Google releases Gemini Live, a free voice-based AI chatbot for all Android users, allowing voice interactions with customizable responses. Gemini Live surpasses competitor OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode feature of ChatGPT, setting a new standard in AI chatbot technology.
GenAI technology faces challenges with large documents in document summarization. RAG architecture offers solutions, but 'Lost in the Middle' context issues persist.
Meta defies EU privacy laws by moving forward with using UK Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI, despite concerns from the Information Commissioner's Office. The collision course with the EU highlights the ongoing battle between tech firms and regulators over user privacy.
Wikipedia needs young editors to combat AI reliance and maintain relevance in knowledge sharing. The platform's visibility diminishes as it becomes a mere source for AI applications, hindering reader engagement and potential contributions.
Meta and Waymo introduce Transfusion model combining transformer and diffusion for multi-modal prediction. Transfusion model uses bi-directional transformer attention for image tokens and pre-training tasks for text and image.
Thomson Reuters utilizes AI/ML to enhance professional information products, including cutting-edge LLMs for tailored customer experiences. Challenges include hallucinations, quality, and speed/cost limitations of existing LLMs in the AI-augmented world.
OpenAI introduces "Strawberry" AI models for solving complex problems by breaking them down into logical steps, outperforming other AIs in science, coding, and math. These models excel at reasoning through difficult tasks, offering a promising solution for challenging problems.
Iron Mountain handles media industry vault archiving, finding 20% of 1990s hard drives unreadable. Music industry faces complex archiving challenges on spinning disks, prompting a call to action from Iron Mountain's global director.
AI image generator Flux recreates handwriting, sparking ethical questions and emotional connections. A unique way to preserve personal memories and celebrate loved ones.
Researchers discover AI can change believers' minds on conspiracy theories, challenging conventional wisdom. Chatting with AI proves effective in altering mistaken beliefs, offering hope for combating dangerous misinformation.
NVIDIA Holoscan for Media simplifies AI integration in live media, empowering developers to create cutting-edge applications easily. The platform addresses challenges in deployment and infrastructure, enabling seamless connectivity and advanced AI capabilities for media companies.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for President, citing AI deepfake concerns. Misinformation fears sparked by AI-generated images of Swift endorsing Donald Trump on Truth Social.
International writing org angers community by seemingly supporting AI use, causing resignations. NaNoWriMo controversy highlights debate on AI in creative writing, sparking classist and ableist concerns.
Yuval Noah Harari challenges conventional wisdom on AI's impact, warning of apocalyptic scenarios in his latest book. He argues that the free flow of information doesn't always lead to truth or political wisdom.
Financial services industry leaders are leveraging data and accelerated computing to gain a competitive edge in areas like quant research and real-time trading. Purpose-built accelerators, like GPUs, are crucial for activities ranging from basic data processing to AI advancements, enabling faster calculations and better customer experiences.