Emerging technology, included under the general title "AI," appears to be transforming a number of industries, including brain surgery and transportation. The artworks of Sougwen Chung, whose partnerships with robotic painters may fetch tens of thousands of pounds, combine art and artificial intelligence. The scholar and artist from Canada thinks that creativity is still possible in the studio.

Canadian artist Sougwen Chung paints with robots

To streamline the time its employees spend analysing large datasets and creating reports, credit rating agency Moody's is introducing a new technology powered by generative artificial intelligence. Nick Reed, the company's chief product officer, said the company is equipping its staff with big language models from Google Cloud, to aid with analysis writing.

Moody's joins the AI bandwagon

Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder of Paytm, has taken a significant step into India's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicle (EV) sectors.&nbsp;

According to a Bloomberg report, Sharma's&nbsp;VSS Investments Fund&nbsp;is valued at 300 million rupees (approximately $3.6 million) and aims to&nbsp;foster innovation and entrepreneurship in these rapidly evolving domains.

VSS Investments Fund will not only cater to early-stage startups but will also facilitate follow-on investments in Sharma's existing portfolio.&nbsp;

In an official statement, Sharma emphasised the transformative potential of Indian startups in the realm of advanced technology and AI-driven innovations.

A Moneycontrol report quoted him as saying, "The Indian startup ecosystem has some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the world, and we have the potential to become a powerhouse of advanced technology and AI-driven innovations. India's aspiration to be a $10 Trillion Atmanirbhar economy will be defined by the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship."

Sharma, celebrated for pioneering fintech in India over a decade ago with the inception of Paytm, has been an active investor in various Indian startups. These include Ola Electric, GOQii (a fitness band manufacturer), Treebo Hotels, and more.

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Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder of Paytm, has taken a significant step into India's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. According to a Bloomberg report, Sharma's VSS Investments Fund is valued at 300 million rupees (approximately $3.

Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder of Paytm, has taken a significant step into India's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. According to a Bloomberg report, Sharma's VSS Investments Fund is valued at 300 million rupees (approximately $3.6 million) and aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in these rapidly evolving domains. VSS Investments Fund will not only cater to early-stage startups but will also facilitate follow-on investments in Sharma's existing portfolio. In an official statement, Sharma emphasised the transformative potential of Indian startups in the realm of advanced technology and AI-driven innovations. A Moneycontrol report quoted him as saying, "The Indian startup ecosystem has some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the world, and we have the potential to become a powerhouse of advanced technology and AI-driven innovations. India's aspiration to be a $10 Trillion Atmanirbhar economy will be defined by the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship." Sharma, celebrated for pioneering fintech in India over a decade ago with the inception of Paytm, has been an active investor in various Indian startups. These include Ola Electric, GOQii (a fitness band manufacturer), Treebo Hotels, and more. (With inputs from Bloomberg) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Chip maker Nvidia said that the new restrictions on the United States' ability to sell China its premium artificial intelligence processors went into force on Monday, a week after officials extended the deadline.&nbsp;

Reuters reported that the new export restrictions were set to take effect 30 days after the Biden administration announced plans to prevent nations like China, Iran, and Russia from obtaining cutting-edge artificial intelligence processors made by Nvidia and other companies on October 17.&nbsp;

According to a filing on Tuesday, Nvidia does not anticipate a short-term impact on its earnings from the change. However, the company did not provide an explanation for why the U.S. government expedited the timeline.&nbsp;

After launching its Gaudi 2 chip sales in China in July, Intel announced that it was "reviewing the regulations and assessing the potential impact."&nbsp;

The advanced AI chips A800 and H800 from Nvidia, which were both developed for the Chinese market in order to comply with prior export regulations, will not be exported anymore.&nbsp;

The limits also affect the Nvidia A100, H100, and L40S CPUs.&nbsp;

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Chip maker Nvidia said that the new restrictions on the United States' ability to sell China its premium artificial intelligence processors went into force on Monday, a week after officials extended the deadline.

Chip maker Nvidia said that the new restrictions on the United States' ability to sell China its premium artificial intelligence processors went into force on Monday, a week after officials extended the deadline. Reuters reported that the new export restrictions were set to take effect 30 days after the Biden administration announced plans to prevent nations like China, Iran, and Russia from obtaining cutting-edge artificial intelligence processors made by Nvidia and other companies on October 17. According to a filing on Tuesday, Nvidia does not anticipate a short-term impact on its earnings from the change. However, the company did not provide an explanation for why the U.S. government expedited the timeline. After launching its Gaudi 2 chip sales in China in July, Intel announced that it was "reviewing the regulations and assessing the potential impact." The advanced AI chips A800 and H800 from Nvidia, which were both developed for the Chinese market in order to comply with prior export regulations, will not be exported anymore. The limits also affect the Nvidia A100, H100, and L40S CPUs. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Nvidia claims the US advanced new export restrictions on AI chips: Report

US technology giants are on the brink of revealing their strongest quarterly revenue growth in over a year. However, investors hoping for an artificial intelligence boost might be in for a surprise.

Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon's Q3 earnings preview

In a significant development for Australia's tech landscape, Microsoft has announced a substantial investment of $3.2 billion. This commitment aims to bolster Australia's artificial intelligence and cloud computing capabilities.

