Explore the foundational moment of Artificial Intelligence as John McCarthy coined the term in 1956. Uncover the earlier 'generational clash' he faced at Bell Labs in 1952, highlighting the initial skepticism and the challenges of establishing AI as a legitimate discipline beyond classical automatics.
Explore the captivating story of The Mechanical Turk, an 18th-century alleged automaton created by Wolfgang von Kempelen. Presented as a chess-playing machine, it was in fact an elaborate hoax, concealing a human chess master inside. This fascinating contraption serves as an early precursor to the concept of artificial intelligence, highlighting...
Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI and machine learning, is revolutionizing financial fraud detection by analyzing vast data volumes for suspicious activities with greater precision. Nine out of ten banks already leverage AI in this domain, achieving significant cost reductions and improved effectiveness, despite facing ethical challenges from new AI-driven fraud...
Advanced AI voice cloning, capable of replicating voices from just three seconds of audio, is fueling a concerning rise in identity theft scams and posing significant threats to digital security and the spread of misinformation.
Artificial intelligence is being increasingly weaponized by cybercriminals, enhancing their attacks through automated malware creation, advanced social engineering scams, and faster vulnerability exploitation. This evolving threat landscape necessitates proactive and AI-driven cybersecurity defenses to protect against sophisticated new dangers.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity by enhancing threat detection, response, and mitigation capabilities. It enables automated anomaly identification, prevention of phishing and malware attacks, and analysis of vast data volumes to detect malicious patterns, significantly strengthening defenses against cyberattacks.
Public perception of Artificial Intelligence is a nuanced and often polarized topic, oscillating between enthusiastic optimism and deep-seated concerns. Despite high rates of AI adoption across various sectors, a significant gap in user literacy persists. Trust in AI is not a given; it varies widely depending on the application context...
A group of authors has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of illegally using nearly 200,000 pirated books to train its 'Megatron' AI model. The authors are seeking an injunction to halt the alleged infringement and significant compensation, up to $150,000 per infringed work, highlighting growing concerns...
Media giants Disney and Universal have initiated legal action against AI image generator Midjourney, alleging the unauthorized use of their copyrighted characters to train its models and generate derivative works. This high-profile case highlights the growing legal challenges facing generative AI regarding intellectual property rights.
OpenAI is reportedly considering a 'separation' from Microsoft in the wake of the Windsurf acquisition. This move stems from growing concerns over potential anti-competitive practices and the critical need to protect intellectual property, particularly given Microsoft's GitHub Copilot competes directly with OpenAI's programming tools.
