### Title Authors express outrage as their books are uploaded and analyzed without consent ### Important Facts - π Numerous writers woke up to discover that their books had been uploaded and scanned into a dataset without their permission - π The project, called Prosecraft, was conducted by cloud word processor Shaxpir - π¬ Authors such as Maureen Johnson and Celeste Ng criticized Prosecraft for using their books to train a language model without consent - π Over 27,000 books were compiled, compared, ranked, and analyzed based on the "vividness" of their language - β° Even recently published books were found to have been uploaded onto the platform ### Secondary Facts - π Prosecraft aimed to analyze the language used in the books - ποΈ Maureen Johnson is a popular Young Adult author - π₯ Celeste Ng is the author of "Little Fires Everywhere" - π The incident occurred on Monday morning
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-07 10:13:11 PM |
### Title Microsoft's Bing Chat to Expand Availability on Third-Party Browsers, Including Mobile Devices ### Important Facts - Microsoft's Bing Chat, similar to ChatGPT, is being tested in third-party browsers like Chrome and Safari. - Bing Chat will soon be available in third-party browsers on both web and mobile devices. ### Secondary Facts - The testing of Bing Chat in third-party browsers was confirmed by Microsoft in late July. - Various reports had previously spotted the feature in action. - Bing Chat will be accessible on popular browsers such as Chrome and Safari.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-07 03:03:09 PM |
### Title Thomson Reuters: Enhancing Productivity with AI ### Important Facts - π Thomson Reuters is a news and information organization with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. - π€ The company merged in 2008, combining two entities to provide news and specialized information in areas such as law, trade, and accounting. - π‘ Thomson Reuters is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity. ### Secondary Facts - π Thomson Reuters is a venerable organization that has been operating for over a century. - π The merger in 2008 brought together two companies to offer comprehensive news and specialized information services.
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2023-08-06 03:03:05 PM |
### Title The Impact of Generative AI on Startups' PR Strategies ### Important Facts - π The advent of generative AI will bring significant changes to startups' PR approaches. - πΌ The Associated Press became the first major news company to partner with OpenAI in July. - π₯ Media job cuts have reached record highs. ### Secondary Facts - π° OpenAI's partnership with the Associated Press highlights the growing importance of generative AI in the media industry.
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2023-08-05 09:43:05 PM |
### Title YouTube experiments with AI-generated video summaries ### Important Facts - YouTube is testing AI-generated summaries for videos on the watch and search pages - The experiment is currently limited to a small number of English-language videos and viewers ### Secondary Facts - Keeping up with the fast-moving AI industry is challenging - This news roundup provides a summary of the latest stories in machine learning
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2023-08-05 02:13:05 PM |
### Title A Comprehensive Guide to Artificial Intelligence ### Important Facts - π The news provides an overview of artificial intelligence, breaking down the jargon and explaining its major players. - π It emphasizes the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest AI news. - π‘ The article aims to provide readers with everything they need to know about AI. ### Secondary Facts - ποΈ The news is titled "Age of AI: Everything you need to know about artificial intelligence." - π° The body of the news repeats the title and briefly summarizes the content.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-04 09:23:05 PM |
### Title Pony.ai and Toyota to Collaborate on Mass Production of Robotaxis in China ### Important Facts - π Pony.ai and Toyota are partnering to develop fully driverless robotaxis. - π° The partnership will begin this year with a capital investment of $139 million from GAC Toyota Motor Co. - π€ GAC Toyota Motor Co. is a joint venture between Toyota China and GAC, a Chinese state-owned automaker. ### Secondary Facts - π The goal of the collaboration is to mass produce autonomous vehicles for ride-hailing services. - π¨π³ The production will take place in China, targeting the growing market for self-driving transportation.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-04 09:13:12 PM |
### Title Microsoft discontinues Cortana in Windows to focus on next-gen AI ### Important Facts - Microsoft is shutting down its digital assistant app Cortana this month. - The company is shifting its focus towards modern-day AI advances, such as Bing Chat and other AI-powered productivity features. - Cortana will no longer be available as a standalone app in Windows starting from August 2023. ### Secondary Facts - Microsoft's decision reflects the increasing emphasis on next-generation AI technologies. - The move aligns with the company's strategy to prioritize AI advancements across Windows and its web browser Edge.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-04 01:43:05 PM |
### Title Salesforce introduces Einstein Studio for bringing your own model ### Important Facts - Salesforce has released Einstein Studio, its AI layer - The new feature allows users to bring their own models - This is the next step in Salesforce's journey with generative AI and Data Cloud ### Secondary Facts - Salesforce introduced its AI layer, Einstein, in 2016 - At the Salesforce World Tour event in NYC, generative AI and Data Cloud were discussed - The release of Einstein Studio was announced today
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-04 01:13:05 PM |
### Title SoftBank launches SB Intuitions, an OpenAI for Japan ### Important Facts - π SoftBank has launched SB Intuitions, an OpenAI initiative focused on building LLMs and generative AI in Japanese. - π‘ The goal is to ensure that the pace of innovation in AI is not limited to just one corner of the world. - π SoftBank's initiative aims to expand the center of gravity for AI beyond the Bay Area. - π―π΅ SB Intuitions will specifically focus on developing AI technologies tailored for the Japanese market. - π This move reflects the growing interest and investment in AI research and development globally. ### Secondary Facts - πΌ SoftBank's launch of SB Intuitions highlights the increasing importance of AI in various regions around the world. - π The initiative seeks to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among AI researchers and developers in Japan. - π¬ SB Intuitions' focus on LLMs and generative AI indicates a commitment to advancing natural language processing capabilities. - ποΈ The news suggests that there is a belief in the potential market opportunities for AI outside of the traditional tech hubs.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-04 12:43:05 PM |