apple Apple Lures Google's Top AI Executive to Lead Strategy Apple hires Google's AI chief John Giannandrea to run its machine learning and AI strategy as a direct report to CEO Tim Cook. The move marks a major step in Apple's effort to close the AI gap with rivals like Google and Amazon.
nvidia Nvidia Unveils Drive Constellation Virtual Self-Driving Test Platform Nvidia introduces Drive Constellation, a dual-server system that uses virtual reality to safely test autonomous vehicle software through billions of simulated miles. The platform allows developers to easily recreate dangerous edge cases without real-world risks.
boston dynamics Boston Dynamics Robots Impressive but Still Far From True Autonomy Boston Dynamics wows the internet with agile robots like Atlas and Spot, but their seemingly lifelike movements mask how far machines remain from actual artificial intelligence.
google Google Secretly Supplies AI for Pentagon Drone Targeting Program Google quietly provides artificial intelligence technology to the Defense Department to help analyze drone footage for targeting strikes against the Islamic State. The contract routes through a staffing firm to obscure the tech giant's involvement in the algorithmic warfare initiative.
beijing 2022 Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Handover Showcases AI and Robotics Beijing's Olympic handover ceremony at Pyeongchang 2018 features AI-controlled robot screens and panda mascots to highlight China's technological advancements.
artificial intelligence Three Hidden Truths About the Global Artificial Intelligence Revolution Artificial intelligence promises massive benefits, but realizing its potential requires aggressive investment in fundamental science, specialized training, and careful management of the wealth it generates.
elon musk Elon Musk Exits OpenAI Board to Avoid Tesla AI Conflicts Elon Musk steps down from the board of the AI research nonprofit OpenAI to prevent future conflicts with Tesla's growing focus on artificial intelligence. He remains an advisor and donor to the organization.
elon musk Elon Musk Steps Down from OpenAI Board Over Tesla Conflicts Elon Musk leaves the board of the AI research non-profit he co-founded to prevent future conflicts with Tesla's autonomous driving technology. He remains an advisor and continues to donate to the organization.
artificial intelligence New Report Warns of Malicious AI Threats to Digital and Physical Security A coalition of academic and civil society groups releases a comprehensive report examining the dangers of malicious AI applications. The study highlights the urgent need to address how artificial intelligence interacts with existing computer insecurity.
tencent Tencent AI Lab Director Outlines Strategy to Keep Tech Giant Competitive Dr. Zhang Tong leads a massive team at Tencent AI Lab to integrate artificial intelligence into the company's vast ecosystem, focusing on natural language and cloud services.
google Google Makes Cloud TPU Accelerators Available to Public Beta Users Google opens up its custom Tensor Processing Units on the Google Cloud Platform, allowing users to run machine learning workloads without specialized hardware expertise. The beta release provides access to powerful ASICs designed specifically to accelerate TensorFlow applications.
microsoft Microsoft Explores AI's Societal Impact in New Book Release Microsoft releases a new book titled "The Future Computed" to examine the trajectory of artificial intelligence and its profound effects on society. The publication emphasizes the need for collaborative ethical guidelines and responsible design as AI integrates deeper into daily life.