Author: Jackie

  • Integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Integrated artificial intelligence (AI) applications are embedded within broader systems or workflows, enhancing functionality and automating complex tasks across various platforms. These applications often work in tandem with existing software, infrastructure, or processes, providing intelligent insights, decision-making capabilities, and automation. Here are some examples of integrated AI applications: Artificial Intelligence…

  • Child, exploitation, exploding, powered by artificial intelligence

    I saw a worrisome article about how Artificial Intelligence is being used for child abuse. AI-generated child abuse images have raised significant concerns due to the potential misuse of artificial intelligence technology. These images can be created using advanced AI techniques, particularly deep learning models such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs).…

  • How AI Fights Fraud

    Today, my wife was contacted by our bank. Apparently the bank system found some transactions, which didn’t match our usual pattern. Sure enough, someone somehow got her bank card number and had generated a card. The criminal used the card at a gas station and restaurant before our bank flagged…

  • OpenAI to Pull Support for Some Countries?

    OpenAI to Pull Support for Some Countries?

    I saw in the news today that OpenAI may pull support for some countries. For those who don’t know, OpenAI provides a powerful API that allows developers to access advanced language models like GPT-4. As for supported countries, OpenAI currently offers API access in numerous locations, including: – Albania –…

  • Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

    Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

    I saw a survey where almost a quarter of workers are using Artificial Intelligence in their daily jobs.  Of those, 81% feel they are more productive.   https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/81-of-workers-using-ai-are-more-productive-here-s-how-to-implement-it/ar-BB1oBqHC?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=6290e657e2894ead8d641f8f55ec59a4&ei=26 This video describes how AI is becoming part of everyday lives:https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/ai-to-become-part-of-peoples-every-day-lives/vi-BB1oBRRf?ocid=socialshare&pc=U531&cvid=6290e657e2894ead8d641f8f55ec59a4&ei=14 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming workplaces in variousways, enhancing efficiency and productivity.…

  • Old iPhone Users Left Behind by Apple

    Old iPhone Users Left Behind by Apple

    Last week, the big news revolving around Apple was the announcement of the new Siri being supported by generative AI.  This new version of Siri will be powered by Apple Intelligence generative AI models. Here are the key features: Unfortunately, according to an article in El Pais – https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-06-14/apples-new-artificial-intelligence-leaves-out-more-than-90-of-current-iphone-users.html – only about…

  • How is Generative AI Being Used for Translation?

    This may be an esoteric use case, but entities everywhere are looking to reduce translation costs. Where I live in Los Angeles, we have over 224 spoken languages in the County.  Keep in mind, we have well north of 10,000,000 residents.  Many companies must deal with interacting with residents who…

  • The Rise of the AI Office Worker

    As we move further into the world of Artificial Intelligence, we will most likely see more robotic automation in the workplace. The integration of AI and robotics into office environments is a fascinating topic. Let’s explore how these technologies are shaping the future of work:1. Increased Efficiency and Productivity:• AI…

  • Apple Announces Private AI Cloud Computing

    Apple Announces Private AI Cloud Computing

    The rise of the cloud means our data are shared among servers we have no control over.  Apple’s Private Cloud Compute (PCC) is a groundbreaking cloud intelligence system designed specifically for private AI processing. Here are the key points about PCC: In simple terms, PCC is a cloud server created entirely by…

  • Smartphone sales are slowing – Microsoft is again Worth More than Apple?

    Back when I gave up on my Android devices and switched to Microsoft Windows phones, Apple was the darling of the stock world.  Apple stock was trading high based on sales of their Iphone product. Of course, Microsoft finally realized that no amount of money was going to get them…