California is on the verge of passing a historic artificial intelligence regulation that could set the tone for AI safety measures across the United States. Senate Bill 1047, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, which mandates testing and monitoring of AI systems costing over $100 million to develop, was passed by the California Assembly on August 28. The state Senate had already approved the bill in May. The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom, who must decide by the end of September whether to sign it into law, veto it, or allow it to bec ... Read More

Lenovo has introduced its latest innovation in laptop design with the ThinkBook Auto Twist AI PC, featuring a motorized hinge that can rotate 360 degrees and lay flat for tablet mode. This new concept laptop allows for voice-controlled operation and even follows the user’s movements to adjust its screen positioning automatically. Designed with presentations in mind, the laptop can close its lid when the user walks away, adding an extra layer of security. Though Lenovo has previously explored flexible hinges in its Yoga series, this motorized design offers a modern twist enhanced b ... Read More

As AI technology advances, the ability to impersonate humans online has become increasingly sophisticated, prompting a call for "personhood credentials" to verify human identity on the internet. Researchers from institutions including OpenAI, Harvard University, and Microsoft have proposed these credentials as a solution to combat online deception and fraud. Personhood credentials would serve as proof of humanity, distinguishing real users from AI bots. These credentials could take various forms, such as cryptographic certificates, biometric data, or blockchain-based tokens. T ... Read More

As AI technology advances, the ability to impersonate humans online has become increasingly sophisticated, prompting a call for "personhood credentials" to verify human identity on the internet. Researchers from institutions including OpenAI, Harvard University, and Microsoft have proposed these credentials as a solution to combat online deception and fraud. Personhood credentials would serve as proof of humanity, distinguishing real users from AI bots. These credentials could take various forms, such as cryptographic certificates, biometric data, or blockchain-based tokens. T ... Read More

At today’s Made by Google event, the tech giant unveiled significant updates for Android, focusing on the deeper integration of its generative AI model, Gemini, across devices. Alongside the launch of the Pixel 9 series, Google highlighted how Android is evolving with Gemini to offer a more interactive and intuitive user experience. Gemini AI: Redefining Android Interaction Google announced that Gemini, now a central feature of Android, will enhance how users interact with their devices. Similar to activating Google Assistant, users can now summon Gemini by pressing the power ... Read More

Expand North Star 2024, the world’s largest start-up event, will gather over 2,000 exhibiting start-ups at the Dubai Harbour, 400-plus hailing from Europe   Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Expand North Star, the world’s largest start-up event, returns from 13-16 October 2024 to the iconic Dubai Harbour, featuring its biggest European and British participation ever seen. The 9th edition of the landmark start-up show based in Dubai is expected to bring together over 2,000 start-ups, with more than 400 from Europe and the United Kingdom joining the four-day exhibition. ... Read More