Google, Meta, and the United States government take the spotlight in this week's top artificial intelligence (AI) news.
Google Renames Bard to Gemini and Launches Advanced Mobile App
As reported on Merca2.0, Google has rebranded its AI-powered chatbot Bard as Gemini, alongside the launch of an advanced mobile application for Gemini.
This app, called Gemini Advanced, grants users access to Google's cutting-edge AI model, Gemini Ultra 1.0.
This update signifies Google's progress in developing advanced AI models and providing richer user experiences.
Additionally, Google introduced a new feature in Google Ads leveraging Gemini to enhance search campaigns.
Meta to Implement AI-Generated Image Tags Across Platforms
Also covered by Merca2.0, Meta announced plans to tag AI-generated images across its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.
The tag "Imagined with AI" will be applied to photorealistic images generated by AI to inform users of their origin.
This initiative is part of Meta's efforts to ensure transparency and authenticity on its platform, following common technical standards for identifying synthetic content.
Biden Appoints Key Leaders for USAISI
The White House revealed appointments for the United States Institute for Artificial Intelligence (USAISI), with Elizabeth Kelly appointed as director and Elham Tabissi as chief technology officer.
These appointments reflect the Biden administration's commitment to the safe development and use of AI, as well as the establishment of standards and policies to ensure security and reliability in this field.
Company Falls Victim to AI-Based Fraud Strategy
A multinational company fell victim to a scam worth over $25.5 million, where AI-generated images and videos convinced a financial analyst to carry out fraudulent transactions.
During the meeting, the analyst received instructions to execute a series of transactions totaling around HK$200 million to five separate bank accounts.
The name of the company has not been disclosed, and while a police investigation has been initiated, no arrests have been made yet.