California has launched an AI-powered system called WhaleSpotter to track gray whales in the San Francisco Bay and alert mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby. The system scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away. This effort comes amid an alarming rise in gray whale deaths in the bay, with 21 dead gray whales found in the wider Bay Area last year, and at least 40% killed by ship strikes.
A new study has found that many data brokers and AI firms are using manipulative design to confuse users and make it difficult for them to opt out of data collection. The study found that opt-out forms often have tiny text, confusing language, and hidden or hard-to-find opt-out buttons.
The US Department of Justice has joined a lawsuit against a state law that requires AI systems to be tested for bias. The law requires bias audits, impact assessments and disclosure, but the government argues that this is an overreach.
T-Mobile Poland has launched a free AI training program for participants of its loyalty program Magenta Moments. The program is available on the My T-Mobile app and is offered in cooperation with Campus AI.
C1 has appointed Erik Huckle to lead its agentic enterprise strategy. Huckle has experience in AI and identity security, and will focus on governing AI agent identities and scaling access controls.
The boom in AI demand is reversing the trend of declining prices for technology, and is instead contributing to inflation. The surge in AI demand is driven by its use in various industries, and is having a significant impact on the economy.
Researchers have developed a new approach to time series forecasting using foundation models. This approach has been shown to be highly scalable and effective, and could have significant implications for industries such as finance and healthcare.
Jatagan Security has launched a vertically integrated AI security platform that has achieved a 99.9% crime prevention rate. The platform combines proprietary hardware, AI-augmented live monitoring, and an in-house operations center.
A farm community in Pasco County is using AI-powered robotic beehives to protect its declining local bee population. The automated system monitors irregularities, treats destructive varroa mites, and tracks hive health using cameras.
Key Takeaways
• California launches WhaleSpotter, an AI system to track gray whales and prevent ship strikes in the San Francisco Bay. • A study finds data brokers and AI firms use manipulative design to confuse users and make it hard to opt out of data collection. • The US Department of Justice joins a lawsuit against a state law requiring AI systems to be tested for bias. • T-Mobile Poland offers a free AI training program for loyalty program participants. • C1 appoints Erik Huckle to lead its agentic enterprise strategy. • The boom in AI demand is contributing to inflation, reversing the trend of declining technology prices. • Researchers develop a new approach to time series forecasting using foundation models. • Jatagan Security's AI platform achieves a 99.9% crime prevention rate. • AI-powered robotic beehives help protect a declining bee population in Pasco County. • Anthropomorphic AI terms can create accountability gaps.California uses AI to track whales and prevent ship strikes
California has launched an AI-powered detection network called WhaleSpotter to track gray whales in the San Francisco Bay and alert mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby. The system scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away. This effort comes amid an alarming rise in gray whale deaths in the bay, with 21 dead gray whales found in the wider Bay Area last year, and at least 40% killed by ship strikes.
AI helps San Francisco Bay protect whales from ship strikes
The San Francisco Bay is seeing a rise in gray whale deaths, with 21 dead gray whales found in the wider Bay Area last year. To combat this, a new AI-powered system called WhaleSpotter has been launched to track whales and alert mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby. The system uses thermal cameras and AI to detect whales and provide real-time alerts.
Data brokers' opt-out forms are often built to fail
A new study has found that many data brokers and AI firms are using manipulative design to confuse users and make it difficult for them to opt out of data collection. The study found that opt-out forms often have tiny text, confusing language, and hidden or hard-to-find opt-out buttons.
US government joins lawsuit against AI anti-discrimination law
The US Department of Justice has joined a lawsuit against a state law that requires AI systems to be tested for bias. The law requires bias audits, impact assessments and disclosure, but the government argues that this is an overreach.
T-Mobile Poland offers free AI training program
T-Mobile Poland has launched a free AI training program for participants of its loyalty program Magenta Moments. The program is available on the My T-Mobile app and is offered in cooperation with Campus AI.
C1 appoints Erik Huckle to lead agentic enterprise strategy
C1 has appointed Erik Huckle to lead its agentic enterprise strategy. Huckle has experience in AI and identity security, and will focus on governing AI agent identities and scaling access controls.
AI was supposed to reduce prices, but it's boosting inflation
The boom in AI demand is reversing the trend of declining prices for technology, and is instead contributing to inflation. The surge in AI demand is driven by its use in various industries, and is having a significant impact on the economy.
Foundation models improve time series forecasting
Researchers have developed a new approach to time series forecasting using foundation models. This approach has been shown to be highly scalable and effective, and could have significant implications for industries such as finance and healthcare.
Anthropomorphic AI terms create accountability gaps
The use of anthropomorphic language to describe AI systems can create gaps in accountability. This language can lead people to treat AI systems as independent decisionmakers, rather than tools built and refined by humans.
Jatagan Security's AI platform prevents 99.9% of crimes
Jatagan Security has launched a vertically integrated AI security platform that has achieved a 99.9% crime prevention rate. The platform combines proprietary hardware, AI-augmented live monitoring, and an in-house operations center.
AI robotic beehives help Pasco County farm community
A farm community in Pasco County is using AI-powered robotic beehives to protect its declining local bee population. The automated system monitors irregularities, treats destructive varroa mites, and tracks hive health using cameras.
Sources
- California turns to AI as whale deaths spike
- San Francisco turns to AI to save whales from ship strikes as deaths soar
- Data Brokers’ and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, Report Finds
- Elon Musk and the US government fought an AI anti-discrimination law. The arguments don’t hold up
- T-Mobile Poland launches free AI training programme
- C1 Appoints Veteran AI Product Leader Erik Huckle to Drive Strategy for the Agentic Enterprise
- Artificial intelligence was supposed to reduce prices. Instead AI is boosting inflation.
- Foundation Models Unlock Time Series Scaling
- Anthropomorphic AI terms create gaps in accountability
- Jatagan Security Launches Vertically Integrated AI Security Platform, Delivering 99.9%+ Crime Prevention Rate
- AI robotic beehives deployed in Pasco County farm community
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