Swimmers’ shock reaction to sharks at Bondi Beach
Wild footage has captured the moment swimmers are confronted by sharks in a number of incredibly close encounters at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. A video shared by the Drone Shark App...
Joe Rogan holds all the cards as his Spotify deal set to expire
Podcast king Joe Rogan may ditch Spotify for another platform — possibly even joining Elon Musk’s X — after his contract expires next year. The wildly popular host of the...
Deepfake video of Indian star Rashmika Mandanna leaves nation fuming
A short clip of what appears to be popular Indian star Rashmika Mandanna entering an elevator has blown up in India and received condemnation across the world. At first glance,...
Apple, PayPal could face bank-like supervision under watchdog’s proposal
The top US consumer financial watchdog on Tuesday proposed to regulate tech giants’ digital payments and smartphone wallet services, saying they rival traditional payment methods in scale and scope but...
5 Key Updates in GPT-4 Turbo, OpenAI’s Newest Model
OpenAI recently announced multiple new features for ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools during its recent developer conference. The upcoming launch of a creator tool for chatbots, called GPTs (short...
Google slammed for ‘bribe and block’ tactics as app store antitrust trial kicks off
“Fortnite” maker Epic Games accused Google of using a two-pronged “bribe and block” scheme to stifle competition to its Play Store at the start of a federal antitrust trial –...
Using AI to optimize for rapid neural imaging
Connectomics, the ambitious field of study that seeks to map the intricate network of animal brains, is undergoing a growth spurt. Within the span of a decade, it has journeyed...
ChatGPT maker OpenAI unveils customized AI bots, cheaper powerful models
OpenAI will enable ChatGPT users to build customized AI bots called GPTs to handle specific tasks, and it has slashed costs on more powerful models for developers, the artificial-intelligence lab...
Apple Watch to monitor blood glucose and pressure, sleep apnea signs: report
The Apple Watch is always adding new features — and the 2024 version could be a game changer for your health. According to a report from Bloomberg, the newest series...
Jack Dorsey’s Block slashing headcount by up to 10%: report
Jack Dorsey’s payments company Block — which powers the point-of-sale software on many iPad checkout screens — told staffers this week that as many as 10% will be laid off...
Inspired by online dating, AI tool for adoption matchmaking falls short for vulnerable foster kids
Some are orphans, others seized from their parents. Many are older and have overwhelming needs or disabilities. Most bear the scars of trauma from being hauled between foster homes, torn...
OpenAI Wants Everyone to Build Their Own Version of ChatGPT
OpenAI announced its new custom chatbot features at its first ever developer conference, OpenAI DevDay, in San Francisco. “You can build a GPT—a customized version of ChatGPT—for almost anything,” Sam...
Tesla aiming to build electric car that costs about $25,000: source
Tesla plans to build a 25,000-euro ($26,838) car at its factory near Berlin, a source with knowledge of the matter said Monday, in a long-awaited development for the electric vehicle maker...
Elon Musk Announces Grok, a ‘Rebellious’ AI Without Guardrails
Last week, Elon Musk flew to the UK to hype up the existential risk posed by artificial intelligence. A couple of days later, he announced that his latest company, xAI,...
Johnny Cash’s ‘Blank Space’ Is Why AI Can’t Have Nice Things
When Texas-based copywriter Dustin Ballard released a cover of Aqua’s 1997 Europop hit “Barbie Girl” this summer using an AI-generated version of Johnny Cash’s voice, he was surprised by its...
