GENERATIVE AI TECHNOLOGY
Meta's new tech can create 3D assets from text prompts within minutes
3D assets are digital files representing objects in three-dimensional space. Hulk in the Avengers movies is an example. The technology is based on two existing models of the company: AssetGen which generates 3D objects and TextureGen for its texturing.
Explained: Why is France targeting Nvidia?
France's antitrust regulator is set to charge Nvidia in relation to alleged anti-competitive practices. The move comes after dawn raids by French authorities in September last year, which sources said targeted Nvidia. The raids were the result of an ongoing probe into the cloud computing industry.
AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you ok with that?
Some longtime users have attempted to erase their previous contributions or transform them into nonsense, but their efforts have not yielded significant results. A few governments, such as Brazil's privacy regulator on Tuesday, have also attempted to intervene. Meta has also encountered resistance in Europe, where it recently put on hold its plans to start feeding people's public posts into training AI systems
The AI boom has an unlikely early winner: Wonky consultants
As the tech industry explores avenues to monetise generative AI, consultants have already started capitalising on its potential profitability. Companies like McKinsey & Co, IBM, and Accenture are experiencing increasing sales and expanding their workforce. This trend is driven by a desperate need for technology experts who can serve as guides, helping businesses understand the implications of generative AI and its potential benefits.
Beyond Nvidia: the search for AI's next breakthrough
For a few days, AI chip juggernaut Nvidia sat on the throne as the world's biggest company, but behind the its staggering success are questions on whether new entrants can stake a claim to the artificial intelligence bonanza. "If you look across the chip history, we really have for the most part focused on more general chips," Rebecca Parsons, CTO at tech consultancy Thoughtworks, told AFP. Providing more specialized processing for the many demands of AI is an opportunity seized by Groq, a hot startup that has built chips for the deployment of AI as opposed to its training, or inference -- the specialty of Nvidia's world-dominating GPUs. that Nvidia won't be the best at everything, even if they are uncontested for generative AI training.
Apple and Meta have discussed AI partnership: report
Meta Platforms discussed integrating its generative AI model into Apple's AI system. AI startups Anthropic and Perplexity also in talks with Apple, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
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Anthropic launches newest AI model, three months after its last
Anthropic, backed by Google, released the updated AI model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, offering improved performance at a lower cost. CEO Dario Amodei highlighted the advancements, emphasizing the faster speed and affordability compared to Claude 3 Opus.
IMF calls for stronger social safety net to 'broaden' gains from AI
Fiscal policy has a "major role to play" in broadening the financial gains from generative AI technology and preventing a spike in wealth inequality, the IMF said Monday. "Fiscal policy has a major role to play in supporting a more equal distribution of gains and opportunities from generative-AI," IMF staff wrote in a blog post published to accompany the new paper.
Amazon pledges $230 million to boost generative AI startups
Cloud computing giant Amazon Web Services on Thursday announced a $230 million commitment aimed at accelerating the development of generative artificial intelligence applications by startups worldwide. The training of generative AI models behind apps such as ChatGPT requires an immense amount computing power that quickly depletes the cash reserves of startups.
Apple unveils big AI push; embeds ChatGPT into iPhones, Siri
Apple announced Apple Intelligence at its annual developer conference, integrating AI features developed in-house and by OpenAI. The Cupertino-based company aims to embed the technology across iPhone, iPads, and MacBooks, leveraging Apple Silicon for personalized, contextual results.
HCL Technologies launches Enterprise AI Foundry
HCL Technologies said in a media release that, the company launch of HCLTech Enterprise AI Foundry to "simplify and scale enterprise AI journeys." The release further added, that this platform will effectively enable business leaders to focus on real-world outcomes and help development teams build next-gen AI-powered applications with ease.
Apple poised to launch its late start in the AI race with ambitions to overtake the early leaders
The widely anticipated display of AI to be embedded in the iPhone and other Apple products will be the marquee moment at an event that traditionally previews the next version of software that powers the company's hardware lineup.
Apple to break AI silence at developers conference
Apple on Monday will attempt to persuade doubters on its AI strategy after rivals raced ahead in adopting artificial intelligence. ChatGPT-style AI voraciously feeds off data and Apple will be at pains to fight the AI race while living up to its traditional position on safeguarding data privacy.
