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Here’s why Bing Chat conversation lengths are now limited

Bing Chat has only been live for about a week, and already Microsoft is limiting its usage to avoid unsettling conversations and keep the AI helpful.
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ChatGPT has taken Microsoft Bing from meme to mainstream with a packed waitlist

If you thought Bing was down for the count, that story might be changing as Microsoft announced over a million sign-ups to try out its new AI superpowers.
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I’ve seen the (distant) future of AI web search – here’s where it’s amazing, and where it struggles

It only takes minutes using the new AI-powered Bing to see that the future is very bright for AI in search. But that future is further away than we realize.
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Forget Dall-E, you can sign up to create AI-generated videos now

As impressive as AI image and text generation are, they pale in comparison to the wow factor of video that gets the same treatment.
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Voice actors seeing an increasing threat from AI

Voice actors are increasingly being asked to sign contracts that hand over the rights to their voices so that they can be used to create AI-generated versions.
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Oops — Google Bard AI demo is disproven by the first search result

Google has just unveiled its own artificial intelligence called Bard, yet it’s already served up its first piece of misinformation -- during Google’s own demo.
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Restaurant chain to use AI to combat ‘sushi terrorism’

Japan's conveyor-belt sushi restaurants are scrambling to reassure diners following some shocking videos that emerged online recently. AI could be the answer.
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Experts fear ChatGPT will soon be used in devastating cyberattacks

ChatGPT is changing the world, but some IT leaders are worried about its malicious misuse in massive cyberattacks -- some of which may already be underway.
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ChatGPT Plus to bring priority access during peak times — at a hefty price

OpenAI just announced ChatGPT Plus, a subscription plan that gives you faster access to its popular AI assistant and early access to new features.
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Chinese internet giant to launch its own version of ChatGPT, report says

China is reportedly about to unveil its own AI-powered ChatGPT-like chatbot, with internet giant Baidu gearing up for a March launch.
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Here’s how ChatGPT could solve its major plagiarism problem

ChatGPT is a convincing writer that sounds like an expert on any topic, which is a problem for educators that need to test their students' understanding.
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Microsoft invests billions in ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Microsoft said it will lead to advancements in AI supercomputing and research, and enable both firms to commercialize the resulting AI technologies.
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Investigation exposes murkier side of ChatGPT and the AI chatbot industry

A Time investigation has exposed the murkier side of the AI chatbot industry, highlighting how at least one startup has been using questionable practices.
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The best movies to watch if you like (or are afraid of) ChatGPT

ChatGPT is the newest obsession in the world of artificial intelligence. If you like this new chatbot, then check out these 6 films to watch.
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This AI can spoof your voice after just three seconds

Microsoft has revealed VALL-E, an artificial intelligence that can replicate any voice using a three-second sample. It has huge potential -- and huge risks too.
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5 amazing things people have already done with ChatGPT

ChatGPT is a text-based system but here are five ways to use AI to help create graphics, animation, music, and even a whole book.
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I used the ChatGPT AI chatbot to do my holiday shopping this year

Here's how ChatGPT'' advanced artificial intelligence was leveraged to solve one of the most urgent needs of our time -- making a holiday gift list!
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Lensa app: How to use the image generator to make AI selfies

The Lensa app allows you to create new selfies of yourself using AI. Want to check it out? Here's how to get started!
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Meta made DALL-E for video, and it’s both creepy and amazing

Meta created an AI that can turn your typed words into videos, and it's both creepy and cool.
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Why AI will never rule the world

Despite fears that AI will one day take over the world, some experts contend that our existing AI systems are incapable of surpassing human intelligence
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Nvidia’s $200 Jetson Orin Nano minicomputer is 80 times faster than the previous version

Nvidia has just expanded its system-on-module family with the addition of the Jetson Orin Nano. It will deliver up to 80x the performance of its predecessor.
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I pitched my ridiculous startup idea to a robot VC

To test the AI behind PitchExpert, I pitched an idea for a totally ridiculous water delivery startup -- and the feedback I got was jaw-droppingly good
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Optical illusions could help us build the next generation of AI

Computer vision algorithms can't see optical illusions as we humans can -- and scientists are using that quirk to their advantage
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How will we know when an AI actually becomes sentient?

Many scientists and technologists believe AI will eventually become sentient. But how will we know when that happens? Currently, there's no good way to tell.
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Microsoft quits its creepy, emotion-reading A.I.

Microsoft announced it will stop the distribution of its emotion-reading A.I. and heavily restrict its facial recognition software.
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Zoom’s A.I. tech to detect emotion during calls upsets critics

Critics are calling out the video-conferencing company Zoom over concerns that its A.I. tech that can read emotions might find discriminatory uses.
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Finishing touch: How scientists are giving robots humanlike tactile senses

Giving robots sight and hearing is fairly straightforward these days, but equipping them with a robust sense of touch is far more difficult.
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Lambda’s machine learning laptop is a Razer in disguise

Razer teams up with Lambda to create a sleek laptop for machine learning work that is powerful enough for gaming.
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Adobe brings real-time editing to Premiere Pro, After Effects

The latest update to Adobe Premiere Pro makes it easier for video editors and producers to collaborate on video edits.
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Analog A.I.? It sounds crazy, but it might be the future

Digital transistors have been the backbone of computing for much of the modern era, but Mythic A.I. makes a compelling case that analog chips may be the future.
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Phones could one day identify you by your grip

Researchers at Louisiana State University have found a way to use A.I. to help phones analyze how users are holding them.
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New Google Docs suggestions will try to fix your bad writing

Google wants you to write with better tone and style inside Google Docs, and new tools will help ensure you write with inclusivity.
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Google Smart Canvas gets deeper integration between apps

Google is leveraging new A.I. experiences in apps like Docs, Sheets and more to tighten its Worksuite ecosystem.
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How a big blue van from 1986 paved the way for self-driving cars

Despite being bigger than a moving truck and sporting less computing power than a first-gen Apple watch, the Navlab-1 was a surprisingly capable autonomous car