In a significant stride towards modernizing the hospitality sector, Yelp has introduced advanced Artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed to transform how restaurants manage their bookings and customer interactions. With its new offerings, Yelp Host and Yelp Receptionist, the platform a...
The intersection of advanced artificial intelligence and creative industries has sparked significant dialogue, with prominent figures like actor Bryan Cranston and the union SAG-AFTRA voicing critical deepfake concerns to OpenAI. Following instances where actors' likenesses, including Cran...
The rollout of the Friend AI pendant in New York City's subway system ignited an unexpected cultural phenomenon: a widespread "Friend protest." What began as a pervasive subway advertising campaign for a new AI pendant quickly devolved into a public spectacle, as commuters engaged in guerrilla...
The increasing tension between rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) companies, particularly OpenAI, and advocacy groups pushing for stringent AI regulation has reached a critical juncture. When Tyler Johnston, founder of The Midas Project, a prominent nonprofit organization dedicate...
Zocdoc CEO Oliver Kharraz believes the era of "Dr. Google" for health inquiries is fading, soon to be supplanted by "Dr. AI." This transformation promises to profoundly impact how we approach healthcare. As Zocdoc revolutionized online doctor appointments, AI in healthcare is poised to redefine ever...
The advent of AI browsers promises a revolution in how we interact with the web, yet as showcased by Opera Neon, this innovation often comes with a steep learning curve. Opera's experimental browser integrates not one, but three distinct AI bots, living side-by-side, each offering different func...
The emergence of AI sexting marks a significant and challenging evolution in online communication, raising profound questions about digital ethics and the future of human interaction. Fueled by advanced generative AI technologies, these intimate digital exchanges blur traditional boundaries,...
OpenAI recently took decisive action by pausing the generation of OpenAI deepfakes featuring Martin Luther King Jr. on its Sora platform. This move followed the creation of "disrespectful" AI-generated videos, sparking a critical debate on synthetic media ethics and the delicate balance between...
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has recently unveiled a significant new capability for its users in the US and Canada: an opt-in Facebook AI photo feature designed to transform personal media. This innovative tool promises to make your photos and videos more "shareworthy" before...
In a crucial move to bolster digital well-being, Meta Platforms has launched enhanced parental control features specifically for teenager interactions with its Artificial intelligence chatbot services. This proactive initiative, born from a commitment to teen online safety, allows parent...
