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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – In a striking shift from decades of oil-based diplomacy, former President Donald Trump’s state visit to Saudi Arabia this week showcased a bold new alliance — one driven by AI, chips, and massive tech investments.
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LOS ANGELES CA, speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference, Elon Musk made headlines once again articulating something that has been on the mind of the staff at the Ridgewood blog for some time—this time calling for artificial intelligence (AI) to take over key government functions, citing inefficiencies in the U.S. public sector. In a closed-door session with financier Michael Milken, Musk emphasized how AI could streamline bureaucracy, reduce federal spending, and reshape public administration.
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed almost every industry, and the music world is no exception. From composing symphonies to creating catchy beats, AI music generators have started to play a significant role in how music is produced today. But as these tools become more advanced, an important question arises: Can human creativity coexist with AI music generation? Let’s dive into this fascinating relationship, explore the challenges and opportunities it presents, and discover how artists can thrive in this new landscape.
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Princeton NJ, New Jersey-based and Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure company CoreWeave made its stock market debut on Friday, but the launch was far from the success it had hoped for. The company’s initial public offering (IPO) price was set at $40 per share, but shares quickly dipped to $37.50 before recovering to close at their starting price. This underwhelming performance came on a tough day for tech stocks, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.7%, contributing to its worst quarterly performance since mid-2022.
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Breakups are one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a person can go through. The end of a relationship often brings feelings of loneliness, sadness, and uncertainty about the future. In such times, finding support and coping mechanisms is crucial for emotional recovery. Enter artificial intelligence (AI)—a technology that is increasingly being used to help individuals navigate the complexities of heartbreak. From AI-powered chatbots to virtual companions, technology is offering new ways to heal and rebuild after a breakup. But how effective is AI in this role, and what are the implications of relying on machines for emotional support?
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Ridgewood NJ, Larry Page, co-founder of Google, is reportedly behind a new AI-driven manufacturing startup called Dynatomics. The company aims to revolutionize product manufacturing by using AI to optimize designs before they are built in a factory.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Turing Award, often called the “Nobel Prize of Computer Science,” has been awarded to Richard Sutton and Andrew Barto, the pioneering researchers behind reinforcement learning—a foundational artificial intelligence technique. The two North American academics will share the $1 million prize, recognizing their groundbreaking work that has shaped modern AI systems, including popular chatbots like ChatGPT.
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Ridgewood NJ, Artificial intelligence is set to transform the job market, and the cities that helped pioneer AI may be the most vulnerable to its impact.
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Ridgewood NJ, imagine a world where robots handle your household chores—folding laundry, loading the dishwasher, and even carrying a glass of water. That future might be closer than you think. According to reports, Meta is developing a platform for humanoid robots, aiming to revolutionize home automation.
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New York NY , Tech markets took a sharp hit Monday morning as a global sell-off swept through the sector following developments from Chinese startup DeepSeek. The company’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have raised questions about U.S. competitiveness and dominance in the AI space, sending shockwaves through premarket trading.
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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced that DCR has launched a new Civil Rights and Technology Initiative to address the risks of discrimination and bias-based harassment stemming from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies, and to support innovation by providing guidance to members of the public and regulated entities about how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies to the use of these advanced technologies.
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Ridgewood NJ, OpenAI’s $200 ChatGPT Pro Subscription Isn’t as Profitable as Expected
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is grappling with unexpected losses on its premium subscription plan, ChatGPT Pro. Despite the high price point of $200 per month, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) that the service is currently unprofitable due to higher-than-anticipated user activity.
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Ridgewood NJ, Artificial intelligence powerhouse OpenAI announced plans to restructure its organization, transitioning to a public benefit corporation (PBC) with a connected nonprofit arm. The move aims to strike a balance between generating the capital necessary for massive computing requirements and prioritizing the interests of shareholders and the public.
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In the evolving global manufacturing landscape, innovation is crucial for future production processes. Industries are transforming through technological advancements like AI, robotics, and IoT, leading to enhanced efficiency, customization, and cost savings in product manufacturing.
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Ridgewood NJ, on December 11, ChatGPT users around the globe were unexpectedly left in the dark when their trusted AI assistant went offline. The abrupt outage led to widespread frustration, with many users turning to social media to share their confusion and vent about the disruption.
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