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• [New] Many speculate that AI chatbots could be the future of Google Search; a new, more efficient way to retrieve information on the internet. Gizmodo
• [New] More than half of service organizations plan to use chatbots within a year and a half. The Tech Report
• As people increasingly rely on AI chatbots for their shopping needs, the direct engagement that brands have traditionally cultivated through their websites is at risk. The Future of Commerce
• Now researchers at the University of South Australia are co-designing a chatbot to help formerly incarcerated women re-establish their lives on the outside, and reduce the risk of them returning to prison. Home
• Cash-strapped local governments are always looking for new ways to increase efficiency, and the Queensland University of Technology thinks AI chatbots might be the next big thing. The Mandarin
• Queensland University of Technology researchers have homed in on AI-powered chatbots in the local government sector to look at their benefits and risks, what they are used for and why, and how users view them. phys.org
• On several occasions, Musk has warned against risks of political bias in AI chatbots, which help shape public opinion and risk the spread of misinformation. ABC News
• ChatRTX, formerly known as Chat with RTX, was launched in February to provide Nvidia GPU owners with an AI chatbot that could run locally on RTX 30 and 40-series hardware with at least 8 GB of VRAM. The Register
• By 2024, up to 40% of companies will incorporate Natural Language Processing and generative AI into various areas of their operations, including employee training. Enthral
• By 2027 chatbots will become, for as many as a quarter of organizations, the technology providing personalized customer support in natural language, answering questions, and addressing consumer concerns in real-time. IBM Blog
• Generative AI: Generative AI accelerates DIY fraud: Experian predicts fraudsters will use generative AI to accelerate do-it-yourself fraud ranging from deepfake content - think emails, voice and video - as well as code creation to set up scam websites. Experian
• Nvidia is offering users the opportunity to try out their new AI chatbot that runs natively on your PC called Chat with RTX. TechRadar
• Soundhound will use Nvidia technology to develop an in-vehicle voice command system that could allow a vehicle owner to obtain information from a virtual owners manual using speech commands. NST Online
• GR00 T-powered robots will be able to use the new foundation model to understand natural language, process environments, emulate human actions and quickly coordinate actions using AI learning models to navigate and interact in the real world. SiliconANGLE
• In 2024, we can expect significant improvements in NLP technology, making it one of the latest AI trends for virtual assistants, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, multilingual models, semantic search, conversational AI, and reinforcement learning. Learning Resources
• The US government on Thursday outlawed robocalls that use voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters will not be tolerated. The Guardian
• With an aging population, a mobile voice assistant such as Amazon's Astro could become a sort of robot companion, especially with the integration of large language models that could give it a bit more personality. Forbes
• More chatbots on Social Media: As marketers utilize chatbots to maintain an active presence on social media and foster a more personalized relationship with consumers, the usage of social media chatbots is anticipated to continue to grow in 2024. demandsage
• Experian predicts a rapid rise in Gen AI use to enact fraud with deepfake content through emails, voice, and video. The Financial Brand
• Google will debut voice chat with Gemini, as well as a new Ultra 1.0 model with Gemini Advanced, a paid plan that offers ChatGPT Plus-like file uploading features. Telangana Today
• Mini-apps, mini-games, chatbots, and plug-ins will be able to incorporate Apple's in-app purchase system to offer their users paid digital content or services for the first time, such as a subscription for an individual chatbot. VentureBeat
• Generative AI and large language models will be utilized in various cyber attacks such as phishing, SMS, and other social engineering operations with the purpose of making content and material (such as voice and video) appear more legitimate. MedCity News
• Amazon will likely refine its voice search capabilities, making it easier for users to find and purchase products using voice commands. productsup.com

Last updated: 15 April 2024