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Plus Artist Weds Hologram Google's Project Jarvis to Enable Autonomous AI Web Navigation

Google’s upcoming “Project Jarvis” could allow AI to autonomously complete digital tasks, such as email management and web-based research, by navigating online like a human user. Set for release with the next Gemini model update, Jarvis represents a broader AI trend where tools can go beyond static responses to actively manage and complete tasks independently.

Artist to Wed AI Hologram in Unique Performance Art Piece

Artist Alicia Framis plans to marry Ailex, an AI-powered hologram she designed and trained on past relationships, as part of her Hybrid Couple project. The ceremony, blending art and technology, explores human connections with digital entities and raises questions on the role of AI in relationships.

Study Reveals AI Struggles with Real-World Contexts

MIT and Harvard researchers found generative AI models, like those used in GPT-4, falter in real-world applications. While the models perform well in predictive tasks, they struggle when faced with changes, such as minor detours in navigation. The study suggests limitations in AI’s understanding of physical environments.

AI-Powered Drones Enter Military Service

Anduril Industries has introduced two advanced AI-powered drones, Bolt and Bolt-M, aimed at transforming military operations. Powered by Anduril’s Lattice AI platform, these drones enhance tactical efficiency with features like autonomous navigation and modular payloads for munitions delivery. Their user-friendly touchscreen interface allows operators to control reconnaissance and precision strikes with ease.

AI and Stem Cells Offer Hope for Treating Heart Defects in Newborns

Heart defects, affecting 40,000 U.S. babies annually, could soon be addressed in the womb through AI and stem cell innovations. A partnership between Australia’s MCRI and San Francisco’s Gladstone Institutes, the "Decoding Broken Hearts" initiative, aims to treat congenital heart disease early, potentially eliminating the need for transplants.

Microsoft to Launch AI-Enhanced Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica

Microsoft President Brad Smith will unveil an AI-enhanced experience of St. Peter’s Basilica, created with the Fabric of St. Peter. This project, part of Microsoft's AI for Cultural Heritage, allows visitors to explore intricate basilica details digitally, building on similar initiatives for historical sites in Greece and France.