San Francisco (AFP) May 21, 2024 - Movie star Scarlett Johansson said Monday she was "shocked" by an OpenAI synthetic voice that sounds like her, which was released after she declined to work with the ChatGPT-maker on such a project.
The artificial intelligence powerhouse headed by Sam Altman said it was working on temporarily muting the Johannson-sounding voice it calls "Sky."
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Redmond, United States (AFP) May 20, 2024 - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled a new category of PC on Monday that features generative artificial intelligence tools built directly into Windows, the company's world leading operating system.
The tech giant estimates that more than 50 million "AI PCs" will be sold over the next 12 months, given the appetite for devices powered by ChatGPT-style technology.
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Seoul (AFP) May 21, 2024 - More than a dozen of the world's leading artificial intelligence firms made fresh safety commitments at a global summit in Seoul on Tuesday, the British government said in a statement.
The agreement with 16 tech firms -- which include ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Anthropic -- builds on the consensus reached at the inaugural global AI safety summit at Bletchley Park in Britain last year.
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Boston MA (SPX) May 22, 2024 - "I'll have you eating out of the palm of my hand" is an unlikely utterance you'll hear from a robot. Why? Most of them don't have palms.
If you have kept up with the protean field, gripping and grasping more like humans has been an ongoing Herculean effort. Now, a new robotic hand design developed in MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has rethought the oft-overlooked palm. The new design uses advanced sensors for a highly sensitive touch... Читать дальше...
Paris (AFP) May 22, 2024 - Thousands of tech enthusiasts are expected to start filing into Europe's self-declared biggest startup event VivaTech in Paris on Wednesday, which this year will focus on artificial intelligence.
The four-day event, now in its eighth year, will host more than 150,000 guests, 11,000 startups and 450 speakers, according to the organisers.
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The Professional Golfers’ Association has underlined its continued support of initiatives for young people and the work of the Golf Foundation by donating £40,000 to the national charity.
Aviation investigators arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday to learn how and why severe turbulence sent a Singapore Airlines plane into a sudden dive that tossed passengers and crew around the cabin, leaving a British man dead and dozens others injured. Twenty people remained in intensive care in hospital after Flight SQ321, which was flying from London's Heathrow airport to Singapore, hit the turbulence Tuesday over the Andaman Sea.
Its profit rose to £201.3 million
Virat Kohli has inspired RCB to make a stunning comeback in IPL 2024, leading them to the playoffs after a poor start. Kohli, who tops the league in runs with 708 at a strike rate of 155.60, has silenced critics of his T20 strike rate. His contributions have been key to RCB's six-match winning streak following their early losses. Ahead of their knockout match against Rajasthan Royals, Kohli emphasized his reliance on instinct and adaptability over stats and analysis. If RCB wins, they will face Sunrisers... Читать дальше...
This is the funny moment Jeremy Hunt’s phone rings during his live TV interview with Martin Lewis.
The PM says the NHS provides "life saving care" every day but there were "significant failings" which led to the infected blood scandal.
The Duke of Sussex visited London earlier this month, but did not reunite with his father. Now, insiders have said Charles agreed to let the Prince stay in one of his royal residences, but was turned down
A firebreather went toe-to-toe with a violent mariachi band, hurling flames at his musical assailants in what is understood to be a brutal turf war involving tips
A woman has been left fuming at her 'neighbour from hell' who she can hear in intimate detail through the walls - and she's not the only one who's been left traumatised
At issue is a bill from 1991 that formed the Negev Development Authority, which is part of the Ministry of the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience.
At issue is a bill from 1991 that formed the Negev Development Authority, which is part of the Ministry of the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience.
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Rishi Sunak has refused to deny rumours he is about to call a snap summer general election.
Westminster was awash with speculation that the prime minister could set the date as soon as today.
At PMQs, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn demanded Sunak stop playing “games” with the public.
“Speculation is rife so I think the public deserves a clear answer to a simple question,” he said.
“Does the prime intend to call a summer general election? Or is he feart?”
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The Gujarat Cricket Association on Tuesday refuted reports that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cancelled their sole practice session before the IPL 2024 Eliminator against the Rajasthan Royals due to security concerns.
Twenty-seven nations, including the UK and US, as well as the EU have signed up to the new agreement.
(Telecompaper) Norwegian operator Lyse's ISP and TV service supplier arm Altibox said it started providing the new Max streaming service on 21 May. Norwegian productions include '71 Degrees North', 'Last Man Out' and 'No Stars' as well as the new eight-episode erotic comedy serial 'MILF of Norway' starring...
Crystal Palace have tabled an improved offer for Real Betis centre-back Chadi Riad as they push to sign him this summer.
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A dispute between embassies and London's transport body over whether the $19 daily charge is a tax or a service has led to a $183 million budget black hole.