Microsoft commits billions to Australia for AI and cloud computing

US tech-giant, Microsoft, has revealed its plans to allocate A$5 billion (equivalent to $3.2 billion) towards the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing capabilities in Australia over a two-year period. This strategic investment encompasses a comprehensive initiative that includes skills development and enhancements in cyber security.

Microsoft's intended expansion will result in a 250 per cent increase in computing capacity within Australia. This augmentation will enable the 13th largest economy globally to cater to the burgeoning demand for cloud computing, which is projected to double between 2022 and 2026 as AI applications become more pervasive.

Brad Smith, Microsoft's Vice Chairman and President, emphasised that this significant spending is a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to contributing to the growth and prosperity of Australia in the AI era.

Apart from the substantial financial commitment, Microsoft has pledged to provide training to 300,000 Australians, equipping them with the skills essential for success in the digital economy. Additionally, the company will expand its cyber threat information-sharing agreement with the Australian Signals Directorate, bolstering the nation's cyber security capabilities.

According to Reuters, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed this initiative, emphasising that it represents a substantial investment in the skills and workforce of the future, asserting the importance of providing Australians with the necessary skills to excel in the rapidly evolving job landscape.

Steven Worrall, Microsoft's Managing Director for Australia, highlighted that this investment will not only enhance the digital economy's security but will also create a foundation for growth and innovation in the era of AI.

While Microsoft's announcement includes a substantial financial commitment of A$5 billion, specific details regarding the allocation of these funds were not provided in the statement. However, the company disclosed its intention to significantly expand its data centre presence in Australia from 20 sites to 29.

A recent joint report co-authored by Microsoft underlined the potential economic impact of generative AI, a form of automation that adapts to new data inputs. It stated that this technology could contribute up to A$115 billion per year to Australia's economy by 2030 if it is rapidly adopted.

Australia, despite its current absence of AI-specific regulations, has initiated public consultations in 2022 regarding AI regulation. This move is in response to the fast automation developments and follows Microsoft-supported OpenAI's introduction of the lifelike language program ChatGPT in 2022. While AI holds promise, concerns about bias, copyright infringement, and privacy breaches have prompted discussions around safeguarding this evolving technology.

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US tech-giant, Microsoft, has revealed its plans to allocate A$5 billion (equivalent to $3.2 billion) towards the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing capabilities in Australia over a two-year period.

US tech-giant, Microsoft, has revealed its plans to allocate A$5 billion (equivalent to $3.2 billion) towards the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing capabilities in Australia over a two-year period. This strategic investment encompasses a comprehensive initiative that includes skills development and enhancements in cyber security. Microsoft's intended expansion will result in a 250 per cent increase in computing capacity within Australia. This augmentation will enable the 13th largest economy globally to cater to the burgeoning demand for cloud computing, which is projected to double between 2022 and 2026 as AI applications become more pervasive. Brad Smith, Microsoft's Vice Chairman and President, emphasised that this significant spending is a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to contributing to the growth and prosperity of Australia in the AI era. Apart from the substantial financial commitment, Microsoft has pledged to provide training to 300,000 Australians, equipping them with the skills essential for success in the digital economy. Additionally, the company will expand its cyber threat information-sharing agreement with the Australian Signals Directorate, bolstering the nation's cyber security capabilities. According to Reuters, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed this initiative, emphasising that it represents a substantial investment in the skills and workforce of the future, asserting the importance of providing Australians with the necessary skills to excel in the rapidly evolving job landscape. Steven Worrall, Microsoft's Managing Director for Australia, highlighted that this investment will not only enhance the digital economy's security but will also create a foundation for growth and innovation in the era of AI. While Microsoft's announcement includes a substantial financial commitment of A$5 billion, specific details regarding the allocation of these funds were not provided in the statement. However, the company disclosed its intention to significantly expand its data centre presence in Australia from 20 sites to 29. A recent joint report co-authored by Microsoft underlined the potential economic impact of generative AI, a form of automation that adapts to new data inputs. It stated that this technology could contribute up to A$115 billion per year to Australia's economy by 2030 if it is rapidly adopted. Australia, despite its current absence of AI-specific regulations, has initiated public consultations in 2022 regarding AI regulation. This move is in response to the fast automation developments and follows Microsoft-supported OpenAI's introduction of the lifelike language program ChatGPT in 2022. While AI holds promise, concerns about bias, copyright infringement, and privacy breaches have prompted discussions around safeguarding this evolving technology. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Microsoft announces $3.2 billion investment in Australia's AI and cloud computing infrastructure

According to a survey by Oxford University Press, over half of instructors feel unprepared for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution sweeping through the education sector. Even while AI has a great deal of promise to improve teaching methods and speed up research, worries about inequality and privacy persist, and educators must quickly adjust. While appreciating AI's advantages, educators are wary of its possible drawbacks, including plagiarism and an excessive dependence on technology. Based on data from more than 8,000 educators globally, the report shows a significant increase in the use of AI in education around the globe.

Teachers struggle to adapt amid AI revolution in education

We have all heard the phrase that a dog is a man's best friend and now a dog named 'Spot' has a new job. Let's find out by taking a look at this video.

