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Apple to give a major AI boost with iOS 18 update: Check what AI features your iPhone may get
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Apple to give a major AI boost with iOS 18 update: Check what AI features your iPhone may get

[ad_1] Apple's upcoming iOS 18 is set to introduce a range of new AI features that won't rely on cloud servers, according to a recent report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This move signifies Apple's commitment to enhancing user privacy and device performance by processing AI tasks directly on the device.Gurman revealed in his Power On newsletter that the initial set of AI features in iOS 18 will operate entirely on-device, eliminating the need for cloud processing. This includes the large language model powering the new AI capabilities, reported macrumors. Also read: iPhone gamers, here's a cool surprise: Game Boy emulator is now available on iOS App Store Collaborative AI PartnershipsWhile Apple plans to keep some cloud-based AI features in collaboration with providers like Google's Gemi...
Soon you may have to pay to use Google Meet if you want these AI features
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Soon you may have to pay to use Google Meet if you want these AI features

[ad_1] Google has been developing several new AI features for its apps and tools. Now, the company has been planning to enhance its Workspace apps' performance with new AI-enabled features. Earlier, Google was rumoured to include AI-based summarisation in Gmail, now it is planning to enhance its video conferencing tool, GMeet. At the Cloud Next 2024, the company unveiled several upcoming features for its Workspace apps. As part of the announcement, the company said that it will be including AI-powered note-taking, chat summarisation, and real-time translation to Google Meet. Know what's coming in future updates. Also read: New Google Meet hand raise gesture launched! Google Meet AI featuresThe Google Cloud blog post highlighted how their AI features have been helping enterprises and ind...
Google app on Android to get a new toggle to switch between search and Gemini- Details
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Google app on Android to get a new toggle to switch between search and Gemini- Details

[ad_1] Google has been reported to be working on integrating AI features into its suite of apps. Earlier, the Gmail app received the AI-based quick reply suggestion and it was also speculated that the company has been working on an email summarisation tool. Now, a new Google feature has emerged via a leak which claims that the company may include a new toggle in the Google app for Android devices which will enable users to swiftly switch between search and Gemini AI app. Know more about the new toggle for the Google app. Also read: Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections Gemini toggle on the Google appThe switch between Google Search and the Gemini app will get easier with the new rumoured toggle for the Android app. A tipster who goes by the name o...
5 Things about AI you may have missed today: UK-Britain partner on AI safety, Sachin Bansal talks AI and more
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5 Things about AI you may have missed today: UK-Britain partner on AI safety, Sachin Bansal talks AI and more

[ad_1] AI roundup: The US and Britain have joined hands to tackle the risks and challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The two nations will closely work together to bring AI safety to the upcoming generations of technology. In other news, DeepTech Startup SatSure plans to revamp agricultural finance by leveraging technology such as AI. This will allow industries to improve decision-making. All this, and more in our AI roundup today, April 2. US-Britain partner to bring AI safety to future technologyThe United States and Britain announced their partnership in the science of artificial intelligence safety. The new memorandum of understanding was signed by the official today to carry forward the collaboration and take action for growing concerns about next-generation t...
Apple may bring AI features to iOS 18 leveraging Baidu tech; Know what’s coming
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Apple may bring AI features to iOS 18 leveraging Baidu tech; Know what’s coming

[ad_1] Apple has been recently making headlines for holding talks with companies like Google and OpenAI to use their AI services in its devices. Recently, the company also invested in several AI startups for iOS 18. Now, Apple is reported to have partnered with a Chinese tech giant company named Baidu to take advantage of their AI services. Apple is now currently in a race to introduce advanced generative AI services to compete with brands such as Samsung and Google. Know more about Apple's move to introduce AI features to upcoming devices. Apple to leverage Baidu's AI serviceAccording to a Morningstar report, Apple may use Baidu's AI services for its upcoming generative AI tools. It also highlights that the Chinese company's shares drastically increased with the news. As of now, Apple ...
BIG DEAL! After OpenAI, Apple in talks with Google over licensing Gemini for AI features on iPhones
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BIG DEAL! After OpenAI, Apple in talks with Google over licensing Gemini for AI features on iPhones

