Meta AI Chief Yann LeCun Expresses Doubt About AGI and Quantum Computing

“Facebook’s parent company, Meta, held an event in San Francisco this week celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Fundamental AI Research team. Meta’s chief scientist, Yann LeCun, revealed that society is more likely to witness “cat-level” or “dog-level” AI in the coming years than human-level AI. Unlike tech giants such as Google and Microsoft, Meta …

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Michigan to participate in state-level AI political ad regulation as federal legislation awaits action

Michigan has announced its participation in an initiative to curtail deceptive use of artificial intelligence (AI) and manipulated media through state-level policies. This announcement comes as Congress and the Federal Elections Commission continue to debate more extensive regulations in anticipation of the 2024 elections. The legislation expected to be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a …

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Dow Jones Futures: Market Resilient as Tesla and Palantir Make Significant Gains; Important Earnings Reports Expected

Stock Market Report Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures remained stable after hours. Earnings reports from CrowdStrike (CRWD), Intuit (INTU), Workday (WDAY), and NetApp (NTAP) took the spotlight. The stock market experienced a quiet session on Tuesday with minor increases in the major indexes, coinciding with a decrease in Treasury yields. Crude …

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Retro Clothing Retailer Rivals Nvidia Stock’s Big Gains in 2022, Recalling Millennial Fashion Trends

Abercrombie & Fitch stock has gained more than 210% in 2023.Amy Sancetta/AP Abercrombie & Fitch stock is up more than 210% in 2023, nearly matching Nvidia’s massive gains. The clothing retailer saw stronger-than-expected sales in the third-quarter, and raised its 2024 outlook. Abercrombie’s adjusted earnings per share of $1.83 beat estimates of $1.15. Nvidia investors …

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The Impact of Human Behavior on COVID-19 Mutation and Spread

Summary: A research group at Nagoya University, using AI and mathematical modeling, has uncovered that human responses to COVID-19, such as lockdowns and isolation, have influenced the evolution of the virus. The study found that SARS-CoV-2 variants became more transmissible early in infection due to these interventions, demonstrating a complex relationship between viral load, transmission …

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Stock Market Update: Nvidia Competitor Surges, Tesla Discounts Soar in Wake of Elon Musk Controversy

Stock Market Update: Futures Unchanged, Stocks Rally Ahead of Thanksgiving Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures showed little change after hours. Despite this, the stock market rally edged higher as the Thanksgiving holiday approached. On Wednesday, Nvidia (NVDA) saw a slight decline following an impressive earnings report but managed to stay in …

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Nvidia Stock Falls Despite Strong Performance by AI Chipmaker

Nvidia (NVDA) stock fell Wednesday despite the artificial-intelligence chip leader trouncing third-quarter estimates and guiding higher than views for the current period. So, why are investors blowing raspberries instead of tossing flowers? X Wall Street analysts say Nvidia stock was priced for perfection and the company missed lofty “whisper numbers” with its outlook. That’s likely …

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AMD’s Stock Surges as Chipmaker Prepares to Challenge Nvidia

Advanced Micro Devices Advanced Micro Devices AMD $4.02 3.37% 162% IBD Stock Analysis Stock trying to break out from tiny handle Composite Rating Industry Group Ranking Emerging Pattern Cup with Handle * Not real-time data. All data shown was captured at 10:59AM EST on 11/22/2023. Advanced Micro Devices  (AMD) is the IBD Stock of the …

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Dow Jones Futures Surge Following Strong Nvidia Earnings; Tesla Approaches Buy Points

Dow Jones futures saw a modest rise early Wednesday, alongside S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, after Nvidia (NVDA) reported huge earnings and strong guidance. Key economic data showed mixed. Nvidia stock hovered within a buy zone early Wednesday. Other key AI plays, including Microsoft (MSFT), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta …

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