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22 Oct 2024

Meta Revives Facial Recognition for Security: Balancing Innovation and Privacy Concerns

Meta announces the reintroduction of facial recognition technology on Facebook and Instagram to combat scams and aid account recovery, sparking debates on privacy and data security.

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Taiwan Considers Nuclear Revival to Power AI Chip Boom

Taiwan is reconsidering its stance on nuclear energy as the AI-driven demand for advanced semiconductors strains the island's power grid, potentially reversing a decade-long policy of phasing out nuclear power.

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NHS Approves AI-Powered X-ray Analysis to Reduce Missed Fractures

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has been given approval to use AI tools for analyzing X-ray scans to detect fractures, potentially improving diagnosis accuracy and patient outcomes.

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SAP Shares Soar on Strong Cloud Growth and AI Integration

SAP, Europe's largest software maker, reports impressive Q3 results driven by cloud revenue growth and AI integration, leading to raised full-year targets and an all-time high in share prices.

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Baidu CEO Predicts AI Bubble Burst: Only 1% of Companies to Survive

Baidu CEO Robin Li warns of an impending AI bubble burst, comparing it to the dot-com era. He predicts only 1% of AI companies will survive, leading to a healthier market with more realistic applications.

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Midjourney Launches Advanced AI Image Editor, Raising Excitement and Concerns

Midjourney introduces a powerful new AI-driven image editing tool, allowing users to modify external images. While offering exciting creative possibilities, it also raises ethical concerns and questions about potential misuse.

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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Gain Popularity and New AI Features

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are outselling traditional Ray-Bans in many stores, with new AI features rolling out globally. The glasses' success has led to an extended partnership between Meta and EssilorLuxottica.

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Microsoft Unveils Autonomous AI Agents for Customers Amid Investment Scrutiny

Microsoft announces the launch of autonomous AI agents for customers, aiming to monetize AI investments while facing investor scrutiny over adoption rates and returns.

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PG&E's 2024 Innovation Summit to Showcase AI and Climate-Tech Solutions for Energy Sector

Pacific Gas and Electric Company's upcoming Innovation Summit will feature cutting-edge AI and climate-tech solutions, including AI for nuclear power, advanced robotics for utility undergrounding, and long-duration energy storage technologies.

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Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite: Bringing Advanced AI Capabilities to Mobile Phones

Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, featuring Oryon CPU technology and enhanced AI capabilities, aimed at powering next-generation smartphones with on-device generative AI tasks.

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Haiper Unveils Haiper 2.0: A Leap Forward in AI Video Generation

Haiper, an AI startup, has launched Haiper 2.0, a new video generation model that promises faster creation of ultra-realistic short clips. The model utilizes advanced AI architectures and is set to enhance the company's suite of video generation services.

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Honor Unveils Magic7 Series with Autopilot AI and Snapdragon 8 Elite at Qualcomm Summit

Honor announces its upcoming Magic7 Series, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and innovative AI capabilities, including an on-device AI agent and advanced gaming features, set to launch on October 30, 2024.

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Elon Musk's xAI Launches Grok API, Expanding Access to Its AI Model

Elon Musk's xAI has released an API for its Grok AI model, allowing developers to integrate the technology into their applications. The launch introduces new possibilities for AI development but also raises questions about pricing and competition in the AI industry.

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Tesla and Elon Musk Sued Over AI-Generated 'Blade Runner 2049' Image in Robotaxi Event

Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind 'Blade Runner 2049', has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, Elon Musk, and Warner Bros. Discovery for allegedly using an AI-generated image inspired by the film during Tesla's Robotaxi unveiling event.

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Portugal Aims to Boost Productivity by Retraining 30% of Workforce in AI

A McKinsey study suggests that Portugal could close its productivity gap with the EU average by 2030 if it retrains 1.3 million workers in generative AI technologies.

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