[ad_1] In an interesting turn of events, Apple is reportedly in talks with Google over the use of its Large Language Model (LLM) Gemini for powering artificial intelligence (AI) features on the iPhone. This development comes just days after the iPhone maker allegedly bought Canadian AI startup DarwinAI ahead of the reveal of iOS 18 in the summer which is reported to bring big AI features to the iPhone.Also Read: Apple iPhone 16 Leak Hints at Upgraded Neural Engine to Support iOS 18's AI Features Apple in talks with GoogleSpeaking to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that the Cupertino-based tech giant is in ‘“active negotiations” with Google to license its AI engine Gemini as it looks to catch up in the race where its rivals such as Google and Microsoft already have se...
Microsoft introduces Pix2Gif, an AI-powered image-to-GIF converter; Check how it works
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Microsoft introduces Pix2Gif, an AI-powered image-to-GIF converter; Check how it works

[ad_1] Microsoft has been upscaling its game with AI features for Copilot and other Windows apps. Now, its research division has announced an AI model called Pix2Gif which has the ability to convert still images into GIFs. It utilises an image translation approach to bring motion to the images. Therefore, now you can convert any of your images into funny and creative GIFs in matter of seconds. The researcher also said that they have integrated textual descriptions which will allow to add prompts for the image.What is Pix2GifPix2Gif is a motion-guided diffusion model which can transform images into GIFs. The tool not only grabs information from the image but also brings motion with the help of text prompts and Motion Magnitude. Microsoft blog post highlighted that before training the AI ...
Gemini now lets you access Google Calendar on Android devices; create events easily with voice commands
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Gemini now lets you access Google Calendar on Android devices; create events easily with voice commands

[ad_1] Last month Google renamed its AI chatbot from Bard to Gemini. The company also announced the Gemini app can be integrated into various Google Workspace apps. However, Gemini did not have access to the Google Calendar app, but things have changed now. With AI-powered assistants available on various Android apps, users can easily perform their daily tasks with simple text and voice prompts. Know how users can create and access events on Google Calendar via Gemini.Gemini in Google CalendarAccording to a 9To5Google report, the Gemini feature in Google Calendar has been available to Android users in the US. This feature is said to be long overdue according to Google's “things to fix ASAP” list. Now, the feature has started to roll out to various users. By integrating Gemini into Calen...
Apple Shareholders Vote Down Request for AI Transparency Report
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Apple Shareholders Vote Down Request for AI Transparency Report

[ad_1] Apple Inc. shareholders rejected a labor-backed request for an artificial intelligence transparency report, which would have delved into whether the company is using the technology ethically. The proposal, submitted by AFL-CIO Equity Index Funds, was voted down in a preliminary tally at Apple's annual meeting on Wednesday. Shareholders also rejected measures about equal employment policies, civil liberties, racial and gender pay gaps, and human rights. They approved the board slate and the company's executive compensation plan. The AI proposal urged Apple to disclose the ethical guidelines that it follows in adopting the technology. Artificial intelligence raises “a number of social policy issues,” according to the measure's supporting statement. That includes whether it may resu...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Japan looks offshore for AI chips help, Tecno AI robot dog coming, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Japan looks offshore for AI chips help, Tecno AI robot dog coming, more

[ad_1] AI roundup: Japan has started its own journey to design advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips. These will be developed by Rapidus Corp and Tenstorrent Inc. Tenstorrent Inc. is led by a former Tesla and Apple veteran, who will be planning the entire development process; in other news, Tecno will be unveiling its advanced AI robotic dog at the MWC 2024. Know more about what is happening in the world of AI today.  Apple and Tesla veteran to help Japan design AI Chips  Japan government-backed research group, Rapidus Corp to partner with US startup Tenstorrent Inc. for the development of AI chipsets. Jim Keller, head of Tenstorrent and who previously worked with Tesla and Apple will license its design to power a section of Japan's artificial intelligence accelerator including th...