In the fast-paced world of AI, large language models (LLMs) need tons of data to get better. But real-world data is becoming harder to find and use because of rules and regulations. That's where synthetic data comes in. This fake data, made by AI, looks like real data but doesn't have the same privacy issues. It's becoming a favorite tool for developers because it he...
Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, is getting a major upgrade. It will now remember more about your chats to give you better answers. This is part of Google's plan to make Gemini more personal and helpful. But, there's a catch. If you don't want Gemini to remember your chats, you can turn off this feature. This new feature is called "Personal Context. " When you turn it o...
AI is making big waves in healthcare. It's not just about robots and sci-fi stuff. This tech is helping doctors spot diseases earlier and treat patients better. For example, AI can look at medical images and find cancer before it spreads. It's like having a super-smart assistant that never gets tired. But AI isn't just for big hospitals. Dentists are using it too. I...
In today's world, healthcare is getting smarter. Devices connected to the internet are helping doctors and patients in amazing ways. They can check on patients from afar, give treatments just for you, and even spot diseases early. But there's a catch. All this cool tech means sensitive health info is flying through the air. And that's a big problem. Why? Because hac...
Plastic waste is a big problem. Sorting it correctly is super important for recycling to work well. Right now, most systems use fancy cameras or big computers that aren't very flexible. This makes recycling expensive and not very good at handling different types of plastic. A new study looked at a different way to sort plastics. They used something called Federated ...
A big change is happening for 23andMe. A court just gave the green light for the company to be sold to a nonprofit group. This group is led by Anne Wojcicki, who used to be the CEO. The sale is worth $305 million. This is not the first time 23andMe has been up for sale. Earlier, there was a $256 million offer from a pharmaceutical company, but that didn't go through....
Fitness apps are now packed with AI summaries. These summaries are supposed to make sense of all the data collected from wearables. But do they really help? Take Strava's Athlete Intelligence, for example. It takes workout data and tries to explain it in simple terms. Whoop has Whoop Coach, which gives daily reports and workout suggestions. Oura has Oura Advisor, wh...
AI is making waves in primary care. It could lighten the load of paperwork and free up time for doctors. But not everyone is on board. Clinicians and patients have doubts. They worry about their data being safe. They wonder if AI is fair. These concerns are real and need attention. The idea of AI in healthcare is exciting. It promises to make things easier. But it's...
At a recent event in Cannes, big names in tech and consulting talked about how AI is changing the game for understanding fans. Deloitte and Amazon Web Services (AWS) shared their insights on how they use AI to study fans and help companies connect with them in a more personal way. Deloitte's Converge service is like a super-powered fan decoder. It takes a ton of dat...
In a surprising move, Iranian state TV recently advised citizens to delete WhatsApp from their phones. The reason? They claim the app collects user data and shares it with Israel. This accusation, however, lacks concrete evidence. WhatsApp quickly responded, expressing concern that these claims could lead to their service being blocked. The company emphasized that t...