Tag: artificial intelligence
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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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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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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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Shifting from AI hype to practical, ethical, and sustainable implementation
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 of…
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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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Chinese firms use cloud loophole to access US AI tech
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. Over…
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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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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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Intel’s AI fumble: How the chip giant missed a big opportunity
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 a…
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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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How to use AI-driven speech analytics in contact centres
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, speech…
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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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The exponential expenses of AI development
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 aptly…
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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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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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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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PC market finds new momentum amid AI interest
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 report…
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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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EU probes Microsoft-OpenAI and Google-Samsung AI deals
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 potential…
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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
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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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
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 AI…
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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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TickLab: Revolutionising finance with AI-powered quant hedge fund and E.D.I.T.H. – AI News
TickLab, founded by visionary CTO Yasir Albayati, is at the forefront of innovation in the financial sector, specializing in deploying advanced decentralized AI into finance. Our company operates as a quantitative hedge fund, focusing on crypto, stocks, and forex markets. With the launch of our cutting-edge Quantitative Decentralised AI Hedge Fund, we offer investors the…
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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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The rise of intelligent automation as a strategic differentiator – AI News
“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.” Source link
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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…
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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…