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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Amazon Future Engineer program expanded, PIL against deepfakes, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Amazon Future Engineer program expanded, PIL against deepfakes, more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, December 4. Amazon announced plans to expand its Amazon Future Engineer program by introducing advanced coding and AI modules in 100 Karnataka schools. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court sought the Indian government's response to a PIL against deepfakes. In another development, Nvidia CEO committed to prioritizing AI processor supply to Japan amidst global demand and Japan's $13.6 billion chip investment.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. Amazon to bring coding, AI modules to Karnataka schoolsAmazon on Monday announced that it will introduce advanced coding and AI modules, expanding its Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) program. According to a PTI report, the e-commerce giant...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI could replace jobs, Google-Spotify partnership, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI could replace jobs, Google-Spotify partnership, and more

[ad_1] 1. Google Cloud and Spotify announce partnershipSpotify announced a partnership with Google Cloud on Thursday in a move that will see the music streaming platform leverage Google's AI tech. In a release, Google Cloud revealed that Spotify will leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to identify users' listening patterns including podcasts and audiobooks to provide tailored content and recommendations. Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud said, “Through this expanded partnership, Google Cloud's AI tools are helping Spotify to elevate the listening experience for its customers. Spotify also recognizes the potential AI can have across their business, and together, we will continue to deliver innovative technologies that benefit their business.”2. AI companies must figure out a better wa...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Govt’s warning over deepfakes, Ant Group to launch AI products, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Govt’s warning over deepfakes, Ant Group to launch AI products, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Karnataka's Mysore Sales International Ltd (MSIL) is set to introduce a groundbreaking AI-powered platform to enhance its chit-fund business. In a separate development, Alibaba's Ant Group received Chinese government approval to deploy AI products based on its Large Language Model (LLM) called Bailing. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar also issued a warning for social media platforms about their responsibility in countering AI-powered deepfakes and misinformation.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. MSIL to get AI-powered platformOn Monday, Karnataka Industries Minister M B Patil announced that Mysore Sales International Ltd (MSIL) will get a first-of-its-kind AI-powered platform soon. According to a PTI report, the state-run company could scale up its chit-...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Canva rolls out AI tools, Paytm CEO to invest in AI, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Canva rolls out AI tools, Paytm CEO to invest in AI, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Morgan Stanley analysts predict that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could prove to be beneficial for Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation. In a separate development, Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma announced plans to invest Rs. 300 crore in India's AI and electric vehicle sectors through the VSS Investments Fund. Moreover, Canva introduced AI-powered K-12 education products as part of its Canva for Education platform.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. Xbox, Sony will benefit from AI adoptionAs the AI race heats up, Microsoft and Sony could benefit from the adoption of this technology in video games, Bloomberg reported on Monday. According to Morgan Stanley analysts, Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation will be “the most clear-c...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Chatbots spreading racist medical ideas, new AI investment tool, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Chatbots spreading racist medical ideas, new AI investment tool, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Cryptocurrency exchange platform Bitget announced the launch of its latest AI tool called Future Quant, which leverages AI technology and sophisticated algorithms to provide users with info to take informed investment decisions. In a separate development, the Philippine military has been instructed to cease using AI apps due to potential security risks. All this, and more in today's AI roundup.1. Bitget introduces AI-powered toolCryptocurrency exchange platform Bitget announced the launch of its latest AI tool on Friday. As per a release, the AI tool, called Future Quant, leverages AI technology and sophisticated algorithms to provide users with premium portfolios and informed investment decisions. Bitget says that Future Quant does not require any human input and it ...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: China’s Ernie AI challenges OpenAI, boAt’s AI music video on cricket, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: China’s Ernie AI challenges OpenAI, boAt’s AI music video on cricket, more

[ad_1] It was yet another intriguing day in the artificial intelligence space, as major developments over the emerging technology occurred today, October 17. Baidu, the Chinese multinational technology company, unveiled the newest version of the Ernie AI model, called Ernie 4.0, and said that it can rival OpenAI's GPT-4 model. In other news, New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a citywide AI action plan that aims to evaluate AI tools and the risks associated with them. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Baidu unveils new Ernie AI 4.0China multinational technology company Baidu unveiled the latest iteration of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, Ernie 4.0. The company said that the new version of the AI model can function on par with OpenAI's...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-powered crypto wallet, Deloitte unveils AI chatbot, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-powered crypto wallet, Deloitte unveils AI chatbot, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: The US will close loopholes on exporting AI chips to China, building on previous restrictions implemented last October. In a separate development, Bloomberg Tax & Accounting launched its AI Lab, offering AI-driven tools like an LLM combined with Bloomberg Tax Research for question-and-answer services. Deloitte also unveiled its AI chatbot internally which can assist professionals with responses and insights.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. US to close loopholes, curbing AI chip exports to ChinaThe US will attempt to close loopholes that circumvent government restrictions and allow American chipmakers to export AI chips to China, Reuters reported on Monday. “The new rules will block some AI chips that fall just under current technical parameters while d...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Google employees’ concern over Bard, Klarna unveils AI solution and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Google employees’ concern over Bard, Klarna unveils AI solution and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Klarna, the Swedish fintech company, introduced a new AI-powered feature that enables users to take pictures of desired items, instantly locating them in the app. In a separate development, Google's employees have raised concerns about the Bard chatbot's effectiveness. Moreover, CCC, a cloud platform serving insurance and automotive industries, unveiled AI solutions for collision repairs, automating initial damage assessments and estimating processes, enhancing service to consumers.1. Klarna introduces AI-powered shopping experienceSwedish fintech company Klarna announced the launch of a new AI-powered feature on Wednesday that aims to make shopping easier. According to a Reuters report. the feature, developed using OpenAI's tech, allows users to take a picture of the...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Google Cloud announces Vertex AI Search, UK’s AI hackathon and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Google Cloud announces Vertex AI Search, UK’s AI hackathon and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Google Cloud has introduced Vertex AI Search, offering early access to healthcare professionals. Meanwhile, the UK announced an AI hackathon that is set to take place at the end of this month, exploring AI's potential in education-related tasks. In a separate development, China aims to increase computing power by nearly 50 percent by 2025.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. Google Cloud introduces Vertex AI Search for healthcare professionalsExpanding its already vast portfolio of AI services and products, Google Cloud in a blog post on Monday announced that early access to Vertex AI Search is now available. Healthcare professionals and companies can take advantage of Google's AI-powered search to find accurate clinical information much more efficiently, and ...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Infosys-Microsoft join hands, billionaire to invest $200 mn in AI and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Infosys-Microsoft join hands, billionaire to invest $200 mn in AI and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Infosys has partnered with Microsoft to jointly develop AI solutions, using services such as Infosys Topaz and Microsoft Azure. On the other hand, French billionaire Xavier Niel will invest $212 million in AI, to retain French talent within the country. The funds will be split between a Paris-based research lab, startups, and Nvidia-powered cloud supercomputing. AppyHigh has launched an AI-powered app bundle, including an AI image generator, photo editor, chat assistant, avatar maker, and VPN & Camera Scanner.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. Infosys collaborates with Microsoft to build AI solutionsIndian IT company Infosys announced its collaboration with Microsoft today, revealing plans to jointly build AI solutions. As per the release, both companies...