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Teen ChatGPT Usage Surges: What Does This Mean for Education?

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The numbers are clear: teen ChatGPT use for schoolwork has doubled since 2023. This is not a minor shift. It is a signal that students are taking a drastic new approach to learning. Let's look at what's actually happening in schools right now. The latest Pew Research data shows 26% of teens are now using ChatGPT for schoolwork, up from 13% in 2023. This dramatic increase happened in a fairly short amount of time, and the trend line keeps pointing up.

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Twenty years in, Google Maps turns to AI to maintain dominance

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Google Maps is the world's top navigation app and in February it will turn 20 years old. It's got new generative AI features, and a nimbler Street View camera that will help it map new countries. Street View cameras have taken billions of images and mapped millions of miles since Google co-founder Larry Page first had the idea for Maps. Now, it's in 250 countries.

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Neural Processing Units (NPUs): The Driving Force Behind Next-Generation AI and Computing

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Just as GPUs once eclipsed CPUs for AI workloads , Neural Processing Units (NPUs) are set to challenge GPUs by delivering even faster, more efficient performanceespecially for generative AI , where massive real-time processing must happen at lightning speed and at lower cost. The question is how do NPUs work, and why are they edging out their GPU predecessors for modern AI tasks, and what makes them indispensable for everything from robust data center infrastructure to everyday consumer devices?

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Purdue University Researchers Introduce ETA: A Two-Phase AI Framework for Enhancing Safety in Vision-Language Models During Inference

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Vision-language models (VLMs) represent an advanced field within artificial intelligence, integrating computer vision and natural language processing to handle multimodal data. These models allow systems to simultaneously understand and process images and text, enabling applications like medical imaging, automated systems, and digital content analysis.

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The Ultimate Blueprint for an AI-First Contact Center

Start building the AI workforce of the future with our comprehensive guide to creating an AI-first contact center. Learn how Conversational and Generative AI can transform traditional operations into scalable, efficient, and customer-centric experiences. What is AI-First? Transition from outdated, human-first strategies to an AI-driven approach that enhances customer engagement and operational efficiency.

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You Can Out-Compete OpenAI.

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Author(s): Savvas Theocharous Originally published on Towards AI. Dont let the big dogs scare you. You have the advantage. This member-only story is on us. Upgrade to access all of Medium. This message is for those who genuinely love AI. This is a story I would like for people to save and come back to when demotivated or feeling hopeless. Photo by Mariia Shalabaieva on Unsplash I have seen many people in the space scared of engaging, learning and building projects, because they are scared.

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AI comes alive: From bartenders to surgical aides to puppies, tomorrow’s robots are on their way

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Humanoid robots are no longer the stuff of science fiction. Imagine a world where robots not only collaborate with us in factories but also greet us in stores, aid in surgeries and care for our loved ones.

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Google AI Introduces ZeroBAS: A Neural Method to Synthesize Binaural Audio from Monaural Audio Recordings and Positional Information without Training on Any Binaural Data

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Humans possess an extraordinary ability to localize sound sources and interpret their environment using auditory cues, a phenomenon termed spatial hearing. This capability enables tasks such as identifying speakers in noisy settings or navigating complex environments. Emulating such auditory spatial perception is crucial for enhancing the immersive experience in technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

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Quantum Computing Could Achieve Singularity In 2025—A ChatGPT Moment

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There are more eyes on quantum computing (QC) today than there were on generative AI the day before ChatGPT was released in November 2022. This should give everyone pause as to what is possible for QC in 2025. Lets dive in.

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Microsoft Presents a Comprehensive Framework for Securing Generative AI Systems Using Lessons from Red Teaming 100 Generative AI Products

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The rapid advancement and widespread adoption of generative AI systems across various domains have increased the critical importance of AI red teaming for evaluating technology safety and security. While AI red teaming aims to evaluate end-to-end systems by simulating real-world attacks, current methodologies face significant challenges in effectiveness and implementation.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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Before Apple's AI Went Haywire and Started Making Up Fake News, Its Engineers Warned of Deep Flaws With the Tech

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And they released it anyway. News Flash, Buddy Apple's recent stab at AI, Apple Intelligence, has largely been disappointing.

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Speechify AI Review 2025: Is It Worth Paying for?

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We all sometimes get tired of reading and that doesnt mean we dont love it; it simply explains how difficult it can sometimes be due to eyestrain, especially if you are reading on a screen. The good news? Speechify AI AI text-to-speech (TTS) tools can help make the process more enticing by letting you listen to the words instead of reading them. So, lets test one of those tools, Speechify AI.

