David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, spoke during the company's recent earnings call. When asked about AI's future in the industry, he said he finds it difficult to believe AI won't have a greater influence on film production than computer-generated imagery did. Ellison described the technology as possibly the most significant creative breakthrough in modern times.
Apple has added a one-time purchase option called "Buy More Usage" to its Logic Pro software, priced at $49.99. This follows a support article from early September that outlined usage limits for some Apple Intelligence features. The update includes an AI assistant that can help users perform tasks like starting a new song or setting up a project.
Lubrizol, a specialty chemicals maker, is using AI, cloud computing, and advanced modeling to speed up how its researchers test new ideas. The main hurdle isn't the technology itself but linking it to reliable data, scientific know-how, and the real-world steps of getting a product to market. For the company, digital transformation means giving scientists tools to iterate faster and make bett…
Greg Brockman took the stage at a Wall Street Journal tech conference on Wednesday and suggested OpenAI could be ready for an initial public offering by 2027. The president used the moment to highlight how the company has been building momentum in the enterprise market, an area where rival Anthropic has already carved out a presence.
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If you're relying on AI agents to handle tasks, you'll want to know they're trustworthy. VeChain's CEO, Sunny Lu, argues that blockchain is the ideal way to give these agents identity and reputation. He made the case while promoting the agent-building platform VeWorld.ai. The idea is that a public ledger could provide a verifiable track record for AI agents, helping users decid…
A user tried Apple's AI-powered Siri Recaps and found them surprisingly useful within a single day, even while holding privacy reservations. The feature still has room for improvement. Why it matters: As more personal AI tools land on our phones, the trade-off between convenience and data privacy becomes a daily decision for users.
What's your limit for letting AI summarize your perso…
Netflix is rolling out an experimental feature called AI Discover that suggests shows and movies based on how you feel right now. This is currently the only option under the new tab, so it's a limited test for now.
Would you trust an AI to pick a movie based on your mood, or do you prefer browsing on your own?
Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel-winning computer scientist and AI pioneer, told the Guardian that humans might have been better off never creating the technology. He warned that AI could trigger a major incident like a temporary financial or power system shutdown as soon as this year or next. Hinton said he is not a doomer and sees potential for a wonderful future, but the near-term risk is real.
Heimstaden, a European residential real estate company, is using OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to change how it manages properties. The tools help cut costs and give employees new ways to handle tasks across the continent. By integrating AI into daily operations, the company aims to make property management more efficient.
What part of renting or property management do you think AI…
A new benchmark called LifeVal is designed to measure how effectively AI assists people with everyday activities like arranging childcare, handling personal finances, and completing government paperwork. Rather than focusing on abstract reasoning or trivia, this evaluation zeroes in on practical, real-life scenarios that many of us actually face. The goal is to see whether AI tools can genuinely b…