Trump Considers Appointing 'AI Czar' to Oversee Federal AI Regulation and Governance
Incoming president Donald Trump may appoint an 'AI czar' to coordinate federal AI regulation and governance, with input from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Artificial Intelligence
Artists Leak OpenAI's Sora Video Model in Protest of 'Unpaid R&D'
A group of artists claims to have leaked OpenAI's Sora video model in protest of being used for 'unpaid R&D and PR', sparking a debate on artist exploitation in AI development.
Ai2 Unveils OLMo 2, a Fully Open-Source Language Model Family
Ai2 releases OLMo 2, a new family of open-source language models that meet the Open Source Initiative's definition, offering a competitive alternative to proprietary models
Pocket FM Leverages AI to Boost Original Content and Expand Library
India-based audio platform Pocket FM is utilizing AI tools to accelerate original content creation, expand its library, and improve user experience.
Bluesky's Public Posts Vulnerable to AI Training, Raising Privacy Concerns
A recent incident highlights the risks of public data being used for AI training, sparking concerns over user privacy on Bluesky and other social platforms.
Microsoft Denies Using Office Docs to Train AI, Amid Growing Concerns Over User Data
Microsoft clarifies it doesn't use customer data from Microsoft 365 apps to train AI models, addressing recent online reports and highlighting user concerns over data privacy.
2024 in Review: AI Dominates Tech Landscape with Impressive Leaps and Unpredictable Implications
From smartphones to wearables, AI innovations dominated 2024, but the tech industry still grapples with its unpredictable implications on various sectors and society as a whole.
2024's Most Memorable Tech: Apple, Meta, and Wearable AI Assistants
The Verge highlights the most innovative and unforgettable tech moments of 2024, from Apple's Vision Pro to Meta's Project Orion and wearable AI assistants.
Adobe Unveils Reflection Removal Tool to Eliminate Ugly Window Reflections in Photos
Adobe's new Reflection Removal tool, available in Camera Raw, uses AI to remove distracting reflections from photos taken through windows, enhancing image quality.