# Meta chief AI scientist says AI won’t threaten humans

# Meta chief AI scientist says AI won’t threaten humans

Yann LeCun a chief AI scientist at Meta said labeling the existential risk of AI is “premature” and it’s “preposterous” that AI might kill off humanity. The chief artificial intelligence (AI) scientist at Meta has spoken out, reportedly saying that worries over the existential risks of the technology are still “premature,” according to a Financial…

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#OBSBOT Tail Air AI-powered 4K PTZ Streaming Camera Review: It Doesn’t Get Easier Than This

#OBSBOT Tail Air AI-powered 4K PTZ Streaming Camera Review: It Doesn’t Get Easier Than This

PROS: Impressive tracking accuracy even for small objects Supports 4K 30fps video recording NDI|HX3 support for multi-cam setup CONS: No iOS app yet as of this writing (coming soon) Smart remote control and NDI keys per unit are separate purchases RATINGS: AESTHETICS ERGONOMICS PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABILITY / REPAIRABILITY VALUE FOR MONEY EDITOR’S QUOTE: With fast and…

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#How AI is Changing eCommerce Operations?

#How AI is Changing eCommerce Operations?

The integration of propelling innovation technology and computerized retail has changed the manner in which businesses work and individuals shop. And Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at its forefront. AI isn’t a trend but rather a shift that connects businesses to adapt, improve, and flourish in the marketplace.  From customized shopping experiences to proficient stock management…

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#AI avatars will be the new customer service reps

#AI avatars will be the new customer service reps

They’ll help us shop, bank and book travel Jackie C.K. Cheung is an associate professor of computer science at McGill University and Canada CIFAR AI Chair at Mila. (This illustration was created by Maclean’s art director Anna Minzhulina using the generative AI image program Imagine. Minzhulina spent weeks feeding prompts into the program, inspired by the…

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#Machines will read our minds

#Machines will read our minds

AI brain sensors will translate our thoughts into speech, text or even other languages Yalda Mohsenzadeh is a professor of computer science at Western University. (This illustration was created by Maclean’s art director Anna Minzhulina using the generative AI image program Imagine. Minzhulina spent weeks feeding prompts into the program, inspired by the essay.) The…

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#Robots will help cure loneliness

#Robots will help cure loneliness

Social companions can read emotions and help with daily tasks Amir Shabani is an assistant professor of computing at the University of the Fraser Valley. (This illustration was created by Maclean’s art director Anna Minzhulina using the generative AI image program Imagine. Minzhulina spent weeks feeding prompts into the program, inspired by the essay.) Canada…

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#The sexbots are coming – Macleans.ca

#The sexbots are coming – Macleans.ca

In the next year or two, we’ll have sophisticated, purpose-built bots designed for relationships, sex and intimacy Neil McArthur is a professor of philosophy and ethics at the University of Manitoba. (This illustration was created by Maclean’s art director Anna Minzhulina using the generative AI image program Imagine. Minzhulina spent weeks feeding prompts into the…

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#Robin Williams’ Daughter Zelda Criticizes Use of AI to Recreate His Voice: “I Find It Personally Disturbing”

#Robin Williams’ Daughter Zelda Criticizes Use of AI to Recreate His Voice: “I Find It Personally Disturbing”

Robin Williams‘ daughter Zelda is speaking out against the use of artificial intelligence to recreate the sound of her father’s voice. “I am not an impartial voice in SAG’s fight against AI. I’ve witnessed for YEARS how many people want to train these models to create/recreate actors who cannot consent, like Dad,” she wrote on…

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