AI Pulse

Amazon is reportedly expanding its automation initiatives to potentially eliminate the need to hire over half a million workers in the U.S. By 2033, the company aims to use robots to replace more than 600,000 jobs, even as it anticipates a doubling of product sales during the same period. Internal strategy documents and interviews suggest […]

Yelp has introduced AI-driven tools aimed at assisting restaurants facing staffing challenges. The company’s offerings, Yelp Host and Yelp Receptionist, are designed to enhance customer service operations by managing tasks such as answering calls, reservations, and bookings continuously. The Yelp Host is an AI agent that can field calls from customers, manage dining tables, and

The “14-day rule” is a policy that restricts the growth of natural embryos in laboratories to 14 days. This guideline is primarily a convention, providing a clear boundary for scientists. However, the rule does not apply to embryo models, as the definition of an embryo is not legally established in the UK legislation, creating uncertainty

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) testing is a method for assessing heart attack risk that remains underused despite its potential benefits. Over time, plaque in the arteries undergoes a transformation from lipid-rich material to calcium deposits. Heart attacks often occur due to the rupture of younger, lipid-rich plaques, which can trigger inflammation and clotting, obstructing blood

Artificial vision systems have been under investigation for several years, with one notable product, the Argus II, previously available on the market. Approximately 400 individuals received this implant, but it was later withdrawn due to financial losses, as reported by Cortigent, the current owner of the technology. In a recent study, 38 patients in Europe

AWS is currently addressing a significant outage that has impacted various applications and services, including platforms such as Snapchat, Roblox, and several banking services. The recovery efforts are ongoing as AWS strives to restore functionality (The Verge, The Guardian). In another development, OpenAI has retracted a statement regarding a breakthrough in mathematics after technical experts

A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine highlights advancements in treating vision loss related to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Several dozen patients with progressive vision impairment regained some central vision using a combination of a retinal implant and smart glasses. The study included participants aged 60 and above, all of whom

Concerns have emerged among actors, studios, agents, and the SAG-AFTRA union regarding the AI-generated content produced by Sora 2, particularly since the platform’s launch last month. In response to these apprehensions, a joint statement was issued by actor Bryan Cranston, OpenAI, and the union, indicating that the company has implemented “strengthened guardrails” around its opt-in

US District Court Judge James Donato has decided to delay the enforcement of his permanent injunction until October 29. This decision raises questions about the motivations behind the request for the extension from Google and the agreement from Epic Games. Epic’s CEO, Tim Sweeney, had previously announced the significance of the October 22 deadline, stating

In 2004, the original 3D Ninja Gaiden was released for Xbox. The game featured the protagonist Ryu Hayabusa and gained popularity for its gameplay and aesthetics. However, a player reflecting on their past experiences with the franchise points out they couldn’t access it until now, 21 years later, with the upcoming release of Ninja Gaiden