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As robocalling continues to be a pressing issue, the emergence of realistic, AI-powered writing and synthetic voice technology could exacerbate the problem. In response, the FCC is proactively examining how generated robocalls may be addressed under existing consumer protection laws.

The rising demand for generative AI, which primarily relies on GPUs, has led to a significant shortage of these essential components. Reports indicate that Nvidia’s top-performing GPUs are entirely sold out until 2024. TSMC's CEO has expressed concerns, suggesting that the GPU deficiency from Nvidia and its competitors could extend into 2025.

Developers Embrace AI Tools: A Look at Laredo Labs

Bumble has unveiled an innovative new feature designed to combat spam, scams, and fake profiles on its platform. The AI-driven tool, named Deception Detector, aims to filter out malicious content before users even encounter it.

At the annual Google I/O 2024 developer conference on Tuesday, Google unveiled that Project IDX, its advanced AI-driven, browser-based development environment, is now in open beta. Initially launched as an invite-only service with a waitlist in August, this platform has already attracted over 100,000 developers eager to explore its capabilities.

GitHub has unveiled plans for a new enterprise subscription tier that enables companies to customize its Copilot pair programming tool to suit their specific codebases. This announcement was part of a series of significant updates revealed at the annual GitHub Universe developer conference, which also included a new partner program and additional information on the rollout of Copilot Chat.

Following the unveiling of its Gemini models last week, Google has now extended the capabilities of Gemini to developers with the launch of several new and improved services. Among these is AI Studio, formerly known as MakerSuite.

AI is at the forefront of discussions among enterprise and startup leaders, raising pivotal “what if” questions regarding the future of our work and lives. Generative AI is particularly revolutionary, transforming the capabilities of artificial intelligence in business while posing complex ethical dilemmas. To manage these risks and ensure prudent oversight, boards of directors must prioritize AI governance, yet many organizations face challenges in enhancing their leaders' understanding of artificial intelligence.

Satellite imagery combined with machine learning provides an unprecedented, detailed view of the maritime industry, focusing specifically on the number and activities of fishing and transport ships at sea. Surprisingly, there are far more vessels operating than publicly available data indicates, a reality that policymakers must acknowledge.

On Tuesday, the BBC reported on the case of Pa Edrissa Manjang, a Black Uber Eats courier who received a financial settlement from Uber after he was denied access to the app due to "racially discriminatory" facial recognition checks. Manjang, who had been using the platform since November 2019 for food deliveries, raised concerns about the legality of AI systems in the U.K. The lack of transparency around rapidly deployed automated systems, purported to enhance user safety and service efficiency, often leads to individual harm, making it challenging for affected users to seek recourse for AI-driven biases.

Gemini, Google’s innovative suite of generative AI models, has significantly expanded its capabilities, now maintaining the ability to analyze lengthy documents, codebases, videos, and audio recordings more effectively than ever.

Generative AI: Transforming Enterprise Technology Spending for the Future

Nvidia is excited to boost interest in its latest GPUs by launching a new tool that enables users of GeForce RTX 30 Series and 40 Series graphics cards to run an offline AI chatbot on their Windows PCs.

New York City public schools have banned ChatGPT on school devices over concerns it facilitates cheating and undermines learning. While it resembles earlier fears about search engines, some educators see its potential as a collaborative resource. The challenge lies in managing AI's impact on education and society.

The Global AI Summit in Riyadh showcased ALLaM, the largest Arabic language model with 7 billion parameters, promoting cultural diversity and identity in AI. Experts emphasized high-quality datasets and diverse annotators for inclusivity, while advocating for smaller, efficient language models for broader accessibility.