On Friday evening, OpenAI's popular chatbot ChatGPT faced a severe service interruption, impacting thousands of users. According to data from the outage tracking platform Downdetector.com, as of 7:13 PM Eastern Time, over 19,400 users reported being unable to access this widely-used AI service. In response, OpenAI swiftly issued a statement confirming they are aware of the issue and are actively investigating its cause.

According to the latest report from the Tony Blair Institute, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to replace between 1 million and 3 million jobs in the UK private sector. However, despite a certain degree of unemployment in the short term, in the long run, the increase in unemployment will likely be limited to several hundred thousand, as the emergence of new technologies will create new job opportunities. The institute predicts that in the coming decades, between 60,000 and 275,000 jobs will be replaced each year.

Recently, scientists have successfully developed a new device called the 'Electronic Tongue'. This device utilizes artificial intelligence technology to accurately differentiate between various coffee blends and has the ability to detect whether food and beverages are about to spoil. With the continuous advancement of technology, this new invention provides a novel solution for food testing and quality control. The 'Electronic Tongue' mimics human taste, using sensors to perceive the chemical components of different substances to determine their flavor. Compared to traditional taste testing methods, the Electronic Tongue not only...

Recently, Xiaomi officially announced the large model upgrade of Xiao Ai's music capabilities, introducing a brand new 'Music Q&A' function, which is now supported on multiple devices! This feature is compatible with various devices, including smartphones and in-car devices. Users simply need to upgrade Xiao Ai's large model to the latest version to experience this new function. According to Xiaomi, the 'Music Q&A' function leverages enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities to assist users in querying song information and answering professional music knowledge. Whether on smartphones or in-car devices, users can easily interact with Xiao Ai.

Andreesen Horowitz partner Justin Moore recently introduced a new investment concept on X, supporting a 'new wave of parenting co-pilots powered by LLMs and agents.' She mentioned companies like Cradlewise, which produces an AI baby monitor that can detect infants' sleep patterns and rock the crib, while Nanit uses artificial intelligence to analyze baby monitor footage to determine if the infant is breathing. Image Source Note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjourney.

Recently, reports have surfaced that Amazon is considering a new investment in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, marking the first funding injection since the $4 billion deal struck with the company last year. According to The Information, Amazon is negotiating with Anthropic, planning to invest billions of dollars. The structure of this investment will be similar to the last one, but with a new condition: Amazon wants Anthropic to use its developed silicon chips and integrate with Amazon Web Services.

Recently, Meta announced that it will use artificial intelligence technology on the Instagram platform to predict users' ages in order to automatically transition any users suspected of age misrepresentation to teen accounts. This initiative comes in response to widespread public concern about the impact of social media platforms on the mental health of teenagers. Meta had already introduced teen accounts back in September of this year. Teen accounts are designed specifically for users aged 13 to 17, incorporating multiple restrictions, including limits on who can contact them and the content they can see.

According to 36Kr, former Meituan co-founder Wang Huiwen has officially returned to Meituan and will serve as the head of the AI team, focusing on exploring applications of artificial intelligence. This team, named GN06, concentrates on areas such as emotional companionship and chatbots. Wang Huiwen will play a key role within the team, overseeing interviews and vetting the recruitment for product and operations positions. Reports indicate that the GN06 team's working status is relatively independent and does not fall under any of Meituan's business groups, allowing them to focus on developing new directions outside the core business.

Recently, Google, in collaboration with the Saudi Public Investment Fund, announced the establishment of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) center in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this new AI center is to support AI model research in the Arabic language and the development of AI applications tailored to specific needs in Saudi Arabia. The oil industry in Saudi Arabia has long relied on traditional energy production methods, and the country’s economy is heavily dependent on oil resources. According to Aramco, the company has already extensively integrated AI technologies into its operations. In one oil field, AI

AvePoint, a global leader in data management and governance solutions (NASDAQ: AVPT), announced today the official establishment of an AI lab with the support of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). This strategic move will significantly advance innovative research in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning, further enhancing the AI capabilities of the AvePoint Confidence platform. The newly established AI lab will serve as a globally influential R&D center. Over the next three years, the lab plans to recruit more than

Meta recently announced that its Llama series of artificial intelligence models will be made available to U.S. government agencies and related contractors to support national security applications. This move aims to dispel concerns that its 'open' AI could aid foreign adversaries. In a blog post, Meta stated, 'We are pleased to confirm that Llama will be accessible to U.S. government agencies, including those focusing on defense and national security projects, as well as private sector partners supporting this work.'

Netflix is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence in the gaming sector. Mike Verdu, who has led the company's gaming division for three years, is set to take on the role of Vice President for Generative AI in Gaming, demonstrating Netflix's determination to advance in the gaming arena. Verdu shared his vision for the new position on LinkedIn, emphasizing a "Creator First" philosophy and positioning AI as a catalyst and booster for game development. In his view, generative AI will bring revolutionary changes to game development and player experiences.

According to Bloomberg, Amazon's voice assistant Alexa was originally scheduled for a major AI overhaul by the end of this year, but it now appears to be delayed until 2025. The upgrade is intended to make Alexa smarter and more powerful, with improved conversational abilities and the capability to handle new tasks. The report also details issues encountered during testing the AI-enhanced version of Alexa. For instance, beta users reported that the AI sometimes provided lengthy, convoluted answers that were not entirely relevant to the original query.

With the advancement of artificial intelligence technology, tech companies like Google and Meta are using user comments or reviews to generate AI responses on their platforms, which may lead to new defamation law risks. Legal experts in Australia point out that when users post allegedly defamatory comments on Google or Facebook, it is typically the users themselves who face legal liability. However, a significant ruling by the High Court of Australia in the Dylan Voller case in 2021 held that platforms hosting defamatory comments, such as social media pages, may also be held responsible for them.

According to reports, Microsoft will spend nearly $10 billion renting servers from AI startup CoreWeave between 2023 and 2030. This amount accounts for more than half of the total $17 billion contract signed between CoreWeave and its customers. Neither CoreWeave nor Microsoft responded immediately to requests for comment. Previously, it was reported that CoreWeave is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025. The company recently secured a $650 million credit line from several investment banks.

The Walt Disney Company is exploring applications in its film, television, and theme park divisions and is currently forming a new team to coordinate the company's use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality. The newly established technology support office will be led by Jamie Voris, the Chief Technology Officer of Disney Studios, who was responsible for developing Disney applications for the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality device. Eddie Drake will