AI-powered robotic dog companion

In a move to construct advanced data centres referred to as ‘AI Factories’, Foxconn, Taiwan's contract electronics manufacturer, and Nvidia, the world's leading chipmaker, have announced an innovative partnership. The collaboration aims to employ Nvidia's cutting-edge chips and software for a range of applications, with a focus on enhancing self-driving car technology.&nbsp;

According to a Reuters report, Foxconn Chairman Liu Young-way and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled this initiative at Foxconn's annual tech showcase in Taipei. The "AI factories" represent a novel paradigm in manufacturing, with the core mission of producing intelligence. "The data centres that produce it are AI factories," Huang said.&nbsp;

He went on to illustrate the concept with a hand-drawn sketch, highlighting how AI factories will continuously receive and process data from autonomous electric vehicles, thereby making them more intelligent. According to Reuters, he emphasised, "In the future, every company, every industry, will have AI factories."&nbsp;

Nvidia, a company whose shares have tripled in value in 2023, valued at over $1 trillion, will supply the chips and software for these AI factories. Notably, the new "GH200 superchip," renowned for its advanced capabilities, will play a pivotal role in these facilities. Unfortunately, due to recent export restrictions, Nvidia is unable to sell this superchip in China.&nbsp;

This announcement follows the revelation that export restrictions will also impact the sales of two high-end AI chips created for the Chinese market, along with one of their top-tier gaming chips. Nvidia's leadership in AI applications has been a key driver behind its market value's meteoric rise.&nbsp;

Foxconn, a major supplier of Apple's iPhones, aims to replicate its success in assembling personal computers and smartphones by expanding into the production of electric vehicles. Foxconn and Nvidia had previously announced a partnership in January, focusing on developing autonomous vehicle platforms. In this partnership, Foxconn's role involves manufacturing electronic control units (ECUs) for cars based on Nvidia's DRIVE Orin chip for the global market.&nbsp;

Liu Young-way, standing beside Jensen Huang, affirmed that Foxconn is undergoing a transformation from a manufacturing service company to a platform solution company. The applications for AI factories extend beyond self-driving cars, encompassing smart cities and smart manufacturing.&nbsp;

As part of its broader push into the electric vehicle sector, Foxconn introduced a new electric cargo van called Model N, marking its sixth prototype. While the company sets ambitious targets for this venture, it has thus far seen limited orders. Reuters cited Jun Seki, the head of Foxconn's EV business, who disclosed discussions with 14 potential customers in a bid to expand into markets such as India and Japan, considered promising for electric vehicle development.&nbsp;

In the near term, Foxconn aims to capture 5 per cent of the global electric vehicle market, equivalent to $33 billion in revenue from EV manufacturing and components by 2025. However, their long-term vision is even more ambitious: to produce nearly half of the world's electric vehicles.&nbsp;

Foxconn's Tech Day coincides with the birthday of its founder, Terry Gou, a billionaire who stepped down as the company's chief in 2019. Gou is currently running as an independent candidate for Taiwan's presidential elections in January and was conspicuously absent from the event, in contrast to the previous year when he drove onto the stage in a prototype electric vehicle.&nbsp;

Foxconn's stock experienced a minor dip of 0.9 per cent on the day of the announcement, in contrast to the broader market's 1.2 per cent decline.&nbsp;

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In a move to construct advanced data centres referred to as ‘AI Factories’, Foxconn, Taiwan's contract electronics manufacturer, and Nvidia, the world's leading chipmaker, have announced an innovative partnership.

In a move to construct advanced data centres referred to as ‘AI Factories’, Foxconn, Taiwan's contract electronics manufacturer, and Nvidia, the world's leading chipmaker, have announced an innovative partnership. The collaboration aims to employ Nvidia's cutting-edge chips and software for a range of applications, with a focus on enhancing self-driving car technology. According to a Reuters report, Foxconn Chairman Liu Young-way and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled this initiative at Foxconn's annual tech showcase in Taipei. The "AI factories" represent a novel paradigm in manufacturing, with the core mission of producing intelligence. "The data centres that produce it are AI factories," Huang said. He went on to illustrate the concept with a hand-drawn sketch, highlighting how AI factories will continuously receive and process data from autonomous electric vehicles, thereby making them more intelligent. According to Reuters, he emphasised, "In the future, every company, every industry, will have AI factories." Nvidia, a company whose shares have tripled in value in 2023, valued at over $1 trillion, will supply the chips and software for these AI factories. Notably, the new "GH200 superchip," renowned for its advanced capabilities, will play a pivotal role in these facilities. Unfortunately, due to recent export restrictions, Nvidia is unable to sell this superchip in China. This announcement follows the revelation that export restrictions will also impact the sales of two high-end AI chips created for the Chinese market, along with one of their top-tier gaming chips. Nvidia's leadership in AI applications has been a key driver behind its market value's meteoric rise. Foxconn, a major supplier of Apple's iPhones, aims to replicate its success in assembling personal computers and smartphones by expanding into the production of electric vehicles. Foxconn and Nvidia had previously announced a partnership in January, focusing on developing autonomous vehicle platforms. In this partnership, Foxconn's role involves manufacturing electronic control units (ECUs) for cars based on Nvidia's DRIVE Orin chip for the global market. Liu Young-way, standing beside Jensen Huang, affirmed that Foxconn is undergoing a transformation from a manufacturing service company to a platform solution company. The applications for AI factories extend beyond self-driving cars, encompassing smart cities and smart manufacturing. As part of its broader push into the electric vehicle sector, Foxconn introduced a new electric cargo van called Model N, marking its sixth prototype. While the company sets ambitious targets for this venture, it has thus far seen limited orders. Reuters cited Jun Seki, the head of Foxconn's EV business, who disclosed discussions with 14 potential customers in a bid to expand into markets such as India and Japan, considered promising for electric vehicle development. In the near term, Foxconn aims to capture 5 per cent of the global electric vehicle market, equivalent to $33 billion in revenue from EV manufacturing and components by 2025. However, their long-term vision is even more ambitious: to produce nearly half of the world's electric vehicles. Foxconn's Tech Day coincides with the birthday of its founder, Terry Gou, a billionaire who stepped down as the company's chief in 2019. Gou is currently running as an independent candidate for Taiwan's presidential elections in January and was conspicuously absent from the event, in contrast to the previous year when he drove onto the stage in a prototype electric vehicle. Foxconn's stock experienced a minor dip of 0.9 per cent on the day of the announcement, in contrast to the broader market's 1.2 per cent decline. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Foxconn and Nvidia collaborate to create 'AI factories' for self-driving cars  

