AI news summary [April 17]: Adobe introduces Acrobat AI helper, India considers Nvidia GPUs for AI project, and other updates
Adobe has introduced a new AI assistant for Acrobat to improve document interactions. According to reports, India is considering using Nvidia GPUs for its AI mission. Microsoft’s AI Copilot is changing the coding scene, while Google is collaborating with the National Guard for AI-powered disaster response efforts. Stay updated with our daily roundup for more news.
1. Adobe introduces Acrobat AI assistant to improve document interaction
Adobe has released Acrobat AI Assistant, which integrates generative artificial intelligence into Reader and Acrobat workflows. This innovation increases productivity by enabling conversational interaction with PDF files and various document formats. Features include a chat function, generative summaries, smart quotes, and clickable links for efficient information retrieval. Privacy measures ensure customer data security as content is not stored or used for AI training without permission, The Hindu reported.
2. India eyeing Nvidia GPUs for AI task: Report
India is in talks with US chip giant Nvidia to secure GPUs for its AI mission. The government is looking to subsidize these GPUs for startups, colleges and researchers, potentially worth Rs. 10,000 crore. Nvidia’s dominance in the GPU market makes it an excellent choice. This initiative could support India’s AI sector by providing access to advanced technology, the Economic Times reported.
3. Microsoft’s AI Copilot is changing the coding landscape
Microsoft’s Copilot, an AI coding assistant, debuted in 2021 and impressed developers like Nikolai Avteniev with its efficiency. Thanks to GPT-4 integration, it now handles more tasks, from compiling code to answering queries. Revolutionizing the workflow of engineers, it is used by 1.3 million users, including large enterprises. Despite the benefits, users are finding limitations, such as outdated suggestions and potential security risks due to its reliance on public code repositories, according to a Bloomberg report.
4. Google is partnering with the National Guard on an AI disaster
Google is equipping its National Guard with artificial intelligence tools to improve disaster response. Developed by Bellwether, a division of Alphabet’s “X” lab, the technology analyzes aerial images and quickly identifies important locations. Tested by the National Guard, this advancement streamlines response efforts, which is critical in events like wildfires. As climate change exacerbates disasters, such innovations are increasingly important, according to a Washington Post report.
5. Click to add watermarks to AI-generated images for added transparency
Snap plans to watermark AI-generated images on its platform with a translucent version of its logo and a glittery emoji. Removing these watermarks would violate its terms of use. Snap joins other tech giants like Microsoft and Google in tagging AI-generated images. Users can enhance photos with Snap AI, including security measures for its selfie feature, Dreams, detailed in a recent blog post, Techcrunch reports.