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No-Code Technology And The Fate Of The Modern Programmer

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Job displacement is a serious issue everywhere, but professional computer science majors should get ready for a tightening of the belt in their field.

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Meet OmAgent: A New Python Library for Building Multimodal Language Agents

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Understanding long videos, such as 24-hour CCTV footage or full-length films, is a major challenge in video processing. Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown great potential in handling multimodal data, including videos, but they struggle with the massive data and high processing demands of lengthy content. Most existing methods for managing long videos lose critical details, as simplifying the visual content often removes subtle yet essential information.

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Revolutionize CX with AI Agents for Your Business

The guide for revolutionizing the customer experience and operational efficiency Explore how AI Agents are transforming customer service and delivering innovative solutions for your business now with our latest eBook. This eBook serves as your comprehensive guide to: AI Agents for your Business: Discover how AI Agents can handle high-volume, low-complexity tasks, reducing the workload on human agents while providing 24/7 multilingual support.

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Amazon Says All It Needs to Do Before Releasing an AI-Powered Alexa Is to Solve the Giant Engineering Problem That Nobody Else on Earth Has Been Able to Solve

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Easier said than done. Amazon is still hard at work in its efforts to realize an AI-powered Alexa digital assistant.

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Salesforce AI Research Introduced CodeXEmbed (SFR-Embedding-Code): A Code Retrieval Model Family Achieving #1 Rank on CoIR Benchmark and Supporting 12 Programming Languages

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Code retrieval has become essential for developers in modern software development, enabling efficient access to relevant code snippets and documentation. Unlike traditional text retrieval, which effectively handles natural language queries, code retrieval must address unique challenges, such as programming languages structural variations, dependencies, and contextual relevance.

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'Physical AI' is the next frontier for the artificial intelligence cycle. How to play it

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Investors are looking for another way to play AI after huge runs in Nvidia and the other stocks powering and producing digital bots like ChatGPT.

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Zalando's Recommendation Systems based on Graph Neural Networks(GNNs)

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Articles Zalando wrote about how they use Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) to enhance their recommendation system for the Zalando Homepage. By leveraging GNNs to capture complex interaction patterns between users and content to improve relevance for their recommendations. The main challenge is to predict the Click-Through Rate (CTR) for potential content shown to users on the Zalando Homepage.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Smartphones have reached their peak, so what could possibly be next?

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It may not seem like it, but AI isn't the "final frontier" for personal devices.

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5 AI Image Generators You Can Use Now

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Although AI image generation took a backseat to video generation, generators like Midjourney and Flux continued to evolve, offering creative professionals powerful tools for producing high-quality images.

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ChatGPT's new feature, Nvidia's healthcare AI, and Synthesia's millions: This week's AI launches

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Each week, Quartz rounds up product launches, updates, and funding news from artificial intelligence-focused startups and companies. Heres whats going on this week in the ever-evolving AI industry. OpenAI launched a new feature in beta for ChatGPT this week called tasks.

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5 reasons why Google will dominate the AI arms race with solutions like Gemini and NotebookLM

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The LLM landscape is dominated by a handful of key players, with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Anthropic estimated to command around 90% of

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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OpenAI Explains Why Nobody Is Ready For Whats Coming

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Its hard to ignore the buzz around artificial intelligence these days.

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Self-learning AI unveils NFL against the spread, over-under, money line picks for 2025 NFL Divisional Round

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After the Commanders and Chiefs won on Saturday, the 2025 NFL Playoffs continue with Eagles vs. Rams and Bills vs. Ravens on Sunday.

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Perplexity AI makes a bid to merge with TikTok U.S.

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Perplexity AI officially made a play for TikTok on Saturday, submitting a bid to its parent company, ByteDance, to allow Perplexity to merge with

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Automate Anything with ChatGPT and Make to Simplify Your Life

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Automation is reshaping how workflows are managed, and combining the capabilities of ChatGPT with the flexibility of Make.

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Beyond the Buzz: How to Turn Marketing Trends into Revenue-Driving Strategies

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Soar by 67% in 2025. Here's Why.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't a theme that's going to wrap up this year.

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New ChatGPT Scheduled Tasks : The Secret to Smarter Task Management

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Recently OpenAI has made available a new ChatGPTs Scheduled Tasks feature, offering a powerful tool (in beta) designed to simplify routines,

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5 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in 2025

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It seems clear that 2024 was the year of artificial intelligence (AI) -- or was it?