The US has just fired another shot in the ongoing tech trade war with China. In a move that's making waves across the globe, the Biden administration has taken a stand to halt shipments of advanced artificial intelligence chips. But this is much more than just a trade restriction; it's a strategic chess move that could shape the future of AI and global security.

Dark side of Artificial Intelligence

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A study finds that AI Chad BotS can help plan bioweapon attacks. Getting more concerned by the day. As per the study conducted by Rand Corporation a US-based research organization AI could possibly assist in planning and executing a biological attack.

Delivery methods for toxins discussed by AI-based LLMs

Cyberattack concerns for thousands of British businesses

US tightens rules on AI chip sales to China, update will cut off China from advanced AI chips

US updates AI chip export rule

For the first time, artificial intelligence (AI) fully automated the process of discovering a supernova as it searched for, detected, confirmed, classified, and announced the findings without any human intervention. Led by Northwestern University, an international team of scientists has created a cutting-edge AI tool known as the Bright Transient Survey Bot (BTSbot).

<h2>What is the AI tool?</h2>

The university has reported that the new system not only allows automation of the entire search for new supernovae across the night sky but also eliminates human error and dramatically increases speed.&nbsp;

BTSbot is a machine-learning algorithm which has been trained by using over 1.4 million images from nearly 16,000 sources, said the researchers in a statement. Scientists have estimated that in the last six years, humans have spent an estimated 2,200 hours visually inspecting and classifying supernova candidates.&nbsp;

“For the first time ever, a series of robots and AI algorithms has observed, then identified, then communicated with another telescope to finally confirm the discovery of a supernova,” said Northwestern’s Adam Miller, who led the work.

He added, “Ultimately, removing humans from the loop provides more time for the research team to analyze their observations and develop new hypotheses to explain the origin of the cosmic explosions that we observe.”

<h2>How does it work?</h2>

The current process of detecting and analysing supernovae involves humans working hand in hand with robotic systems and though supernovae are bright and energetic events, they are not that common, and certainly not easy to spot.&nbsp;

The traditional method involves relying on robotic telescopes repeatedly taking images of the same sections of the night sky to detect new sources of light after which humans take over. Subsequently, astronomers have to visually inspect large volumes of data.&nbsp;

This time-consuming process is believed to be the reason why astronomers have only discovered a small fraction of all supernovae that occur in the universe.

“Automated software presents a list of candidate explosions to humans, who spend time verifying the candidates and executing spectroscopic observations,” Miller explains.&nbsp;

He added, “We can only definitively know that a candidate is truly a supernova by collecting its spectrum – the source’s dispersed light, which reveals elements present in the explosion.”

BTSbot detected the newly discovered supernova named SN2023tyk in data from the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), said the researchers, which is a robotic camera in the US state of California which scans the northern sky every two days.&nbsp;

This was also after BTSbot automatically requested the potential supernova’s spectrum from Palomar Observatory – where another robotic telescope, the Spectral Energy Distribution Machine (SEDM) performed an in-depth observation to obtain the source’s spectrum.&nbsp;

The spectrum was then sent to SNIascore – developed by Caltech’s Christoffer Fremling, an astronomer – to determine the supernova’s type. “Adding BTSbot to our workflow will eliminate the need for us to spend time inspecting these candidates,” said Fremling.&nbsp;

“This significantly streamlines large studies of supernovae, helping us better understand the life cycles of stars and the origin of elements supernovae create, like carbon, iron and gold,” said Nabeel Rehemtulla, who co-led the development.&nbsp; 
 
