Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Timbaland has joined Suno, a leading AI music creation platform, as a strategic advisor. This collaboration comes after months of Timbaland actively using Suno. Love Again Remix Contest To mark the beginning of this partnership, Timbaland previewed his latest single, “Love Again,” exclusively on Suno, inviting artists from around the world to participate in a remix contest. The contest, launching 24 hours after the announcement, will offer over $100,000 in prizes, with Timbaland himself providing feedback on submissions. The top two remixes will then be released on major streaming platforms,
Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology across Facebook and Instagram to fight against scammers who use celebrity images in fraudulent ads. This move comes after the company abandoned facial recognition in 2021 amid to privacy, accuracy, and racial bias concerns. A Return to Controversial Technology In its latest effort to combat fraudulent ads, Meta’s facial recognition system will compare flagged images with the profile pictures of celebrities on Facebook and Instagram. If a match is found, the ad will be automatically removed. Meta’s initial rollout focuses on 50,000 high-profile public
In this episode of the Techish podcast, Michael and Abadesi dive into all the drama around OpenAI’s move from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. They discuss the impact on the company’s integrity, the motivations behind the move, ethical concerns about AI, and share their own startup experiences while exploring AI’s broader effects on society. OpenAI’s Transition from Nonprofit to For-Profit (01:00) Integrity and Ethical Considerations in AI (03:09) Sam Altman Is Extremely Good at Becoming Powerful (06:22) Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple,
Pamela Maynard, the newly appointed Chief AI Transformation Officer at Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions, has been named the 2024 Black British Business Person of the Year. Maynard received the award at the 11th annual Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards), which celebrates the achievements of Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK. Pamela Maynard Pamela Maynard, formerly CEO of Avanade, a Microsoft-Accenture joint venture, led the company to significant growth and secured its 18th Microsoft Partner of the Year title. During her acceptance speech, Maynard emphasized the ongoing work to break down
Career Karma, best known for helping people transition into tech careers, has launched OutRival, a new AI platform designed to transform customer experience across industries. OutRival empowers customer experience teams to build AI-driven conversational agents without using a single line of code. Building on Career Karma’s Success Career Karma’s journey began in 2018 with a focus on workforce development and educational tools. After announcing its Series B funding in 2022, CEO Ruben Harris and his team saw an even bigger opportunity in AI technology. “When Career Karma announced our Series
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is exploring technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning to detect and combat tax evasion. This move is part of KRA’s broader strategy to enhance revenue collection through improved efficiency and compliance. AI and Machine Learning to Transform Tax Collection “AI and machine learning will analyze vast data sets to identify tax evasion patterns, optimize resource allocation, and predict future revenue streams,” Humphrey Wattanga, the KRA Commissioner General said according to Kenyan Wall Street. “Integrating these technologies will not only boost tax collection but
Wrk Receipts, an AI-powered mobile platform designed to offer real-time workplace advocacy, was recently launched, bringing a fresh approach to how employees navigate professional challenges. Founded by Cierra Gross, the app aims to provide employees with more transparency and control over their workplace experiences, setting a new standard for workplace empowerment. At the heart of Wrk Receipts is Jayla, an AI advocate that helps users document and address workplace issues. By offering personalized advice on employment laws and company policies, Jayla guides employees through complex scenarios, ensuring they know their
The rapid rise of AI is reshaping the workplace, and many Black and Latine professionals worry about falling behind. More than half (54%) feel overwhelmed by the pace of change, and 49% worry about being left behind as AI makes current skills obsolete, according to LinkedIn data shared with POCIT. LinkedIn Career Expert Andrew McCaskill says the solution isn’t to panic but to pivot, embracing continuous learning to stay competitive in this fast-evolving job market. AI: A New Opportunity, But With Risks While AI offers the potential for new job
BlackDoctor.org (BDO) has introduced an AI-powered chatbot, designed to offer culturally relevant health guidance to Black Americans. This new feature provides round-the-clock support and draws from BDO’s repository of over 17,000 articles, ensuring that users receive tailored information related to chronic conditions, mental health, and healthy living. As a leading platform offering health content specifically for Black communities, BDO’s chatbot stands out for its focus on culturally sensitive, condition-specific support. Tailored Health Information At Your Fingertips The BlackDoctor Chatbot claims to be the first of its kind, offering personalized, culturally
OpenAI recently launched an advanced voice mode for ChatGPT, enabling users to hold natural, real-time conversations in a wide range of languages and dialects. Clips of the chatbot speaking in Jamaican Patois, Nigerian Pidgin, and Trinidadian creole have taken the internet by storm, impressing some users while leaving others skeptical. A Voice Feature with Global Reach OpenAI began introducing its voice feature earlier this year, but its latest update brings a richer and faster audio experience to premium subscribers. This enhanced voice mode, launched in late September 2024, not only
