Profits, Patrols & Parental Controls: AI’s Expanding (and Troubling) Reach
Nvidia rides record sales, Taipei sparks scandal with Chinese robots, and OpenAI adds safety guardrails.
Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures
Reed Abelson and Teddy Rosenbluth/ New York Times
Medicare is tightening the restrictions, demanding prior clearance for certain medical operations. Supporters claim it will reduce wasteful spending, while detractors warn that it may cause delays in services.
‘The Wizard of Oz’ Is Getting an A.I. Glow Up.
Brooks Barnes/ New York Times
Hollywood is reimagining The Wizard of Oz with artificial intelligence, utilizing generative technologies to update the classic. However, not everyone is excited about technology changing cinema's history.
The 5% Playbook: Turning Generative AI Potential into Provable Business Value
Mohit Sewak/ Towards AI
Consultants are promoting a "5% playbook" to help businesses turn AI hype into real results. The emphasis is on generating real, demonstrable economic value rather than simply conducting trials.
Taipei City council in the dog house over Chinese-made patrol robot
Helen Davidson and Jason Tzu Kuan Lu in Taipei/ The Guardian
The procurement of a Chinese-made police robot has prompted outrage among Taipei city council members. Critics say it poses national security concerns, as well as worries about local oversight.
Tencent Hunyuan Video-Foley brings lifelike audio to AI video
Ryan Daws/ AI News
Tencent has announced Hunyuan Video-Foley, an AI tool for adding hyper-realistic sound effects to videos. From footsteps to explosions, AI enhances content immersion.
Nvidia Earnings Show Sales Jump Amid Strong Demand for A.I. Chips
Tripp Mickle/ New York Times
Nvidia's recent earnings show skyrocketing sales, driven by an insatiable demand for AI technology. The business remains the unchallenged leader of the AI hardware boom.
Microsoft’s Copilot AI is now inside Samsung TVs and monitors
Emma Roth/ The Verge
Samsung and Microsoft are collaborating: Copilot AI will now reside within TVs and monitors. From business to entertainment, your screens are set to become a lot smarter.
OpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death
Hayden Field/ The Verge
Following a teen's tragic death due to AI chat, OpenAI is implementing parental restrictions. The move reflects increasing demand to make AI safer for younger users.
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