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For the first time, artificial intelligence (AI) fully automated the process of discovering a supernova as it searched for, detected, confirmed, classified, and announced the findings without any human intervention. Led by Northwestern University, an international team of scientists has created a cutting-edge AI tool known as the Bright Transient Survey Bot (BTSbot). What is the AI tool? The university has reported that the new system not only allows automation of the entire search for new supernovae across the night sky but also eliminates human error and dramatically increases speed. BTSbot is a machine-learning algorithm which has been trained by using over 1.4 million images from nearly 16,000 sources, said the researchers in a statement. Scientists have estimated that in the last six years, humans have spent an estimated 2,200 hours visually inspecting and classifying supernova candidates. “For the first time ever, a series of robots and AI algorithms has observed, then identified, then communicated with another telescope to finally confirm the discovery of a supernova,” said Northwestern’s Adam Miller, who led the work. He added, “Ultimately, removing humans from the loop provides more time for the research team to analyze their observations and develop new hypotheses to explain the origin of the cosmic explosions that we observe.” How does it work? The current process of detecting and analysing supernovae involves humans working hand in hand with robotic systems and though supernovae are bright and energetic events, they are not that common, and certainly not easy to spot. The traditional method involves relying on robotic telescopes repeatedly taking images of the same sections of the night sky to detect new sources of light after which humans take over. Subsequently, astronomers have to visually inspect large volumes of data. This time-consuming process is believed to be the reason why astronomers have only discovered a small fraction of all supernovae that occur in the universe. “Automated software presents a list of candidate explosions to humans, who spend time verifying the candidates and executing spectroscopic observations,” Miller explains. He added, “We can only definitively know that a candidate is truly a supernova by collecting its spectrum – the source’s dispersed light, which reveals elements present in the explosion.” BTSbot detected the newly discovered supernova named SN2023tyk in data from the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), said the researchers, which is a robotic camera in the US state of California which scans the northern sky every two days. This was also after BTSbot automatically requested the potential supernova’s spectrum from Palomar Observatory – where another robotic telescope, the Spectral Energy Distribution Machine (SEDM) performed an in-depth observation to obtain the source’s spectrum. The spectrum was then sent to SNIascore – developed by Caltech’s Christoffer Fremling, an astronomer – to determine the supernova’s type. “Adding BTSbot to our workflow will eliminate the need for us to spend time inspecting these candidates,” said Fremling. “This significantly streamlines large studies of supernovae, helping us better understand the life cycles of stars and the origin of elements supernovae create, like carbon, iron and gold,” said Nabeel Rehemtulla, who co-led the development. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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An Indian startup site has introduced a wearable gadget for visually impaired people. The company describes this AI-based gadget using as something that will change the lives of visually challenged people at an affordable cost.

Indian startup makes gadget for visually impaired, enables reading of PDF & worksheets

An Indian startup site has introduced a wearable gadget for visually impaired people. The company describes this AI-based gadget using as something that will change the lives of visually-challenged people at an affordable cost.

India startup's gadget for visually impaired; Hearsight's gadget uses audio vision

One German swimming pool has installed artificial intelligence cameras to try and save swimmers' lives. The Pool is located in Hamburg in Western Germany.

German swimming pool testing AI lifeguards

An England-based private boarding school has appointed a 'unique' headmaster — an AI robot named Abigail Bailey.

Cottesmore School in West Sussex worked with an artificial intelligence developer to create their new principal headteacher.

<h2>What will the AI headmaster do?</h2>

Abigail Bailey, as the AI robot is named, will primarily help the school's headmaster, Tom Rogerson.

Talking to the Telegraph, Rogerson detailed that Abigail with provide him with advice and insights on a variety of issues, ranging from how to support fellow teachers and staff members, to helping students with learning disabilities like ADHD and writing school policies.

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The headmaster said that Abigail was developed to have a "wealth of knowledge in machine learning and education management. Furthermore, Abigail has the ability to analyse vast amounts of data.

<h2>Will the AI headmaster take precedence over human teachers?</h2>

No. Talking to Telegraph, Rogerson said that having the robot around doesn't mean you don't ever seek counsel from humans.

He said,&nbsp;"Sometimes having someone or something there to help you is a very calming influence."

As per the 'human' headmaster, the school has the highest number of teachers in its 130-year history and the robot will not replace human teachers.

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"It's nice to think that someone who is unbelievably well trained is there to help you make decisions," he added.

However, he clarified,&nbsp;"It doesn't mean you don't ever also seek counsel from humans. Of course you do. It's just very calming and reassuring knowing that you don't have to call anybody up, bother someone, you don't have to wait around for an answer."

"Being a school leader, a headmaster, is a very lonely job. Of course, we have head teacher’s groups...but just having somebody or something on tap that can help you in this lonely place is very reassuring," he added.

<h2>How will the AI headmaster work?</h2>

Abigail Bailey works similarly to the popular AI-based chatbot ChatGPT — users type questions and the AI answers using its algorithm.

Not only this, Cottesmore has another AI based robot among its staff. The robot called Jamie Rainer is "a highly trained adviser on generative AI" and has been hired to help embed technology into the curriculum and advise teachers on reducing their workload.

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An England-based private boarding school has appointed a 'unique' headmaster — an AI robot named Abigail Bailey. Cottesmore School in West Sussex worked with an artificial intelligence developer to create their new principal headteacher.

