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Google Gemini was accused of generating inaccurate AI images a few days ago, with CEO Sundar Pichai addressing his staff regarding the challenges. Check details. (Bloomberg) AI 

CEO Sundar Pichai addresses staff following controversial Google Gemini AI images incident

Adriana Marais, ,

Shortly after the public became aware of Google Gemini’s errors in creating AI images, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai expressed his disappointment in the results and acknowledged that their AI chatbot also made significant mistakes. The problem arose when users on X platform noticed Gemini’s inaccurate portrayal of people of color and its refusal to generate images of white individuals. The Gemini Image Generation Controversy Gemini’s troubles began last week when more and more cases emerged of the AI chatbot creating inaccurate representations of people. In another problematic case, it compared…

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Meta Platforms is planning to release the newest version of its artificial intelligence large language model Llama 3 in July which is expected to be an upgrade on the current model. AI 

Report: Meta to Launch New AI Language Model Llama 3 in July

Jim Hendler

(Reuters) – Meta Platforms plans to release the latest version of Llama 3, a major language model for artificial intelligence, in July that would provide better answers to controversial questions posed by users, The Information reported on Wednesday. Metascientists try to “loosen” the model so that it can at least provide context for what they consider a controversial query. The effort, which would increase the utility of Meta’s new LLM, comes as rival Google discontinued the image-making feature of its Gemini AI after it produced historical images that were sometimes…

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Meta Platforms is preparing to introduce Llama 3, an upgraded AI language model in July. (unsplash) AI 

Meta to launch new AI language model Llama 3 in July, according to The Information

Jim Hendler

According to a report from The Information, Meta Platforms is set to launch the latest iteration of its artificial intelligence large language model, Llama 3, in July. This updated version is expected to provide improved responses to challenging questions from users. Metascientists try to “loosen” the model so that it can at least provide context for what they consider a controversial query. The effort, which would increase the utility of Meta’s new LLM, comes as rival Google discontinued the image-making feature of its Gemini AI after it produced historical images…

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Know what happened in AI-verse today, February 28, 2024 (Pexels) AI 

5 AI Developments you may have overlooked today: IIT Kanpur advances AI in telemedicine, significant growth in AI expertise in China, and more

Febin Mathew

In the latest AI news, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is currently visiting Asia and recently held discussions with LG Electronics executives in South Korea. The talks focused on potential partnerships to enhance mixed reality devices and advance AI development. In a surprising move, Apple has shifted its focus to prioritize AI over self-driving cars, leading to the reassignment of many employees from the project to the tech giant’s AI division. Mark Zuckerberg plans to develop mixed reality devices with LG Mark Zuckerberg met today with LG Electronics CEO William Cho…

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Alphabet Inc. and Google CEO Sundar Pichai attends the inauguration of a Google Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Paris on February 15, 2024. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD / AFP) (AFP) AI 

Google CEO Sundar Pichai criticizes errors in Gemini AI app as ‘completely unacceptable’

Adriana Marais, ,

Google CEO Sundar Pichai criticized the “completely unacceptable” mistakes made by the Gemini AI app, which included displaying images of ethnically diverse World War II Nazi troops. As a result, the app had to prevent users from creating pictures of people. This controversy arose shortly after Google rebranded its ChatGPT-style AI to “Gemini”, giving it a significant presence in its products as it competes with OpenAI and Microsoft. Social media users mocked and criticized Google for historically inaccurate images created by Gemini, such as 19th-century US senators that were ethnically…

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Google Gemini AI faced backlash recently after its AI generation tool produced results with mistakes in historical figures. AI 

Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, Addresses Gemini AI Mistake: Read His Response

Adriana Marais,

Google’s AI journey has recently hit a major roadblock when its AI image generator received a lot of backlash and accusations of being racist with content created with twisted historical facts. The company was understandably forced to stop going public as it works to fix the issues that have brought these negative signs. But now Google CEO Sundar Pichai has finally spoken out in front of his employees, telling them that these are “unacceptable mistakes.” Pichai has addressed the issue in an internal memo cited in a report published this…

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The Instant Reply feature will be available to Superhuman AI users over the next few days, the company has confirmed. (Superhuman AI) AI 

Superhuman AI introduces AI-driven Instant Reply feature, offering multiple conversation drafts for users

Febin Mathew

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gain popularity, companies are increasingly integrating this technology into their offerings. In addition to established companies embracing AI, new applications are also being developed to enhance convenience in our daily lives. One example is Superhuman AI, a tool designed to streamline email communication and increase efficiency. Recently, Superhuman AI introduced a new feature called Instant Reply, which enhances its capabilities by automatically generating email responses. Superhuman AI: What is it? Superhuman is yet another AI-powered tool that allows users to create quick and detailed…

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OpenAI says that The New York Times "hacked" ChatGPT to obtain misleading evidence in support of its case. AI 

OpenAI alleges that The New York Times exploited a bug to manipulate ChatGPT and fabricate a lawsuit against the company.

