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EU regulators conclude Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI is not an acquisition, avoiding formal probe. (unsplash) AI 

EU investigation does not include Microsoft-OpenAI deal, but other regions to scrutinize transaction

Adriana Marais,

According to sources familiar with the matter, EU antitrust regulators have determined that Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI does not constitute an acquisition. This decision means that the deal will not be subject to a formal European investigation, potentially sparing the U.S. tech giant from facing significant remedies. EU regulators had said in January that the deal could involve the region’s merger rules. Microsoft, which has no voting rights on the OpenAI board, said late last year that it owned no part of the ChatGPT maker. But Microsoft isn’t…

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AI news summary [April 17]: Adobe introduces Acrobat AI helper, India considers Nvidia GPUs for AI project, and other updates

Febin Mathew

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…

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Microsoft and G42 described their assurances to the U.S. and UAE governments as a first of its kind agreement to ensure the secure, trusted and responsible development and deployment of AI. (AP) AI 

Microsoft plans to invest $1.5 billion in AI firm G42 for the development of responsible AI

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft has revealed plans to invest $1.5 billion in the UAE’s artificial intelligence company G42, securing a minority stake and a seat on the board. This move aims to strengthen the partnership between the two companies in the competitive landscape of AI technology. The global race for tech dominance has intensified in recent years, with AI emerging as a key focus for companies worldwide. As part of a deal the two companies brokered for the US and UAE governments over security, G42 would use Microsoft cloud services to run its…

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Know all about the new Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant. (REUTERS) AI 

Details on Adobe’s new Acrobat AI Assistant, which can automatically respond to queries from PDF documents, have been released.

Febin Mathew,

Adobe has made significant enhancements to its user experience by incorporating various AI tools and features into multiple products. The company has entered the AI competition by continuously introducing new AI capabilities. The latest addition is the Acrobat AI Assistant, designed to simplify the comprehension of digital documents like lengthy PDFs and articles. Initially released in beta in February, the AI assistant is now being officially launched to users. Learn more about the functionality of the Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant. About Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant features Adobe revealed that Acrobat…

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Meta AI is the AI-powered assistant that is now available in Meta’s suite of apps, but is it really different from OpenAI’s ChatGPT? (HT Tech) AI 

Are ChatGPT and Meta AI the same? WhatsApp’s response may shock you

Jim Hendler,

Meta Platforms has recently integrated additional artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its various apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This move may be aimed at staying competitive in the AI market. The company’s most recent development is Meta AI, an AI-driven chatbot that allows users to engage in conversations and complete tasks like creating AI images. Based on Meta’s generative text model Llama 2, Meta AI promises human-like interaction. The tech giant has partnered with Microsoft’s Bing to bring real-time information retrieval to text-based conversations. However, is Meta AI really…

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AI developments on April 15: AI set to revolutionize fashion with increased diversity, research underway on AI’s influence on immersive media, and other updates.

Febin Mathew

In the world of AI, London-based model Alexsandrah now has a virtual counterpart thanks to AI technology. This innovative creation showcases the transformative power of AI in creative fields. Additionally, upcoming research will explore the impact of AI on immersive media within 5G Networks, focusing on media packaging, ingestion, delivery, and related issues. Artificial intelligence creates a virtual twin of London-based model Alexsandra Alexsandrah, a London-based model, benefits from using her virtual version, just like a human model. While many in the industry support the technology as it promotes diversity,…

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Know what happened in the world of AI today, April 15. (Pexels) AI 

AI developments on April 15: AI set to revolutionize fashion with increased diversity, research underway on AI’s influence on immersive media, and other updates.

Febin Mathew

In the world of AI, London-based model Alexsandrah now has a virtual counterpart thanks to AI technology. This innovative creation showcases the transformative power of AI in creative fields. Additionally, upcoming research will explore the impact of AI on immersive media within 5G Networks, focusing on media packaging, ingestion, delivery, and related issues. Artificial intelligence creates a virtual twin of London-based model Alexsandra Alexsandrah, a London-based model, benefits from using her virtual version, just like a human model. While many in the industry support the technology as it promotes diversity,…

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The Tokyo office will be the OpenAI's third outpost overseas, following the opening of its doors in London and recently Dublin. (REUTERS) AI 

OpenAI opens new office in Tokyo, appoints former Amazon employee to lead AI initiative.

Febin Mathew,

OpenAI has been actively working to advance artificial intelligence in recent months, facing competition from global tech giants like Microsoft and Google. To strengthen its efforts, the organization has appointed the former president of Amazon Web Services’s Japan division to lead its initiative to attract enterprise clients in the fourth-largest economy worldwide, as reported by Bloomberg. OpenAI opens an office in Japan OpenAI has announced that it will open an office in Tokyo as it releases a custom GPT-4 model that caters to Japanese language users. It said it has…

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Collaborative AI partnerships set to enhance iOS 18's innovative features. (Apple) AI 

Apple is set to enhance AI capabilities with iOS 18 update: Explore potential AI features for your iPhone

Adriana Marais, ,

According to a recent report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 will bring a variety of new AI features that do not depend on cloud servers. This decision demonstrates Apple’s dedication to improving user privacy and device performance by handling AI tasks directly on the device. Gurman revealed in his Power On newsletter that iOS 18’s native AI features run entirely on the device, eliminating the need for cloud processing. This includes an extensive language model that supports new AI features, macrumors reports. Artificial intelligence partnerships While Apple…

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Are robots really stealing jobs? Amazon executive dispels myths surrounding AI and employment impact. (Unsplash) AI 

