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technology1 year ago

"Meta's Latest AI Rollout: Enhanced Smart Assistants, Chatbots, and Language Models"

Meta is introducing new versions of its A.I.-powered smart assistant software, Meta A.I., across its apps including Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Facebook, powered by its latest artificial intelligence model, LLaMA 3. Users will be able to ask the assistant for help in completing tasks and obtaining information, as the technology becomes practically omnipresent within the apps. Mark Zuckerberg stated that with LLaMA 3, Meta A.I. will be the most intelligent freely available assistant, and it will be made much more prominent and easier to use across all Meta apps.

via The New York Times|
#artificial-intelligence#instagram#llama-3
technology1 year ago

"Top 7 Questions to Avoid Asking Virtual Assistants"

A recent study found that voice assistants like Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa provide unreliable and potentially dangerous responses when asked about cardiac arrest emergencies, highlighting the importance of calling 911 in such situations. The article also advises against asking smart assistants for medical advice, information on harming someone, or assistance with potentially illegal activities. Additionally, it warns against relying on voice assistants for financial transactions, food safety, and data management, emphasizing the need for human judgment in certain situations.

via Fox News|
#emergency-situations#medical-advice#smart-assistants
technology2 years ago

"Exploring the Creepiness Factor: Animatronic Alexa's Impact on User Perception"

Thomas Burns hacked together a CRT TV and a pair of moving eyes to make Amazon's smart assistant, Alexa, feel more engaging. By repurposing the TV to display a waveform that correlates to Alexa's sounds and using animatronics and 3D-printed eyes, Burns created a retro-futuristic creation that makes Alexa feel a little more personable. However, the final build is not without its creepiness, and the author would not trust it to be in charge of their smart home.

via Gizmodo|
#animatronics#artificial-intelligence#retro-futuristic