Google’s Gemini AI will be all over the Paris Olympics broadcast – The Verge

As part of the deal to promote Gemini and Google’s other AI tools, announcers and commentators will squeeze Google Search AI Overviews into broadcast segments by trying to answer Olympic and Paralympic questions.

Are you ready to trust your next ride to a robot chauffeur? | Fox News

Scientists at the University of Tokyo, led by Dr. Kento Kawaharazuka, have taken a novel approach to this problem. Instead of creating a fully autonomous vehicle, they’ve developed a robot that can drive a regular car.

Tech that’s turning big rigs, trucks, even tanks into self-driving vehicles | Fox News

Kodiak Robotics is at the forefront of this revolution, developing cutting-edge autonomous technology that’s set to transform the trucking industry. But the big question is: Are we as a society ready for this leap?

What happens when a Waymo gets pulled over in Phoenix?

As self driving cars show up in more cities, new laws will be needed to determine how to treat traffic infractions. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2024/07/02/what-happens-when-a-waymo-gets-pulled-over-in-phoenix/74197111007/

Using AI to decode dog vocalizations

University of Michigan researchers are exploring the possibilities of AI, developing tools that can identify whether a dog’s bark conveys playfulness or aggression.

How I got started: AI security researcher

Applied AI researchers typically gain expertise and experience working with particular kinds of datasets characteristic to the domains they work in.

Sword Health announces Phoenix conversational AI

Patients can talk directly to Phoenix about how they are feeling, and the new “specialist” can respond, offer feedback and adjust the difficulty and duration of the session in real time. 

Why AI won’t replace human intelligence in cybersecurity | TechRadar

As hackers create new and different ways to break through security systems, AI technology that is not up to date might not know how to react or miss a threat entirely.

Russia Aims Cyber Operations at Summer Olympics

Two Russian state-aligned threat actors have been carrying out online influence operations designed to undermine the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

Phishing statistics that will make you think twice before clicking – Help Net Security

This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current phishing landscape.