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UK Government Scraps £1.3bn Earmarked for AI and Tech Innovation
The new Labour government has reshaped the U.K.’s AI plans, redistributing funding and narrowing the focus of the forthcoming AI Bill.
Will Power Availability Derail the AI Revolution?
The potential of artificial intelligence is immense. But it could be derailed due to a lack of power. Data centers implementing AI now need so much energy that the local grid often struggles to supply it. Drew Robb, writing for TechRepublic Premium, looks at the extent of the problem and how it can be overcome. ...
OpenPhone Review (2024): Is It Right for Your Business?
OpenPhone’s one of the few VoIP systems to offer unlimited texting. Wondering about the rest of the platform? Check out my full review.
Data Breaches Are Costing Australian Organisations, IBM Report Reveals
IBM’s recent Cost of a Data Breach report found that the average cost of a data breach in Australia reached a record-high in 2024. Explore additional key findings and how the Australian government is mitigating these threats.
Dialpad Review (2024): An AI-Powered VoIP Solution
Dialpad is a modern, innovative and powerful cloud-first alternative to other phone services. Check out the full review below to see if it’s the right VoIP solution for you.
8×8 Review (2024): Is it a Trustworthy Solution?
Discover strengths and drawbacks of 8x8 as a contact center solution. Compare features and pricing with other VoIP business phone systems.
AI for mental health screening may carry biases based on gender, race
A growing body of AI tools screen how people talk, searching for subtle changes that could indicate mental health concerns like depression or anxiety. A study finds that these tools don't perform consistently across people from different genders and races.
The 5 Best Machine Learning Courses for 2024
Understanding machine learning can help you build recommendation engines or perform data science work.
Google Adds Lens, Other AI Tools to Chrome on Desktop
Google Lens helps identify objects. Plus, Tab compare automatically creates comparison charts, and AI scans your history.
Healthy AI: Sustainable artificial intelligence for healthcare
Researchers investigated the environmental costs of AI, including energy consumption of AI systems in the medical field, carbon emissions of data centers, and electronic waste issues. Specific solutions to mitigate these environmental impacts were discussed, including the development of energy-efficient AI models, the implementation of green computing, and the use of renewable energy.
New AI tool simplifies heart monitoring: Fewer leads, same accuracy
To diagnose heart conditions including heart attacks and heart rhythm disturbances, clinicians typically rely on 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) -- complex arrangements of electrodes and wires placed around the chest and limbs to detect the heart's electrical activity. But these ECGs require specialized equipment and expertise, and not all clinics have the capability to perform them. Scientists showed that, with help from an AI tool, cardiologists can diagnose heart attacks using a simpler, easier and more accessible electrocardiogram technology.
EU’s AI Act: Europe’s New Rules for Artificial Intelligence Enters Into Force
Europe's AI legislation, which went into force on August 1, attempts to strike a tricky balance between promoting innovation and protecting citizens' rights.
Precision home robots learn with real-to-sim-to-real
CSAIL researchers introduce a novel approach allowing robots to be trained in simulations of scanned home environments, paving the way for customized household automation accessible to anyone.
AI 'hallucinations' tackled
Significant strides in addressing the issue of AI 'hallucinations' and improving the reliability of anomaly detection algorithms.
Top Reasons Why Employees Are Using AI at Work
Employees are motivated to use AI at work, regardless of company policy or training. But why? Kara Sherrer, writing for TechRepublic Premium, takes a deep dive into the latest research to investigate employees’ reasons for using AI at work. The feature also explores the most common ways that employees are currently using AI and some ...
ChatGPT vs Google Gemini (2024): What Are the Main Differences?
Google Gemini and ChatGPT can both chat with you in natural language, but they have some major differences in their capabilities.
Australia Could Have 200,000 AI Tech Workers by 2030
The number of technical and non-technical AI-related roles could grow fast, says the Technology Council of Australia, with entry level, mid-career and international candidates all standing to benefit.
Method prevents an AI model from being overconfident about wrong answers
More efficient than other approaches, the “Thermometer” technique could help someone know when they should trust a large language model.
Helping Olympic athletes optimize their performance, one stride at a time
The startup Striv, which went through MIT’s START.nano accelerator program, has developed a shoe sole for athletes that can track force, movement, and form.
Using the term 'artificial intelligence' in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions
Companies may unintentionally hurt their sales by including the words 'artificial intelligence' when describing their offerings that use the technology, according to a recent study. Researchers conducted experimental surveys with more than 1,000 adults in the U.S. to evaluate the relationship between AI disclosure and consumer behavior. The findings consistently showed products described as using artificial intelligence were less popular.
