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Google SGE now helps you plan vacations, get shopping recommendations; Know how it works
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Google SGE now helps you plan vacations, get shopping recommendations; Know how it works

[ad_1] Planning vacations just got easier with Google's latest update. Now, you can use artificial intelligence (AI) to create travel itineraries for your trips. Google announced this new feature, called Search Generative Experience (SGE), which helps users plan their journeys using AI. It gathers ideas from various websites, along with reviews and photos from users, to suggest attractions, restaurants, flights, and hotels for your trip.Currently available only in English in the U.S. for users enrolled in Search Labs, this feature lets you ask for specific trip plans, like a three-day historical visit to Philadelphia, and receive a sample itinerary. Once you're satisfied with your plan, you can export it to Gmail, Docs, or Maps for easy access, according to a Techcrunch report. Also rea...
5 Things about AI you may have missed today: OpenAI responds to lawsuit, Puma integrates Google’s AI solutions, more
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5 Things about AI you may have missed today: OpenAI responds to lawsuit, Puma integrates Google’s AI solutions, more

[ad_1] AI roundup: In response to Elon Musk's lawsuit, OpenAI released a statement via a blog post, highlighting the allegations over the responsibility of building artificial intelligence (AI) tools. In a separate development, PUMA has integrated Google Cloud's AI solutions to improve its shopping experience for customers. Know more about what happened in the world of AI today, March 6, 2024.1. OpenAI responds to Elon Musk's lawsuitLast week, Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman claiming that the company has diverted from its goal to develop responsible AI. Now, ChatGPT maker has finally reposed to the claims saying “We're sad that it's come to this with someone whom we've deeply admired.” It is reported that Musk vente...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Alibaba unveils AI tool EMO, Human ‘Stupidity’ in AI use feared, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Alibaba unveils AI tool EMO, Human ‘Stupidity’ in AI use feared, more

[ad_1] Alibaba unveils EMO AI tool that converts photos to lifelike talking, singing videos; Leonardo CEO highlights concerns over human 'Stupidity' in AI use; Kara Swisher unveils new book on AI generated scams amidst global concerns; Meta's resistance and the rising AI threat: Challenges to journalism in Australia- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Alibaba unveils EMO: AI converts photos to lifelike talking, singing videosChina's Alibaba introduces "EMO," an AI tool from its Institute for Intelligent Computing. EMO directly converts audio waveforms into video frames, creating lifelike talking or singing videos from single portrait photos. The researchers amassed a diverse dataset for training, leading to EMO's superior expressiveness and realism. However, the m...
MWC 2024: Instant search to AI photography, 6 Google Android experiences unveiled
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MWC 2024: Instant search to AI photography, 6 Google Android experiences unveiled

[ad_1] The global tech stage is set at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, where industry giants are showcasing the latest breakthroughs in mobile technology. This year, Alphabet seized the spotlight, revealing new features in its Google Android ecosystem designed to enhance user experiences worldwide.Menaka Shroff, Senior Director of Global Android Product Marketing, announced on Monday, "At MWC Barcelona, we're unveiling how our latest AI technologies and multi-device experiences can elevate your productivity across the Android ecosystem." 1. Try Circle to SearchOnly on Android, Circle to Search lets you instantly search anywhere on your phone without switching apps. In the Circle to Search exhibit at MWC, explore what you can circle, highlight, scribble, or tap ...
Gemini 1.5: Google touts AI to vet troves of content in seconds; CEO Sundar Pichai predicts profit
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Gemini 1.5: Google touts AI to vet troves of content in seconds; CEO Sundar Pichai predicts profit

[ad_1] Reading "War and Peace," Leo Tolstoy's monumental novel that runs half a million words long and often over 1,000 pages, might be a minute-long affair for a new artificial intelligence model from Google. The Alphabet-owned company on Thursday showcased Gemini 1.5, an upgrade to its suite of AI models it announced two months ago. In a single prompt, a user can ask Google's AI to analyze vastly more content than before -- 30,000 lines of code, 11 hours of audio, a whole hour of video, Google said. That's for Pro, the family's mid-sized model. In concrete terms, Pro can process 1 million pieces of data known as tokens -- five times the amount that Anthropic, perhaps the closet competitor in this regard, handles in a query of its Claude 2.1 technology. Reuters was unable to independ...
Google AI multisearch feature for Samsung Galaxy S24, Google Pixel to roll out soon
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Google AI multisearch feature for Samsung Galaxy S24, Google Pixel to roll out soon

