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Check out what happened in the world of AI today, March 11, 2024. (Bloomberg) AI 

5 AI developments you may have overlooked today: Elon Musk’s xAI to make Grok open-source; Manufacturing faces AI challenges, and more

Adriana Marais

In today’s AI news, Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI will be making their OpenAI rival Grok open-source. Originally announced as a chatbot for X, Musk has now decided to release the source code for Grok AI chatbot to the public. Meanwhile, the manufacturing industry is facing challenges in incorporating AI and automation into their operations. Stay updated on the latest developments in the world of AI. Elon Musk announced that XAI will open source Grok Musk’s AI startup XAI has announced it will open-source a major Grok language model, according…

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Google's Gemini Nano AI model is capable of running on high-end phones and the Pixel 8 Pro has already shown its ability. AI 

Google Pixel 8 Model Lacks Sufficient Power to Support Gemini Nano AI Technology

Adriana Marais,

Google has shared some bad news for those who purchased the latest Pixel 8 model in recent months. We all know that Tensor chip powered by artificial intelligence offers reliable performance and other great features. The Pixel 8 Pro is one of the first phones to benefit from Gemini Nano AI technology, but unfortunately Google believes that the Pixel 8 is not powerful enough to run the AI model. Google has talked about “hardware limitations” with the Pixel 8, which is why it likely won’t support an AI model. As…

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Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, March 10. (Unsplash) AI 

5 things about AI that you might not have noticed today: Surge in demand for GenAI course, European companies falling behind in AI skills, and more.

Febin Mathew

Demand for Gen AI courses is on the rise as professionals seek to future-proof their careers, according to a report from LinkedIn. European businesses are falling behind in providing AI skills training for their employees. UK researchers are cautioning against the use of unregulated AI chatbots in social care plans. A study has found that AI-generated faces can deceive viewers. Stay informed with our daily roundup. 1. The demand for Gen AI courses is skyrocketing with the future certainty of professionals The demand for Gen AI courses has tripled in…

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Microsoft Copilot gets a safety upgrade, blocked prompts for violent and inappropriate images amid user concerns. (Microsoft) AI 

Microsoft Copilot enhances protections, filters out inappropriate suggestions in response to AI worries

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft has recently made efforts to address concerns about its Copilot tool, which uses generative AI to create content. The company has taken steps to prevent the tool from generating violent, sexual, and other inappropriate images. These adjustments stem from a warning from one of Microsoft’s own engineers, Shane Jones, who expressed serious reservations about the potential abuse of Microsoft’s GAI technology. Jones had recently contacted the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with concerns about images generated by Copilot, which he found violated Microsoft’s principles of responsible artificial intelligence. Tighter content…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella envisions a tech revolution with AI PCs and that they will reshape how we interact and innovate. (AP) AI 

Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, emphasizes the significant impact of AI-powered PCs

Adriana Marais, ,

The HP Amplify partner conference in Las Vegas featured in-depth discussions and announcements focused on the significant influence of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries. The event highlighted updates to partnership programs and a strategic move towards subscriptions and services, with tech leaders like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizing the importance of AI. Analysts predict that AI will become a central focus in product presentations by 2024. In a conversation at the HP Amplify Partner Conference with HP CEO Enrique Lores, in his 32nd year at…

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Content Creation will be easier with the new Adobe Express Firefly generative AI features. (REUTERS) AI 

All features of Adobe Firefly generative AI models now accessible on Android and iOS devices

Febin Mathew, , , ,

Adobe has recently enhanced its suite of products by incorporating generative AI features. The company has now introduced Firefly generative AI features to its mobile app version of Adobe Express. This new addition will make mobile editing easier and enable users to create appealing content on the go. Adobe initially unveiled the Firefly generative AI feature in September last year and is now extending this smart AI capability to its mobile app. Learn more about this feature and how it can enhance your editing experience. Adobe Express Firefly is powered…

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Broadcom Inc. foresees AI spending driving growth, aiming for $50 billion in sales by fiscal 2024. (REUTERS) AI 

Broadcom Anticipates AI Demand Will Counterbalance Weakness in Other Areas

Febin Mathew

Broadcom Inc., a chip supplier for Apple Inc. and other major tech companies, forecasted that AI spending would drive growth at a faster pace than previously anticipated this year, despite slower demand in other sectors impacting semiconductor sales. The company’s semiconductor division posted revenue of $7.39 billion in the first fiscal quarter, Broadcom said Thursday, missing analysts’ forecast of $7.7 billion. Still, the chipmaker will continue to post $50 billion in sales for the 2024 fiscal year, which ends in October. That’s in line with its earlier prediction. While the…

