Microsoft has cut back on AI chip spending, and trouble may be brewing in the field of artificial intelligence.

Sunday, 24 September 2023, 17:57:08
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken center stage, captivating the market with its potential. The insatiable demand for AI chips and the constant unveiling of innovative products have been the defining features of this technological epoch. However, recent developments have raised eyebrows, particularly the decision of tech giant Microsoft to … Read more
— Cryptopolitan

UK will most likely approve Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal

Sunday, 24 September 2023, 16:35:48
Research Snipers The CMA may soon accept Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, according to a BBC story…. The post UK will most likely approve Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal appeared first on Research Snipers .
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Stephen Fry”s AI Controversy, Google Bard Gets An Upgrade, Palantir CEO On AI Dangers And More: Top News From AI This Week

Sunday, 24 September 2023, 16:02:10
The past week was brimming with a mix of controversy and innovation in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). From misuse allegations to regulatory scrutiny, and from bullish market predictions to tech advancements, the AI sector has kept everyone on their toes. British actor Stephen Fry voiced his concerns over AI misuse, while government officials in both the U.K. and U.S. grappled with the ethical and monopolistic challenges posed by AI. On the business front, an analyst offered a bullish outlook on Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ), citing AI’s potential to drive higher profits, and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) (NASDAQ: GOOG ) announced enhancements to its AI chatbot Bard. Meanwhile, Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR ) CEO Alex Karp joined Tesla CEO Elon Musk in voicing concerns about the risks AI poses to humanity. Stephen Fry’s AI Controversy British actor Stephen Fry revealed that his voice from the Harry Potter audiobooks was used without his consent to create an AI version that said things he has never said before.
— Benzinga

Thailand”s new PM anticipates Tesla, Google, Microsoft to invest $5 billion

Sunday, 24 September 2023, 14:27:56
… an EV manufacturing facility, Microsoft and Google are looking at data centres … this week. However, Tesla, Google , and Microsoft have not yet commented on … satellite company SpaceX, including its internet venture Starlink. Thailand, Asia…
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Apple’s new software is widgets all the way down

Sunday, 24 September 2023, 14:00:00
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 7, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, first of all, hi, hello, welcome, and second of all, you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage .) This week, I’ve been reading about the AI writing lives of real writers , rewatching the John Wick movies to prepare for The Continental , shopping for StandBy-capable iPhone docks , getting back into VR exercise with Supernatural boxing , and really, really, really hoping Microsoft’s controller-first vision for the future of gaming comes true soon. I also have for you a new super-slick Windows laptop, two crypto-related podcasts you should hear, a reason to try Bard again, OpenAI’s new image-making tool, a… Continue reading…
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