Utah has become the first state in the US to pass laws aimed at protecting children and teenagers from the harmful effects of social media apps. The two laws signed by Republican Governor Spencer Cox require parental consent for minors to use…
Recent research has challenged the notion that large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT pose an existential threat to humanity. According to a new study, these models are inherently predictable and controllable, dismissing fears that they could develop dangerous capabilities. LLMs are advanced…
TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing app, has been at the center of a global controversy for some time now. Concerns about cybersecurity, privacy, and misinformation have led to several countries imposing partial or total bans on the popular app. TikTok, owned by ByteDance,…
Microsoft has announced that it is incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into its suite of office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook emails. The company’s new feature, called Copilot, is a processing engine that allows users to perform tasks such as summarizing…
ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, has launched a new photo-based app called Lemon8. The app includes short-form videos similar to those posted on TikTok and has already gained traction in Asian markets. The app has also seen…
The UK government has banned TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app, on government mobile phones, citing security grounds. The ban applies immediately to work phones and other devices used by government ministers and civil servants, but it does not extend to personal…
Streaming services such as HBO Max, Starz, Showtime, and others have recently been removing their original shows from their libraries as a cost-cutting measure. While these companies may be saving money, critics argue that this practice is sidelining already marginalized voices and…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated into the operations of many companies, with various applications being explored for both internal processes and customer-facing services. From generating new ideas for toy cars to summarizing customer reviews, AI is proving to be a…
OpenAI has released its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-4, which exhibits human-level performance. GPT-4 is an improvement on generative AI models and can generate readable text and unique images. The AI model can also figure out tax deductions and answer questions in…
In a pioneering effort toward renewable energy, Iceland could soon become the first nation to receive solar power from space. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the UK-based company Space Solar, envisions beaming solar energy from orbit to Earth, enabling Iceland to access…