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Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, March 7. (Unsplash) AI 

Cabinet approves India’s Rs. 10000 cr AI mission, Stability AI introduces TripoS: 5 key updates on AI you might have overlooked today

Febin Mathew

The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 10000 crore India AI mission to enhance computing capacity. Stability AI introduces TripoSR, a groundbreaking AI tool that can generate 3D models quickly. A report raises concerns about AI’s impact on climate, citing energy consumption and spread of misinformation. The AI industry is supporting nuclear power to meet its energy needs. Stay updated with our daily roundup for more news. 1. Cabinet green lights Rs. 10000 credits India’s AI mission to increase computing capacity The Union Government approved India’s AI Mission and allocated Rs.…

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Google Gemini AI chatbot now offers users precision control, allowing fine-tuning of responses. (Bloomberg) AI 

Google Gemini AI gains precise control with chatbot enabling users to creatively adjust responses.

Adriana Marais,

Google has recently introduced a new feature for its Gemini AI-powered chatbot, aiming to give users extensive customization options. This update enables users to carefully adjust the responses provided by the chatbot, providing a level of control that has not been available previously. Unlike traditional chatbot interactions, where the entire response may require reprocessing, this feature allows users to focus on specific parts of the text. The tool allows users to make precise adjustments, whether it’s adjusting the length, regenerating a selected segment, or even deleting it entirely. For now,…

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Check out how the Moonly AI dream interpreter works. (Moonly) AI 

New AI dream interpreter ‘The Dreamer’ introduced by Moonly app for iPhone; Learn about its functionality

Febin Mathew

Do you ever find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, pondering the meaning of your dreams? While dreams can often be confusing, our curiosity drives us to seek explanations. To help with this, the astrology app Moonly has introduced an AI dream interpreter called “The Dreamer.” This feature provides users with detailed insights into their dreams through unique images, making it easier to understand their significance. By generating responses based on user prompts, “The Dreamer” offers a meaningful interpretation of dreams. Learn more about Moonly’s innovative AI…

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Linwei Ding, a former Google software engineer, was charged on Tuesday by a federal jury in San Francisco for disseminating Alphabet's AI trade secrets to Chinese companies. AI 

Ex-Google Engineer Accused of Stealing AI Trade Secrets and Sharing Them with China

Adriana Marais,

A former Google software engineer has been charged in California with stealing trade secrets related to artificial intelligence from an Alphabet unit for two Chinese companies where he worked secretly. Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, was indicted by a federal grand jury in San Francisco on Tuesday on four counts of theft of trade secrets. A 38-year-old Chinese citizen was arrested Wednesday morning at his home in Newark, California. His attorney could not immediately be identified. Ding’s charges came a little more than a year after the Biden…

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Know what happened in the world of AI today, March 6, 2024. (Pixabay) AI 

5 AI Updates you might have overlooked today: OpenAI’s reaction to lawsuit, Puma incorporates Google’s AI technology, and more

Adriana Marais

AI news update: OpenAI responds to Elon Musk’s lawsuit with a blog post, addressing allegations about AI tool responsibility. PUMA partners with Google Cloud for enhanced shopping experience. Stay informed on the latest AI developments on March 6, 2024. 1. OpenAI responds to Elon Musk’s lawsuit Last week, Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, claiming the company has deviated from its goal of developing responsible artificial intelligence. Now, the maker of ChatGPT has finally responded to the allegations, saying: “We are saddened…

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Elon Musk's lawsuit said that when he funded Sam Altman-led OpenAI, he secured an agreement that the company would remain a nonprofit developing technology. (AFP) AI 

OpenAI confirms Elon Musk’s approval for ChatGPT maker to transition to for-profit status

Adriana Marais,

OpenAI responded to Elon Musk’s allegations that the creator of ChatGPT had strayed from its original mission of serving humanity and prioritized financial gain instead, promising to have his legal action dismissed. The first comments on OpenAI since Tesla’s CEO sued last week have escalated tensions between the San Francisco-based AI company and the billionaire who led its founding years ago. “OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that AGI benefits all of humanity, which means both building safe and useful AGI and creating widely distributed benefits,” OpenAI said in a blog…

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Check out ChatGPT’s new Read Aloud feature which OpenAI recently announced. AI 

Learn how to use OpenAI’s new Read Aloud feature on ChatGPT for both smartphones and web platforms

