Tag: AI
AI in Gaming: Enhancing Player Experience or Changing the Game?
Technology has always driven innovation in gaming, so it's no surprise that the gaming industry is taking advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver the best experiences possible to gamers. In just a few years, AI has influenced everything from player immersion to how developers design games. Gamers have benefited from AI-powered systems that make…
Google wins challenge against EU fine, EVs outnumber petrol cars in Norway
Google has won its challenge against a €1.49bn (£1.26bn) fine from the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers. The bloc accused Google of abusing its market dominance by restricting third-party rivals from displaying search ads between 2006 and 2016. Europe's second-top court ruled the European Commission - which levied the fine - "committed errors…
A Beginner’s Guide to Integrating AI with Existing Inventory Systems in Appliance Retail
Inventory management for appliance retailers is always challenging, particularly when you have to factor in customer demand, stock levels, and everything in between. You may know about artificial intelligence and how it's resurfacing various industries, but how does it fit into your existing systems? This guide will show you how. We will discuss the basics…
McAfee launches AI-powered deepfake detector on new Lenovo AI PCs
Less than a fifth (18%) of social media users in the UK find it easy to spot AI generated content such as fake news and scams, McAfee Deepfake Detector alerts people in seconds if it detects AI-generated audio in a video Available now, exclusively on select Lenovo AI PCs, McAfee Deepfake Detector claims to increase…
RealMe unveils ‘world’s fastest charger’, Huawei teases triple-fold phone
Scientists have revealed the fastest battery-charging technology in the world for smartphones, which can fully charge a smartphone in less than 5 minutes. The 320-watt fast-charging technology, dubbed "320W SuperSonic Charge," was developed by Chinese consumer electronics company Realme and beats out previous chargers. Smartphone maker Redmi, a Xiaomi subsidiary, had previously unveiled a 300…
Amazon investigated by UK regulator, Apple plans updated M4 Mac mini
The UK's competition regulator has launched an inquiry into Amazon's investment of over £3bn into an artificial intelligence (AI) startup as regulators ramp up their scrutiny of mergers involving the fast-growing technology. The deal, which Amazon announced in March, included a $4bn (£3.16bn) investment into Anthropic and a commitment from the AI startup to use Amazon Web Services…
UK government shelves £1.3bn AI funding, iPhone 16 Pro Max leaks
The new UK Labour government has shelved £1.3bn of funding promised by the Conservatives for tech and Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects, the BBC has learned. It includes £800m for the creation of an exascale supercomputer at Edinburgh University and a further £500m for AI Research Resource, which funds computing power for AI. Both funds were…
VW to invest $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian, UK carmakers demand EV support
German car-making giant Volkswagen (VW) says it will invest up to $5bn (£3.94bn) in Tesla rival Rivian. The deal creates a joint venture that will allow VW and the US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker to share technology. Rivian shares jumped by almost 50% after the announcement. The tie-up comes as competition intensifies between EV makers…
VW adds ChatGPT to several models
Interaction with ChatGPT works via the IDA voice assistant. Chat GPT AI tool will complement Volkswagen’s own online voice assistant IDA Customers can communicate with their vehicle using natural language and will receive a range of additional information Volkswagen is one of the first high-volume manufacturers to bring ChatGPT to its vehicles…
Less than 10% of people are using ChatGPT regularly, research finds
The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100 million users in just two months, turned artificial intelligence into one of the biggest stories in 2023. It also drew a lot of attention from VC investors who injected billions of…