All articles tagged with #ai assistants
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MacRumors
Apple is developing a new version of Siri that will rely more on Google Gemini, indicating a shift in its AI assistant strategy to incorporate or depend more on Google's technology.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Search Engine Journal
A study by the European Broadcasting Union and BBC found that nearly half of the responses from leading AI assistants contained significant issues, mainly sourcing errors and outdated information, raising concerns about their reliability in delivering news content.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Hacker News
A report indicates that AI assistants misrepresent news content 45% of the time, mainly due to sourcing issues like incorrect citations and hallucinations, raising concerns about their reliability and the need for better source verification and critical evaluation skills.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo
A study by the European Broadcasting Union and BBC found that nearly half of AI assistant responses about news contain significant errors, including misinformation and sourcing issues, raising concerns about public trust and the need for AI accountability.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
The Vergecast discusses the current limitations of AI, especially in smart home integration, highlighting that despite the versatility of large language models, they often fail to perform reliably in practical applications like turning on lights, and explores the broader state of AI technology and consumer gadgets.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Adobe Newsroom
Adobe has launched Acrobat Studio, a new platform that combines PDF tools, AI-powered knowledge hubs, and content creation features to enhance productivity and creativity across various user needs, from business to personal use.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Tom's Guide
By 2035, AI will be deeply integrated into daily life, acting proactively through agentic AI, multimodal sensing, and emotional intelligence, transforming work, home, and social interactions while raising important ethical and privacy considerations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses the slow response times of large language model (LLM) assisted workflows compared to traditional tools, highlighting experiences with AI agents in coding and automation, and emphasizing the importance of speed and interactivity in developer productivity. It also touches on UI design, web performance, and the value of speed in software development and user experience.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bloomberg
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot is struggling to gain traction compared to ChatGPT, which has surpassed 900 million downloads, despite Microsoft's heavy investments. While Microsoft aims to embed AI into its products and reach hundreds of millions of users, its consumer Copilot app faces technical challenges, user dissatisfaction, and stiff competition from established AI tools like ChatGPT and others from Apple and Google. The company remains optimistic about future features and potential advantages in younger demographics, but currently, Copilot's growth and adoption lag behind its rivals.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Business Insider
OpenAI is developing a web browser to enhance its AI capabilities and integrate more deeply into users' digital lives, aiming to create AI assistants that can access and learn from users' data across various platforms. Despite the challenge of convincing users to switch browsers, OpenAI's move could be strategic for data access and competitive positioning, especially against giants like Google and Apple.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
AI-powered web browsers like Perplexity AI's Comet aim to automate and assist with online tasks, offering features like booking and shopping, but still require user intervention due to privacy restrictions. These tools are part of a broader trend of AI integration into daily internet use, with potential to replace traditional search engines, though they face challenges in seamless operation and privacy.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by WIRED
The article explains how users can utilize voice typing on their smartphones, whether Android or iOS, highlighting the convenience of talking to input text in any text box, and mentioning the integration of AI assistants like Siri and Alexa.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Anthropic
A curated list showcases various businesses leveraging Claude AI to enhance software development, automate workflows, improve data analysis, and create content across multiple domains, emphasizing AI's role in transforming tech and business operations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Verge
Google has integrated customizable 'Gems' AI chatbots into its Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, and Gmail, allowing users to access task-specific AI assistants directly within their workflow for more efficient and personalized productivity.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Tom's Guide
The article compares ChatGPT with Voice and Vision and Google’s Gemini Live through five voice-based tests, revealing that ChatGPT generally offers more advanced, thorough, and creative responses, making it the overall winner, though Gemini excels in personality and spontaneity.