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US Scraps Controversial AI Diffusion Rule, Tightens Export Controls
The Department of Commerce (DOC) has abruptly rescinded the “AI Diffusion Rule,” just a day before its scheduled implementation. Simultaneously, the department announced stricter measures to control semiconductor exports. What was the ‘AI Diffusion Rule’ anyway? Intended to regulate the flow of advanced American AI technology, including chips, cloud computing access, and ‘model weights,’ the…
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Alibaba Unleashes Wan2.1-VACE: A Unified, Open-Source AI Video Powerhouse
Alibaba has just revealed Wan2.1-VACE, a new open-source AI model poised to transform the landscape of video creation and editing. As an extension of Alibaba’s existing Wan2.1 video AI family, VACE is being touted as the “first open-source model in the industry to provide a unified solution for various video generation and editing tasks.” If…
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UK Government Piloting AI Tool ‘Consult’ to Revolutionize Public Feedback Analysis
AI Tool ‘Consult’: Transforming Government Public Consultation Analysis Governments receive vast amounts of feedback through public consultations, a process crucial for informing policy but often time-consuming and expensive to analyze. The UK government is exploring innovative solutions, including leveraging Artificial Intelligence, to streamline this process and improve efficiency. What is Consult? At the forefront of…
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The people refusing to use AI
Taran Wilkhu Sabine Zetteler is resisting the rise of AI Nothing has convinced Sabine Zetteler of the value of using AI. “I read a really great phrase recently that said something along the lines of ‘why would I bother to read something someone couldn’t be bothered to write’ and that is such a powerful statement…
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Can AI Care for Your Loved Ones? Exploring the Future of Social Care
Robots for training carers, sensors that monitor people as they sleep, and an app that can detect if someone is in pain – could this be the future of care? The care sector is increasingly using technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to look after the UK’s ever-growing elderly population. Potential Benefits and Current Applications Despite…
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Can AI care for your loved ones?
Robots for training carers, sensors that monitor people as they sleep and an app that can detect if someone is in pain – could this be the future of care? The care sector is increasingly using technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to look after the UK’s ever-growing elderly population. Despite this, experts have urged people…
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Road Rage Victim “Returns” Via AI to Address His Killer in Court
AI Gives Slain Man a Voice in Court Chris Pelkey died three years ago in a road rage shooting in Arizona. But earlier this month, he “returned” with the help of artificial intelligence to deliver a victim’s statement at his killer’s sentencing. His family used voice recordings, videos, and pictures of Mr. Pelkey, who was…
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UK Artists Call for AI Copyright Protection
Dua Lipa, Sir Elton John, Sir Ian McKellen and Florence Welch are among a list of stars calling on the prime minister to update copyright laws in a way that protects them from artificial intelligence. A letter signed by more than 400 British musicians, writers and artists, addressed to Sir Keir Starmer, says failing to…
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How AI is transforming work for Bee Lady doctors
Doctors are using artificial intelligence to help them offer more personal care and reduce the risk of staff burnout. GPs at Hull’s Jean Bishop Centre are trialling a computer programme during consultations which makes notes for them, allowing them to concentrate fully on their patients. The AI programme can also be used to draft referral…
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