Top Amazon executive reassures workers that AI will not replace their jobs

Febin Mathew

The tech community is feeling anxious about the potential impact of AI on employment, but a senior Amazon executive is challenging the idea that robots and technology are responsible for job cuts. Stefano La Rovere, Amazon’s head of global robotics, mechatronics and sustainable packaging, argued in an interview with CNBC this week that the belief that technology will displace jobs is unfounded. Contrary to popular opinion, La Rovere emphasized that advanced robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies will not replace manual labor, but rather will strengthen individuals’ roles in…

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Adobe ventures into AI-driven content creation, forging partnerships with creatives to enrich its text-to-video model and create lifelike scenarios. (unsplash) AI 

Adobe increases AI capabilities with text-to-video model, Collaborates with artists for data gathering

Febin Mathew,

According to reports, Adobe is working on creating an AI-driven system for converting text into videos. The company is looking to improve this system by acquiring video content from photographers and artists. Adobe plans to use this content, along with its collection of stock images and videos, to train its AI model. Sources mentioned by Bloomberg state that Adobe is offering an average payment of $2.62 (around Rs. 220) per minute of video content submitted. What is Adobe planning? Adobe has reached out to its network of photographers and artists…

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Summary of AI news [April 13]: CJI Chandrachud promotes ethical AI, discusses AI investment and other developments

Febin Mathew

CJI Chandrachud promotes ethical AI in legal research; BlackRock CEO predicts AI investment will increase productivity and worker salaries; Instagram improves content discovery with generative AI integration; Surat municipal schools to introduce AI and coding courses- these are just a few highlights from today’s news roundup. Let’s dive in. 1. CJI Chandrachud advocates ethical AI in legal research Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud defends the integration of ethical AI in legal research at the Indo-Singapore Judicial Conference. He praises the role of technology in reforming the judiciary and emphasizes…

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Apple's M4-powered Macs represent a bold step forward in computing technology, promising unparalleled performance and AI integration. (Unsplash) AI 

Details of upcoming Macs powered by Apple’s M4 chip and featuring AI capabilities set to be released soon.

Adriana Marais

Apple is preparing for a major update to its Mac lineup by introducing the much-anticipated M4 family of chips. This demonstrates the company’s dedication to advancing innovation, especially in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The anticipated release of the first M4 Macs Reports indicate that Apple is on the verge of starting production on its M4 chips, which are set to power a number of Macs. Apple plans to equip every Mac model with the new M4 processors, as there are at least three variants in the pipeline.…

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OpenAI introduces GPT-4 Turbo with Vision in ChatGPT, enabling image-based responses for enhanced conversational AI. (AFP) AI 

What’s new in OpenAI’s ChatGPT with Vision: Introducing GPT-4 Turbo

Febin Mathew

OpenAI, a prominent AI research and deployment firm, has announced the release of GPT-4 Turbo with Vision in ChatGPT, their popular AI chatbot. This upgrade is now available through the Application Programming Interface (API). Paid users of ChatGPT can now upload images to receive responses, expanding the capabilities of the newly introduced GPT-4 Turbo with Vision. GPT-4 with Turbo Vision: What’s new? The latest iteration, GPT-4 Turbo, offers up to 128,000 characters, a significant leap over the 8x increase over GPT-3.5 Turbo. Tokens act as blocks of data entered into…

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Meta introduces Meta AI, an AI chatbot for WhatsApp to enhance user experiences with conversational assistance. (REUTERS) AI 

Meta AI chatbot from WhatsApp now available to select users in India

Jim Hendler

During Meta Connect 2023, Meta introduced a range of new AI-powered features for WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. The event highlighted the company’s venture into artificial intelligence with the launch of ‘Meta AI’, an AI assistant designed for seamless integration across Meta’s various platforms, particularly WhatsApp. Meta AI offers an impressive array of features that allow users to interact with it in the same way that they would interact with another person. Meta AI is developed using a custom model derived from Llama 2, a generative text model, and Meta’s Large…

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AI news roundup [April 9]: New remote proctored exam platform revealed, South Korea’s AI investments and other updates

Febin Mathew

AI news update: As demand for online exams rises, a company has introduced an AI-driven remote proctored exam platform to prevent cheating. Additionally, South Korea is set to invest $7 billion in AI to maintain its status as a top semiconductor chip provider. Stay informed with more AI updates from April 9 in our roundup. A new artificial intelligence-powered remote monitoring test platform was announced A company called ExamOnline launched a next-generation online remote aptitude test platform based on artificial intelligence technology. The platform utilizes AI-assisted surveillance and uses technologies…

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Stay alert! Government issues advisory against fake ads on social media, highlighting the threat of deepfake technology in perpetrating scams. (unsplash) AI 

Government warns about deepfake and AI scams in fake social media advertisements.

Febin Mathew,

Various sources have reported a rise in fake advertisements on social media platforms. The government is working with intermediaries to address this growing problem. A warning was recently issued to specific citizens, including a member of a well-known technology company, about the spread of fake ads that may use deepfake technology to carry out scams. Be very careful about what you see on social media The government’s communiqué called for vigilance against fraudulent advertisements related to stock market operations, trading and allegedly free tips spread through social media applications. It…

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Apple's collaboration with Shutterstock signals a strategic move towards enhancing its in-house AI capabilities, potentially shaping the future of AI integration in iPhones. (unsplash) AI 

Apple partners with Shutterstock to train its AI model

Adriana Marais,

Apple has teamed up with Shutterstock, a library of stock photos and videos, to use its data for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models. This partnership indicates that Apple is moving towards creating its own foundation model. While there were rumors about integrating Google’s Gemini AI and Baidu’s Ernie Bot into the iPhone 16 series for AI features, it appears that Apple’s focus is on developing its own AI model in the long run. Apple has partnered with Shutterstock Sources familiar with the matter cited by Reuters revealed that Apple…

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