Samsung to launch upgraded Bixby this year with its own AI

Samsung to launch upgraded Bixby this year with its own AI

TM Roh, head of Samsung’s mobile division, discusses the artificial intelligence featues as part of Galaxy AI at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, France on July 10, 2024. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC PARIS — Samsung will launch an upgraded version of its voice assistant Bixby this year based on its own artificial intelligence models, … Read more

AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, ‘Sunny,’ starring Rashida Jones

AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, ‘Sunny,’ starring Rashida Jones

As an actor and a writer, Rashida Jones has spent a lot of time thinking about artificial intelligence. The use of AI was a major issue at the bargaining table during last year’s Hollywood strikes. AI is also front and center in her new series “Sunny” for Apple TV+. “My feeling today — because it … Read more

Election deepfakes may undermine institutional credibility: Moody’s

Election deepfakes may undermine institutional credibility: Moody’s

With election season underway and artificial intelligence evolving rapidly, AI manipulation in political advertising is becoming an issue of greater concern to the market and economy. A new report from Moody’s on Wednesday warns that generative AI and deepfakes are among the election integrity issues that could present a risk to U.S. institutional credibility. “The … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 launch: Price, specs, features

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 launch: Price, specs, features

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold6 at its Unpacked event in Paris, France. The tech giant said the foldable device is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC PARIS — Samsung launched its latest foldable smartphones on Wednesday — and they’re packed with artificial intelligence features. The South Korean tech giant hopes … Read more

AI Can’t Replace Teaching, but It Can Make It Better

AI Can’t Replace Teaching, but It Can Make It Better

Khanmigo doesn’t answer student questions directly, but starts with questions of its own, such as asking whether the student has any ideas about how to find an answer. Then it guides them to a solution, step by step, with hints and encouragement. Notwithstanding Khan’s expansive vision of “amazing” personal tutors for every student on the … Read more

China is global leader in GenAI experimentation, but lags U.S. in implementation

China is global leader in GenAI experimentation, but lags U.S. in implementation

An artificial intelligence concept displaying a business man working with a virtual display Busakorn Pongparnit | Moment | Getty Images Chinese companies are leading the way in the experimentation of generative AI, but they’re still behind the U.S. when it comes to full implementation, according to a new survey. The survey — by AI analytics … Read more

Powell says high rates threaten growth

Powell says high rates threaten growth

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 27, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they … Read more

This Viral AI Chatbot Will Lie and Say It’s Human

This Viral AI Chatbot Will Lie and Say It’s Human

In late April a video ad for a new AI company went viral on X. A person stands before a billboard in San Francisco, smartphone extended, calls the phone number on display, and has a short call with an incredibly human-sounding bot. The text on the billboard reads: “Still hiring humans?” Also visible is the … Read more

CNBC Daily Open: Are markets too optimistic?

CNBC Daily Open: Are markets too optimistic?

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 04, 2023 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more

CNBC Daily Open: Are markets overly optimistic?

CNBC Daily Open: Are markets overly optimistic?

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 1, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. … Read more