Friday Focus: This Week in AI - 13 Dec 24

Virgin Media O2 in the UK has deployed an AI-powered "granny" named Daisy to combat phone scams. Daisy engages scammers in lengthy conversations, wasting their time and frustrating them with irreleva...

25 Marras 202411min

In this podcast we discuss recent key developments in artificial intelligence.  Significant advancements are highlighted across various sectors, including the release of new AI agents and assistants (...

22 Marras 20246min

The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has released a Global AI Vibrancy Tool, ranking countries based on their AI ecosystems. The tool assesses eight pillars, includ...

22 Marras 202411min

Sir David Attenborough has expressed his deep concern about the use of AI to create a clone of his voice. Attenborough objects to his voice being used to express opinions that he does not hold.

21 Marras 20246min

This episode discusses the potential extinction of hyperlinks due to the rise of AI. It traces the history of hyperlinks, from Vannevar Bush's "memex" concept to the legal battles surrounding web cra...

20 Marras 202411min

Researchers at Washington State University have developed an AI deep learning model that can rapidly and accurately identify signs of disease in tissue images, outperforming human pathologists.

19 Marras 20247min

A report from Canalys reveals that a significant portion of PCs shipped in the third quarter of 2024 are equipped with AI capabilities. These AI-optimised PCs feature dedicated chips, known as neural...

18 Marras 202418min

Generative AI is becoming more widely adopted across industries, leading to improvements in customer service, content creation, and operational efficiency.

15 Marras 20245min