Analyst dig into privacy implications of new, "Apple Intelligence" features
Among a variety of new features, Apple says it will use the power of ChatGPT to make its virtual assistant Siri more responsive and helpful. During this week's announcement, Apple executives focused on the company's efforts to build strong privacy connections around its AI technology. But industry analysts still have apprehensions about the new features, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the data privacy concerns with Check Point Software's Tony Sabaj.
Among a variety of new features, Apple says it will use the power of ChatGPT to make its virtual assistant Siri more responsive and helpful. During this week's announcement, Apple executives focused on the company's efforts to build strong privacy connections around its AI technology. But industry analysts still have apprehensions about the new features, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the data privacy concerns with Check Point Software's Tony Sabaj.
Study finds growing number of gamers in the U.S.
As students wrap up the school year, some could be looking to video games for entertainment, stimulation and social connection. The According to the Entertainment Software Association, 190.6 million people play video games for at least one hour per week in the U.S., and it's not just kids. In 2004, the average video game player was 29 years old. KTVU's Greg Lee discusses the latest numbers with Aubrey Quinn, ESA's Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs.
As students wrap up the school year, some could be looking to video games for entertainment, stimulation and social connection. The According to the Entertainment Software Association, 190.6 million people play video games for at least one hour per week in the U.S., and it's not just kids. In 2004, the average video game player was 29 years old. KTVU's Greg Lee discusses the latest numbers with Aubrey Quinn, ESA's Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs.
Apple unveils "Apple Intelligence" features at WWDC
Apple revealed its next chapter this week, including a partnership with ChatGPT made by San Francisco-based OpenAI. Apple announced a new, artificial intelligence feature called "Apple Intelligence", which the company says will its most widely-used products more useful. KTVU's Heather Holmes breaks down the announcement with technology expert and San Jose State University Professor Ahmed Banafa.
Apple revealed its next chapter this week, including a partnership with ChatGPT made by San Francisco-based OpenAI. Apple announced a new, artificial intelligence feature called "Apple Intelligence", which the company says will its most widely-used products more useful. KTVU's Heather Holmes breaks down the announcement with technology expert and San Jose State University Professor Ahmed Banafa.
Apple says new A.I. features will be added to its products in the fall
Apple says it’ll call its A.I. technology ‘Apple Intelligence’, according to the Associated Press.
Apple says it’ll call its A.I. technology ‘Apple Intelligence’, according to the Associated Press.
World's 1st drone delivery trials achieved on Mount Everest, Chinese tech firm says
DJI Technology, a Chinese-based tech company, announced the successful completion of the world's first delivery drone trials on Mount Everest.
DJI Technology, a Chinese-based tech company, announced the successful completion of the world's first delivery drone trials on Mount Everest.
Feds launch antitrust investigations into AI giants
Federal authorities are launching antitrust investigations into some of the biggest players in the AI boom, including two Bay Area tech giants. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the DOJ and FTC antitrust probes into Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI with Electronic Frontier Foundation Litigation Director Mitch Stoltz.
Federal authorities are launching antitrust investigations into some of the biggest players in the AI boom, including two Bay Area tech giants. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the DOJ and FTC antitrust probes into Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI with Electronic Frontier Foundation Litigation Director Mitch Stoltz.
What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more
One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.
One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.
Tech giants ramp up virtual assistants with generative AI
Amazon's voice assistant Alexa is reportedly getting an AI upgrade. The company plans to launch a more conversational version of Alexa later this year using generative AI but Amazon also reportedly plans to charge customers a monthly subscription fee for the upgrade. The move is part of an effort to compete with some of the new AI powered chat bots hitting the market by OpenAI and Google. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the value of AI upgrades with Pete Nicoletti from cybersecurity software company, Check Point.
Amazon's voice assistant Alexa is reportedly getting an AI upgrade. The company plans to launch a more conversational version of Alexa later this year using generative AI but Amazon also reportedly plans to charge customers a monthly subscription fee for the upgrade. The move is part of an effort to compete with some of the new AI powered chat bots hitting the market by OpenAI and Google. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the value of AI upgrades with Pete Nicoletti from cybersecurity software company, Check Point.
OpenAI suspends release of controversial virtual assistant
San Francisco-based OpenAI has suspended the released of one of the voice options for its new virtual assistant because it sounds strikingly similar to actress Scarlett Johansson. Johansson played the voice of an AI virtual assistant in the 2013 film "Her" and said in a statement that the voice sounds "eerily similar to mine". OpenAI says the voice was done by a different professional actor, although the company did first ask Johansson to license her voice for the virtual assistant. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge are joined by J.D. Harriman, attorney specializing in intellectual property issues with the Foundation Law Group for more on the legal questions raised by the situation.
San Francisco-based OpenAI has suspended the released of one of the voice options for its new virtual assistant because it sounds strikingly similar to actress Scarlett Johansson. Johansson played the voice of an AI virtual assistant in the 2013 film "Her" and said in a statement that the voice sounds "eerily similar to mine". OpenAI says the voice was done by a different professional actor, although the company did first ask Johansson to license her voice for the virtual assistant. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge are joined by J.D. Harriman, attorney specializing in intellectual property issues with the Foundation Law Group for more on the legal questions raised by the situation.
13M+ Kaiser Permanente members may have had personal data leaked
Kaiser Permanente says more than 13.4 million members may have had their personal data exposed to third-party vendors and will receive a notification if their information may have been leaked. The Oakland-based healthcare provided says online tools that were installed on its websites and mobile apps were involved in the leaks and the information may have been transmitted to Google, Microsoft or X. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Patrick Harr, cybersecurity expert at Pleasanton-based SlashNext about this latest data breach and the potential risks for millions of former and current Kaiser members.