Febin Mathew,

About two months have passed since The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and its backer, Microsoft. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft “copied” articles, reports and other published content from The New York Times to train large language models (LLMs) that use the ChatGPT chatbot. In a recent development in the legal process, OpenAI is now seeking to dismiss certain parts of the lawsuit. First reported by Reuters, OpenAI claims The New York Times “hacked” ChatGPT to obtain misleading evidence to support…

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OpenAI said the newspaper "hacked" its chatbot ChatGPT. (AP) AI 

OpenAI alleges that the New York Times manipulated ChatGPT for copyright lawsuit

Febin Mathew

OpenAI has requested a federal judge to throw out certain aspects of the copyright lawsuit filed by the New York Times, claiming that the newspaper manipulated its chatbot ChatGPT and other AI systems to produce deceptive evidence for the lawsuit. OpenAI said in a filing Monday in federal court in Manhattan that the Times caused the technology to reproduce its material with “deceptive prompts in flagrant violation of OpenAI’s terms of service.” “The allegations in the Times’ complaint do not meet its famously rigorous journalistic standards,” OpenAI said. “The truth…

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AI roundup: Check what happened in the world of AI today, February 27, 2024. (Pixabay) AI 

5 AI developments you might have overlooked today: Japan seeks AI chip assistance from offshore, Tecno introduces AI robot dog, and more.

Febin Mathew

In the latest AI news, Japan has embarked on a new project to create cutting-edge AI chips, with Rapidus Corp and Tenstorrent Inc. leading the development. Tenstorrent Inc., headed by a former Tesla and Apple executive, will oversee the entire process. Additionally, Tecno is set to reveal its advanced AI robotic dog at the MWC 2024. Stay updated on the latest developments in the world of AI. Apple and Tesla veteran to help Japan design artificial intelligence chips Japanese government-backed research group Rapidus Corp is collaborating with US startup Tenstorrent…

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Microsoft will make French startup Mistral AI's artificial intelligence models available through its Azure cloud computing platform. AI 

Microsoft has formed a partnership with Mistral, a new AI company similar to OpenAI.

Adriana Marais,

(Reuters) – Microsoft will make French startup Mistral AI’s artificial intelligence models available through its Azure cloud computing platform under a new partnership, the companies said on Monday. The multi-year deal is a sign of Microsoft’s efforts to offer a variety of AI models beyond OpenAI’s biggest contribution, as the tech giant looks to attract more customers to its Azure cloud services. Microsoft will take a minority stake in Mistral as part of the deal, the startup told Reuters without giving details. Microsoft confirmed its investment in Mistral, but said…

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Krutrim AI chatbot takes on ChatGPT and other models that have been around in the market but Ola is offering localised support. AI 

Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal Introduces Krutrim AI Chatbot for All Users

Febin Mathew

Ola founder and chairman Bhavish Aggarwal on Monday launched India’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ‘Krutrim AI’ to take on OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The AI chatbot is now in public beta. “As promised @Krutrim AI public beta starts today,” Aggarwal wrote on X. “This is the beginning for us and our first generation product. There is much more to come, and this will also improve significantly as we build on this foundation. Please give us your feedback,” he added. He said the chatbot will assist users in more than…

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Copilot GPTs are currently available to select users during the testing phase, Microsoft has confirmed. (Jordi Ribas/X) AI 

Microsoft introduces Copilot GPTs to assist with learning recipes, vacation planning, and other tasks

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft has been strengthening its artificial intelligence capabilities in recent months, with a focus on its Copilot suite of AI services. The company recently released a major update to Copilot on web, Android, and iOS platforms, and has now introduced a new feature called Copilot GPTs. This feature allows users to access recipes, plan vacations, create workout routines, and more. Microsoft releases Copilot GPTs X in the post. Jordi Ribas, CVP, Design and Product Manager at Copilot and Bing, announced that the tech giant will introduce Copilot GPTs at Microsoft…

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Microsoft partners with OpenAI rival Mistral AI. (AP) AI 

