Recently, the results of an AI weapon scanning pilot project in New York City left many astonished. The scanning equipment provided by a tech company named Evolv failed to detect a single gun but flagged 12 knives instead. The image source note: Images generated by AI, Image licensed by service provider Midjourney. This trial, which started at the end of July, lasted only a month and produced disappointing results. According to CBS New York, although the equipment detected 12 knives, it did not result in any arrests.

In the Kericho region of Kenya, farmer Sammy Selim is busy at his coffee farm, accompanied by young farmer Kennedy Kirui. To get better planting advice, they are using an AI tool called 'Virtual Agronomist.' By simply entering the farm's coordinates on WhatsApp, this AI can provide fertilization recommendations based on local soil and climate conditions. Image credit: Photo provided by AI.

Recently, a study from the Swiss École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) made its debut at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Rotterdam. This research aims to explore how robotic hands can break existing limitations to grasp more objects. The research team noted that deep learning models significantly enhanced the dexterous manipulation capabilities of multi-fingered hands, but the grasping guided by contact information in cluttered environments has not yet been fully explored. To address this issue, the researchers designed an inspired hand that can bend backward to pick up various objects and detach itself to climb.

In the Indian film industry, a quiet revolution is underway. Renowned director Ram Gopal Varma recently announced that he will fully adopt AI-generated music in his future projects, completely bidding farewell to traditional music creation methods. This decision has not only shocked the industry but also sparked widespread discussions about the application of AI in creative fields. Varma is a heavyweight figure in Indian cinema, with critically acclaimed works such as 'Company', 'Rainbow', 'Sarkar', and 'The Attacks of 26/11'. However, this innovative director does not intend to stop here.

Kingsoft Office recently announced a significant update: the number of annual paid users for its AI and premium memberships has surpassed one million. This milestone achievement highlights the deep integration of WPS AI within Kingsoft Office's products and demonstrates the immense potential and user recognition of artificial intelligence in the modern office landscape. In terms of product innovation, Kingsoft Office has engaged in a strategic partnership with Huawei to launch the HarmonyOS version of WPS, which has performed excellently across various platforms, earning praise for its smoothness. Its core advantage lies in achieving unified multi-platform accounts and cross-device compatibility.

With the rise of generative AI, the prompt trading market is rapidly expanding. However, current trading platforms, exemplified by PromptBase, are predominantly seller-driven in pricing and lack objective price measurement standards. In response to this challenge, the multimedia and intelligent security team at Fudan University has proposed an innovative prompt trading model aimed at better adapting to a future buyer-driven market. This new trading model consists of two main phases: prompt category selection and pricing strategy formulation. In the first phase, the platform employs a greedy search-based multi-armed bandit algorithm to...

The current tech industry mainly relies on the boom of artificial intelligence (AI) to mask its overall sluggish condition, with many companies continuing to struggle amid economic downturns. Traditional tech sectors, such as software, IT consulting, and companies providing electronic devices for manufacturing and the automotive industry, face problems of weak demand and excess inventory, making recovery difficult. While AI has become the sole growth point, the aftermath of overhiring and excessive spending, coupled with economic uncertainty, has increased the difficulty of recovery. Large tech companies are experiencing a slowdown in growth, and small businesses in the tech sector are particularly facing weak revenue growth. Although AI is the current highlight,

Apple is working on a new desktop device that integrates a large screen, camera, and a flexible robotic arm, expected to launch in 2026 or 2027. This device aims to utilize generative AI to address everyday life issues, such as automatically rotating the screen and searching for recipes. The robotic arm has a personality and can interact with users. The project is led by Apple's Vice President of Technology, Kevin Lynch, with the team developing hardware capable of functioning flexibly in crowded environments and considering future developments of mobile and humanoid robots. This initiative is seen as the beginning of Apple's entry into the robotics market.

A report from Anglia Ruskin University reveals a rapid increase in demand for AI-generated child sexual abuse images on the dark web. Researchers Dr. Deanna Davy and Professor Sam Lundrigan analyzed chat logs from dark web forums over the past 12 months and found that online criminals' interest in using AI technology to create child pornography materials is rising. They are self-learning and sharing experiences to create AI-generated abusive images online. The study points out that the problem posed by AI technology is that law enforcement agencies face significant challenges in understanding and responding to AI-generated materials.

The 'Swarm Laboratory' at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands is dedicated to the development of autonomous micro drones, aiming to enable a swarm of 100 drones to perform various tasks such as factory gas leak detection and search and rescue operations. The drone swarm can recharge itself and continue flying without human intervention. The lab's director, De Kroon, stated that the team studies the collective behavior of insects and animals to create cooperation programs for the drones. Despite challenges such as the complexity of predicting swarm behavior and limitations in the sensors and computational power of small drones, the researchers have developed mutual perception capabilities among the drones.

Users of the Huawei Pura70 series phones (including Pura70 Pro, Pura70 Pro+, and Pura70 Ultra) are receiving an upgrade to the AI image expansion feature, launched in HarmonyOS version 4.2.0.172. This feature allows intelligent image expansion to fill in blank areas and provide a broader view. Huawei has confirmed that the Pura70 and Pura70 Beidou Satellite Messaging Edition will support this feature by the end of August 2024. AI image expansion is based on advanced AI compositional algorithms and image generation technology.

A wave of AI-driven trends has swept social media, reigniting interest in the beloved character Xiang Liu from 'Chang Xiang Si 2'. Fans use hashtags like #EmbraceXiangLiuWithAI and #TanJianjiCrossTimeEmbrace to virtually hug Xiang Liu at the moment he falls, soothing their grief over the character's loss. This innovative emotional expression originated from Douyin user 'Sad Egg', implemented through the WeChat mini-program 'Mei Lian'. With simple....

According to preliminary data from Counterpoint, the global PC market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024, with shipments increasing by 3.1% year-over-year to reach 62.5 million units. This growth will be driven primarily by the replacement cycle and a low base period, indicating a sustained recovery momentum in the market. AI PC has become the hottest topic in the PC industry, and it is expected that the AI PC boom will arrive in the second half of 2024. Apple is looking forw