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MOLEG seeks expanded role in setting rules for artificial intelligence
Government Legislation Minister Lee Wan-kyu speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at the Government Complex in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, Oct. 5. Courtesy of MOLEG Minister considers new bureau to oversee AI By Nam Hyun-woo The need to regulate the unlimited possibilities and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing in tandem with the expanding…
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Apple Reportedly Ditched Jon Stewart Because They Didn’t Like His Thoughts About AI
“The Problem With Jon Stewart” has abruptly ended. Forbidden Fruit Comedian and political commentator Jon Stewart is now out of a job. On Thursday, the former “Daily Show” host told his staff that he was leaving his series on Apple TV, “The Problem With Jon Stewart,” just as its third season was set to begin…
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Speak for Just 10 Seconds: Scientists Unveil New Way To Detect Diabetes
A new study reveals that analyzing a few seconds of a person’s voice using AI can determine if they have Type 2 diabetes with up to 89% accuracy. This non-intrusive method has the potential to revolutionize diabetes screening by eliminating current detection barriers like time, cost, and travel. Scientists at Klick Labs identify voice technology…
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Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Drug Discovery and Development From Bench to Bedside
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Viral Photos Of Hamas Leaders Accused Of Being AI Fakes Actually Just Poorly Upscaled
Photos of Hamas leadership enjoying “luxurious lives” went viral on Friday, but many internet users noticed something weird about the images. The photos looked fake, with all the hallmarks of being created with artificial intelligence software. But they’re real images, they were just run through an image “upscaler” under the mistaken belief that it would…
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The Art of Prompting Meets Medical Science
Source: Mohamed Hassan / Pixabay Maybe it’s time to change the “history and physical” to the “history and prompt.” Maybe, but let’s start at the beginning. The French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire once astutely observed that you can judge a person by their questions, not just their answers. His insight into communication dynamics is particularly relevant…
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A tale of two booms: AI and book bans
Good morning, and welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. This coming month our community book club is welcoming three writers who help us find sense in the confusing onrush of artificial intelligence breakthroughs and their impact on our humanity. Yes, perils and panic abound — along with many enticing possibilities, says Fei-Fei Li,…
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How Verdigris Ensemble is using AI to create a new concert experience
Verdigris Ensemble has never shied away from technology. From using live art projections in SHAMS to auctioning an NFT version of Betty’s Notebook on the blockchain, the Dallas choral ensemble uses technology to transform how audiences experience choral music. “For us, the intersection of art and technology is a very exciting avenue to be a…
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Dear Matt: Artificial Intelligence in the AV Industry
October 20, 2023 Share this article In this week’s segment of “Dear Matt,” Matt delves into the current and future impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the audio-visual (AV) industry. From enhancing meeting spaces with AI-driven camera tracking and speech-to-text conversion to potential applications in security, healthcare, and system designs, the transformative potential of AI…
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Meet the millionaire using Artificial Intelligence to develop life-saving drugs
By Zola Hargreaves Wales Live As a student Andrew Hopkins came up an idea that would revolutionise the way life-saving drugs are created. Now a professor 16 years later, he has founded his company which uses AI for the discovery and creation of medicine. His company Exscientia is working on a pill to prevent Covid…
