Artificial intelligence is enabling a new kind of content creator on YouTube, where fully virtual personalities are attracting millions of viewers and generating significant revenue. Zach Vallese reports for CNBC that these AI-powered virtual YouTubers, or VTubers, are part of a growing trend. One prominent example is a character named Bloo, who has amassed 2.5 …
White-collar workers are increasingly sending artificial intelligence assistants to attend virtual meetings in their place. This trend saves time but also introduces complex new questions about workplace etiquette, privacy, and the value of human interaction. In an article for The Washington Post, journalists Lisa Bonos and Danielle Abril describe how these AI tools can join …
Three prominent news organizations are successfully using artificial intelligence to generate article summaries for their readers. The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Yahoo News have implemented AI-powered summary features to serve busy audiences seeking quick information digests. Sarah Scire reports on these developments for the journalism industry publication Nieman Lab. Yahoo News introduced “Key Takeaways” …
Particle, a startup that uses AI to summarize news articles, has expanded its service to the web with the launch of Particle.news. As reported by Sarah Perez for TechCrunch, the platform aims to help publishers rather than divert traffic from them. The website offers AI-generated summaries of news articles across various categories including Technology, Sports, …
The Wikimedia Foundation has unveiled a new artificial intelligence strategy that emphasizes the central role of human volunteers in Wikipedia’s knowledge ecosystem. According to Chris Albon und Leila Zia, the organization is committed to using AI to enhance rather than replace the work of Wikipedia’s editors. In their post Albon and Zia emphasized that the …
AI systems are increasingly being used to design experiments and drive scientific discoveries, according to research highlighted in Quanta Magazine. Mario Krenn, a quantum physicist who now leads the Artificial Scientist Lab, developed an AI program called Melvin that successfully designed quantum physics experiments when humans were stuck. Gregory Barber, writing for Quanta Magazine, describes …
Pete Koomen, a prominent tech figure and YC Partner, has published a critique of Gmail’s AI assistant, arguing that it represents an outdated approach to implementing artificial intelligence in applications. In his blog post titled “AI Horseless Carriages,” Koomen explains that AI applications often fall short because developers don’t allow users to customize the system …
James Cameron, director of films like “Avatar” and “Titanic,” sees potential in AI technology to reduce filmmaking costs significantly. In a podcast interview with Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth, Cameron expressed that generative AI could cut the cost of blockbuster films by half, primarily by increasing production efficiency rather than reducing staff. As Alex Weprin reported …
Amazon is testing new generative AI tools to enhance its e-commerce offerings, including a shopping assistant called Interests AI and a health-focused chatbot. As reported by Annie Palmer for CNBC, these features are currently available to a subset of users. Interests AI allows customers to describe their needs conversationally, generating curated product selections based on …
Hollywood directors Anthony and Joe Russo are building a high-tech studio aimed at harnessing AI to empower artists rather than replace them. According to technology journalist Christopher Mims of The Wall Street Journal, the directors of “Avengers: Endgame” are investing in AI technology that could help filmmakers create content on smaller budgets. The Russos received …