Microsoft is enabling Video Super Resolution for their Edge browser. The video upscaling feature is now available to GeForce and Radeon users. Microsoft confirms that all RTX models (20, 30 and 40 series with Tensor cores) and Radeon RX 5700-7800 series will support this technology. The AI technology will only work if the video resolution is lower than 720p but not smaller than 192 pixels wide or high. Furthermore, it only works for video content that is not protected by DRM (PlayReady or Widevine), so it may not work for sites such as Netflix or other streaming services. Microsoft’s VSR technology is said to remove compression artifacts and enhance text crispiness. The feature is now available to 50% of users and will be enabled for the rest later. However, users can now enable this feature manually by changing the browser’s flag: edge://flags/#edge-video-super-resolution Another condition that must be met is AC power, it will not

When it comes to technology, the World Economic Forum is all about staying ahead of the curve. So it's no surprise that the organization is closely monitoring the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). In a recent report, the Forum's Council on the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics examines the implications of AI for business and society. The report includes a number of key findings, including the need for businesses to embrace AI and the potential for AI to create new jobs. The report also highlights the importance of ethical considerations when it comes to AI. As the Forum notes, "AI technology is only as good as the values it reflects and the choices it makes." Overall, the report paints a positive picture of the future of AI. As the Forum notes, "AI has the potential to unlock new frontiers of human potential and economic growth."

Google is said to be in panic mode over ChatGPT. The company is reportedly preparing to show off at least 20 AI-powered products and a chatbot for its search engine this year, with at least some set to debut at its I/O conference in May. Google reportedly sees ChatGPT as a threat to its business and has sped up development of AI-powered products. Google said AI would be its focus while announcing the layoffs of 12,000 employees this morning, and a report by The New York Times highlights plans to use the tech for search, image generation, and other new products.