Number of deepfake videos online spikes
Deepfake videos are quickly becoming a problem, but there has been much debate about just how big the problem really is. One company is now trying to put a number on it.
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Want to work for L'Oreal? Get ready to chat with an AI bot
The internet has revolutionized the workplace over the past three decades. Artificial Intelligence is now poised to do the same, and businesses that don't capitalize on the technology risk being left behind.
If your image is online, it might be training facial-recognition AI
The photo is undeniably cute: a mom and a dad — he with a stubbly beard and rimless glasses, she with choppy brown hair and a wide grin — goofing around and eating ice cream with their two toddler daughters.
Google opens its first Africa Artificial Intelligence center in Ghana
A rural farmer in Tanzania hovers over a wilting cassava plant with her phone. In seconds she gets a diagnosis of the disease affecting her plant and how best to manage it to boost her production.
Google scraps its controversial AI ethics council days after it was announced
Google has shuttered its new artificial intelligence ethics council, a little more than a week after announcing it and days after a swarm of employees demanded the removal of the president of a conservative think tank from the group.
Google employees demand removal of AI-ethics council member
Hundreds of Google employees are demanding the company remove the president of conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation from a newly formed council meant to advise the company on the responsible usage of artificial intelligence.
McDonald's buying AI startup
McDonald's is buying a tech startup that it hopes will help it sell customers more of what they want.
Why AI is still terrible at spotting violence online
Artificial intelligence can identify people in pictures, find the next TV series you should binge watch on Netflix, and even drive a car.
GOP rep: 'If we're not leading on' AI, that's going to impact economy
A Texas Republican and former CIA officer warned Sunday that the US must lead on artificial intelligence or the nation will see its economy fall behind.
Abu Dhabi startup using AI to transform how kids learn
No books, no whiteboards, no markers or pens.
Amazon thinks AI will help solve its counterfeits problem
Amazon is using artificial intelligence to stop counterfeit products from appearing on its website.
Trump to sign executive order launching artificial intelligence initiative
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday launching the American Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative, a senior administration official told reporters in a background call over the weekend.
Silicon Valley working with China to ease fears about AI
Baidu has become the first Chinese company to join a U.S.-led alliance on artificial intelligence that includes Silicon Valley's biggest names.
Magic Leap's new AI assistant looks alarmingly human
The tech world's latest virtual assistant looks so realistic, you might mistake her for an actual human.
The Pentagon is investing $2B into artificial intelligence
The Pentagon's high-tech research agency laid the groundwork for the Internet, stealth aircraft and self-driving cars. Now, it's going big on artificial intelligence.
How Facebook -- yes, Facebook -- might make MRIs faster
Facebook's artificial intelligence lab is working with New York University's medical school to make MRI exams 10 times faster, which, if successful, would allow radiologists to complete a test in minutes.
Samsung's next move: A $22 billion bet on new tech
Samsung will pour $22 billion into emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and 5G as it searches for new products to power growth.
Leading AI researchers vow to not develop autonomous weapons
Thousands of the world's foremost experts on artificial intelligence, worried that any technology they develop could be used to kill, vowed Wednesday to play no role in the creation of autonomous weapons.
Uber working to identify drunk passengers
Uber may be able to tell when you've had a few too many drinks.
Google says it will not renew controversial Pentagon contract
Google says it will not renew a controversial contract with the Defense Department, bowing to public and internal pressure over its contribution to Pentagon drone strikes.
Google plans to use AI to help the blind
Google wants to turn a regular Android phone into an artificial intelligence-powered helper for the blind.
AI companies spot a business opportunity in space
Innovation, massive investment and lower costs are fueling a new commercial space race.
Microsoft is putting Windows on the back burner
Microsoft is giving Windows a demotion, and leaning into the cloud.
Control AI now or brace for nightmare future, experts warn
Rogue states, criminals and terrorists could use artificial intelligence to wreak havoc around the world, according to a new report.