Explainer: Why the few big AI players worry US antitrust regulators
U.S. antitrust enforcers are investigating Big Tech's impact on the AI sector, looking into potential competition issues. Key concerns include data access advantages, impact on workers, and partnerships with Big Tech firms.
Apple faces pressure to deliver on AI at developer conference
Apple is expected to make the case next week that it is not being left behind as tech world rivals blaze ahead with artificial intelligence. Since Apple makes most of its money from selling iPhones and other hardware, AI integrations will likely focus on its devices and services working more seamlessly together, said Creative Strategies analyst Carolina Milanesi.
Hewlett Packard surges over 12% as AI-server demand powers strong results
Analysts at Bernstein said this suggests potential for HPE and peer Dell Technologies to have "very strong shipments over the next quarter or two as they deliver on backlog", but it depends upon customers being willing to take deliveries earlier.
OpenAI, Google DeepMind's current and former employees warn about AI risks
The letter further warns of risks from unregulated AI, ranging from the spread of misinformation to the loss of independent AI systems and the deepening of existing inequalities, which could result in "human extinction."
AMD launches new AI chips to take on leader Nvidia
Advanced Micro Devices unveiled the MI325X accelerator at Computex, aiming to challenge Nvidia with new AI chips by 2026.
Eye on AI: Tech giants form industry group, Apple-OpenAI deal and other top developments
Google, Microsoft, Intel and other tech companies have come together to take on chipmaking giant Nvidia. Apple partners with OpenAI. The ChatGPT maker is training its new flagship model to succeed GPT-4. Google is putting limits on AI search experience. French unicorn startup Mistral releases generative AI model for coding.
Google is using AI to answer your health questions. Should you trust it?
Google AI Overviews, utilizing generative AI, presents search answers with a mix of reputable and commercial sources. Experts raise concerns about accuracy and clarity in medical responses, emphasizing the need for critical evaluation and reliance on trusted sources.
Meta says generative AI deception held in check — for now
Social media giant Meta says its bid to thwart coordinated disinformation campaigns created through ever-improving generative AI is working, despite widespread concerns. Meta said it had seen "threat actors" put AI to work to create bogus photos, videos, and text, but no realistic imagery of politicians, according to the report.
Meta identifies networks pushing deceptive content likely generated by AI
Meta found 'likely AI-generated' content on Facebook and Instagram, including comments praising Israel's handling of the Gaza war. The content was attributed to a Tel Aviv-based political marketing firm, STOIC.
PWC to become OpenAI's largest enterprise customer, WSJ reports
PWC will roll out a version of Microsoft-backed OpenAI's flagship chatbot catered towards large companies- ChatGPT Enterprise, according to the report.
US intelligence agencies' embrace of generative AI is at once wary and urgent
A Silicon Valley firm used generative AI in the Sable Spear operation to analyze Chinese fentanyl trafficking data, surpassing human analysis. It predicted Russia's invasion of Ukraine and alerted government customers to North Korean missile launches. U.S. intelligence agencies are exploring AI for geospatial intel and assessing AI missions.
Amazon to launch AI-overhauled Alexa with paid plans, CNBC reports
While the e-commerce giant is yet to nail down the price of the new services, a subscription to Alexa will not be included in its popular $139 annual Prime offering, the report said, citing people with knowledge of the company's plans.
Broadcom acquisition of VMWare creating a storm of uncertainty, risk: Nutanix CEO
As part of its slew of announcements on Tuesday, Nutanix said it is working jointly with Cisco to certify Cisco UCS blade servers as part of the strategic partnership between Nutanix and Cisco.
AI film festival gives glimpse of cinema's future
With fantastical characters including mud people and giant grandmothers, an AI film festival is giving a glimpse of the storytelling made possible by the novel technology. "I couldn't really have (human) characters or dialogue, so that set the aesthetic of the film," the French director said of his short, about what happens to grandmothers after they die.
GenAI production deployments on the rise in India: EY India
20% of gen AI PoCs in India were in production in FY 2024. FY 2025 expects revenue growth, AI agent bots deployment in customer service, sales, underwriting, document intelligence.
TikTok to label AI-generated content from OpenAI and elsewhere
TikTok introduces Content Credentials to label AI content amid U.S. election concerns. Tech coalition fights AI misuse. TikTok expands labeling to external content. Industry adopts the technology for authenticity verification and compliance. Legal battle continues over U.S. divestment law.
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