The Digital Speaker (Page 210)

The metaverse and generative AI; a happy marriage or a disaster.

In February, I delivered a talk about how generative AI will unleash the metaverse; a few months later, the media pronounced the metaverse already dead. I think this is shortsighted as humans are made for a 3D immersive internet instead of a 2D internet. The rise of generative...

Text-to-VR is now a reality.

With just a few words like "A person walks, stops, and waves," we can now conjure up lifelike 3D avatars that dance to our whims! An automated system works its magic, transforming basic bone animations into fully-realized 3D characters. The action may be simple, but the possib...

Traditional banks are connecting to crypto networks.

Swift and Chainlink are launching a series of experiments to test the integration of various financial institutions with multiple blockchain networks, marking a significant stride for the crypto industry.

AI on the Brink: Risk evaluations and the nuclear safety blueprint.

AI experts call for early risk evaluation in AI development, akin to nuclear safety protocols. They suggest identifying 'extreme' risks and, if too high, halting development until mitigated. However, the lack of systematic risk assessment and understanding of AI algorithms' wo...

Augmenting Urban Landscapes: How AR and Generative AI Will Change Your City

Picture a city that comes alive with digital overlays, a city that adapts and responds to your needs, preferences and dreams. Imagine how augmented reality and generative AI can transform the urban landscape, creating a dynamic symphony of information, interaction, and inspira...

It is official: AI experts warn of the risk of human extinction.

Prominent AI experts warn of existential threats from unchecked artificial intelligence, drawing parallels to risks like pandemics and nuclear war. They call for a global priority to mitigate these risks despite some deeming such fears exaggerated. I very much agree with this ...

Wall Street titans venture into crypto.

Amidst recent crypto crashes, Wall Street heavyweights like Standard Chartered, Nomura, and Charles Schwab are launching their own trading platforms. With trust and transparency at the core, they're daring to shake up a market dominated by the likes of Binance and Coinbase. Ca...

How curable are hallucinations? Some researchers say not.

AI chatbots' tendency to fabricate or "hallucinate" information remains a critical issue despite advancements in the field. Researchers propose a "society of minds" approach, where bots debate until a factual response emerges, aiming to increase accuracy and reliability, but w...

Exploring AI: Impact and Ethics of Large Language Models & Persuasive Bots

As Large Language Models (LLMs) advance, their impact on various industries and online communication is profound. They present opportunities for personalising marketing, political campaigns, and customer service.

Photoshop meets generative AI.

Adobe's new beta feature in Photoshop, Generative Fill, uses AI to create and enhance designs. Trained on licensed content, it's enterprise-safe and optimises prompts based on your Photoshop file.

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