• Meta says it will take years to make money from generative AI – but what about Apple?

    Pretty much every tech company has been investing in generative AI for the past two years, and Apple is rumored to finally bring new AI-based tools to iPhone users soon with iOS 18. However, the costs of operating such tools are quite high, and Meta has just confirmed that it will take years for the company to make money from AI. more

  • Ministers will be told to use AI to screen migrants for threats, adviser says

    The UK’s reviewer of terrorism legislation warned facilities had become ‘so overwhelmed’ that people were released before all checks were done.

  • Apple's First AI Features in iOS 18 Reportedly Won't Use Cloud Servers

    Apple's first set of new AI features planned for iOS 18 will not rely on cloud servers at all, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. "As the world awaits Apple's big AI unveiling on June 10, it looks like the initial wave of features will work entirely on device," said Gurman, in the Q&A section of his Power On newsletter today. "That means there's no cloud processing component to the company's large language model, the software that powers the new capabilities." Apple will probably...

    • CNBC

    Apple will 'look at' manufacturing in Indonesia, CEO Cook says, as China diversification push continues

    Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will "look at" manufacturing in Indonesia, following a meeting with the country's President Joko Widodo.

    • 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...

  • If Apple loses against China so will the West

    It has been a long time since the West dominated shipbuilding, or steel making. We are already aware that we…What to read next: The rusting Philippine ship raising US-China tensions | The West must stand behind Israel after Iran’s attack | Rishi Sunak loses another minister | The Bank of England can’t blame IT for its dodgy forecasts

  • Cops are Using AI Cameras to Generate Police Reports

    A police tech company that makes body cams and tasers has released a new futuristic product that has some people unnerved: an AI camera that generates police reports from audio. [Read More]

  • Apple Reportedly Developing Its Own Custom Silicon for AI Servers

    Apple is said to be developing its own AI server processor using TSMC's 3nm process, targeting mass production by the second half of 2025. According to a post by the Weibo user known as "Phone Chip Expert," Apple has ambitious plans to design its own artificial intelligence server processor. The user, who claims to have 25 years of experience in the integrated circuit industry, including work on Intel's Pentium processors, suggests this processor will be manufactured using TSMC's ‌3nm‌...

    • WDTN

    Court reporters warn against use of AI: ‘Freedom is on the line’

    DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Legal professionals are sounding the alarm about the use of artificial intelligence in the justice system. New AI transcription service companies want to replace court reporters. However, experts say doing so could present major security and accuracy issues in general proceedings. The National Court Reporters Association released this report highlighting ethical []

  • New Mexico has relatively high hallucinogen use, report says

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest federal report on drug use and health in New Mexico and other states shows residents in the Land of Enchantment have a particular penchant for hallucinogens. The data comes from 2021 to 2022 national surveys on drug use compiled by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The report compares []

  • Meta says revenue will be weak as it spends even more on AI

    Push to integrate AI into Meta products boosts financial results, but share prices tumble with weak sales forecastMeta’s drive to integrate artificial intelligence into its products yielded strong financial results for the second quarter in a row. The company plans to spend even more on AI in the coming months, though, and its share price slumped more than 15% as the company reported earnings Wednesday. A weak sales forecast and higher spending guidance rattled investors.Mark Zuckerberg said his...

  • China's Baidu Unveils New AI Tools for Chatbot Creation

    China's Baidu has unveiled new AI tools allowing people with no coding knowledge to create their own AI chatbots.