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Switzerland releases 100% open AI model
A group of Swiss institutions has released a new open AI model, designed to serve as a foundation for future research and applications.
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Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome
Anthropic is launching a research preview of a browser-based AI agent powered by its Claude AI models, the company announced on Tuesday.
Oakland Ballers to use AI to manage Saturday home game against Great Falls
Oakland Ballers manager Aaron Miles will leave it to artificial intelligence to decide when to pinch hit or replace his pitcher.
Applied use cases
Simpler models can outperform deep learning at climate prediction
New research shows the natural variability in climate data can cause AI models to struggle at predicting local temperature and rainfall.
How the next wave of workers will adapt as artificial intelligence reshapes jobs
AI is reshaping the workplace as companies are turning to it as a substitute for hiring, raising questions about the future of the job market.
'Extremely alarming': ChatGPT and Gemini respond to high-risk questions about suicide — including details around methods
Researchers have found that OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude can give direct responses to 'high-risk' questions about suicide.
Ethics
Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI
A California couple has sued OpenAI over the death of their teenage son, alleging its generative AI chat programme ChatGPT encouraged him to take his own life.
Microsoft gives free Copilot AI services to US government workers
Millions of US federal government workers are about to get a new AI assistant on their devices for free in the form of Microsoft Copilot. The move is part of a deal between Microsoft and the US General Services Administration (GSA) that’s also expected to save taxpayers $3.1 billion in its first year.
The New Ethical Implications of Gen AI
Generative AI tools have opened new possibilities for automation and productivity, but the risks and ethical implications have multiplied since their inception.
Robotics
Playing badminton against a robot
The robot ANYmal tracks the shuttlecock with its two cameras, predicts its flight trajectory and navigates to the right spot to intercept and return shots. In this video, Andrei Cramariuc, a postdoctoral researcher in Hutter’s team, explains how they trained the robot and the challenges they had to overcome.
Daimler Truck Seeks Investors for Torc Robotics Unit
Daimler Truck Holding AG is looking for a partner for its autonomous-driving unit Torc Robotics Inc. to help fund the company’s significant investment needs, according to people familiar with the matter.
The ‘AI farming company’ Orchard Robotics bags $22m to expand precision ag platform
California-based Orchard Robotics has secured $22 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round that will fuel expansion in the near future, the company said.
Research
Artificial intelligence in drug development
The integration of AI-driven methodologies into the drug development pipeline has already heralded subtle yet meaningful enhancements in both the efficiency and effectiveness of this process.
Evaluating AI Integration in Education Through Integrating TAM and S–O–R
This research seeks to examine how self-efficacy influences the willingness of faculty members to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications within Kuwaiti universities.
Responsible AI governance: A review and research framework
Based on this synthesis, we developed a conceptual framework for responsible AI governance (defined through structural, relational, and procedural practices), its antecedents, and its effects
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