Articles for tag: AI Chatbot, edible mushrooms, expert guidance, mushroom foraging, safety concerns, social media, toxic mushrooms

November 13, 2024

FungiFriend, an AI chatbot, jeopardizes mushroom foragers by giving dangerous cooking advice, raising serious safety concerns.

A new AI chatbot named “FungiFriend” was recently introduced in a popular Facebook group for mushroom identification, raising concerns about safety in foraging. This chatbot mistakenly advised users on how to cook a potentially poisonous mushroom, illustrating the risks of relying on AI for mushroom foraging guidance. Experts like Rick Claypool highlight that AI tools ...

November 1, 2024

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Meta AI reaches 500 million users in a year, with Zuckerberg emphasizing aggressive investments to dominate the consumer AI landscape.

Meta AI, launched just a year ago, now has over 500 million active users, showcasing Meta’s commitment to enhancing artificial intelligence. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted its potential to become the top AI assistant globally by year-end. CFO Susan Li emphasized their aim to dominate the consumer AI Market, despite anticipated increases in capital spending for ...

October 30, 2024

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Reddit’s shares soared 25% as it achieved profitability and a 68% revenue increase fueled by AI innovations and user engagement.

Reddit’s shares soared by 25% after the company posted impressive financial results, including its first profit and a significant revenue increase. In the third quarter, Reddit reported a 68% rise in revenue, reaching $348.4 million, and a 47% boost in daily active users, totaling 97.2 million. The platform’s success stems from innovations like AI-driven language ...

October 30, 2024

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Users on X profit from sharing election misinformation and AI-generated images, raising concerns about political discourse and integrity.

A recent BBC investigation reveals that users on the social media platform X are making thousands of dollars by sharing election-related misinformation and AI-generated images. This network of accounts drives up engagement by reposting each other’s content, mixing true and false claims, which boosts their earnings. Some users express their political bias, supporting figures like ...

October 28, 2024

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Meta, once Facebook, shifts focus from the metaverse to AI, navigating skepticism and restoring power amid industry transformations.

Meta, formerly Facebook, began as a platform to connect Harvard students and has evolved over the years. In October 2021, Mark Zuckerberg rebranded the company, emphasizing a shift towards the metaverse—a virtual world for social interaction. However, following the rise of artificial intelligence, Meta has pivoted its focus to AI technologies. Despite impressive investments in ...