Sascha Brodsky

IBM Blog • 7th October 2024

Voice AI surge: How talking tech could reshape business - IBM Blog

Voice AI technology is rapidly evolving, promising to transform enterprise operations from customer service to internal communications. In the last few weeks, OpenAI has launched new tools to simplify the creation of AI voice assistants and expanded its Advanced Voice Mode to more paying customers. Microsoft has updated its Copilot AI with enhanced voice capabilities and reasoning features, while Meta has introduced voice AI to its messaging apps.

Freethink Media • 6th June 2024

Tesla's new self-driving software throws out its old code entirely

Tesla, the pioneering electric vehicle manufacturer known for its innovative and sometimes controversial approach to self-driving technology, has recently made a significant change to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. The company, led by Elon Musk, has decided to completely overhaul its existing FSD code, opting for a novel approach in the months leading up to the planned launch of its Robotaxi service.

Esquire • 8th May 2024

The 16 Best E-Bikes on the Market

In the fast-paced world of urban commuting, electric bicycles, or e-bikes, have emerged as a game-changing solution for those seeking an easier and more enjoyable upgrade to their classic bicycle. As the popularity of e-bikes continues to soar, we've taken on the challenge of uncovering the best models on the market, catering to the discerning tastes of our readers.

Freethink Media • 10th April 2024

Can we stop AI hallucinations? And do we even want to?

As AI continues to advance, one major problem has emerged: “hallucinations.” These are outputs generated by the AI that have no basis in reality.

PYMNTS.com • 9th April 2024

Amazon's 'Just Walk Out' Pivot: Reimagining Tech

Amazon is scaling back its artificial intelligence (AI) system that lets customers leave stores without having to provide payment, and experts say there are lessons to be drawn from this decision.

PYMNTS.com • 8th April 2024

MIT Engineers Aim to Advance Household Robots With AI Integration

Thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence, household robots are getting smarter and could soon evolve far beyond their current roles as mostly self-guided vacuum cleaners.

PYMNTS.com • 28th February 2024

Excitement and Money Flows to Intersection of AI and Robotics

New advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are allowing companies to develop robots with better features and more effective human interaction capabilities.

Computerworld • 16th January 2024

How OpenAI plans to handle genAI election fears

OpenAI is hoping to alleviate concerns about its technology’s influence on elections, as more than a third of the world's population is gearing up for voting this year.

15th January 2024

Can AI Be Conscious?

The idea that AI might be conscious has long been the stuff of science fiction, but some researchers are starting to take the notion seriously.

Computerworld • 9th January 2024

EU to review Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI

The European Union is investigating whether Microsoft's investment in OpenAI amounts to a concealed merger amid efforts to regulate the rapidly advancing generative AI (genAI) sector.

18th October 2023

Why It’s So Hard to Make Money From Generative AI

Tech companies are pouring money into generative AI, but profits remain elusive thus far.

AI Business • 3rd October 2023

Zuckerberg Philanthropy to Use AI to 'Cure, Prevent or Manage All Disease'

Mark Zuckerberg is betting big on AI to cure diseases.

AI Business • 28th September 2023

Google DeepMind: Being More Human to AI Makes It Perform Better

Just as people like hearing kind words, AI might benefit from advice that sounds human. Researchers at Google DeepMind developed a method that significantly boosted math abilities in language models by using prompts similar to human interaction, according to their recently published paper, "Large Language Models as Optimizers."

Lifewire • 25th September 2023

Why Amazon's New AI-Powered Echo Smart Assistants Raise Privacy Concerns

Amazon's Alexa devices are getting easier to talk to, but the new technology brings privacy concerns.

Lifewire • 11th September 2023

Why Not Everyone Thinks AI-Generated Music Is Grammy Worthy

Music generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is climbing the charts, but the new form is creating controversy.

Lifewire • 7th September 2023

How China's Surprise Chip Advances Could Bring Down Gadget Prices

China is speeding ahead with its chip-making abilities, and US users could benefit from lower prices even though experts are raising national security concerns.

Lifewire • 28th August 2023

Apple Is Backing a New Right to Repair Act—Here's Why

Tech giants are backing the idea of fixing your own gadgets.

Lifewire • 23rd August 2023

Why a New Court Ruling Against AI Is a Victory for Human Artists

Score one for humans in the battle over who owns art created using artificial intelligence (AI).

Lifewire • 22nd August 2023

A New App Could Help Musicians Use AI Ethically—Here's Why You Should Care

Musicians are flooding streaming services with new songs made using artificial intelligence (AI), but the practice raises issues of fairness that a new program hopes to address.

Lifewire • 17th August 2023

How Video Games Can Teach Social Values Through Realistic Play

Many video games are known for blood and gore, but experts say they can also teach ethics.