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Major retailers use AI to slash number of clothing returns when shopping online

One company is making a splash in the retail space by using artificial intelligence to cut the number of online shopping-related item returns. Since 2014, MySizeID has developed an algorithm that learns the habits and measurements of the consumer, saving retailers between 30 to 50% on the returns of the item...

Experts analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Biden's AI executive order

The wide-ranging executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) safety and testing requirements signed by President Joe Biden has AI experts tracking how agencies fill in the gaps from the broadly written order as those directives move into the rulemaking process. Biden’s executive order instructed federal agencies to begin crafting rules and standards that touched on an expansive set of topics ranging from the watermarking of AI-generated content to rooting out bias in AI systems, and from addressing national security concerns to testing protocols for generative AI tools...

AWS and Nvidia Announce Partnership to Revolutionize AI Supercomputing Infrastructure

In a groundbreaking announcement at the AWS re:Invent conference, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Nvidia unveiled an unprecedented partnership that is set to redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputing infrastructure. The strategic collaboration, which builds upon a remarkable 13-year history between the two tech giants, aims to empower enterprises with the ability to harness the full potential of AI through advanced computational capabilities...

The Unleashing of Artificial Intelligence: A Game-Changer for Jobs and Workers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding in availability, and experts predict it will bring about massive career shifts in the near future. Christopher Alexander, Chief Analytics Officer of Pioneer Development Group, compares this impending transformation to the automation that affected blue-collar workers in the 1970s and 80s. However, instead of robots replacing factory workers, AI will replace lower skilled white-collar office workers. According to a recent survey by market-research firm Censuswide, 50% of mid-level office professionals already use some form of AI in their work. Interestingly, despite their current usage, many professionals admit to not having a firm understanding of AI and express the need for more guidance and training on this new technology...

Woman on Meth Attempts to Open Emergency Exit Door on Korean Air Flight

A bizarre incident unfolded on a Korean Air flight from New York to South Korea when a woman under the influence of methamphetamine attempted to open an emergency exit door mid-flight. According to police at Incheon International Airport, the woman began showing signs of anxiety nearly 10 hours into the overseas flight before her shocking action took place...