Tag: ai
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OpenAI and Apple announce partnership | OpenAI
OpenAI and Apple announce partnership to integrate ChatGPT into Apple experiences.
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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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Snap introduces advanced AI for next-level augmented reality
[ad_1] 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…
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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…
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X now permits AI-generated adult content
[ad_1] 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…
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Arm unveils new AI designs and software for smartphones
[ad_1] 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…
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Nicholas Brackney, Dell: How we leverage a four-pillar AI strategy
[ad_1] 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:…
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Ben Ball, IBM: Revolutionising technology operations with IBM Concert
[ad_1] 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…
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Start using ChatGPT instantly
We’re making it easier for people to experience the benefits of AI without needing to sign up. It’s core to our mission to make tools like ChatGPT broadly available so that people can experience the benefits of AI. More than 100 million people across 185 countries use ChatGPT weekly to learn something new, find creative…
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OpenAI secures key partnership with Reddit
[ad_1] 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…
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Ethical, trust, and skill barriers slow generative AI progress in EMEA
[ad_1] 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…
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The rise of intelligent automation as a strategic differentiator – AI News
[ad_1] “Automation is not just doing simple tasks anymore thanks to the introduction of AI and generative AI” he adds. “There’s now more understanding, whether it’s assessing information from documents, information from a message, structuring things that are semi-structured or unstructured, to drive the process or complete the process.” [ad_2] Source link
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IBM and Tech Mahindra launch trustworthy AI with watsonx
[ad_1] 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…
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Introducing improvements to the fine-tuning API and expanding our custom models program
We’re adding new features to help developers have more control over fine-tuning and announcing new ways to build custom models with OpenAI.
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GPT-4o delivers human-like AI interaction with text, audio, and vision integration
[ad_1] 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…