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Release of Tailwind Nextjs Starter Blog v2.0
Introduction Welcome to the release of Tailwind Nextjs Starter Blog template v2.0. This release is a major refactor of the codebase to support Nextjs App directory and React Server Components. Read on to discover the new features and how to migrate from V1. V1 to V2 The template was first released in January 2021 and…
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The risks behind the generative AI craze: Why caution is growing
[ad_1] In the near future, Silicon Valley might look back at recent events as the point where the generative AI craze went too far. This past summer, investors questioned whether top AI stocks could sustain their sky-high valuations, given the lack of returns on massive AI spending. As Autumn approaches, major AI sectors—such as chips,…
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King’s Business School: How AI is transforming problem-solving
[ad_1] A new study by researchers at King’s Business School and Wazoku has revealed that AI is transforming global problem-solving. The report found that nearly half (46%) of Wazoku’s 700,000-strong network of problem solvers had utilised generative AI (GenAI) to work on innovative ideas over the past year. This network – known as the Wazoku…
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How cold hard data science harnesses AI with Wolfram Research –
[ad_1] It’s sometimes difficult to distinguish the reality of technology from the hype and marketing messages that bombard our inboxes daily. In just the last five years, we’ve probably heard too much about the metaverse, blockchain and virtual reality, for example. At present, we’re in the midst of a furore about the much-abused term ‘AI’,…
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Han Heloir, MongoDB: The future of AI-powered applications
[ad_1] As data management grows more complex and modern applications extend the capabilities of traditional approaches, AI is revolutionising application scaling. Han Heloir, EMEA gen AI senior solutions architect, MongoDB. In addition to freeing operators from outdated, inefficient methods that require careful supervision and extra resources, AI enables real-time, adaptive optimisation of application scaling. Ultimately,…
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Basil Faruqui, BMC Software: How to nail your data and AI strategy – AI News
[ad_1] BMC Software’s director of solutions marketing, Basil Faruqui, discusses the importance of DataOps, data orchestration, and the role of AI in optimising complex workflow automation for business success. What have been the latest developments at BMC? It’s exciting times at BMC and particularly our Control-M product line, as we are continuing to help some…
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Mark Lockett, SS&C Blue Prism: Enhancing human capabilities with digital workforces – AI News
[ad_1] SS&C Blue Prism’s VP of sales for the UK, Ireland and Benelux, Mark Lockett, discusses the firm’s latest developments, customer challenges and how to get the most out of intelligent automation tools. Can you tell us a little bit about SS&C Blue Prism and what it does? SS&C Blue Prism is a specialist in…
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Alibaba Cloud unleashes over 100 open-source AI models
[ad_1] Alibaba Cloud has open-sourced more than 100 of its newly-launched AI models, collectively known as Qwen 2.5. The announcement was made during the company’s annual Apsara Conference. The cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group has also unveiled a revamped full-stack infrastructure designed to meet the surging demand for robust AI computing. This new infrastructure…
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SolarWinds: IT professionals want stronger AI regulation
[ad_1] A new survey from SolarWinds has unveiled a resounding call for increased government oversight of AI, with 88% of IT professionals advocating for stronger regulation. The study, which polled nearly 700 IT experts, highlights security as the paramount concern. An overwhelming 72% of respondents emphasised the critical need for measures to secure infrastructure. Privacy…
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AI and bots allegedly used to fraudulently boost music streams
[ad_1] A singer from the United States has been accused of manipulating music streaming platforms using AI technologies and bots to fraudulently inflate his stream statistics and earn millions of dollars in royalties. Michael Smith, 52, from North Carolina, faces charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. According to the…
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AI’s role in helping to prevent skin cancer through behaviour change – AI News
[ad_1] In the past year, we’ve seen remarkable achievements across AI-assisted cancer diagnosis as more and more clinicians test, use and integrate AI companions into daily practice. Skin cancer is no exception, and we expect AI diagnostic tools to be widely implemented across this clinical arena in the future. What does AI assistance look like…
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Sony and AI Singapore collaborate on SEA-LION LLMs
[ad_1] 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…
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AI winter: A cycle of hype, disappointment, and recovery
[ad_1] 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…
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AlphaProteo: Google DeepMind unveils protein design system
[ad_1] 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…
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Here’s how niche AI assistants are helping unlock the technology’s true capabilities – AI News
[ad_1] With artificial intelligence continuing to permeate a growing number of sectors, there is no telling what this market will be worth in the next decade or so. Amid this expansion, AI assistants have particularly experienced huge growth, both in terms of their scope of operation and the monetary value they generate. To elaborate, AI…
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Shifting from AI hype to practical, ethical, and sustainable implementation
[ad_1] Regardless of the hype cycle, AI is no longer a distant dream but a tangible reality. For decades, way before generative AI, this technology played a critical role in transforming industries and reshaping the way we do business. However, amid the buzz and excitement, shifting your focus from the hype to the practical implementation…
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Amazon partners with Anthropic to enhance Alexa
[ad_1] 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…
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Cerebras vs Nvidia: Inference tool promises higher performance
[ad_1] 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,…
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Chinese firms use cloud loophole to access US AI tech
[ad_1] Chinese organisations are utilising cloud services from Amazon and its competitors to gain access to advanced US AI chips and capabilities that they cannot otherwise obtain, according to a Reuters report based on public tender documents. In a comprehensive investigation, Reuters revealed how Chinese cloud access to US AI chips is facilitated through intermediaries.…
