Tag: AI
Londoners most concerned over AI’s impact on jobs
Workers across London are more concerned that AI will impact their job than in any other region in the UK. That’s according to the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index (JCI) – an economic confidence tracker produced in partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). The latest iteration of the report revealed…
Elon Musk announces further changes to X, AI to drive huge spike in energy use
Elon Musk has announced further changes to social media platform X that will see certain accounts get premium features for free. The tech billionaire, writing on the platform formerly known as Twitter, said all accounts with more than 2,500 verified subscriber followers would be able to access features that usually cost $8 (£6.30) a month.…
AirCar tech sold to Chinese firm, 8 million UK jobs ‘to be lost to AI’
Image: Kleinvision The tech behind a flying car, originally developed and successfully test-flown in Europe, has been bought by a Chinese firm. Powered by a BMW engine and normal fuel, the AirCar flew for 35 minutes between two Slovakian airports in 2021, using runways for take-off and landing. It took just…
Pay out for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias, Galaxy AI to roll out on S23 phones
Mr Manjang A black Uber Eats driver has received a payout after "racially discriminatory" facial-recognition checks prevented him from accessing the app to secure work. When Pa Edrissa Manjang began working for Uber Eats, in November 2019, its app did not regularly ask him to send selfies in order to register…
Nothing Phone 2a sales top 100,000 after few hours, AI weapons-scanning company backtracks
Sales of the new Nothing Phone 2a have already topped 100,000 just hours after it went on sale in signs the London-based smartphone designer has gained a major foothold in the market. The device, which retails at £319, was launched yesterday as a cheaper alternative to the higher-spec Nothing Phone 2 and aims to…
Celebs used for deepfake AI ads, Google denies Gmail closure after email hoax
Image: BBC Celebrities including Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson and Oprah Winfrey have criticised the use of AI deepfake online adverts that gave the false impression they had endorsed a US influencer's controversial self-help course. The adverts promoted the so-called "Genie Script", the centrepiece of a "manifestation" course sold for $37 (£29)…
Fake Biden video prompts Meta review, man pulled over for wearing Apple Vision Pro while driving
The independent body that reviews how the owner of Facebook moderates online content has said the firm should label fake posts rather than remove them. The Oversight Board said Meta was right not to remove a fake video of US President Joe Biden because it did not violate its manipulated media policy. But it said…
5 ways AI can help with your small business
The AI boom is set to spread far and wide in 2024, with a reported 77% of global businesses using the technology. However, it’s reported that only 29% of startups/small businesses have adopted the tool so far, citing lack of expertise as their main reason for not doing so. Interestingly, a survey of 3,000 business owners…
How AI and Predictive Analytics Are Transforming the Gaming Landscape in Casinos
In the ever-evolving landscape of the casino industry, technological advancements are playing a pivotal role in reshaping the gaming experience. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics have emerged as transformative forces, introducing unprecedented levels of personalization, enhancing fraud detection mechanisms, and spearheading responsible gambling initiatives. In this article, we delve into how AI is making…
AI to hit 40% of jobs worldwide, majority of e-scooter accidents not recorded
Artificial intelligence is set to affect nearly 40% of all jobs worldwide, according to a new analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). IMF's managing director Kristalina Georgieva says "in most scenarios, AI will likely worsen overall inequality". Ms Georgieva adds that policymakers should address the "troubling trend" to "prevent the technology from further stoking…
