Author: Daniel68

John Mulaney’s Bold Performance at Salesforce’s Dreamforce Conference Last week, comedian John Mulaney surprised a group of Salesforce employees with a bold statement: they could be “replaced very quickly.” Speaking at Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, Mulaney didn’t hold back, saying, “You all look like a bunch of people who saw a CVS self-checkout counter and thought, ‘This is the future.'” Mulaney’s remarks reflected a growing conversation around automation and artificial intelligence (AI), adding a comedic twist by implying that even tech-savvy employees are not immune to the rapid rise of AI. “If AI is smarter than us…

Organizations that develop or deploy AI systems face a wide range of risks, including legal and regulatory challenges, potential reputational damage, and ethical issues such as bias and transparency concerns. Through proper AI governance, companies can mitigate these risks, ensuring that AI systems are not only fair and accountable but also contribute positively to society. However, even organizations committed to responsible AI often struggle to measure whether they are successfully meeting these goals. To address this, the IEEE-USA AI Policy Committee has released the “Flexible Maturity Model for AI Governance,” based on the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (RMF). This…

“Hello, I’m Bodega’s assistant. My name is Jasmine, how can I help you?” This warm and friendly voice greeted me when I called a popular Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco. However, Jasmine wasn’t a human—she’s part of the growing family of AI-powered restaurant assistants. I had called to ask about patio seating, and while Jasmine’s response was polite, there was a touch of something more. When she told me, unfortunately, the restaurant doesn’t offer outdoor seating, her voice had a hint of emotion, not because she was upset, but because her creators designed her to sound empathetic. Jasmine, like many…

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models continues to grow, so do the risks posed by adversarial attacks on machine learning systems. These attacks are becoming more frequent, sophisticated, and intense, and an increasing number of enterprises are reporting AI-related security breaches. Given AI’s rapid adoption, especially in industries like finance, healthcare, and autonomous vehicles, organizations must prioritize protecting their machine learning models from these threats. The Expanding AI Threat Landscape: A Growing Concern for Enterprises As AI technology is adopted at an unprecedented rate, the number of vulnerable points across various sectors is increasing.…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is leading the charge in regulating social media by passing a groundbreaking law aimed at protecting children from addictive content on platforms. Starting in 2027, social media companies will be prohibited from knowingly providing addictive content to minors without parental consent, thanks to a new law signed by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. This law marks a significant step in the growing movement to safeguard children’s mental health and well-being in the digital age. The legislation follows similar initiatives in other states like New York and Utah, and aims to curb the negative impacts of social media…

Meta Connect 2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal event for Meta AI innovations, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) technologies. As Meta prepares for its highly anticipated Connect Developer Conference, the company is expected to unveil a wide array of groundbreaking innovations, including Meta VR headsets, the latest developments in Meta LLaMA AI, and updates to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. This year’s event could redefine how Horizon Worlds and the broader metaverse integrate AI-driven tools and immersive experiences. Here’s everything you need to know about Meta Connect 2024 and how it’s set to shape the future of…

Robots Learning to Navigate Unfamiliar Settings: A Major Breakthrough in AI Teaching robots to perform tasks in unfamiliar environments has long been a complex and expensive process. Traditionally, machines need to be re-trained with new data every time they encounter a different setting. This approach is both time-consuming and resource-heavy, making it challenging to efficiently deploy robots in diverse real-world situations. However, a recent breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) may change this. Researchers have developed a series of innovative AI models that allow robots to complete basic tasks in new, unseen environments without requiring any additional training or fine-tuning. These…

8BitDo, known for its high-quality retro gaming accessories, has expanded its product lineup by offering a new set of keycaps inspired by the iconic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). These keycaps follow the same design that the company featured in its retro mechanical keyboard, which debuted in July. This stylish and nostalgic offering is perfect for gamers and mechanical keyboard enthusiasts looking to add a retro flair to their setups. While the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is available in four different styles—NES, Commodore 64, Famicom, and other retro-inspired designs—currently, only the NES-themed keycaps are sold separately. This makes the NES design…

Daniel D. Gutierrez, Editor-in-Chief and Resident Data Scientist at insideAI News, is an experienced data scientist who has been working in the field long before it became widely popular. He is especially excited to closely follow the ongoing generative AI revolution. As a technology journalist, he enjoys keeping up with the rapid developments in this fast-paced industry. I was eager to return to my hometown in Silicon Valley, so I seized the opportunity to attend my very first hardware-focused event: the AI Hardware and Edge AI 2024 conference (#AIHardware2024) organized by Kisaco Research. The conference took place from September 9-12,…

If you’re looking to score a great deal on Apple products, now’s your chance. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) wireless earphones are currently 24% off on Amazon, bringing the price down to just $190 (originally $250). With the latest features available via iOS 18, this is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your audio experience. Immersive Sound with Advanced Noise Cancellation These AirPods Pro are powered by the Apple H2 chip, offering intelligent noise cancellation and high-quality audio. The active noise cancellation (ANC) is twice as effective as similar earbuds, making it perfect for reducing distractions in noisy environments like airplanes,…