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OpenAI delivers GPT-4o fine-tuning
[ad_1] 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.…
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Use of AI for business governance must improve at the board level
[ad_1] 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…
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Google advances mobile AI in Pixel 9 smartphones
[ad_1] 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…
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Reshaping Data Centres and the Digital Landscape | AI News
[ad_1] 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…
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Intel’s AI fumble: How the chip giant missed a big opportunity
[ad_1] In the fast-paced world of technology, missing the next big thing can be costly. For Intel, the semiconductor titan that once reigned supreme in the computer age, one such moment came and went quietly between 2017 and 2018. It was then that the company declined an opportunity that, in hindsight, appears to have been…
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It’s time for law firms to go all-in on AI
[ad_1] Amid the excitement over how AI will revolutionise healthcare, advertising, logistics, and everything else, one industry has flown under the radar: the legal profession. In fact, the business of law is a strong contender for achieving the highest return on investment (ROI) from using AI. Law firms are seen as traditional, not as eager…
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OpenAI hit by leadership exodus as three key figures depart
[ad_1] 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…
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Meta’s AI strategy: Building for tomorrow, not immediate profits
[ad_1] 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…
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How to use AI-driven speech analytics in contact centres
[ad_1] Speech analytics driven by AI is speech recognition software that works using natural language processing and machine learning technologies. With speech analytics in call centres, you can convert live speech into text. After that, the program evaluates this text to reveal details about the needs, preferences, and sentiment of the customer. In contact centres,…
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Apple opts for Google chips in AI infrastructure, sidestepping Nvidia
[ad_1] 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…
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The exponential expenses of AI development
[ad_1] Tech giants like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta are riding high on a wave of revenue from AI-driven cloud services, yet simultaneously drowning in the substantial costs of pushing AI’s boundaries. Recent financial reports paint a picture of a double-edged sword: on one side, impressive gains; on the other, staggering expenses. This dichotomy has led Bloomberg to…
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Mistral Large 2: The David to Big Tech’s Goliath(s)
[ad_1] 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…
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Senators probe OpenAI on safety and employment practices
[ad_1] 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…
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OpenResearch reveals potential impacts of universal basic income
[ad_1] 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…
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Over 40% of Japanese firms lack AI adoption plans
[ad_1] 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…
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Tech executives confident in AI skills, but adoption barriers persist
[ad_1] 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…
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How AI is revolutionising game design and player experiences
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PC market finds new momentum amid AI interest
[ad_1] The global PC market is showing solid signs of recovery, with Apple leading the charge among significant manufacturers. According to the latest data from International Data Corporation (IDC), the traditional PC market experienced a 3% year-over-year (YoY) growth in the second quarter of 2024, marking its second consecutive quarter of expansion after a prolonged decline. The…
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FRVR AI makes game creation available to anyone – AI News
[ad_1] 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…
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Apple secures ‘observer’ seat on OpenAI board
[ad_1] 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…
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How AI is transforming digital marketing: 2024 trends and insights – AI News
[ad_1] Discover how AI is revolutionising digital marketing with success stories and key strategies. Learn about personalisation, predictive analytics, content creation, and more. The rapid evolution of AI is revolutionising digital marketing, offering unprecedented opportunities for personalisation, efficiency, and customer engagement. By leveraging advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques, AI is transforming how marketers interact…
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EU probes Microsoft-OpenAI and Google-Samsung AI deals
[ad_1] The European Union has intensified its antitrust scrutiny on AI deals, starting with high-profile collaborations between Microsoft-OpenAI and Google-Samsung. Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission’s executive vice president for competition policy, warned that AI is “developing at breakneck speed” and revealed that multiple preliminary investigations are underway into various AI-related market practices. Her concerns about…
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Think tank calls for AI incident reporting system
[ad_1] 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…
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Apple’s EU AI delay: Innovation vs regulation
Apple announced on Friday that it would block its highly anticipated Apple Intelligence AI features, iPhone Mirroring, and SharePlay Screen Sharing for EU users.
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Broadcom’s AI surge challenges Nvidia’s dominance
[ad_1] Riding the AI wave, semiconductor giant Broadcom has joined the stampede of companies chasing Nvidia for a piece of the lucrative AI chip market. The computing and software conglomerate is up more than 66% in the past year, as it makes power moves to establish itself as one of the most dominant players in…
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Meta unveils five AI models for multi-modal processing, music generation, and more
[ad_1] 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…
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NVIDIA presents latest advancements in visual AI
[ad_1] 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,”…
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Elon Musk ends OpenAI lawsuit while slamming Apple’s ChatGPT plans
[ad_1] 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…
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AI pioneers turn whistleblowers and demand safeguards
[ad_1] 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…