5 AI-related updates you might have overlooked today: 200 artists caution against AI, Yahoo acquires Artifact, an AI news platform, and more
AI is becoming more prevalent, prompting over 200 musicians such as the Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, and Billie Eilish to sign a letter advocating against AI replacing human artists’ work. They are calling on tech companies to prevent the theft or unauthorized use of their creative content. Additionally, Yahoo has acquired Artifact, an AI news platform created by the co-founders of Instagram. Stay updated on the latest AI news from April 3, 2024.
- 200 artists signed an open letter against the misuse of artificial intelligence
With the use of artificial intelligence, several copyright issues have come to the fore. With growing concern, more than 200 artists, including Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, the Jonas Brothers and Smokey Robinson, have joined forces to call on AI companies, tech giants and others to intervene in the use of their AI tools and protect artists’ human rights. The cooperation letter briefly discusses how artificial intelligence tools are used to create deep fakes, voice clones and more, according to the letter.
2. Yahoo takes over artificial intelligence news platform, Artifact
Yahoo bought Artifact, the AI-powered news platform from the founders of Instagram, because of declining revenue. Now Yahoo is integrating its own technology to deliver news across the United States. Yahoo said, “Artifact’s AI-powered recommendation engine and other capabilities will help scale its news operations and deliver tailored content to audiences,” according to a Reuters report.
3. Samsung announces home appliances powered by artificial intelligence
Samsung today announced several home appliances powered by artificial intelligence, including refrigerators, air conditioners, microwave ovens and washing machines. These devices are powered by Samsung’s custom AI and support built-in internet connectivity, cameras and an AI chip. Samsung Southwest Asia CEO J B Park said, “With the transformative power of AI, we are confident that customized AI will strengthen our leadership in the Indian digital device market,” according to a press release.
4. How does TCS enhance its semiconductor business
In an interview with Moneycontrol, the TCS executive discussed how Tata Group’s chip manufacturing division is helping the company build chip design, AI solutions and more. Additionally, Reguraman Ayyaswamy, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital Design at TCS, emphasized that the company’s future goal is to develop and expand its chip design capabilities.
5. Indian companies lead APAC market with AI/ML
A new report highlighted that Indian companies are leading the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market by adopting new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. India is among the top five countries in generating corporate AI transactions. Sudip Banerjee, CTO, APAC and Japan, Zscaler, said, according to a Telecom report, “India’s leadership in AI in APAC is a clear indication of the country’s unwavering commitment to harnessing technology to drive innovation and positive change.”