Kaiser Permanente says more than 13.4 million members may have had their personal data exposed to third-party vendors and will receive a notification if their information may have been leaked. The Oakland-based healthcare provided says online tools that were installed on its websites and mobile apps were involved in the leaks and the information may have been transmitted to Google, Microsoft or X. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Patrick Harr, cybersecurity expert at Pleasanton-based SlashNext about this latest data breach and the potential risks for millions of former and current Kaiser members.
Pres. Biden signs provision that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
Congress has long had national security concerns about the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, but has not succeeded in banning the platform from American app stores. A new law requires TikTok's Beijing-based parent company ByteDance to sell its stake within 9 months or face a nationwide ban. Now, TikTok's CEO is pushing back and promising a legal challenge. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the implications of the bill with Nadine Farid Johnson, Policy Director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University.
Congress has long had national security concerns about the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, but has not succeeded in banning the platform from American app stores. A new law requires TikTok's Beijing-based parent company ByteDance to sell its stake within 9 months or face a nationwide ban. Now, TikTok's CEO is pushing back and promising a legal challenge. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the implications of the bill with Nadine Farid Johnson, Policy Director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University.
Tesla to lay off thousands of employees in Fremont and Palo Alto
Electric vehicle company Tesla will lay off thousands of employees across its Bay Area locations this June, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department on Tuesday.
Electric vehicle company Tesla will lay off thousands of employees across its Bay Area locations this June, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department on Tuesday.
Answering questions about the AT&T data breach and the dark web
73 Million AT&T customers recently had their information stolen and posted on the dark web, but what happens after that? KTVU's Heather Holmes is joined by Vivek Bhandari, Vice President of Produce Marketing at Emeryville-based Tanium for more on the growing frequency of cyber theft and what can be done to prevent it.
73 Million AT&T customers recently had their information stolen and posted on the dark web, but what happens after that? KTVU's Heather Holmes is joined by Vivek Bhandari, Vice President of Produce Marketing at Emeryville-based Tanium for more on the growing frequency of cyber theft and what can be done to prevent it.
Artificial intelligence guardrails unveiled for federal agencies
The White House announced its first round of regulations and guidelines on how federal agencies can use artificial intelligence, but the new rules are far from finalized. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Frank Mallicoat break down the specifics with Mark Ostrowski, Head of Engineering U.S. East with cyber security software company Check Point.
The White House announced its first round of regulations and guidelines on how federal agencies can use artificial intelligence, but the new rules are far from finalized. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Frank Mallicoat break down the specifics with Mark Ostrowski, Head of Engineering U.S. East with cyber security software company Check Point.
Meta takes first steps to reduce politics on Instagram feed
Meta says it has started the process of limiting the political content users see on their newsfeeds. The rollout happened quietly, as users noticed their default settings had been changed to limit content that mentions government, elections or certain social topics. Users now have to go into their settings to opt out of these changes if they'd like to keep their feeds as is. Earlier this year, Meta said Instagram would stop recommending political content from accounts that users don't already follow. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the changes and what comes next with Subramaniam Vincent, Director of Journalism and Media Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Meta says it has started the process of limiting the political content users see on their newsfeeds. The rollout happened quietly, as users noticed their default settings had been changed to limit content that mentions government, elections or certain social topics. Users now have to go into their settings to opt out of these changes if they'd like to keep their feeds as is. Earlier this year, Meta said Instagram would stop recommending political content from accounts that users don't already follow. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the changes and what comes next with Subramaniam Vincent, Director of Journalism and Media Ethics at Santa Clara University.
South Bay leaders commit to using AI for social good
A newly formed partnership with the Gov-AI Coalition held its first public forum in San Jose, designed to help people learn about the group's mission. The partnership is intended to ensure local government has a voice in the future of AI and how it is used to help the public. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the group's goals with Khaled Tawfik, San Jose Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology.
A newly formed partnership with the Gov-AI Coalition held its first public forum in San Jose, designed to help people learn about the group's mission. The partnership is intended to ensure local government has a voice in the future of AI and how it is used to help the public. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the group's goals with Khaled Tawfik, San Jose Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology.
Tech expert explains advantages of sovereign AI for governments, companies
Santa Clara-based chipmaker Nvidia announced a new partnership with Oracle focused on what's known as sovereign AI, meaning individual countries or companies produce artificial intelligence using their own infrastructure and workforce allowing them to keep data secure. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the advantages of this strategy with tech expert and San Jose State University professor Ahmed Banafa.
Santa Clara-based chipmaker Nvidia announced a new partnership with Oracle focused on what's known as sovereign AI, meaning individual countries or companies produce artificial intelligence using their own infrastructure and workforce allowing them to keep data secure. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the advantages of this strategy with tech expert and San Jose State University professor Ahmed Banafa.
Nvidia's San Jose GTC Conference 2024 keys in on AI chips as stock skyrockets
Some of the world’s greatest scientists and engineers have converged on Downtown San Jose for the next four days. This is as Nvidia holds its GTC Conference 2024.
Some of the world’s greatest scientists and engineers have converged on Downtown San Jose for the next four days. This is as Nvidia holds its GTC Conference 2024.
Trial in stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee will remain in San Francisco
The trial of the man accused in the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee will remain in San Francisco after a judge denied the defense team's venue change request.
The trial of the man accused in the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee will remain in San Francisco after a judge denied the defense team's venue change request.
East Palo Alto robotics team headed to world championship in Houston
To qualify for the championship, the ChurroBots were a part of a winning alliance at the FIRST Robotics Competition, Silicon Valley Regional last weekend.
To qualify for the championship, the ChurroBots were a part of a winning alliance at the FIRST Robotics Competition, Silicon Valley Regional last weekend.