Author: Muhammad Zulhusni
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AI winter: A cycle of hype, disappointment, and recovery
The term AI winter refers to a period of funding cuts in AI research and development, often following overhyped expectations that fail to deliver. With recent generative AI systems falling short of investor promises — from OpenAI’s GPT-4o to Google’s AI-powered overviews — this pattern feels all too familiar today. Search Engine Land reported that…
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Amazon partners with Anthropic to enhance Alexa
Amazon is gearing up to roll out a revamped version of its Alexa voice assistant, which is expected to be available this October, right before the US shopping rush. Internally referred to as “Remarkable,” the new technology will be powered by Anthropic’s Claude AI models. Sources close to the matter have indicated that this shift…
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Cerebras vs Nvidia: Inference tool promises higher performance
AI hardware startup Cerebras has created a new AI inference solution that could potentially rival Nvidia’s GPU offerings for enterprises. The Cerebras Inference tool is based on the company’s Wafer-Scale Engine and promises to deliver staggering performance. According to sources, the tool has achieved speeds of 1,800 tokens per second for Llama 3.1 8B, and…
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Use of AI for business governance must improve at the board level
According to Carine Smith Ihenacho, chief governance and compliance officer of Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, boards need to be proficient with the use of AI and take control of its application in businesses to mitigate risks. The Norges Bank Investment Fund, which holds considerable shares in almost 9,000 companies worldwide — accounting for…
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Google advances mobile AI in Pixel 9 smartphones
Google has unveiled its new range of Pixel 9 smartphones, emphasising their enhanced AI capabilities. The company released the devices much earlier than usual, as Google typically presents new Pixel models in the autumn. However, compared to previous versions, the changes in the new models are revolutionary. The new smartphones feature more advanced integrations of…
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Reshaping Data Centres and the Digital Landscape | AI News
Artificial intelligence is changing the world and is projected to have a global market value of $2-4 trillion USD by 2030. The future is now, and it feels as though we’re witnessing a big bang in technology every couple of months. AI has crept into every facet of our lives, fundamentally transforming our work and…
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Apple opts for Google chips in AI infrastructure, sidestepping Nvidia
In a report published on Monday, it was disclosed that Apple sidestepped industry leader Nvidia in favour of chips designed by Google. Instead of employing Nvidia’s GPUs for its artificial intelligence software infrastructure, Apple will use Google chips as the cornerstone of AI-related features and tools set to launch soon. The fact that Apple chose…
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Over 40% of Japanese firms lack AI adoption plans
A Reuters survey released recently laid bare a nuanced picture of Japanese corporate acceptance and social attitudes toward technology. The survey, conducted by Nikkei Research, anonymously polled 506 companies from 3-12 July, with around half responding. It provides a broad view of how corporate Japan is striking a balance between incorporating AI and tightening cybersecurity…
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Snap introduces advanced AI for next-level augmented reality
While some may think Snapchat is fading, the app continues to attract a considerable number of active users. Acknowledging past shortcomings in machine learning utilisation, Snap’s CEO Evan Spiegel announced a new, assertive strategy to integrate AI and machine learning technologies into its services, marking a substantial departure from its long-term focus on revising its…
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Arm unveils new AI designs and software for smartphones
Arm unveils new AI designs and software for smartphones As a tech journalist, Zul focuses on topics including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and disruptive technology in the enterprise industry. He has expertise in moderating webinars and presenting content on video, in addition to having a background in networking technology. AI models are rapidly evolving, outpacing hardware…
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OpenAI secures key partnership with Reddit
OpenAI has secured a deal to access real-time content from Reddit through the platform’s data API. This allows OpenAI to incorporate conversations from Reddit into ChatGPT and other new products, echoing a previous agreement that the platform had with Google, reportedly valued at $60 million. The partnership enables OpenAI to better sample the datasets on which their models are trained,…
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Ethical, trust, and skill barriers slow generative AI progress in EMEA
76% of consumers in EMEA think AI will significantly impact the next five years, yet 47% question the value that AI will bring, and 41% are worried about its applications. This is according to research from enterprise analytics AI firm Alteryx. Since the release of ChatGPT by OpenAI in November 2022, there has been significant buzz about the…
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IBM and Tech Mahindra launch trustworthy AI with watsonx
Tech Mahindra, a global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions, has collaborated with IBM to help organizations sustainably accelerate generative AI use worldwide. This collaboration combines Tech Mahindra’s range of AI offerings, TechM amplifAI0->∞, and IBM’s Watsonx AI and data platform with AI Assistants. Customers can now combine IBM Watsonx’s capabilities with Tech Mahindra’s…