Category: Artificial Intelligence

  • 4 The Record: AI in Education & Business

    Advertisement 4 The Record: AI in Education & Business Artificial intelligence is on the rise Updated: 1:29 PM EDT Apr 29, 2024 Technology experts weigh in on the use of artificial intelligence in education and business as it grows in popularity and availability. Watch Part 1 above and the rest below: Technology experts weigh in…

  • Is GPT-5 on the Horizon? Experts Ponder OpenAI’s Next Chatbot Possibilities

    Is GPT-5 on the Horizon? Experts Ponder OpenAI’s Next Chatbot Possibilities

    OpenAI may be close to unveiling ChatGPT-5, its latest iteration of large language models, and the artificial intelligence (AI) world is buzzing with possibilities. The potential release of GPT-5 by OpenAI could mark a pivotal moment in the development of AI technologies, or it could just be another minor upgrade. With expectations of major advancements,…

  • Deepfake of principal’s voice is the latest case of AI being used for harm

    Deepfake of principal’s voice is the latest case of AI being used for harm

    The most recent criminal case involving artificial intelligence emerged last week from a Maryland high school, where police say a principal was framed as racist by a fake recording of his voice. The case is yet another reason why everyone — not just politicians and celebrities — should be concerned about this increasingly powerful deep-fake…

  • Deepfake of principal’s voice is the latest case of AI being used for harm

    Deepfake of principal’s voice is the latest case of AI being used for harm

    The most recent criminal case involving artificial intelligence emerged last week from a Maryland high school, where police say a principal was framed as racist by a fake recording of his voice. The case is yet another reason why everyone — not just politicians and celebrities — should be concerned about this increasingly powerful deep-fake…

  • Julie Shah named head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

    Julie Shah named head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

    Julie Shah ’04, SM ’06, PhD ’11, the H.N. Slater Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics, has been named the new head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro), effective May 1. “Julie brings an exceptional record of visionary and interdisciplinary leadership to this role. She has made substantial technical contributions in the field of…

  • Get Ready for FutureIT Boston With This AI Infographic

    Get Ready for FutureIT Boston With This AI Infographic

    IT decision-makers know that generative AI is the most disruptive technology in decades and are budgeting accordingly. IDC has forecast that spending on AI solutions will grow 27% per year to $423 billion by 2027. Check out the infographic below for AI adoption predictions, including tips for staying prepared. foundry IDC’s Maureen Fleming will discuss…

  • Biden administration announces completed AI initiatives from executive order

    Biden administration announces completed AI initiatives from executive order

    The Biden administration announced Thursday that federal agencies have met the six-month deadline for actions included in the president’s executive order for regulating artificial intelligence while also spurring responsible innovation. What You Need To Know The Biden administration announced Thursday that federal agencies have met the six-month deadline for actions included in the president’s executive…

  • Generative AI is a dual concern for cybersecurity industry — and will drive increased labor demand

    Generative AI is a dual concern for cybersecurity industry — and will drive increased labor demand

    Cloud Security Alliance CEO JIm Reavis gives the keynote at Washington State Cybersecurity Center of Excellence’s “Securing the Next Generation of Technology Workers” event in Bellingham, Wash., on April 24. (Frank Catalano Photo) Artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword when it comes to cybersecurity — and will be a core driver of demand for new…

  • Small Business Transformations Put the AI in Main Street

    Small Business Transformations Put the AI in Main Street

    Small businesses with big ambitions are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth.  That’s because, with 2024’s National Small Business Week already on day two, the ways in which embracing next-generation innovations can help their businesses drive competitiveness, become more efficient and make better decisions is top of mind for America’s 33 million small businesses.  While…

  • Big Data Comes to Dinner

    Big Data Comes to Dinner

    Artificial intelligence is already changing how people work, communicate online, create art and manage businesses. Now the technology is being used in every aspect of our food systems. AI holds the promise of making agriculture more efficient and sustainable, yielding healthier food with less impact on the planet, according to Ilias Tagkopoulos, director of the…