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  • Child, exploitation, exploding, powered by artificial intelligence

    I saw a worrisome article about how Artificial Intelligence is being used for child abuse. AI-generated child abuse images have raised significant concerns due to the potential misuse of artificial intelligence technology. These images can be created using advanced AI techniques, particularly deep learning models such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs).…

  • How AI Fights Fraud

    Today, my wife was contacted by our bank. Apparently the bank system found some transactions, which didn’t match our usual pattern. Sure enough, someone somehow got her bank card number and had generated a card. The criminal used the card at a gas station and restaurant before our bank flagged…

  • Using AI To Transcribe Meetings

    Using AI To Transcribe Meetings

    By Kai Ponte on July 1, 2024Any of us in a larger organization knows full well how much time is spent in meetings. I have even spent time having pre-meetings to ensure the meeting goes well. One very important artifact of meetings is the transcript or notes.My organization is beginning…

  • OpenAI to Pull Support for Some Countries?

    OpenAI to Pull Support for Some Countries?

    I saw in the news today that OpenAI may pull support for some countries. For those who don’t know, OpenAI provides a powerful API that allows developers to access advanced language models like GPT-4. As for supported countries, OpenAI currently offers API access in numerous locations, including: – Albania –…

  • AI Bedtime Stories? Sign Me Up!

    AI Bedtime Stories? Sign Me Up!

    While browsing my iPhone yesterday, I noticed an ad for an app called, SmartDreams. This app promises to create bedtime stories for children based on Artificial Intelligence. The app, SmartDreams Bedtime Stories, is an enchanting AI-powered app designed to transform your child’s bedtime routine into a magical journey of imagination. Here’s…

  • Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

    Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

    I saw a survey where almost a quarter of workers are using Artificial Intelligence in their daily jobs.  Of those, 81% feel they are more productive.   https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/81-of-workers-using-ai-are-more-productive-here-s-how-to-implement-it/ar-BB1oBqHC?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=6290e657e2894ead8d641f8f55ec59a4&ei=26 This video describes how AI is becoming part of everyday lives:https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/ai-to-become-part-of-peoples-every-day-lives/vi-BB1oBRRf?ocid=socialshare&pc=U531&cvid=6290e657e2894ead8d641f8f55ec59a4&ei=14 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming workplaces in variousways, enhancing efficiency and productivity.…

  • Old iPhone Users Left Behind by Apple

    Old iPhone Users Left Behind by Apple

    Last week, the big news revolving around Apple was the announcement of the new Siri being supported by generative AI.  This new version of Siri will be powered by Apple Intelligence generative AI models. Here are the key features: Unfortunately, according to an article in El Pais – https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-06-14/apples-new-artificial-intelligence-leaves-out-more-than-90-of-current-iphone-users.html – only about…

  • AI and Pest Control

    AI and Pest Control

    As I wrote yesterday in my article on how AI is helping with agriculture and farming, one of the components is pest control. Let’s look at how AI is helping with pest control. AI is proving to be a valuable tool in pest detection and management in farming in several…

  • What’s the deal with AI?

    I’ve been reading and writing about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact our world.  Today on the drive into work, I heard another special on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will continue to permeate our world.  AI presents numerous opportunities but also comes with its fair share of challenges and concerns.…

  • How Artificial Intelligence is Helping Agriculture

    How Artificial Intelligence is Helping Agriculture

    My son is a plant science major at university. In talking with him about the future of farming and agriculture, we discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly vital role in modern agriculture, offering numerous ways to improve efficiency, yield, and sustainability. Here are some key ways AI…