• ZDNet

    Gen AI training costs soar yet risks are poorly measured, says Stanford AI report

    The seventh-annual report on the global state of artificial intelligence from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence offers some concerning thoughts for society: the technology's spiraling costs and poor measurement of its risks. According to the report, "The AI Index 2024 Annual Report," published Monday by HAI, the cost of training large language models such as OpenAI's GPT-4 -- the so-called foundation models used to develop other programs -- is...

  • U.S. Global Investors Announces Merger of Europe-Domiciled Airlines ETF into the Travel UCITS ETF (TRIP), Expanding and Diversifying Investment Opportunities in Global Travel Industry

    San Antonio, TX, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW) (the “Company”), a registered investment advisory firm

  • Meta underestimated the cost of AI

    Meta's first-quarter earnings report reveals the company's AI plans are costing more than anticipated.The tech giant is upping their estimate of capital expenses and expects the increase to continueas it invests "aggressively" in "AI research and product development efforts."The expenses are expected to be roughly $5 billion more than the original estimate, reaching between $35 and $40 billion. The original prediction was between $30 billion and $37 billion.Meta's minimum estimate for full-year...

  • The 'Civil War' AI controversy, explained

    A24 used AI-generated posters of war-torn American cities to promote Alex Garland's "Civil War," and audiences are not happy.

  • How AI is shaking up business travel – and how it involves you

    From booking flights to creating itineraries, AI (artificial intelligence) is already changing the face of the work trip, says Jenny Southan

  • Indonesian telcos conduct mega-merger talks

    Axiata and Sinar Mas are reportedly in talks to combine their respective telecom operations in Indonesia A union of XL Axiata and Smartfren would be valued at

  • Intel Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator explained

    The Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerator is designed to enhance the capabilities of data centers focusing on AI compute demands, particularly for generative AI and large language models. This accelerator improves speed, scalability, and developer productivity, making it a valuable tool for enterprises and developers working with advanced AI applications. This quick overview guide will […]

  • The cost of training AI is surging, report warns

    The latest Stanford AI Index suggests the cost of training advanced AI models has surged, generative AI investment has skyrocketed and industry continues to dominate AI development. : The cost of training AI is surging, report warns

  • Mega Networks plans to make AI servers in Maharashtra

    Computer hardware company Mega Networks is planning to set up a factory by the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal 2024-2025 to locally manufacture artificial intelligence servers, its chief executive said.The factory will be in Maharashtra and the company plans to invest Rs 350-400 crore in FY25, Amrish Pipada told ET.“The initial investment for setting up the factory will be funded through internal accruals and debt of Rs 100-120 crore, with the remainder raised from long-term debt and private...

  • Lawsuit: Amazon AI Exec Was Pressured to Ignore Copyright Violations

    A former Amazon AI scientist, Dr. Viviane Ghaderi, has filed a lawsuit against the tech giant, claiming she faced discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination after disclosing her pregnancy and raising concerns about copyright infringement in AI research.

    • Neowin

    Dell explains how to check if your Windows 11 computer is 'AI-Enabled'

    If you recently purchased a new Windows PC and are now wondering whether it is "AI-Enabled" or not, Dell has the answer. The company explained how to identify "AI-Enabled" Windows PCs.

  • Menteebot is a human-sized AI robot that you command with natural language

    The whole world is ragging on a barely functional $700 AI pin at the moment, but what if similar tech was squeezed into a gigantic robot that lives in your home? That’s a worst case scenario for the recently-introduced Menteebot, a human-sized robot that’s stuffed to the brim with AI-adjacent bells and whistles. It’s being advertised as the “personalized AI-based robot you can mentor.” It can run, walk sideways and even turn, all “with the same balance and control as a human.” Manufacturer...