An England-based private boarding school has appointed a 'unique' headmaster — an AI robot named Abigail Bailey. Cottesmore School in West Sussex worked with an artificial intelligence developer to create their new principal headteacher. What will the AI headmaster do? Abigail Bailey, as the AI robot is named, will primarily help the school's headmaster, Tom Rogerson. Talking to the Telegraph, Rogerson detailed that Abigail with provide him with advice and insights on a variety of issues, ranging from how to support fellow teachers and staff members, to helping students with learning disabilities like ADHD and writing school policies. Also read | AI can help detect dementia way before doctors do, claims Oxford professor The headmaster said that Abigail was developed to have a "wealth of knowledge in machine learning and education management. Furthermore, Abigail has the ability to analyse vast amounts of data. Will the AI headmaster take precedence over human teachers? No. Talking to Telegraph, Rogerson said that having the robot around doesn't mean you don't ever seek counsel from humans. He said, "Sometimes having someone or something there to help you is a very calming influence." As per the 'human' headmaster, the school has the highest number of teachers in its 130-year history and the robot will not replace human teachers. Also read | This stunning visualisation of Mars' gigantic 'Labyrinth of Night' will blow your mind "It's nice to think that someone who is unbelievably well trained is there to help you make decisions," he added. However, he clarified, "It doesn't mean you don't ever also seek counsel from humans. Of course you do. It's just very calming and reassuring knowing that you don't have to call anybody up, bother someone, you don't have to wait around for an answer." "Being a school leader, a headmaster, is a very lonely job. Of course, we have head teacher’s groups...but just having somebody or something on tap that can help you in this lonely place is very reassuring," he added. How will the AI headmaster work? Abigail Bailey works similarly to the popular AI-based chatbot ChatGPT — users type questions and the AI answers using its algorithm. Not only this, Cottesmore has another AI based robot among its staff. The robot called Jamie Rainer is "a highly trained adviser on generative AI" and has been hired to help embed technology into the curriculum and advise teachers on reducing their workload. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Citing data security and other concerns, the US Space Force has temporarily prohibited the use of web-based generative artificial intelligence technologies and the so-called big language models that drive them.

US space force to form AI task force

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant changes in the digital world. It can now be game-changing in healthcare as well. A recent study by an Oxford professor suggests that with the help of AI we can detect dementia way before doctors can.&nbsp;

Michael Wooldridge, a professor of computer science at the University of Oxford, said that with the help of our smartphones we will be able to detect early signs of dementia. He explained that technology could spot increased hesitancy in a person while using their device, which is one possible sign of the condition.

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At an event discussing the pros and cons of AI at The Times and Sunday Times Literature Festival, he said he was “very optimistic” about the opportunities it could provide in healthcare. Wooldridge said: “I have colleagues at Oxford that think that AI is going to enable us to identify the onset of dementia, just from the way that people use their mobile phones.”

<h2>AI in healthcare</h2>

AI, if used efficiently and in control, can have huge benefits to healthcare and medical field, Wooldridge said. It is already being used in some settings to help spot early onset dementia by analysing people’s speech patterns and eye movements.&nbsp;

Researchers say these tools will play a significant role in reducing the burden on dementia assessment services. The average waiting time from a dementia referral to receiving a diagnosis increased from 13 weeks in 2019 to 17.7 weeks in 2021, a survey by the Royal College of Psychiatrists found.

<h2>Threats involved</h2>

Wooldridge, however, warned that large language models, such as ChatGPT, could be exploited by hackers to launch cyberattacks. He said bad actors could use chatbots to carry out attacks on institutions including the NHS and the Ministry of Defence by “firing off a huge number of requests to a website”.

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The denial of service is among the most basic forms of cyberattack, which works by overwhelming servers with an avalanche of bogus requests for data, making it impossible for legitimate web traffic to get through.

“The website just gets drowned and it can’t respond,” Wooldridge said. “Open AI, who produce ChatGPT, will probably try and prevent you from doing that. But within a few years what happens if we have all got a large language model downloaded from the dark web on our laptop or smartphone and there are just no barriers, there are no guardrails to stop that.”

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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant changes in the digital world. It can now be game-changing in healthcare as well. A recent study by an Oxford professor suggests that with the help of AI we can detect dementia way before doctors can.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant changes in the digital world. It can now be game-changing in healthcare as well. A recent study by an Oxford professor suggests that with the help of AI we can detect dementia way before doctors can. Michael Wooldridge, a professor of computer science at the University of Oxford, said that with the help of our smartphones we will be able to detect early signs of dementia. He explained that technology could spot increased hesitancy in a person while using their device, which is one possible sign of the condition. Also Read | Over 7.5 trillion tonnes decline in Antarctica's ice shelves since 1997, half show 'no sign of recovery' At an event discussing the pros and cons of AI at The Times and Sunday Times Literature Festival, he said he was “very optimistic” about the opportunities it could provide in healthcare. Wooldridge said: “I have colleagues at Oxford that think that AI is going to enable us to identify the onset of dementia, just from the way that people use their mobile phones.” AI in healthcare AI, if used efficiently and in control, can have huge benefits to healthcare and medical field, Wooldridge said. It is already being used in some settings to help spot early onset dementia by analysing people’s speech patterns and eye movements. Researchers say these tools will play a significant role in reducing the burden on dementia assessment services. The average waiting time from a dementia referral to receiving a diagnosis increased from 13 weeks in 2019 to 17.7 weeks in 2021, a survey by the Royal College of Psychiatrists found. Threats involved Wooldridge, however, warned that large language models, such as ChatGPT, could be exploited by hackers to launch cyberattacks. He said bad actors could use chatbots to carry out attacks on institutions including the NHS and the Ministry of Defence by “firing off a huge number of requests to a website”. Also Read | Software by Indian techies helps hear from distant galaxies, make discoveries The denial of service is among the most basic forms of cyberattack, which works by overwhelming servers with an avalanche of bogus requests for data, making it impossible for legitimate web traffic to get through. “The website just gets drowned and it can’t respond,” Wooldridge said. “Open AI, who produce ChatGPT, will probably try and prevent you from doing that. But within a few years what happens if we have all got a large language model downloaded from the dark web on our laptop or smartphone and there are just no barriers, there are no guardrails to stop that.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pranjali Awasthi, a 16-year-old prodigy from India, has secured an impressive $450,000 in funding for her AI startup,&nbsp;Delv.AI, according to a report by India Today.&nbsp;According to the report, she founded&nbsp;Delv.AI&nbsp;in January 2022. &nbsp;

