Uk Officials Block Microsoft’s Push Towards The Metaverse
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) thwarted Microsoft’s bid to purchase Activision Blizzard for $69 billion today. The acquisition was expected to provide the necessary “building blocks” for Microsoft’s Metaverse. Microsoft initially announced...
A Novel VR Game Replicates The Effects Of LSD And Other Hallucinogenic Drugs For Purported “Therapeutic” Benefits
In recent years, VR technology has made significant strides, and researchers now explore its potential to revolutionize healthcare and treat mental disorders. Estonian researchers, for instance, created a VR experience called “Psyrreal.” This groundbreaking...
Accelerating AI Transformation Across Industries, The Microsoft Cloud Is Ushering In The Era Of AI
Generative AI advancements gained the spotlight this quarter, highlighting its potential for delivering practical business outcomes. Organizations worldwide can now capitalize on this opportunity to innovate and add value to products and services, shaping...
Google Urges Australia To Relax Copyright Laws To Enable AI To Extract Information From Websites
The Australian government received a submission from Google and other tech giants. They urged the government to ease copyright laws, allowing AI to extract information from websites. Google emphasized that the government must assess...
Investment Scams Using AI: You Are The Primary Target!
Generative AI has been garnering much attention lately. It enables the creation of diverse content, such as code, audio, images, simulations, videos, and text. Some websites and apps also utilize generative AI to generate...
Matching Drugs To Patients Using Artificial Intelligence
Seated at a microscope, Dr. Talia Cohen Solal examines human brain cells cultivated in a petri dish. “It’s a complex, subtle, and exquisite organ,” she affirms. Dr. Cohen Solal, a neuroscientist, co-founded and leads...
Virtual Reality (VR) To Be Used For Victims And Witnesses In Scottish Courts
The Scottish government is piloting an initiative using virtual reality headsets for witnesses and victims to familiarize themselves with court proceedings. This will ease any discomfort or fear during the process. Victim Support Scotland...
AI Race Could Lead To A Surge In Deepfake Pornography
Using artificial intelligence imaging, artists can create art, virtual fitting rooms, and advertising campaigns. However, experts worry about nonconsensual deepfake pornography, which predominantly victimizes women. Artificial intelligence or machine learning can digitally create or...
Streaming Platforms Are About To Be Flooded With AI-Generated Music
The Weeknd’s hit song “Die for You” opens with a familiar intro. However, as the first verse begins, we hear a different vocalist: Michael Jackson – or rather, a machine simulation of his voice....
What Are The Concerns Surrounding Data Privacy In The Metaverse?
The big-tech economy continues to fuel the hype around the Metaverse, but privacy and data security concerns arise from enabling technologies like AR, VR, AI, 5G, and blockchain. In fact, 33% of developers consider...