform faces amid evolving online information retrieval methods. She described the current landscape as an “AI apocalypse,” noting that new AI tools, including chatbots and Google’s AI Overviews, have diminished the amount of referral traffic WikiHow

Ring, a smart security company under Amazon, has introduced a new feature called Search Party to assist in locating lost dogs. This feature allows users to post pictures of missing pets through the Ring Neighbors app, whereupon Ring’s system utilizes artificial intelligence to scan footage from nearby Ring outdoor cameras and doorbell devices for sightings

Antifa, as outlined in the national security presidential memorandum (NSPM), represents a complex and multifaceted movement. It exists across various platforms, including online forums and social media, as well as in educational and nonprofit organizations. Antifa has been involved in protests across different cities, such as Portland and Los Angeles, often in response to issues