Health insurers can't rely on AI to decide Medicare coverage, according to new federal guidelines
Patients under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have more protection from the threat of AI-related bias, according to new rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency tasked with overseeing Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. In a policy memo sent to insurers on Feb. […]
Apple released an open-source AI image editing model
Apple is dabbling in AI image-editing with an open-source multimodal AI model. Earlier this week, researchers from Apple and the University of California, Santa Barbara released MLLM-Guided Image Editing, or “MGIE;” a multimodal AI model that can edit images like Photoshop, based on simple text commands. On the AI development front, Apple has been characteristically […]
The FCC has decided: Those realistic AI robocalls are illegal.
Following calls to pass a law at the federal level, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially declared AI-created robocalls illegal. The decision isn’t a new law, but an expansion of protections already applied to consumers under The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, which also outlines legal procedures for actors charged with issuing robocalls. SEE ALSO: […]
Windows 11 adds Copilot AI to major app
After doing things like bringing Copilot to iOS and giving it the power to create music, the Microsoft is adding Copilot to another Windows 11 app, per TechRadar. Folks who test out apps via the Canary and Dev channels can now try out a new version of Notepad, injected with Copilot features. SEE ALSO: OpenAI, […]
Save up to 40% off Sony portable speakers in a limited-time Amazon offer
Whether you’re getting a party started in your backyard or making your long weekend campsite feel like home, you need a powerful portable speaker to kick the festivities into high gear. With extra-durable speakers that have long-lasting battery life, Sony’s got you covered. Today’s best Sony portable speaker deals as of Feb. 9: Best party […]
Best Buy just dropped the Shark FlexStyle to $249.99, but it'll probably only last an hour or two
UPDATE: Feb. 9, 2024, 11:50 a.m. EST Best Buy’s Drop for Feb. 9 is a $249.99 Shark FlexStyle ($50 off), which went live at 11 a.m. ET. Inventory isn’t tanking as fast as it did when Best Buy dropped the FlexStyle to $199.99 during Cyber Week, but we’ll update this post accordingly when it inevitably […]
Score the Valentine's Day Echo Pop bundle just in time to celebrate
SAVE $21: Today, Feb. 9, you can get the Valentine’s Day Echo Pop bundle for 32% off, taking the price down from $63.98 to $42.98. That’s $2 less than if you were to buy each item separately. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Valentine’s Day Echo Pop Bundle $42.98 at Amazon (save $21) Get […]
Get a pair of ergonomic, high-quality headphones for $34.99
TL;DR: As of February 9, get the Creative Aurvana over-ear headphones for only $34.99 — usually $49. If you’re looking for a fun and functional gift for a music lover, how about a pair of headphones that might add some new life to their old favorite songs? The Creative Aurvana Live are ergonomic over-ear headphones […]
Turn your TV into an art gallery for just $33
TL;DR: Through February 15, get the Dreamscreens 4K TV art gallery for only $32.97 — that’s 34% off. Decorating your home with beautiful art isn’t cheap, at least if you take the traditional approach. If you’re looking for a low-cost way to elevate the aesthetics of your home, then it’s time to turn on the […]
Get Microsoft Office for Windows or Mac for just $70
TL;DR: As of February 9, get Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows or Mac for life for just $69.99 (reg. $219.99). How many subscription services do you currently have? Don’t forget streaming, cloud storage, and Microsoft 365. The amount that we all pay in fees seems like a sick joke, but we aren’t laughing — we’re […]