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Amazon and BMW are replacing the driver’s manual with AI

At CES 2024, Amazon and BMW have announced a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the driving experience by integrating large language models (LLM) with Alexa and the driver’s manual. This collaboration aims to create a more intuitive and seamless in-vehicle voice assistant system, allowing drivers to ask questions about their car and receive real-time, conversational responses, […]

Intel: “We are bringing the AI PC to the car”

Intel has announced its first-generation AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle system-on-chip for the automotive sector, with the goal of enhancing in-car experiences and features such as navigation, voice assistants, and vehicle controls.   The company is aiming to introduce a family of systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) by the end of 2024, starting with the first […]

The AI Behind ChatGPT Is Ready to Do Chemistry

In a world where AI is transforming industries, the latest development in the field of chemistry comes from a state-of-the-art system called Coscientist, which has the ability to autonomously learn chemical reaction recipes and carry out lab procedures. Developed by Dr. Gabe Gomes and colleagues at Carnegie Mellon University, Coscientist combines different large language models […]

Mercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boost

Mercedes-Benz is introducing generative AI to enhance its in-car voice assistant, creating a more human-like and personalized experience for drivers. The upgraded MBUX Virtual Assistant will run on the next-generation MB.OS operating system, offering features such as predictive behavior and personalized responses. The company aims to provide natural interactions and minimize distractions for drivers. Mercedes-Benz […]

Waymo’s driveless cars are hitting Phoenix’s freeways at long last

Waymo has announced the commencement of testing its driverless vehicles on highways and freeways, marking a significant expansion from the earlier restricted city street tests.   The company is starting the highway and freeway tests around Phoenix with the autonomous Jaguar I-Pace SUV, initially limiting access to company employees and their guests. The data collected […]

Volkswagen is adding ChatGPT to its infotainment system

Get ready to chat with your VW car – from mid-2024, Volkswagen’s infotainment systems will feature ChatGPT, an AI-driven conversational interface designed to enhance the in-car user experience. Paired with Cerence, ChatGPT will allow VW drivers to control infotainment, navigation, and climate control, as well as access general-knowledge search using voice commands.   Volkswagen is […]

Robotics Expert Says AI Hype Is Due for a Brutal Reality Check

Famed roboticist Rodney Brooks, co-founder of iRobot, has issued a warning about the future of AI, suggesting that the industry is following a cyclic pattern of hype followed by stagnation, with the next breakthrough likely to be delayed for years.   Brooks has a history of making accurate predictions, having previously forecasted the rise of […]

Figure.ai’s Figure 01 end-to-end AI system, trained in 10 hours, just by watching humans make coffee

Figure.ai’s Figure 01 end-to-end AI system, trained in 10 hours, just by watching humans make coffee.

Anthropic Says It Won’t Use Your Private Data to Train Its AI

Anthropic, a leading generative AI startup, has announced that it will not use its clients’ data to train its Large Language Model (LLM) and will defend users facing copyright claims. The company’s updated commercial terms emphasize its commitment to customer data privacy and ownership of AI outputs, differentiating it from competitors like OpenAI, Amazon, and […]

Microsoft Adds Dedicated AI Key to Windows 11 Keyboard

In a twist of fate 30 years in the making, the new “Copilot” key is set to make its grand entrance onto Windows 11 keyboards. Named after Microsoft’s AI digital assistant, this key will give users easy access to AI-powered features and seamlessly integrate AI into their daily digital experiences. As part of Microsoft’s overarching […]

Google Bard Advanced is coming, but it likely won’t be free

In its latest endeavor, Google is set to introduce Bard Advanced, potentially its first paid AI chatbot. The code on Bard’s website offers users a three-month free trial of Bard Advanced, hinting at subsequent charges. A tweet from Bedros Pamboukian shed light on this discovery, also suggesting that a Google One subscription might be necessary […]

Google wrote a “Robot Constitution” to make sure its new AI droids won’t kill us

In a groundbreaking move, DeepMind’s robotics team has introduced three innovative solutions to enhance robots’ decision-making capabilities in various environments, emphasizing safety, adaptability, and efficiency. The newly unveiled advances, including AutoRT with a visual language model (VLM) and large language model (LLM), the “Robot Constitution,” and safety features such as force threshold limits and a […]

Google wrote a “Robot Constitution” to make sure its new AI droids won’t kill us

In a groundbreaking move, DeepMind’s robotics team has introduced three innovative solutions to enhance robots’ decision-making capabilities in various environments, emphasizing safety, adaptability, and efficiency. The newly unveiled advances, including AutoRT with a visual language model (VLM) and large language model (LLM), the “Robot Constitution,” and safety features such as force threshold limits and a […]

Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws

The rapid expansion of self-driving cars in California has prompted concerns and controversy surrounding their safety and the need for appropriate governance. This comes amidst revelations of accidents and questions about the technology’s true safety compared to human drivers. Concerns and controversies are mounting over the rising deployment of driverless cars in California, sparked by […]

AI Ernie Bot from Baidu Reaches 100 Million Users in China

Baidu’s AI chatbot, Ernie Bot, has amassed over 100 million users since its public launch in August, showcasing the widespread adoption of AI technology in China’s rapidly growing internet market.   Ernie 4.0, the latest iteration of the chatbot, introduced at the Baidu World event, has been hailed as a significant upgrade, positioning it as […]

LG developed a two-legged AI-powered robot that can watch your pets for you

LG is set to release a compact bipedal robot equipped with AI features at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. The robot can perform various tasks such as monitoring indoor air quality, temperature, pet-sitting, and acting as a mobile security guard.   The AI-powered robot is powered by Qualcomm’s Robotics RB5 Platform, allowing it to recognize […]

Microsoft’s next Surface laptops will reportedly be its first true ‘AI PCs’

Microsoft is planning to upgrade its Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with new AI-enabled features, including a next-gen neural processing unit (NPU) and Intel and Arm-based options, as reported by Windows Central. The Surface Pro 10 will feature a brighter display with HDR support and an anti-glare coating, with options for different resolutions, […]

Nvidia’s RTX 4090 returns to China 11% slower than before

Nvidia has launched a modified version of its GeForce RTX 4090 GPU in China to comply with US export restrictions, featuring a 10.94% decrease in performance compared to the original model.   The modified RTX 4090D has reduced core count and tensor core count, along with other specifications remaining mostly unchanged, such as peak clock […]

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