Author: Ryan Daws
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Sony and AI Singapore collaborate on SEA-LION LLMs
Sony Research and AI Singapore (AISG) will collaborate on research for the SEA-LION family of large language models (LLMs). SEA-LION, which stands for Southeast Asian Languages In One Network, aims to improve the accuracy and capability of AI models when processing languages from the region. This is particularly important given the linguistic diversity of Southeast…
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AlphaProteo: Google DeepMind unveils protein design system
Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI system called AlphaProteo that can design novel proteins that successfully bind to target molecules, potentially revolutionising drug design and disease research. AlphaProteo can generate new protein binders for diverse target proteins, including VEGF-A, which is associated with cancer and diabetes complications. Notably, this is the first time an AI…
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OpenAI delivers GPT-4o fine-tuning
OpenAI has announced the release of fine-tuning capabilities for its GPT-4o model, a feature eagerly awaited by developers. To sweeten the deal, OpenAI is providing one million free training tokens per day for every organisation until 23rd September. Tailoring GPT-4o using custom datasets can result in enhanced performance and reduced costs for specific applications. Fine-tuning…
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OpenAI hit by leadership exodus as three key figures depart
OpenAI is facing a leadership crisis as three key figures announce their departure. The news comes amid a tumultuous year for the AI powerhouse, marked by legal battles and high-profile exits. John Schulman, a co-founder of OpenAI, is leaving for rival Anthropic. Schulman confirmed his departure in a statement on X. “I’ve made the difficult…
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Meta’s AI strategy: Building for tomorrow, not immediate profits
Meta has signalled a long-term AI strategy that prioritises substantial investments over immediate revenue generation. During the company’s Q2 earnings call, CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg outlined Meta’s vision for the future and emphasised the need for extensive computational resources to support their AI initiatives. Zuckerberg revealed that Meta is “planning for the compute clusters…
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Mistral Large 2: The David to Big Tech’s Goliath(s)
Mistral AI’s latest model, Mistral Large 2 (ML2), allegedly competes with large models from industry leaders like OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic, despite being a fraction of their sizes. The timing of this release is noteworthy, arriving the same week as Meta’s launch of its behemoth 405-billion-parameter Llama 3.1 model. Both ML2 and Llama 3 boast…
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Senators probe OpenAI on safety and employment practices
Five prominent Senate Democrats have sent a letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, seeking clarity on the company’s safety and employment practices. The letter – signed by Senators Brian Schatz, Ben Ray Luján, Peter Welch, Mark R. Warner, and Angus S. King, Jr. – comes in response to recent reports questioning OpenAI’s commitment to its…
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OpenResearch reveals potential impacts of universal basic income
A study conducted by OpenResearch has shed light on the transformative potential of universal basic income (UBI). The research aimed to “learn from participants’ experiences and better understand both the potential and the limitations of unconditional cash transfers.” The study – which provided participants with an extra $1,000 per month – revealed significant impacts across…
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Tech executives confident in AI skills, but adoption barriers persist
While executives express high confidence in their organisations’ AI capabilities, they simultaneously acknowledge significant barriers to further adoption. Research from Zartis found that 85% of UK tech executives rate their existing workforce’s combined AI knowledge and expertise as ‘skilled’, with over half (51%) considering it ‘highly skilled’. This confidence, however, is juxtaposed against concerns about…
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FRVR AI makes game creation available to anyone – AI News
Over the years, the video games industry has become one of the biggest and most influential mediums in the entertainment segment. Despite the myriad of games available on the market, from expensive AAA titles to casual games, millions of gamers are brimming with innovative ideas and dream of creating their own unique gaming experiences that…
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Apple secures ‘observer’ seat on OpenAI board
Following Apple’s partnership announcement with OpenAI at WWDC last month, a new report reveals that the tech giant will secure an “observer role” on OpenAI’s board of directors. The new arrangement – set to take effect later this year – will see Apple’s long-time marketing chief turned Apple Fellow, Phil Schiller, representing the company in…
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Think tank calls for AI incident reporting system
The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) has called for a comprehensive incident reporting system to urgently address a critical gap in AI regulation plans. According to the CLTR, AI has a history of failing in unexpected ways, with over 10,000 safety incidents recorded by news outlets in deployed AI systems since 2014. As AI becomes…
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Meta unveils five AI models for multi-modal processing, music generation, and more
Meta has unveiled five major new AI models and research, including multi-modal systems that can process both text and images, next-gen language models, music generation, AI speech detection, and efforts to improve diversity in AI systems. The releases come from Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team which has focused on advancing AI through open research…
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NVIDIA presents latest advancements in visual AI
NVIDIA researchers are presenting new visual generative AI models and techniques at the Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) conference this week in Seattle. The advancements span areas like custom image generation, 3D scene editing, visual language understanding, and autonomous vehicle perception. “Artificial intelligence, and generative AI in particular, represents a pivotal technological advancement,” said…
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Elon Musk ends OpenAI lawsuit while slamming Apple’s ChatGPT plans
Elon Musk has dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, the company he co-founded in 2015. Court filings from the Superior Court of California reveal that Musk called off the legal action on June 11th, just a day before an informal conference was scheduled to discuss the discovery process. Musk had initially sued OpenAI in March 2024,…
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AI pioneers turn whistleblowers and demand safeguards
OpenAI is facing a wave of internal strife and external criticism over its practices and the potential risks posed by its technology. In May, several high-profile employees departed from the company, including Jan Leike, the former head of OpenAI’s “super alignment” efforts to ensure advanced AI systems remain aligned with human values. Leike’s exit came…
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X now permits AI-generated adult content
Ryan Daws is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience in crafting compelling narratives and making complex topics accessible. His articles and interviews with industry leaders have earned him recognition as a key influencer by organisations like Onalytica. Under his leadership, publications have been praised by analyst firms such as…
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Nicholas Brackney, Dell: How we leverage a four-pillar AI strategy
Dell is deeply embedded in the AI landscape, leveraging a comprehensive four-pillar strategy to integrate the technology across its products and services. Nicholas Brackney, Senior Consultant in Product Marketing at Dell, discussed the company’s AI initiatives ahead of AI & Big Data Expo North America. Dell’s AI strategy is structured around four core principles: AI-In,…
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Ben Ball, IBM: Revolutionising technology operations with IBM Concert
In an interview ahead of the Intelligent Automation Conference, Ben Ball, Senior Director of Product Marketing at IBM, shed light on the tech giant’s latest AI endeavours and its groundbreaking new Concert product. IBM’s current focal point in AI research and development lies in applying it to technology operations. As Ball explained, “As people try…
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GPT-4o delivers human-like AI interaction with text, audio, and vision integration
As an integrated solution, GPT-4o boasts notable improvements in vision and audio understanding. It can perform more complex tasks such as harmonising songs, providing real-time translations, and even generating outputs with expressive elements like laughter and singing. Examples of its broad capabilities include preparing for interviews, translating languages on the fly, and generating customer service…