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AI vs Humans: Fear among Asian workforces as firms rush to adopt DeepSeek’s AI services

February 21, 2025 by meziesblog.com, posted in Uncategorized

From telcos to automakers and even brokerages - Chinese companies and even local government bodies are flocking to integrate DeepSeek into their services, as public discussion grows over whether the breakout Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app could impact livelihoods. DeepSeek exploded onto the global AI scene last month, roiling stock markets and catapulting its founder Liang Wenfeng to … Continue reading AI vs Humans: Fear among Asian workforces as firms rush to adopt DeepSeek’s AI services

Trump earmarks billions to build AI infrastructure

January 22, 2025 by meziesblog.com, posted in Uncategorized

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a 500-billion-U.S.-dollar investment from OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the United States. At a White House event Tuesday afternoon, Trump said the three companies are set to partner on a new AI infrastructure company called Stargate, which will be building "the physical and … Continue reading Trump earmarks billions to build AI infrastructure

Grocery chain using AI to detect shoplifters

October 1, 2024 by meziesblog.com, posted in Uncategorized

The Co-op is now using artificial intelligence to detect shoplifters after theft costs rose by 19% (up to £39.5m) in the first half of the year. The technology will also be able to detect assaults on staff. The member-owned business, which returned to profit despite the growing toll of shoplifting, has spent £18m so far … Continue reading Grocery chain using AI to detect shoplifters

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Microsoft, Constellation building meltdown nuclear plant to support AI

September 22, 2024 by meziesblog.com, posted in Articles

Microsoft and Constellation Energy announced a groundbreaking deal Friday to reopen the partially-melted-down Three Mile Island nuclear plant, with the tech giant purchasing all the power for 20 years after restart. The deal marked the first time a decommissioned U.S. nuclear plant had been brought back into service and the first time a commercial … Continue reading Microsoft, Constellation building meltdown nuclear plant to support AI

G7 ministers calls for action against negative AI impact on cultural sector

September 22, 2024 by meziesblog.com, posted in Uncategorized

Alongside the opportunities, significant risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the cultural sector were highlighted at the Group of Seven (G7) ministers' cultural meeting, which concluded on Saturday in Naples, Italy. AI is "increasingly permeating the value chains in the cultural and creative sectors and industries, with impacts on the working conditions and the … Continue reading G7 ministers calls for action against negative AI impact on cultural sector

OpenAI’s Tokyo office first in Asia

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by meziesblog.com, posted in Uncategorized

OpenAI, the developer of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, has opened its first office in the Asian region in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. "We chose Tokyo as our first Asian office for its global leadership in technology, culture of service, and a community that embraces innovation," said company in an official statement. Company's CEO Sam … Continue reading OpenAI’s Tokyo office first in Asia

UN chief decries Israeli military’s AI use in Gaza bombing campaign

April 30, 2024 by meziesblog.com, posted in Uncategorized

The UN chief said on Friday he is "deeply troubled" by reports of Israeli military's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its bombing campaign in Gaza. Stating that AI is used as a tool for target identification, particularly in densely populated residential areas, resulting in a distressing number of civilian casualties, Antonio Guterres said: "No … Continue reading UN chief decries Israeli military’s AI use in Gaza bombing campaign

Britain, US, EU, Allies Take Down Lockbit Cybercrime Gang

February 20, 2024 by meziesblog.com, posted in Uncategorized

Lockbit, a notorious cybercrime gang that holds its victims' data for ransom, has been disrupted in a rare international law enforcement operation by Britain's National Crime Agency, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Europol and a coalition of international police agencies, according to a post on the gang's extortion website on Monday. "This site is … Continue reading Britain, US, EU, Allies Take Down Lockbit Cybercrime Gang

Can AI disrupt America’s 2024 Presidential elections?

February 9, 2024 by meziesblog.com, posted in Uncategorized

The U.S. government is working "extensively" on a framework to keep artificial intelligence from disrupting the 2024 election, according to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who says she is "very worried" about the technology being used in a nefarious manner. "AI can do amazing things and AI can disrupt our elections, here and around the world," … Continue reading Can AI disrupt America’s 2024 Presidential elections?

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Accounting Improves Financial Services

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024 by meziesblog.com, posted in Articles

The financial sector has always been at the forefront of adopting new technology – and the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no exception. As the technology continues to grow in popularity across practically every industry, the financial services sector is making great strides in leveraging AI to transform its operations – and is uniquely … Continue reading How Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Accounting Improves Financial Services