Nemesis – Part I
Alarms wailed, red lights strobing a frantic rhythm. Sunita Williams scrambled to the main console, her brow furrowing as nonsensical error messages flooded the screen…. Based on a real-life drama that recently unfolded at the International Space Station Sunita Williams peered out of the cupola module, the Earth a mesmerising blue marble suspended in […]
AI Washing – Unmasking the Hype
As the technology landscape evolves, experts caution against the blind implementation of AI into every product and service. Exaggerated or misleading claims about the use of AI technology pose a significant threat to the credibility of the industry “AI washing” is shaking up the technology industry as regulatory authorities, especially in the US, are […]
GenAI – Media Buzzword to Boardroom
As technology continues to evolve, the collaboration between executives and design teams will be crucial in navigating the challenges and maximising the benefits of generative AI Generative AI(Gen AI) has swiftly evolved from a popular topic in media to an essential aspect of boardroom discussions. According to the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), […]
AI Sings a New Song – Part I
Generative AI algorithms are now capable of not only creating original songs, but also manipulating existing audio in unprecedented ways.However, this raises crucial questions about authorship, copyright, and the future of human artistry In a groundbreaking move sometime back, legendary musician Sir Paul McCartney had announced that he has leveraged artificial intelligence to “extricate” […]
AI vs Crypto Crime
AI advancements are enabling authorities to develop sophisticated tools for tracing crypto transactions and combat money laundering and other financial crimes that have burgeoned owing to decentralisation and the anonymity that comes with cryptocurrency transactions. Cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, has seen explosive growth over the past decade. Originally hailed for its potential to revolutionise finance […]
GPT-4o: More human than ever
OpenAI’s GPT-4o ‘omni’ represents a significant leap forward in the field of artificial intelligence, setting a new standard for natural, responsive, and versatile interactions. Its impressive speed, efficiency, and processing capabilities open up new possibilities for AI applications, ushering in a new era of machine-human interplay. The world of artificial intelligence is one marked […]
Tech Giants Unite to Break Nvidia’s Grip
Signalling a shift towards a more open and competitive AI chip market, a group of tech majors, including Google, Intel, Microsoft, Meta, AMD, HP, Cisco, and Broadcom, have come together to create a new open standard for AI accelerator chips Imagine a highway system where only one company controls the roads, dictating which cars […]
The Power of Uncertainty
In a significant development, researchers have successfully trained a Generative AI model to express uncertainty about its own answers in natural language! This breakthrough has far-reaching implications for the evolutionary process of AI overall Imagine you are baking a cake, and you need to estimate the baking time. If you say, “I am 80% […]
AI Sings a New Song – Part II
We cannot simply do away with technological progress, but at least the growing need to safeguard the rights and livelihoods of artists and creative professionals has become a discussion point – and that is promising indeed The intersection of AI and media has sparked contentious debates around copyright and licensing. Indeed, advancements in AI […]
Apple Poised to Challenge Microsoft’s AI Dominance
By focusing on privacy, security, and a cohesive, user-centric experience, Apple may be able to differentiate its generative AI from Microsoft’s more fragmented approach and appeal to consumers who prioritise these factors Until recently, Microsoft seemed miles ahead of Apple in the race to integrate artificial intelligence into its products and services. The tech […]