Pranjali's journey into the tech world was inspired by her father, an engineer, who ignited her interest in computer science and coding when she was just seven years old.&nbsp;

Her passion for technology led to her internship at the research labs of Florida International University, where she delved into machine learning projects while continuing her regular schooling.&nbsp;

Pranjali's internship sparked the idea for Delv.AI, where she sought to harness AI to address real-world challenges. In 2021, she gained a place in an AI startup accelerator in Miami, led by tech enthusiasts Lucy Guo and Dave Fontenot from Backend Capital, in exchange for a stake in her future company. This accelerator provided the launchpad that attracted investments from notable names in the tech industry, such as On Deck and Village Global.&nbsp;

Delv.AI, with a team of up to 10 employees, focuses on leveraging AI to streamline data extraction processes and eliminate data silos. Pranjali's primary objective with Delv.AI is to assist researchers in efficiently accessing specific information amidst the ever-expanding online content landscape.&nbsp;

Pranjali's dedication to her growing company led her to temporarily step away from her high school education. With a recent funding injection of $450,000 and a current valuation of around $12 million, Delv.AI is poised for a promising future.&nbsp;

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Pranjali Awasthi, a 16-year-old prodigy from India, has secured an impressive $450,000 in funding for her AI startup, Delv.AI, according to a report by India Today.

Pranjali Awasthi, a 16-year-old prodigy from India, has secured an impressive $450,000 in funding for her AI startup, Delv.AI, according to a report by India Today. According to the report, she founded Delv.AI in January 2022. Pranjali's journey into the tech world was inspired by her father, an engineer, who ignited her interest in computer science and coding when she was just seven years old. Her passion for technology led to her internship at the research labs of Florida International University, where she delved into machine learning projects while continuing her regular schooling. Pranjali's internship sparked the idea for Delv.AI, where she sought to harness AI to address real-world challenges. In 2021, she gained a place in an AI startup accelerator in Miami, led by tech enthusiasts Lucy Guo and Dave Fontenot from Backend Capital, in exchange for a stake in her future company. This accelerator provided the launchpad that attracted investments from notable names in the tech industry, such as On Deck and Village Global. Delv.AI, with a team of up to 10 employees, focuses on leveraging AI to streamline data extraction processes and eliminate data silos. Pranjali's primary objective with Delv.AI is to assist researchers in efficiently accessing specific information amidst the ever-expanding online content landscape. Pranjali's dedication to her growing company led her to temporarily step away from her high school education. With a recent funding injection of $450,000 and a current valuation of around $12 million, Delv.AI is poised for a promising future. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Popular chatbot ChatGPT now conducts therapy sessions but are they good enough? A manager at the AI firm OpenAI, Lilian Weng recently caused quite a stir when she shared her unexpected encounter with OpenAI's popular chatbot ChatGPT. In a tweet or a post on X described her conversation with ChatGPT as quite emotional and personal. Her post raised eyebrows and sparked a debate.

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As actors across the world continue their fight against artificial intelligence, we look at what Tom Hanks, Anil Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and more stars have to say about it.

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Sensigo, a California-based startup, is using cutting-edge AI solutions to help vehicle repairs. Now launched by the German automaker Porsche in association with Partners Sensigo's AI model enables vehicle service technicians to diagnose and resolve and eventually, predict repair issues.

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Tiger&nbsp;populations are on the rise in the jungles of India and Nepal and the predators are roaming ever closer to villages, sparking a race among conservationists to find ways of avoiding conflict.

They are increasingly finding solutions with artificial intelligence, a bunch of technologies designed to reason and make decisions like humans.

Experts from Clemson University in South Carolina and several NGOs published research last month on their work using AI-enabled cameras that they say could help revolutionise&nbsp;tiger&nbsp;conservation.

They placed tiny devices around enclosures in the two South Asian nations, both to protect villagers from the predators -- and the predators from poachers.

According to their research, published in the BioScience journal, the camera system called TrailGuard can distinguish between&nbsp;tigers&nbsp;and other species and relay images to park rangers or villagers within seconds.

"We have to find ways for people and&nbsp;tigers&nbsp;and other wildlife to coexist," Eric Dinerstein, one of the authors of the report, told AFP.

"Technology can offer us a tremendous opportunity to achieve that goal very cheaply."

<h2>Elephants and Amazon loggers&nbsp;</h2>

The research claims the cameras were immediately effective, picking up a&nbsp;tiger&nbsp;just 300 metres from a village, and on another occasion identifying a team of poachers.

They say their system was the first AI camera to identify and transmit a picture of a&nbsp;tiger, and it has almost wiped out false alarms -- when traps are tripped by passing boars or falling leaves.

The scheme is one of several putting an AI spin on the established ideas of wildlife surveillance.

Researchers in Gabon are using AI to sift their camera trap images and are now trying a warning system for elephants.

Teams in the Amazon are piloting equipment that can detect the sounds of chainsaws, tractors and other machinery associated with deforestation.

