Earlier this week OpenAI launched GPT-4o (“o” for “omni”), a new version of the artificial intelligence (AI) system powering the popular ChatGPT chatbot. GPT-4o is promoted as a step towards more natural engagement with AI. According to the demonstration video, it can have voice conversations with users in near real-time, exhibiting human-like personality and behaviour....
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The Real-World Efficacy of Human-AI Collaboration: It’s Complicated
Welcome to the age of artificial intelligence, where every tech headline seems to herald a new era of human-AI symbiosis. But let’s be real: the relationship status between humans and AI often reads like a complicated Facebook update. As we wade through the waters of AI collaboration, it turns out the synergy between human intelligence...
AI-assisted writing is quietly booming in academic journals. Here’s why that’s OK.
If you search Google Scholar for the phrase “as an AI language model”, you’ll find plenty of AI research literature and also some rather suspicious results. For example, one paper on agricultural technology says: As an AI language model, I don’t have direct access to current research articles or studies. However, I can provide you...
AI can now generate entire songs on demand. What does this mean for music as we know it?
In March, we saw the launch of a “ChatGPT for music” called Suno, which uses generative AI to produce realistic songs on demand from short text prompts. A few weeks later, a similar competitor – Udio – arrived on the scene. I’ve been working with various creative computational tools for the past 15 years, both...
Understanding AI outputs: study shows cultural bias in the way AI decisions are explained
Humans are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to inform decisions about our lives. AI is, for instance, helping to make hiring choices and offer medical diagnoses. If you were affected, you might want an explanation of why an AI system produced the decision it did. Yet AI systems are often so computationally complex that not...
Rabbit R1: A Glimpse Into the Future of AI Gadgets?
The Rabbit R1, the latest entrant in the AI gadget market, has stirred quite a buzz, not only for its vibrant, eye-catching design but also for its ambitious blend of AI capabilities. Initial reviews by Mashable, Engadget, The Verge, ZDNet, The Atlantic point out, this device promises to revolutionize daily tasks with a simple voice...
What are autonomous Agents?
Step aside, boring textbooks! Let's talk about the cool kids on the block: autonomous agents. Imagine a bunch of mini superheroes, but instead of capes and superpowers, they have sensors and software. They're not just sitting around—they're out there in the world, sensing stuff, making decisions, and hustling to achieve their own goals. So, who...
Last week in AI: Nurses, Apple, Google, GPT-5 and Agents
Hey there, tech aficionados! Grab your favorite gadget, because it's time to dive into this week's whirlwind of AI developments—a ride that's as thrilling as finding Wi-Fi in the wilderness! First up, Nvidia is stirring the healthcare pot by teaming up with Hippocratic AI to launch AI "nurses." Yes, you heard that right! These digital...
Unraveling the Magic of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): A Game-Changer in AI
Welcome to the thrilling world of artificial intelligence, where the line between science fiction and reality blurs with every breakthrough. Today, we're diving into an innovation that's shaking up the AI sphere: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Imagine if AI could not just talk the talk but also walk the walk by backing up its words with...
Are We Living in a Simulation? Let’s Explore!
Hey, tech enthusiasts! Have you ever pondered the idea that our reality might not be as "real" as we think? A fascinating article by Nick Bostrom, a philosopher at Oxford University, dives deep into this intriguing concept, suggesting that we might be living in a computer-generated universe, also know in tech circles as simulation. Imagine...
