As artificial intelligence systems grow increasingly powerful and ubiquitous, a critical challenge has emerged: ensuring these systems behave in beneficial ways that align with human values. This challenge, known as “AI alignment,” has become a focal point for researchers, tech companies and policymakers grappling with...
After two years of testing, McDonald’s has ended its partnership with IBM to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drive-thru system. The collaboration, which aimed to change the fast-food ordering process by replacing human workers with voice-activated chatbots, had been a closely watched experiment in the...
This week in artificial intelligence (AI) news, regulation is ramping up as policymakers aim to ensure safe and responsible AI development. Meanwhile, tech giants like Intel, AMD, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia face increased scrutiny from the FTC and DOJ. AI Regulation Ramps Up As AI...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is cutting through the noise in online videos, helping shoppers quickly find the information they need. Researchers at MIT and IBM have developed an AI method that could help viewers navigate directly to the most relevant parts of a video. At the...
February 17, 2022
Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency are words that most people have at least heard of since the industry exploded into the mainstream public consciousness in 2021. Over the course of this series of articles, we’ll be delving into the basics of the industry, providing an introduction to crypto that will give you a solid grounding in […]
January 01, 2021
This year, the PYMNTS data and analytics team published 252 reports that tracked the data, innovations and disruptive thinking that are reshaping the payments and commerce business. The Trackers use...
December 16, 2020
Corporate buyers and sellers continue to struggle with disruptions to cash flow and administrative processes that are being caused by the pandemic. This may make it more important than ever...
August 28, 2020
The next great leap for computing may be a bit closer with the help of joint efforts between the U.S. government, the private sector — and hundreds of millions of...
May 10, 2024
IBM has introduced a new service that will help enterprises integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) copilots into their organizations. Offered by IBM Consulting, the new IBM Copilot Runway will assist enterprises with creating, customizing, deploying and managing these copilots, including those powered by Copilot for Microsoft 365, the company said in a Friday (May 10) press release. “As IBM and Microsoft strengthen our […]
January 11, 2024
IBM has teamed with Casper Labs to help companies gain more insight into their AI systems. The partnership, announced Thursday (Jan. 11), will see Casper and IBM Consulting develop a solution that establishes an...
December 18, 2023
IBM will pay $2 billion to purchase Software AG’s enterprise technology platforms StreamSets and webMethods. “Together with IBM’s watsonx AI and data platform, as well as its application modernization, data fabric and IT automation...
November 07, 2023
IBM is launching a $500 million venture fund to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) companies. The fund’s primary focus will be on accelerating generative AI technology and research for the enterprise,...