• Artists’ AI dilemma: can artificial intelligence make intelligent art?

    Pierre Huyghe’s uncanny machine-human hybrids in Venice are the latest attempt to find deeper meaning in a technology that leaves many creatives playing catch-upTwo people dressed in black are kneeling on the floor, so still that they must surely be in pain. If they are grimacing, there would be no way to know – their features are obscured by oversized, smooth gold masks, as though they have buried their faces in half an Easter egg.Their stillness makes them seem like sculptures, and only by...

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    Why semiconductors could be the most efficient artificial intelligence play

    High demand and a competitive moat could position AI chipmakers for lasting outperformance, experts say.

  • Artificial intelligence impact on financial inclusion

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tools have the potential to propel Africa's evolving fintech industry into a new era of financial inclusion.

  • Artificial Intelligence, The Entertainment Industry, And Their (Uncertain) Future

    This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World. This video is part speculation and part thought experiment on the impact of artificial intelligence and the entertainment industry. Since the WGA/SAG strikes of 2023, the impact of AI on … Continue reading →

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    How the U.S. government is regulating artificial intelligence

    The U.S. government is conducting research and risk assessment as large language models improve labor productivity within industries such as financial services.

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    Canada plans to invest billions in artificial intelligence

    Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. Trudeau’s Liberal government has been rolling out previews of the federal budget they’re set to table on April 16th. Included in that budget, is a proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, and $2.4-billion to help bolster Canada’s AI sector. We welcomed media and tech consultant Mohit Rajhans for more.

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    CSIS chief defends agency's work after Trudeau testifies

    Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. The head of Canada’s spy agency stands by the stark conclusions contained in a series of CSIS briefing notes, including that China interfered in the past two federal votes. He was recalled to testify for a second time today, and defended his spies work after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cast doubt on the reliability of […]

  • Outgoing Chief Medical Examiner talks risks of not having a replacement

    It’s not just a goodbye but a brewing problem with the upcoming departure of the island's Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Jeffrey Nine. His departure has an unique challenge arising. As the only for

  • How Bitcoin and artificial intelligence (AI) are moving closer together

    As the cryptocurrency industry braces for the Bitcoin Halving—a significant event that cuts the mining reward in half—miners are exploring new horizons to stay ahead of the curve. This article examines the Halving’s impact on the mining landscape and delves into the intriguing prospect of miners venturing into the AI domain to diversify their operations […]

  • Can artificial intelligence help people with their mental health?

    As America's mental health crisis grows, some are experimenting with artificial intelligence -- talking to a machine -- as an adjunct to traditional therapy. Daniel Toker, a neuroscientist, says it can be a useful tool. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, cautions that it's not a replacement for mental health treatment by a human. The American Psychological Association says it's concerned because of the risk that A.I. could provide inaccurate information. NBC News' Erin McLauglin reports.

  • Congress Advances Earned Wage Access Bill as Popularity Grows

    When is a loan not a loan? That is, in one sense, the question at the heart of proposed new federal legislation around earned wage access (EWA) that is coming on the heels of multiple states debating their own regulations in the absence of substantial federal rules around EWA products. EWA, also referred to as early, instant or on-demand […]

  • Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls whistleblower to testify about defects in planes

    Boeing will be in the spotlight during back-to-back hearings Wednesday, as Congress examines allegations of major safety failures at the embattled aircraft manufacturer. The first session will feature members of an expert panel that found serious flaws in Boeing's safety culture. The main event will be a second hearing featuring