The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it is using “all the tools at its disposal” to oversee the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The commission made that statement Wednesday (July 31) when submitting comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about its efforts in...
Major technology companies are embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into their core products and services, creating new revenue opportunities and enhancing user experiences. Integrating AI across various sectors marks a shift in how companies monetize technology and engage with users. From search engines and productivity tools...
Apple launched its first wave of artificial intelligence-enhanced software betas for developers on Monday (July 29), marking its push into AI-driven mobile commerce and potentially reshaping how millions of users interact with their devices. The release of developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and...
Microsoft is doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver of growth. During the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday (July 30), executives described surging demand for AI services across its cloud and software portfolio. The tech giant reported that Azure AI, its...
Artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI has begun rolling out an advanced voice feature for its ChatGPT platform. The feature, which utilizes the company’s GPT-4o model, offers hyper-realistic audio responses, according to a Tuesday (July 30) TechCrunch report. The new audio capabilities supposedly enable users to...
Artificial intelligence (AI) regulation takes center stage as the EU investigates X’s (formerly Twitter) data practices, Unilever adopts a proactive stance and Utah targets mental health chatbots. These moves signal a shifting landscape in AI governance across the tech, business and healthcare sectors. EU Regulator...
Industry experts are debating the business impact of Meta’s free artificial intelligence (AI) model Llama 3.1, weighing its potential against practical implementation challenges. Boasting 405 billion parameters, the AI model claims performance comparable to proprietary competitors like GPT-4 and Claude 3.5 Sonnet. As Meta expands...
How long will it take for artificial intelligence to be as smart as human beings? According to OpenAI board member Adam D’Angelo, that milestone is likely to happen “within five to 15 years,” Seeking Alpha reported Monday (July 29). D’Angelo, CEO and co-founder of Quora,...
In a move that’s sending ripples through the tech and business worlds, Meta Platforms has unveiled its most advanced AI models yet, challenging industry leaders OpenAI and Google. The release of Meta’s Llama 3 family of models, mostly available for free, marks a significant escalation...
