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November 5, 2024

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, AI advocates stressed caution, highlighting urgent ethical issues surrounding the rapid deployment of AI technologies.

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, AI safety advocates stressed the importance of careful development in artificial intelligence. Sarah Myers West from the AI Now Institute warned that rushing to release AI products can lead to long-term ethical problems. With ongoing lawsuits and concerns about AI’s impact, now is the time for startups to prioritize thoughtful design. ...

November 5, 2024

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Amazon expands its Generative AI Innovation Center to empower businesses with advanced AI solutions and a robust partner network.

Amazon is enhancing its Generative AI Innovation Center by creating the Generative AI Partner Alliance. This initiative, announced by Amazon Web Services, aims to provide customers with access to a network of experts and consulting firms to implement generative AI solutions effectively. Since its introduction last June, the center has collaborated with companies like DoorDash ...

November 4, 2024

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Netflix redefines gaming using generative AI, promising rapid innovation while assuring that human creativity remains central to development.

Netflix is making a significant shift by embracing generative AI to enhance its gaming experience, following the closure of its internal game studio. Mike Verdu has been appointed as VP of GenAI for Games, where he’ll focus on leveraging AI to innovate game development and player interactions. He believes this technology will speed up the ...

November 3, 2024

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Generative AI faces disillusionment amid abandonment fears, yet Tripadvisor champions its potential, achieving massive success through personalized travel solutions.

Generative AI, once touted as revolutionary after the launch of ChatGPT, is now facing skepticism, with experts from Gartner predicting that over 30% of projects in the field might be abandoned by 2025. This decline is evident as tech leaders shift from enthusiastic announcements to apologies for previous hype. However, some companies, like Tripadvisor, are ...

November 3, 2024

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Generative AI faces disillusionment amid abandonment fears, yet Tripadvisor champions its potential, achieving massive success through personalized travel solutions.

Generative AI, which gained attention with the launch of ChatGPT two years ago, is now facing skepticism as many projects are expected to be abandoned soon. According to Gartner, over 30% of generative AI initiatives may falter after their initial testing phases by 2025, indicating a decline in confidence. Despite this, some companies like Tripadvisor ...

November 2, 2024

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Amazon Bedrock launches application inference profiles, empowering organizations to tag, track, and control generative AI costs effectively.

As more companies adopt generative AI, managing costs has become increasingly complex. With a rise in demand for AI applications, organizations need to track and allocate spending accurately. Amazon Bedrock has introduced new features that allow businesses to tag their on-demand models for better cost management. This enables organizations to monitor their expenses based on ...

November 1, 2024

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In 2023, generative AI revolutionized smartphones; 2024 promises deeper integration, but user skepticism remains a hurdle for innovation.

In 2023, generative AI made waves in the smartphone industry, leading to a significant integration of this technology in 2024. Major brands like Samsung, Google, and Apple have embraced AI in their latest models, including the Galaxy S24, Pixel 9, and iPhone 16. However, Seang Chau, the vice president of Android, reveals that many consumers ...

November 1, 2024

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reassures investors about AI investments, highlighting rapid growth and potential in generative AI amidst increasing spending.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy spoke with CNBC on December 6, 2023, reassuring investors about the company’s investments in generative artificial intelligence (AI). Following a significant increase in Amazon’s capital expenditures, Jassy highlighted the success of Amazon Web Services (AWS), emphasizing that the company anticipates similar returns from its AI endeavors. Amazon plans to invest $75 ...

November 1, 2024

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Malawi’s farmers leverage AI chatbot Ulangizi for immediate agricultural advice, spotlighting technology’s potential to transform impoverished communities.

Over the past year, rural farmers in Malawi have been using a generative AI chatbot named Ulangizi to get quick advice on crops and animals in their native Chichewa language. This app helps farmers receive instant information, reducing their reliance on agriculture extension workers. The nonprofit Opportunity International, which created Ulangizi, is now developing more ...

October 31, 2024

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At TC Disrupt 2024, industry leaders gather to confront AI’s challenges—lawsuits, disinformation, and ethical dilemmas threaten the future.

This week in TechCrunch’s AI newsletter, we’re live from the TC Disrupt conference in San Francisco, featuring top speakers from the AI sector. Highlights include a discussion with Perplexity’s CEO on their rapid growth despite legal challenges, and insights from Zoox’s co-founder about the future of autonomous vehicles. Panels will address AI-driven disinformation and the ...