A new report by Google emphasises that AI represents the most profound technological shift of our lifetime and has the potential to significantly enhance the UK's economy.
The report suggests that by 2030, AI could boost the UK economy by £400 billion—leading to an annual growth...
In a joint statement published today, the 24 Vice Chancellors of the Russell Group of universities have pledged their commitment to ensuring the ethical and responsible use of generative AI and new technologies like ChatGPT.
Universities are increasingly recognising the importance of...
OpenAI has announced that it will establish its first international office in London.
The strategic move demonstrates OpenAI's commitment to expanding its operations, embracing diverse perspectives, and accelerating its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI)...
In this week’s round-up, we share the top 10 ways AI and ML technologies are transforming the world’s data centres, driving efficiencies and sustainability
Across the world’s industries, AI and ML are enabling a huge degree of transformation.
These technologies - in...
Databricks has announced its definitive agreement to acquire MosaicML, a pioneer in large language models (LLMs).
This strategic move aims to make generative AI accessible to organisations of all sizes, allowing them to develop, possess, and safeguard their own generative AI models...
Launching at the AI & Big Data Expo in London on 30th November 2023, the leading event for Enterprise AI, Machine Learning, Security, Ethical AI, Deep Learning, Data Ecosystems, and NLP
Although the seeds of Artificial Intelligence were sown some thirty years ago, only in recent...
AI News sat down with Piero Molino, CEO and co-founder of Predibase, during this year’s AI & Big Data Expo to discuss the importance of low-code in machine learning and trends in LLMs (Large Language Models).
At its core, Predibase is a declarative machine learning platform that...
NHS staff will soon have access to advanced AI technology to enhance the speed and accuracy of patient diagnosis and treatment, thanks to a new £21 million fund.
The AI Diagnostic Fund will allow NHS Trusts to apply for funding to expedite the deployment of AI imaging and decision...
Open-source LLM provider MosaicML has announced the release of its most advanced models to date, the MPT-30B Base, Instruct, and Chat.
These state-of-the-art models have been trained on the MosaicML Platform using NVIDIA's latest-generation H100 accelerators and claim to offer...
IBM and the All England Lawn Tennis Club have announced new AI-powered features for the Wimbledon digital fan experience that will debut at this year's Championships.
The features include generative AI commentary and AI draw analysis, aimed at enhancing the engagement and insight for...
SK Telecom (SKT) is taking significant steps to solidify its position in the global AI ecosystem.
The company recently held a meeting at its Silicon Valley headquarters with CEOs from four new AI partners – CMES, MakinaRocks, Scatter Lab, and FriendliAI – to discuss business...
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is urging businesses to prioritise privacy considerations when adopting generative AI technology.
According to new research, generative AI has the potential to become a £1 trillion market within the next ten years, offering significant...
The European Parliament has taken a significant step towards the regulation of artificial intelligence by voting to adopt its position for the upcoming AI Act with an overwhelming majority.
The act aims to regulate AI based on its potential to cause harm and follows a risk-based...
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the extent of the company’s AI investments during an internal company meeting.
The meeting included discussions about new products, such as chatbots for Messenger and WhatsApp that can converse with different personas. Additionally, Meta announced...
The UK has announced that it will host a global summit this autumn to address the most significant risks associated with AI.
The decision comes after meetings between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, US President Joe Biden, Congress, and business leaders.
“AI has an incredible...
An artificial intelligence task force adviser to the UK prime minister has a stark warning: AI will threaten humans in two years.
The adviser, Matt Clifford, said in an interview with TalkTV that humans have a narrow window of two years to control and regulate AI before it becomes too...
The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) recently issued a statement signed by prominent figures in AI warning about the potential risks posed by the technology to humanity.
“Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as...
In an interview at AI & Big Data Expo with Steve Frederickson, Chief Product Officer at Lucy.ai, we gained valuable insights into how AI is powering a next-gen “answer engine” for enterprises.
Lucy is designed to unlock and harness the vast knowledge residing within a...
Advancements in machine learning and speech recognition technology have made information more accessible to people, particularly those who rely on voice to access information. However, the lack of labelled data for numerous languages poses a significant challenge in developing high-quality...
China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has launched a campaign to combat fake news generated by AI.
The crackdown is focused on news providers, including short video platforms and popular search lists.
The CAC specifically highlighted manipulative practices such as the use...
SAP and Microsoft have announced a new collaboration aimed at utilising generative AI technology to address fundamental business challenges.
The partnership will integrate SAP SuccessFactors solutions with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot in Viva Learning, as well as Microsoft's...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in front of a Senate judiciary committee panel and emphasised the importance of regulating AI.
Altman highlighted the potential benefits of AI technologies like ChatGPT and Dall-E 2 to help address significant challenges such as climate change and...
IBM has been refining its AI solutions for decades and knows a thing or two about helping businesses leverage the technology to improve productivity.
In 1997, IBM’s Deep Blue supercomputer was used to beat World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov. At the time, all too familiar headlines...
Could you tell us a little bit about SoftServe and what the company does?
Sure. We’re a 30-year-old global IT services and professional services provider. We specialise in using emerging state-of-the-art technologies, such as artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain, to...
The AI and Big Data Expo North is taking place in Santa Clara, between 17-18 May, and there’s now less than one week left to register your tickets to join the world-leading event.
Over 6,000 attendees are expected to attend the expo from across the globe, including IT decision...
The Internal Market Committee and the Civil Liberties Committee of the European Parliament have endorsed new transparency and risk-management rules for artificial intelligence systems known as the AI Act.
This marks a major step in the development of AI regulation in Europe, as these...
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has raised concerns over the potential misuse of AI-powered tools by cybercriminals to create convincing online scams.
Wozniak fears that AI will fall into the wrong hands and lead to increased scams and more difficult-to-spot online...
Could you tell us a little bit your company, Infocepts?
On a mission to bridge the gap between the worlds of business and analytics, Infocepts was founded in 2004 by me and Rohit Bhayana, both with more than 20 years of experience in the Data and Analytics (D&A) industry. People...
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," has expressed concerns about the potential dangers of AI and left his position at Google to discuss them openly.
Hinton, alongside two others, won the Turing Award in 2018 for laying the foundations of AI. He had been working at Google...
Palantir has demonstrated how AI can be used for national defense and other military purposes. The use of AI in the military is highly controversial. In this context, Large Language Models (LLMs) and algorithms must be implemented as ethically as possible. Palantir believes that’s where its...