[ad_1] In a groundbreaking move, Google has unveiled an advanced AI-powered multisearch feature in the United States, reshaping the way users engage with their mobile devices. The innovative Google AI multisearch feature is set to roll out on January 31. It caters to users of cutting-edge smartphones like the Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 8 Pro, and the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S24 series.The announcement was made at the Samsung Unpacked event, where Google showcased its commitment to enhancing user experiences. With this new multisearch feature, users can seamlessly conduct searches using both images and text simultaneously, all while staying within their preferred applications, Reuters reported. Google, headquartered in Mountain View, California, has long dominated the online sear...
Google layoffs: Tech titan eliminates hundreds of jobs in ad team tweak
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Google layoffs: Tech titan eliminates hundreds of jobs in ad team tweak

[ad_1] Google layoffs: The Alphabet-owned company on Tuesday confirmed it is eliminating "a few hundred" positions from its global ad team, amid a push to use artificial intelligence for efficiency and creativity. The job cuts to its "large customer" sales team are intended to result in better support for small and medium size businesses advertising on Google's platform, according to the internet giant.Expansion of small business ad teams at Google was expected by the company to result in increased hiring this year. Google made no mention of generative AI, which is disrupting many sectors including advertising. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked LIVE Updates: Samsung to unveil flagship Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy AI, and moreLast week, Google's cloud computing unit announced new AI tools ...
Singular slaps $1.67 billion AI patent infringement case against Google
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Singular slaps $1.67 billion AI patent infringement case against Google

[ad_1] Google has been in the spotlight ever since the anti-trust case was first highlighted. Now, a new case has been filed against the tech giant. A Massachusetts-based company called Singular Computing has filed a $1.67 billion case against Google for stealing their patented AI technology on Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). While the case has been logged, Google says that they have developed their processor independently, while Singular Computing had many flaws in their technology. Know more about the ongoing case here.Google accused of stealing patented AIAccording to an Android Police report, the lawsuit says that Google took ideas from Singluar's patented technology for their AI-based processors. It claims that the companies had several interactions for sharing ideas which also inc...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Google AI beats doctors, AI investment hit by surge in layoffs, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Google AI beats doctors, AI investment hit by surge in layoffs, more

[ad_1] Tech industry faces layoffs surge amidst billions in AI investments; Google's AI outperforms doctors in diagnostic conversations; Executives exercise caution in gen AI investments amid societal pressures; SK telecom eyes global AI dominance through tech collaborations- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Tech industry faces layoffs surgeThe tech industry, amid a surge in AI investments, is witnessing a wave of layoffs, surpassing 5,500 job cuts in the first two weeks of 2024. Google, Amazon, Discord, Unity Software, and Duolingo are among the companies reducing staff, with AI investments often cited as a reason. The ongoing labour upheaval suggests potential unrest as AI reshapes the business landscape in the coming years. In 2023, 262,682 tech layoffs were ...
Google AI Search tool, SGE, could be detrimental to news publishers; Know all about it
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Google AI Search tool, SGE, could be detrimental to news publishers; Know all about it

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the buzzword of 2023, with developments taking place at the speed of light, seemingly. From AI chatbots to AI tools that can be used for various purposes including image generation, code interpretation, multi-modal search, and more, the incorporation of AI has been quite expeditious. However, it has not been all smooth sailing so far. Various debates have taken place about the ills of AI, with deepfakes rising at an alarming rate. As such, the need for its regulation is necessary. Thus, the passing of the EU AI Act could not have come at a better time. But it is not just deepfakes where AI is posing a danger. A new report has shed light on its implications in the news sector, with publishers saying that Google's new AI Search tool, Search Gen...