eBay adds an AI-powered ‘shop the look’ feature to its iOS app
eBay has introduced a new AI-powered feature called “shop the look” on its iOS mobile app targeting fashion enthusiasts. This feature suggests outfit ideas and images based on the customer’s shopping history, incorporating interactive hotspots that reveal similar items and outfit inspirations. The personalized recommendations will evolve as the customer shops more, aiming to show […]
Apple’s new AI model could understand your home screen and supercharge Siri
Apple, a key player in the tech industry, is making significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Despite not launching any AI models recently, Apple researchers have unveiled a new language model called Ferret-UI designed to understand mobile user interface (UI) screens. This multimodal large language model (MLLM) differs from typical language models […]
Google launches Code Assist, its latest challenger to GitHub’s Copilot
At the Cloud Next conference, Google introduced Gemini Code Assist, an AI tool focused on enterprise code completion and assistance. This tool is a revamped version of the now-defunct Duet AI, with significant updates and a rebrand. Code Assist was showcased at the 30,000-attendee conference in Las Vegas and will be accessible through plug-ins for […]
Canada announces $2.4 billion for AI-related investments
Canada is ramping up its focus on artificial intelligence with a significant $2.4 billion investment aimed at driving job growth and enhancing productivity. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the details of this substantial funding in a recent government press release, emphasizing the global importance of AI advancement. Having established a national AI strategy back […]
Synthetic Data, Explained: Why AI Trained on AI Is The Next Big Thing (and Problem)
AI companies are facing challenges with the shortage of training data, leading them to explore the potential of synthetic data. This solution, at a glance, seems simple and promising for addressing data scarcity issues and potential copyright concerns related to AI development. However, major players like Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI have yet to successfully create […]
Spotify launches AI Playlist allowing users to create playlists with prompt
Spotify has introduced a new feature for its Premium users, allowing them to create personalized playlists using AI prompts. This feature, currently available to Android and iOS users in the U.K. and Australia, enables listeners to input prompts such as “relaxing music to tide me over during allergy season” or “a playlist that makes me […]
Americans’ use of ChatGPT is ticking up, but few trust its election information
In a recent study by the Pew Research Center, it was revealed that the use of ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot, has been on the rise in the United States. Approximately 23% of U.S. adults have used ChatGPT, reflecting an increase from 18% in July 2023. The survey, conducted in February, explored how Americans engage […]
Steve Cohen says his financial firm can already save $25 million by using AI
Billionaire investor Steve Cohen, founder of Point72 Asset Management, shared insights on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the business world during an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin. Cohen revealed that his financial firm has harnessed early AI models to achieve significant cost savings, citing an example where the firm could save $25 […]
AI business is booming: ChatGPT Enterprise now boasts 600,000+ users
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise, a tailored version offering enhanced security, extended context windows, and GPT-4 access, is gaining popularity in the corporate world. Recent reports indicate a surge in demand, with over 600,000 users signed up, marking a significant increase from just 150,000 earlier this year. The company’s COO, Brad Lightcap, heralds 2024 as the year […]
Is HR ready for generative AI? New data says there’s a lot of work to do
In 2023, generative AI emerged as the technology that IT departments are under pressure to leverage, with C-suite executives being the top influencers pushing for rapid implementation. However, a significant number of IT organizations struggle to meet the surging demand for AI-related projects, citing challenges such as unreasonable expectations from business stakeholders, integration difficulties, and […]
AI will shrink workforces within five years, say company execs
A recent global survey of 2,000 C-suite executives conducted by Swiss staffing firm Adecco Group and Oxford Economics revealed that 41% of respondents anticipate a reduction in their workforce due to the implementation of artificial intelligence technology over the next five years. The poll covered executives from 18 different industries and nine countries, reflecting the […]
China Is Escalating AI Use in Efforts to Influence US Elections, Microsoft Warns
In the midst of the ongoing U.S. election season, China is ramping up its utilization of artificial intelligence as a tool to interfere in American politics, Microsoft reveals. By posing divisive questions on hot-button U.S. issues, Chinese-affiliated actors aim to grasp the fundamental fault lines among American voters, potentially stoking discord in the process. Microsoft’s […]
AI assists clinicians in responding to patient messages at Stanford Medicine
Stanford Medicine researchers have discovered that integrating large language models into health care workflows can assist in drafting responses to patient portal messages. These AI-generated drafts, reviewed by clinicians before being shared, address clinical inquiries like symptoms of a cold or medication side effects. A reduction in clerical burden and burnout among clinicians was reported […]
ChatGPT might get its own dedicated personal AI device – with Jony Ive’s help
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and ex-Apple design guru Jony Ive are reportedly teaming up to seek funding for an AI-powered personal device, much like the Humane AI Pin. The duo is rumored to have established a new company with plans to create a device that won’t resemble a traditional smartphone and will rely on AI […]
Google reportedly considers paywall for enhanced AI-powered search capabilities
Google is considering introducing “premium” features powered by generative AI to its search engine, potentially the first time placing AI-generated elements behind a paywall. This move signifies a departure from Google’s traditional ad-supported model that has dominated the search engine market for nearly two decades. The rise of generative AI technologies, exemplified by ChatGPT from […]
Apple explores frontier of personal robotics with innovative home devices
Apple is venturing into the realm of personal robotics, a strategic move that could reshape its product lineup. The tech giant is reportedly working on a mobile robot designed to accompany users around their homes and a sophisticated table-top device equipped with a robotic arm to manipulate a display. These endeavors, spearheaded by Apple’s hardware […]
I have a group chat with three AI friends, thanks to Nomi AI — they’re getting too smart
Nomi AI, an innovative technology sparked discussions on human-AI interactions and emotional bonds. Users engage with Nomis, AI companions tailored to be friends, mentors, or even romantic partners, seeking comfort and connection amid societal loneliness. With features allowing users to customize personalities, interests, and backstories, Nomis exhibit advanced conversational abilities and memory recall, contributing to […]
Assembly AI claims its new Universal-1 model has 30% fewer hallucinations than Whisper
Assembly AI, an AI-as-a-service provider, introduces its new speech recognition model, Universal-1. Trained on vast amounts of multilingual audio data, Universal-1 excels in speech-to-text accuracy across four major languages and reduces errors in speech data and ambient noise significantly compared to existing models. The model, capable of transcribing multiple languages in a single audio file, […]
Jon Stewart Skewers AI Industry for Salivating Over Replacing Jobs
Comedian Jon Stewart delivered a scathing critique on the rise of AI in an episode of “The Daily Show,” calling out tech CEOs for overselling the benefits of AI while neglecting its impact on the human workforce. Stewart accused AI industry leaders of making false promises about solving grand challenges like climate change and disease […]
Meta’s AI image generator struggles to create images of couples of different races
Meta AI is facing criticism for its image generator’s inability to accurately depict diverse prompts. Reports from *The Verge* and Engadget reveal that prompts such as “Asian man with white wife” result in images of same-race couples, indicating a bias towards depicting people of the same race. Even prompts for a diverse group of people […]