And US tech titan Google&nbsp;teamed up with researchers and NGOs four years ago to collect millions of images from camera traps.

The project, called Wildlife Insights, automates the process of identifying species and labelling images, saving many hours of laborious work for researchers.

Conservationists like Dinerstein, who also leads the tech team at the Resolve NGO, are sure that technology is helping their cause.

<h2>'Early warning system'&nbsp;</h2>

Their goal is to ensure that 30 per cent of the Earth's land and oceans are designated protected zones by 2030, as&nbsp;agreed by dozens of governments last year, with that number eventually going up to 50 per cent.

Those zones will need to be monitored, and animals will need to move safely between protected areas.

"That's what we're shooting for, and the critical element of that is an early warning system," he said.

The plight of&nbsp;tigers&nbsp;underscores the size of the challenge.

Their habitats have been devastated across Asia and their numbers in India fell to an all-time low of 1,411 in 2006, before steadily rising to current levels of around 3,500.

In the mid-20th century, India was home to an estimated 40,000.

<h2>&nbsp;'Jury still out'</h2>

Jonathan Palmer, head of conservation technology at the US-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), who was not involved in the study, said TrailGuard had exciting potential.

But Palmer, who helped found Wildlife Insights with Google, said the broader uses of AI in conservation were not yet settled.

"In most cases, AI species identification is still in its infancy," he said.

His NGO recommends outside verification of any species identification done by AI.

And Palmer said the "jury was out" on whether AI was better deployed in cameras at the scene or afterwards on servers or laptops.

Those uncertainties aside, Dinerstein is widening the rollout of TrailGuard -- this time with even bigger animals in his sights.

"Elephants wander outside parks all the time and it leads to a massive amount of conflict," he said.

They destroy crops, cause chaos in villages and can even cause train crashes, with dozens of deaths every year, he added.

"There's an immense opportunity here to prevent that," he said.&nbsp;

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Tiger populations are on the rise in the jungles of India and Nepal and the predators are roaming ever closer to villages, sparking a race among conservationists to find ways of avoiding conflict.

Tiger populations are on the rise in the jungles of India and Nepal and the predators are roaming ever closer to villages, sparking a race among conservationists to find ways of avoiding conflict. They are increasingly finding solutions with artificial intelligence, a bunch of technologies designed to reason and make decisions like humans. Experts from Clemson University in South Carolina and several NGOs published research last month on their work using AI-enabled cameras that they say could help revolutionise tiger conservation. They placed tiny devices around enclosures in the two South Asian nations, both to protect villagers from the predators -- and the predators from poachers. According to their research, published in the BioScience journal, the camera system called TrailGuard can distinguish between tigers and other species and relay images to park rangers or villagers within seconds. "We have to find ways for people and tigers and other wildlife to coexist," Eric Dinerstein, one of the authors of the report, told AFP. "Technology can offer us a tremendous opportunity to achieve that goal very cheaply." Elephants and Amazon loggers The research claims the cameras were immediately effective, picking up a tiger just 300 metres from a village, and on another occasion identifying a team of poachers. They say their system was the first AI camera to identify and transmit a picture of a tiger, and it has almost wiped out false alarms -- when traps are tripped by passing boars or falling leaves. The scheme is one of several putting an AI spin on the established ideas of wildlife surveillance. Researchers in Gabon are using AI to sift their camera trap images and are now trying a warning system for elephants. Teams in the Amazon are piloting equipment that can detect the sounds of chainsaws, tractors and other machinery associated with deforestation. And US tech titan Google teamed up with researchers and NGOs four years ago to collect millions of images from camera traps. The project, called Wildlife Insights, automates the process of identifying species and labelling images, saving many hours of laborious work for researchers. Conservationists like Dinerstein, who also leads the tech team at the Resolve NGO, are sure that technology is helping their cause. 'Early warning system' Their goal is to ensure that 30 per cent of the Earth's land and oceans are designated protected zones by 2030, as agreed by dozens of governments last year, with that number eventually going up to 50 per cent. Those zones will need to be monitored, and animals will need to move safely between protected areas. "That's what we're shooting for, and the critical element of that is an early warning system," he said. The plight of tigers underscores the size of the challenge. Their habitats have been devastated across Asia and their numbers in India fell to an all-time low of 1,411 in 2006, before steadily rising to current levels of around 3,500. In the mid-20th century, India was home to an estimated 40,000. 'Jury still out' Jonathan Palmer, head of conservation technology at the US-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), who was not involved in the study, said TrailGuard had exciting potential. But Palmer, who helped found Wildlife Insights with Google, said the broader uses of AI in conservation were not yet settled. "In most cases, AI species identification is still in its infancy," he said. His NGO recommends outside verification of any species identification done by AI. And Palmer said the "jury was out" on whether AI was better deployed in cameras at the scene or afterwards on servers or laptops. Those uncertainties aside, Dinerstein is widening the rollout of TrailGuard -- this time with even bigger animals in his sights. "Elephants wander outside parks all the time and it leads to a massive amount of conflict," he said. They destroy crops, cause chaos in villages and can even cause train crashes, with dozens of deaths every year, he added. "There's an immense opportunity here to prevent that," he said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Google launched Pixel 8 smartphones and a new smartwatch. The gadgets integrated artificial intelligence technology. Google briefed up about the new smartphones brimming with new technologies.

Google releases the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 pro smartphone & smartwatch with new AI features

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