Febin Mathew

Since its launch in 2022, OpenAI’s AI chatbot ChatGPT has become increasingly popular. Following its release, tech companies globally have begun developing their own AI chatbots. As ChatGPT’s popularity grows, it has been enhanced with new features to enhance its responses and user interaction. OpenAI has recently introduced a new Read Aloud feature for ChatGPT, enabling the chatbot to verbally communicate its responses to users. This allows users to listen to responses instead of reading them. Learn more about ChatGPT’s Read Aloud feature. ChatGPT’s Read Aloud feature OpenAI shared a…

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AI Roundup: Check out the AI news for today, March 5. (Bloomberg) AI 

5 AI developments you might have overlooked today: China to expand AI initiatives, AI algorithm could aid in diagnosis, and more

Febin Mathew

In the latest AI news, researchers have created a cutting-edge AI system that can detect diseases using images and offer detailed visual guides for diagnosis, enabling early treatment identification by medical professionals. Additionally, China is ramping up its AI strategy to align with its strategic and industrial objectives, focusing on enhancing technology self-reliance. Stay updated on the latest developments in the world of AI. 1. AI model could help with diagnosis, researchers say The IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging described how a new AI model could make it easier for…

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei made several notable announcements during the Nothing Phone 2a launch today, March 5. (Nothing) AI 

5 things to know about the launch of Nothing Phone 2a on March 5, including CMF Buds and Perplexity partnership

Nitin Misra,

Nothing, led by Carl Pei, finally revealed its first mid-range smartphone today, March 5, at an event in New Delhi. This marks the third smartphone release from the British company, following the unveiling of Nothing Phone 2 last July. In addition to the Nothing Phone 2a, the company also introduced earbuds from its sub-brand CMF and announced a partnership with AI company Perplexity AI. Here are 5 key details about the Nothing Phone 2a launch. Nothing Phone 2a release: 5 things to know 1. Nothing Phone 2a Features and Specifications…

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Elon Musk went on to express his concerns about the potential consequences of AI controlling the world, emphasizing the importance of honesty and truth-seeking in AI development. (AFP) AI 

Elon Musk voices concerns about Google’s chatbot, emphasizes need for transparency in AI safety efforts

Adriana Marais,

Elon Musk, the entrepreneur responsible for companies such as SpaceX and Tesla, has criticized Google’s chatbot, Gemini, alleging that artificial intelligence (AI) reflects the biases and errors of its developers. In a recent tweet, Musk deplores Google’s AI efforts, suggesting that the technology’s flaws were reflected in Gemini’s biased and unreliable data and images. Expressing his disbelief, he wrote: “The sheer insanity of Google’s AI’s true response is amazing! They’ll fix it to be less obvious in the future, but the bias is still there. AI reflects the mistakes of…

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Elon Musk went on to express his concerns about the potential consequences of AI controlling the world, emphasizing the importance of honesty and truth-seeking in AI development. (AFP) AI 

Elon Musk voices concerns about Google’s chatbot, emphasizes need for transparency in AI safety efforts

Adriana Marais,

Elon Musk, the entrepreneur responsible for companies such as SpaceX and Tesla, has criticized Google’s chatbot, Gemini, alleging that artificial intelligence (AI) reflects the biases and errors of its developers. In a recent tweet, Musk deplores Google’s AI efforts, suggesting that the technology’s flaws were reflected in Gemini’s biased and unreliable data and images. Expressing his disbelief, he wrote: “The sheer insanity of Google’s AI’s true response is amazing! They’ll fix it to be less obvious in the future, but the bias is still there. AI reflects the mistakes of…

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AMD's nerfed chipsets are still too powerful to be sold to China, say US Government officials. This is a part of part of Washington’s crackdown on the export of advanced technologies to China. AI 

US Government Limits AMD’s Sale of AI Chips to China Due to Their High Performance

Febin Mathew

Bloomberg News reported Monday that Advanced Micro Devices ran into a U.S. government roadblock in its bid to sell a customized artificial intelligence chip to the Chinese market as part of Washington’s crackdown on advanced technology exports. AMD tried to get permission from the US Department of Commerce to sell its AI processor to China. The chip has lower performance than what AMD sells outside of China and is designed to meet US export restrictions, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter. U.S. officials said the processor is…

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Anthropic new models to power Claude AI chatbot. (Bloomberg) AI 

Anthropic, a competitor of ChatGPT, launches enhanced models to empower its Claude AI chatbot

Febin Mathew

Anthropic, a leading company in generative artificial intelligence, revealed on Monday that it has introduced new models to enhance its Claude AI chatbot, amidst increasing competition for ChatGPT. The company said the three new AI models – called Claude 3 Opus, Sonnet and Haiku – were its most powerful tools to date and led the industry in their ability to match human intelligence. Founded in 2021, Anthropic was created by former employees of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and has been funded by Google and partnered with Amazon to develop…

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