AI models that create text are influenced by the culture of the data they learn from. This is clear when looking at how these models behave in different languages. Two key aspects of culture were studied: how people relate to others and how they process information. Social orientation is about whether people see themselves as part of a group or as individuals. Cogni...
Healthcare is one of the many fields where generative AI systems, such as Claude and ChatGPT, are quickly gaining traction. These tools promise to boost clinical support, streamline administrative tasks, and improve patient access to information. But how exactly are these AI systems being used in real-world healthcare settings? This is a big question. It is not eno...
China has introduced new rules for how kids can use artificial intelligence in schools. These rules are part of a broader effort to manage the use of AI in education. The guidelines were mentioned in a report by a local government. They focus on how AI can be used in primary and secondary schools during the year 2025. The Ministry of Education in China has not yet co...
The gaming industry is in a bit of a pickle these days. Generative AI is causing a stir, with some folks accusing game makers of using it to cut corners. This tech can speed up game development, but it also raises some serious issues, like job cuts and stealing artists' work. Nintendo, a big name in gaming, has found itself in the middle of this debate. The Switch 2...
Healthcare is under pressure. More people need care, and there aren't enough workers to go around. This is where social robots come in. They are machines designed to talk and move like humans. They can help out in hospitals and clinics. But for these robots to be useful, people need to like them. This is where generative AI comes in. It's a new type of AI that can ma...
The year 2025 is set to see a massive surge in spending on generative AI (GenAI), with predictions reaching $644 billion. This is a staggering 76. 4% increase from 2024. Despite this, many companies are still in the dark about how GenAI can truly benefit their operations or boost profits. This situation is expected to continue into 2026. The rapid increase in spendi...
Virtual reality (VR) has always been about immersing yourself in a different world. But what if you could create that world just by talking? That is exactly what a new technology does. It lets users describe their ideal environment out loud. Then, it brings that description to life in a virtual space. This is not like the usual VR systems. Those systems use pre-made ...
Amazon is shaking up how Echo devices handle your voice data. Starting March 28, all conversations with Alexa will be sent to Amazon's cloud. This means no more local processing of voice requests on Echo devices. In other words, everything you say to Alexa will be sent to Amazon's servers for processing. Amazon is pushing this change to support new AI features in Al...
Microsoft has introduced something called Muse, a new AI model. This isn't your average AI. It's been trained to create video game visuals and even predict how players will use their controllers. Microsoft is clear that Muse is not here to replace human creativity in game development. Instead, it's about boosting the creative process. Muse was trained using data fro...
Amazon and Apple are having a tough time getting their AI assistants, Alexa and Siri, up to speed. The companies had big plans to launch new, smarter versions of their digital helpers, but things are not going as smoothly as they hoped. Amazon was all set to unveil their new AI-powered Alexa in New York last month. But now, they are pushing back the release date to ...