In a groundbreaking project named Predicting Image Geolocations (PIGEON), three Stanford graduate students have demonstrated the remarkable geolocation capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI). The project, initially designed to identify locations on Google Street View, showcased AI’s potential to accurately determine the origin of personal photos it had never encountered before. Inspired by their shared enthusiasm for the online game GeoGuessr, the trio—Michal Skreta, Silas Alberti, and Lukas Haas—sought to develop an AI player capable of outperforming human participants in geolocating […]

The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for artificial intelligence, has issued a call for the government to establish clear boundaries on the use of generative AI, particularly in situations where the technology could make irreversible decisions without direct human oversight. In a report published on Friday night, the institute expressed concerns about the current unreliability and error-proneness of generative AI tools, cautioning against their use in high-stakes national security contexts. The report emphasized the potential risks associated with […]

Elon Musk’s venture, xAI, has brought Grok into the limelight, challenging the narrative that dismissed it as a mere playful endeavor. Described as “rebellious” and equipped to tackle “spicy questions,” Grok was initially exclusive to a select group of beta users. However, Musk has now expanded access, offering it to anyone subscribing to a $16 per month premium plan on X. Upon testing, Grok demonstrated a notable strength in real-time news summarization. In comparison to counterparts like ChatGPT and Bard […]

In a significant move, Ola, the Indian ride-hailing giant, has introduced its indigenous large language model, Krutrim, aiming to dominate the local market and provide users with a unique AI experience. CEO Bhavish Aggarwal showcased Krutrim’s language prowess in Bengaluru, highlighting its ability to respond not only in English but also in 10 different Indian languages. During a live demo, Aggarwal demonstrated Krutrim’s multilingual capabilities, effortlessly switching between languages such as Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The key motivation behind developing […]

Intel has unleashed a new wave of computer chips, with a spotlight on Gaudi3, an artificial intelligence chip designed for generative AI software. This move, set to launch next year, signals Intel’s intent to compete with rival chips from Nvidia and AMD that currently dominate the landscape of AI models. Gaudi3 is positioned to rival Nvidia’s H100 and AMD’s upcoming MI300X, offering an alternative choice for companies building extensive chip farms to power AI applications. The chip’s unveiling contributed to […]

In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has entered into an unprecedented global publishing deal with Axel Springer, a prominent publishing giant. The agreement involves OpenAI paying Axel Springer for the utilization of its news content in the development and training of AI models, marking a pioneering collaboration in the realm of artificial intelligence and journalism. Under this unique deal, ChatGPT users will receive concise summaries of news stories sourced from Axel Springer’s esteemed brands, including Politico, Business […]

The global race for the next wave of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has put major tech players like Microsoft and Google under the spotlight for a significant surge in their water consumption. A recent study by Shaolei Ren at the University of California, Riverside, revealed that AI models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, have a considerable water footprint, with ChatGPT using 500 milliliters of water for every 10 to 50 prompts. Ren and colleagues warned of the potential environmental roadblocks if […]