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Outsmarting Deepfake Video
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Outsmarting Deepfake Video

Looking for truth, when "it's becoming surprisingly easy to distort reality."

Nuclear Transport Fleet Testing AI-Powered Sails
From ACM TechNews

Nuclear Transport Fleet Testing AI-Powered Sails

The U.K.'s fleet for transporting spent nuclear fuel aims to retrofit the ships with artificial intelligence-driven sails to reduce fuel costs and emissions.

Wimbledon to Use AI for Video Highlight Commentary
From ACM News

Wimbledon to Use AI for Video Highlight Commentary

The announcement is part of a wider trend in tennis as the sport embraces technology.

Criminal Lawyer Warns AI Could Make Courtrooms 'Doubt Their Own Eyes'
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Criminal Lawyer Warns AI Could Make Courtrooms 'Doubt Their Own Eyes'

Australia's federal government is considering new regulations for AI technology.

Bipartisan Bill Proposes Blue-Ribbon Panel to Address AI Risks, Regulations
From ACM News

Bipartisan Bill Proposes Blue-Ribbon Panel to Address AI Risks, Regulations

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) is leading the effort to give Congress the expertise it needs to understand and possibly regulate the risks posed by artificial intelligence...

Welcome to White Castle. Would You Like Human Interaction with That?
From ACM TechNews

Welcome to White Castle. Would You Like Human Interaction with That?

Fast-food chains like White Castle are deploying artificial intelligence-enabled chatbots in drive-throughs.

AI Helps Show How the Brain's Fluids Flow
From ACM TechNews

AI Helps Show How the Brain's Fluids Flow

A team of scientists created artificial intelligence-based velocimetry measurements to quantify the flow of fluids around cerebral blood vessels in the human brain...

How A.I. Is Helping Architects Change Workplace Design
From ACM News

How A.I. Is Helping Architects Change Workplace Design

With more hybrid workers and new office needs, firms like Zaha Hadid Architects are turning to artificial intelligence for solutions.

Mercedes Bringing ChatGPT into its Cars
From ACM TechNews

Mercedes Bringing ChatGPT into its Cars

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Microsoft to add ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence software to Mercedes-Benz cars in the U.S.

Food Producers Band Together in Face of Cyber Threats
From ACM TechNews

Food Producers Band Together in Face of Cyber Threats

Executives of U.S. food and agriculture companies say they are collaboratively formalizing information-sharing to fortify themselves against escalating cybersecurity...

Asia's Opportunity for Generative AI
From ACM News

Asia's Opportunity for Generative AI

Generative AI is accelerating digital adoption across Asia.

Good News! China and the US Are Talking About AI Dangers
From ACM News

Good News! China and the US Are Talking About AI Dangers

Scientists from the world's two superpowers are concerned about the risks of AI—which may offer a bridge to developing global regulations.

The AI Boom Has Silicon Valley on Another Manic Quest to Change the World
From ACM News

The AI Boom Has Silicon Valley on Another Manic Quest to Change the World

A guide to the new AI technologies, evangelists, skeptics, and everyone else caught up in the flood of cash and enthusiasm reshaping the industry.

They Helped Train Google's AI. Then They Got Fired After Speaking Out
From ACM News

They Helped Train Google's AI. Then They Got Fired After Speaking Out

Google contract workers employed by Appen alleged Wednesday that they were fired after raising concerns about AI and their working conditions.

Robotic Dog Spots Invasive Fire Ant Nests Better Than Humans
From ACM TechNews

Robotic Dog Spots Invasive Fire Ant Nests Better Than Humans

Scientists in China and Brazil are testing robotic dogs and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect invasive fire ant nests.

'AI Doctor' Predicts Hospital Readmission, Other Health Outcomes
From ACM TechNews

'AI Doctor' Predicts Hospital Readmission, Other Health Outcomes

Researchers invented an artificial intelligence algorithm to predict patients' health outcomes based on factors like mortality risk and length of hospitalization...

Silicon Valley Confronts the Idea That the 'Singularity' Is Here
From ACM News

Silicon Valley Confronts the Idea That the 'Singularity' Is Here

The frenzy over artificial intelligence may be ushering in the long-awaited moment when technology goes wild. Or maybe it's the hype that is out of control.

Hey, Alexa, What Should Students Learn About A.I.?
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Hey, Alexa, What Should Students Learn About A.I.?

While schools debate what to teach students about powerful new A.I. tools, tech giants, universities and nonprofits are intervening with free lessons.

AI Used to Create New Final Beatles Song, says Paul McCartney
From ACM News

AI Used to Create New Final Beatles Song, says Paul McCartney

Musician says he used technology to 'extricate' John Lennon's voice from an old demo and complete a decades-old song.

Doctors Are Using Chatbots in an Unexpected Way
From ACM News

Doctors Are Using Chatbots in an Unexpected Way

Despite the drawbacks of turning to artificial intelligence in medicine, some physicians find that ChatGPT improves their ability to communicate empathetically...
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