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I put GitHub Copilot's AI to the test - its mixed success at coding baffled me
I put GitHub Copilot's AI to the test - its mixed success at coding baffled me
In some challenges, the GPT-4-based model triumphed. In others, it failed. How do you know when to count on it?
Feb. 13, 2025
You can now speak to Microsoft's Copilot Voice in 40 languages, for free
You can now speak to Microsoft's Copilot Voice in 40 languages, for free
The differences between ChatGPT's Advanced Voice, Google's Gemini Live, and Microsoft's Copilot Voice are narrowing.
Feb. 13, 2025
How I feed my files to a local AI for better, more relevant responses
How I feed my files to a local AI for better, more relevant responses
Msty is one of the best apps for interacting with the Ollama local AI tool and it contains a feature you'll want to use to help provide contextuality to its responses.
Feb. 13, 2025
AI chatbots distort the news, BBC finds - see what they get wrong
AI chatbots distort the news, BBC finds - see what they get wrong
ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity were asked to summarize 100 news stories. Here's how they did.
Feb. 12, 2025
Perplexity is the AI tool Gemini wishes it could be
Perplexity is the AI tool Gemini wishes it could be
Here's why I stick with Perplexity over Google's Gemini for AI assistance, even on my Android phone.
Feb. 12, 2025
YouTube teases top features for 2025 - brought to you by AI
YouTube teases top features for 2025 - brought to you by AI
As the video platform turns 20, creating content and expanding reach is about to get easier with more than a little help from AI. Here's what's coming.
Feb. 12, 2025
Forget Sora: Adobe launches 'commercially safe' AI video generator. How to try it
Forget Sora: Adobe launches 'commercially safe' AI video generator. How to try it
Generating only IP-friendly content, Adobe's Firefly Video model could be a boon to professionals such as filmmakers and marketers.
Feb. 12, 2025
iPhone users just got access to Gemini's Deep Research - how to try it
iPhone users just got access to Gemini's Deep Research - how to try it
Now rolling out to the Gemini iPhone app, Deep Research finds and pulls a vast amount of data from the web and presents it to you in a comprehensive report.
Feb. 12, 2025
Is Perplexity's Sonar really more 'factual' than its AI rivals? See for yourself
Is Perplexity's Sonar really more 'factual' than its AI rivals? See for yourself
The company claims its newly upgraded model is number one in user satisfaction and speed - but its methodology is unclear.
Feb. 12, 2025
Need stock images? I tested Getty's 'safe' AI generator - and it's good (with caveats)
Need stock images? I tested Getty's 'safe' AI generator - and it's good (with caveats)
If you regularly use stock images, this AI tool may make your life much easier.
Feb. 11, 2025
Why Elon Musk's $97 billion bid for OpenAI could disrupt Sam Altman's plans
Why Elon Musk's $97 billion bid for OpenAI could disrupt Sam Altman's plans
The latest chapter in a tech bromance gone sour could up-end Altman's bid for new funding - whether or not OpenAI Inc.'s board accepts Musk's offer.
Feb. 11, 2025
How fake security reports are swamping open-source projects, thanks to AI
How fake security reports are swamping open-source projects, thanks to AI
Patch spam contains code that is downright wrong and nonfunctional. Even worse: It can introduce new vulnerabilities or backdoors. What's a developer to do?
Feb. 11, 2025