Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is in hot water. It's the most disliked game in the series, according to user scores on Metacritic. The game has a score of 1. 7, with 85% of users giving it a thumbs down. This is a big deal because it shows how unhappy fans are with the latest installment. Critics, on the other hand, seem to like it better. They've given it an 84 on PC, b...
At a recent tech event, NEC showcased a cool tool that could change how we think about driving. Their AI Driving Diagnosis system takes regular dashcam footage and turns it into a chat about driving habits. But this isn't just another gadget. It uses a mix of video recognition AI and a large language model (LLM) to understand driving behavior. This means it doesn't j...
Ever wonder why people online often seem so divided? A recent study looked into this by creating a computer model to mimic how opinions spread and change on social media. This model uses three key variables to represent different viewpoints. It shows how people interact, share ideas, and react to feedback in real time. The study highlights how people tend to stick t...
Coca-Cola is not backing down from its AI adventure. After last year’s AI holiday ad caused a stir, the company is diving even deeper into artificial intelligence this season. Pratik Thakar, the head of generative AI at Coca-Cola, shared his thoughts at the Brandweek 2025 event in Atlanta. He made it clear that AI is here to stay, and companies must embrace it or ris...
ArXiv, a well-known site for sharing research before it gets checked by experts, is changing its rules. From now on, only computer science review articles and position papers that have been reviewed and accepted by a journal or conference will be allowed. This change comes after a surge of AI-generated submissions that were mostly just lists of references without muc...
Affinity, a popular image-editing tool, has just undergone a significant transformation. After being acquired by Canva, Affinity has launched a new, unified app called "Affinity by Canva. " This app combines the features of Photo, Designer, and Publisher into one. The best part? It's free to use with a Canva account. But there's a catch. The app's generative AI feat...
Ken Griffin, the big boss of Citadel, recently shared his thoughts on AI at a big finance conference. While many on Wall Street are excited about using AI to pick stocks, Griffin isn't convinced it's the magic solution. He said AI can help with some tasks, but it's not great at finding those special stock picks that beat the market. Griffin's own investment firm, Ci...
Netflix is diving headfirst into the world of generative AI, even as the entertainment industry debates its role. The streaming giant recently shared in its quarterly report that it sees AI as a powerful tool to boost creativity, not replace it. CEO Ted Sarandos made it clear that AI won't turn anyone into a great storyteller overnight, but it can give creators bette...
Tech in schools has always sparked strong feelings. Some see it as a threat. Others see it as a tool to help students learn better. This isn't new. People have been worried about tech in schools for a long time. Back in the 1970s, teachers were scared of calculators. They thought these small devices would stop kids from learning basic math. But others thought calcul...
In China, hospitals are quickly adopting new technologies. Generative AI is one of them. But how do the people in charge feel about it? That's what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at senior leaders in hospitals. These leaders play a big role in deciding whether to use AI. But before, there wasn't much info on how they feel about it. Or how their f...