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Amazon Recruits Execs From Adept for AGI Effort
June 30, 2024

Amazon has reportedly hired executives from Adept AI for its artificial general intelligence (AGI) project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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AI Walks Into a Bar: The Quest for Artificial Humor
June 29, 2024

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) can beat chess grandmasters and drive cars, researchers may face their toughest challenge: teaching machines to tell a good joke. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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AI Firms Aim to Build Engagement by Making Humanlike Chatbots
June 28, 2024

People are reportedly getting a little too friendly with chatbots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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This Week in AI: Transforming Accounting, Governance, Energy Efficiency and Tech Investments
June 28, 2024

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution drives transformative changes across various sectors, from accounting and regulatory frameworks to energy efficiency and tech infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Microsoft Reveals AI Security Flaw That Threatens eCommerce and Financial Services
June 28, 2024

A newly discovered security vulnerability in artificial intelligence (AI) systems could pose significant risks to eCommerce platforms, financial services and customer support operations across industries. Microsoft has unveiled details of a technique called “Skeleton Key,” which can bypass ethical safeguards built into AI models businesses...

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Toys R Us AI Commercial Signals Shift in Retail Marketing
June 28, 2024

Toys R Us has unveiled what it claims is the first-ever brand film using OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool, Sora. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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OpenAI, Microsoft Face Copyright Lawsuit by Mother Jones Publisher CIR
June 27, 2024

The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), the nonprofit news organization that produces Mother Jones and Reveal, has sued OpenAI and that firm’s largest shareholder, Microsoft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Accounting Industry Ripe for GenAI Integration, Andreessen Horowitz Says
June 27, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to change the accounting industry, according to a new report from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. As large language models (LLMs) continue to advance, AI is becoming a crucial component in various sectors, with accounting firms particularly eager to harness...

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AI Surge Drives Tech Industry Growth for Micron, Alibaba and Perplexity
June 27, 2024

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is reshaping the tech landscape, with industry giants and startups reporting significant gains and attracting major investments. Memory chip maker Micron Technology announced robust quarterly results fueled by AI demand, while eCommerce giant Alibaba.com rolled out AI tools to empower...