youtube YouTube Algorithm Acts as a Powerful Radicalizing Instrument Research shows that YouTube's recommendation algorithm consistently pushes users toward increasingly extreme content, regardless of their initial political interests or everyday search topics.
facebook Facebook CEO Zuckerberg Admits Mistakes in Massive Data Privacy Scandal Mark Zuckerberg breaks his silence on the Cambridge Analytica scandal, acknowledging a major breach of trust regarding the personal data of millions of Facebook users. He promises new restrictions to prevent similar privacy failures in the future.
nvidia Nvidia Unveils DGX-2, Quadro GV100, and NVSwitch at GTC 2018 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang introduces the DGX-2 supercomputer, a new Quadro GV100 workstation GPU, and NVSwitch technology at GTC 2018. These new products aim to solidify Nvidia's dominance in data centers and AI despite ongoing global GPU shortages.
nvidia NVIDIA Doubles Down on AI and Self-Driving Tech at GTC 2018 NVIDIA uses its 2018 GTC conference to showcase a deep commitment to artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology. The company reveals new hardware and software platforms designed specifically to power the next generation of self-driving cars.
mit MIT and IBM Train AI to Understand Dynamic Video Events The MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab develops new methods to teach computers how to recognize and understand actions unfolding over time in videos.
google Google Unveils AI-Powered Android P Beta at I/O 2018 Google introduces the Android P Beta, featuring machine learning at its core to improve battery life and user navigation. The announcement highlights a major shift toward artificial intelligence across Google's ecosystem.
ai for good Geneva Summit Seeks AI Projects to Advance UN Development Goals The second AI for Good Global Summit opens in Geneva to connect artificial intelligence initiatives with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ITU chief Zhao Houlin calls for concrete AI solutions to accelerate global progress.
apple Apple Unveils iOS 12 Siri Shortcuts and Software Updates at WWDC 2018 Apple focuses entirely on software at WWDC 2018, announcing major updates across all of its operating systems including a highly customizable Siri Shortcuts feature for iOS 12.
pytorch PyTorch 1.0 Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Research and Production The PyTorch Developer Conference 2018 highlights the release of PyTorch 1.0, which introduces the torch.jit module to streamline the transition of models from research to production environments.
google Google Launches Pixel 3 and 3XL With AI Features and Unlimited Storage Google introduces the Pixel 3 and 3XL smartphones, challenging Apple with AI-powered cameras, wireless charging, and an AR partnership with Marvel Studios. The devices feature larger screens and start at $799.
darpa DARPA Launches $2 Billion AI Next Campaign for Contextual Reasoning DARPA announces a $2 billion multi-year investment called AI Next to push artificial intelligence into a third wave focused on contextual adaptation. The campaign aims to transform machines from fragile tools into collaborative problem-solving partners for humans.
mit MIT Commits $1 Billion to New Computing College Focused on AI Ethics MIT launches the Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing with a $350 million foundational gift, backed by a total $1 billion commitment to address the global impact of artificial intelligence.
adobe max Adobe Max 2018 Highlights New Creative Cloud Apps And Features Adobe Max 2018 brings major Creative Cloud updates, headlined by the new cloud-connected mobile and PC editing app Premiere Rush. The massive Los Angeles conference also features career insights from director Ron Howard and numerous hardware and software partner showcases.
darpa DARPA Commits $2 Billion to Advance Third Wave Artificial Intelligence The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency plans to spend $2 billion over five years to develop AI systems that learn and adapt. This massive scientific investment complements the Pentagon's newly established Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.
microsoft Microsoft Showcases AI Research as Diamond Sponsor at NeurIPS 2018 Microsoft attends NeurIPS 2018 in Montreal as a Diamond sponsor with over 130 researchers presenting their latest work. Attendees have the opportunity to explore new demos and career options at the company's dedicated booth.