Otter.ai, a transcription service, faces a federal lawsuit alleging it secretly records and processes millions of private conversations without user consent to improve its AI systems, despite claiming to obtain permission through its privacy policy.
Researchers harness AI to uncover abaucin, a groundbreaking antibiotic disrupting lipoprotein trafficking, offering a potent weapon against drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria, sparking hope for treating stubborn wound infections.
Open weight large language models reveal inconsistent performance across hosted providers, with those running the latest vLLM framework generally outperforming older versions, while conformance suites and compatibility tests aim to ensure consistent implementation.
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman reveals bold plans to launch AI-powered consumer apps, browsers, and social media experiences beyond GPT-5, as the company's API traffic doubles after the model's launch, reflecting its growing ambitions under new leadership.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits missteps in GPT-5 launch, but usage surges; eyes acquiring Google Chrome if divested; plans ambitious expansion into consumer hardware, brain-computer interfaces, social media.
The General Services Administration unveils USAi, a secure AI platform enabling federal agencies to test and adopt artificial intelligence technologies at scale, supporting the White House's plan to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI.
Skeptical writer self-hosts AI at home, discovers its versatility for automation and image processing, embracing its potential while prioritizing privacy and data control.
Despite their sophistication, state-of-the-art deep learning models fail to surpass simple baseline methods in accurately predicting gene expression changes caused by genetic perturbations, with higher errors observed for complex models, particularly in cases of double gene perturbations.
Major tech firms pour billions into AI development, igniting a fierce arms race that exacerbates skilled labor shortages and surging emissions, undermining net zero commitments amidst the AI frenzy.
GitHub Copilot introduces multiple AI models tailored for diverse coding needs, allowing users to choose the best model based on task requirements, balancing speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency for general coding, deep reasoning, fast responses, or working with visuals.