The US wants to stay ahead of China in using AI to pilot fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Air Force fighter jets recently faced off in a dogfight in California. One was flown by a pilot. The other doesn’t. That second plane was piloted by artificial intelligence, with the Air Force’s highest-ranking civilian sitting in the front seat. It was the ultimate demonstration of how far the Air Force … Read more

AI gadgets are here, but are they any good?

If 2023 was the year of AI software, then 2024 will be the year of AI hardware. In recent months, companies like Google, Samsung, Meta and Microsoft have shown off smartphones and laptops – even glasses – all claiming to heavily integrate generative artificial intelligence. But this moment has also given rise to a new … Read more

This exhibition in London shows how AI and artists can coexist

The AI ​​& Technology Influence on Contemporary Art exhibition opening today in London explores the impact of technology on contemporary artists, especially painters, revealing how AI has shaped and challenged their creative processes while sparking deep dialogues about its implications. In the exhibition, established artists Jonathan Yeo, Von Wolfe and Henry Hudson have embraced AI … Read more

Building fairness into AI is crucial – and difficult to do well

Artificial intelligence’s ability to process and analyze large amounts of data has revolutionized decision-making processes, making operations in healthcare, finance, criminal justice and other sectors of society more efficient and, in many cases, more effective. However, this transformative power comes with a significant responsibility: the need to ensure that these technologies are developed and deployed … Read more

Why the editing and manipulation controversy could be just the beginning

The Princess of Wales and her children in the first photo of her since her abdominal surgery was released (PA Media) It was apparently intended to put an end to the speculation. But the latest image released of the Princess of Wales has only led to more of it. As soon as the photo was … Read more

AI permeates everyday life with virtually no oversight. States are doing everything they can to catch up

DENVER (AP) — While artificial intelligence made headlines with ChatGPT, the behind-the-scenes technology has quietly seeped into everyday life — screening resumes, applying for rental apartments and in some cases even determining medical care. While a number of AI systems have been found to be discriminatory and tip the balance in favor of certain races, … Read more