Microsoft signs agreement with Mistral AI from France, a competitor of OpenAI with its own chatbot

Adriana Marais

On Monday, Microsoft revealed a new partnership with the French startup Mistral AI in the field of artificial intelligence. This collaboration aims to reduce Microsoft’s dependence on OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, for the development of future chatbots and other generative AI technologies. Mistral AI was born less than a year ago, but it was already described by Microsoft on Monday as an “innovator and pioneer” as a pioneer in building more efficient and cost-effective artificial intelligence systems. Microsoft and Mistral did not disclose financial terms of the deal, although…

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Google to restart AI image creation tool after temporary pause. Users had flagged historical image inaccuracies. (Google) AI 

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis announces relaunch of Gemini AI image tool in upcoming weeks.

Adriana Marais,

Google is set to reintroduce its AI tool for generating images of people in the coming weeks, according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. The tool was temporarily halted last week due to inaccuracies in certain historical representations. Alphabet’s Google started creating images through its Gemini AI models earlier this month. However, some users reported on social media that it created historical images that were sometimes inaccurate. “We’ve taken the feature offline while we fix it. We hope to bring it back online shortly in the next few weeks,” Hassabis…

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Alphabet dazzles MWC 2024 with 6 Google Android experiences, from instant search to AI-powered photos and more. AI 

MWC 2024: Google Android introduces 6 new AI photography features and instant search capabilities

Adriana Marais,

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, the global tech scene is buzzing with industry leaders unveiling cutting-edge advancements in mobile technology. Alphabet took center stage this year, introducing innovative features within its Google Android ecosystem aimed at improving user experiences on a global scale. Menaka Shroff, head of global product marketing for Android, announced on Monday: “At MWC Barcelona, we’ll be revealing how our latest AI technologies and multi-device experiences can improve your productivity in the Android ecosystem.” 1. Try Circle to Search Only on Android, the…

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Catch all the latest developments in the world of AI today, February 26, 2024. (Pixabay) AI 

5 AI developments you might have overlooked today: Qualcomm reveals AI Hub, Krutrim introduces AI chatbot, and more

Febin Mathew

AI news update: The Mobile World Conference (MWC) 2024 kicked off with Qualcomm unveiling an AI hub that supports 75 AI models for the Snapdragon platform. Truecaller also introduced a new AI call recording feature that can translate and summarize audio. Stay informed about the latest developments in the AI industry on February 26, 2024. 1. Qualcomm AI Hub with 75 models announced Qualcomm Technologies presented its new AI initiatives at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona. The new Qualcomm AI Hub has 75 pre-optimized AI models such as…

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Lenovo believes that with AI tech a big part of the future, transparent laptops will have a sure-shot place among consumers in the market. AI 

Lenovo Unveils Transparent Laptop for AI Future at MWC 2024

Febin Mathew,

We have seen foldable laptops on the market and even used one of them, Asus. But brands are now going the extra mile to show that laptops can be exciting and more. Lenovo has unveiled a concept laptop that also features a transparent screen and body, which spells a nightmare for people trying to shoot or look at the screen in bright sunlight. All kidding aside, the ThinkBook notebook has made its debut at Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024) in Barcelona this week, and it even has a built-in…

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Facebook owner Meta will set up a team to tackle disinformation and the abuse of generative artificial intelligence in the runup to European Parliament elections. AI 

Meta’s Strategy to Combat Disinformation and AI Misuse in Europe

Febin Mathew

BRUSSELS: Facebook owner Meta is setting up a group to combat disinformation and the misuse of generative artificial intelligence in the run-up to June’s European Parliament elections, amid concerns about election tampering and misleading content created by artificial intelligence. The rapid growth of generative artificial intelligence, which can create text, images and videos in seconds in response to prompts, has sparked fears that the new technology could be used to disrupt major elections around the world this year. The European Parliament elections will be held on the 6th-9th. June. Its…

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The ChatGPT home screen widget has been rolled out for Android smartphones. (Pexels) AI 

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT widget for Android phones, allowing for faster access directly from the home screen

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OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has rolled out a new widget for Android smartphones, enabling faster access directly from the home screen. This move comes as part of OpenAI’s ongoing efforts to stay competitive in the market, particularly against rivals like Google Gemini. In addition to introducing memory capabilities that allow ChatGPT to recall previous conversations without the need for constant reminders, the company is now focusing on enhancing user accessibility with the new home screen widget. ChatGPT gets a widget The home screen widget feature was revealed by Android…

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