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Elon Musk's xAI unveils Grok 1.5 Vision, a new AI model with integrated computer vision features, competing directly with GPT-4 Vision and Gemini 1.5 Pro. (Bloomberg) News 

Elon Musk Introduces Grok 1.5 Vision

Adriana Marais

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has unveiled an enhanced version of its Grok 1.5 model called Grok 1.5 Vision. This updated model now includes computer vision capabilities, enabling it to analyze visual content and answer questions related to images. This announcement follows closely after OpenAI’s introduction of the GPT-4 model, which also incorporates computer vision technology. XAI announced this update via its official X account (formerly Twitter) and shared insights into the model’s features via a blog post. While the core features of Grok 1.5 remain consistent with this…

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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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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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ChatGPT receives major upgrades, including image analysis and editing capabilities, which improve user experience and accessibility. (AFP) News 

OpenAI’s latest update enhances ChatGPT’s capabilities: Here’s a rundown of the new features

Febin Mathew

OpenAI has released major improvements to its popular chatbot, ChatGPT, with the goal of transforming how users engage with the technology. The upgrades feature increased language capabilities and the addition of image input capabilities, highlighting the company’s dedication to advancing conversational AI. Improved image analysis for Plus users An exceptional update for Plus users is the ability to upload images for analysis by ChatGPT. Users can simply take a photo and prompt the chatbot to describe its content, providing practical applications from object recognition to aiding decision-making situations, such as…

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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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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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Know what happened in AI-verse today, April 9. (Pexel) AI 

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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Elon Musk anticipates AGI smarter than humans by next year (REUTERS) AI 

Elon Musk of Tesla predicts that AI will surpass the intelligence of the smartest human by next year.

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, stated on Monday that he anticipates the creation of artificial intelligence that surpasses human intelligence by either next year or by 2026. In a wide-ranging interview about X spaces suffering from a number of technology glitches, Musk also told Norwegian investment fund CEO Nicolai Tangen that the availability of electricity was limiting AI and that the next version of Grok, his xAI startup’s AI chatbot, was expected to be ready by May. “If you define AGI (artificial general intelligence) as a smarter human, I think…

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5 AI developments you might have overlooked today: Introduction of world’s first AI software tester, CGI and Microsoft’s collaboration on AI, and more.

Adriana Marais

AI automation is gaining popularity in the tech industry, with TestGrid introducing the first AI Software Tester to streamline testing processes. CGI and Microsoft also discussed the impact of generative AI on the digital revolution. Stay updated on the latest AI developments in our roundup. The world’s first artificial intelligence software tester was announced Leading automation testing company TestGrid announced CoTester, an AI-powered software tester that makes automation testers easier. The tool has the ability to understand complex software testing and can run on various testing frameworks such as Selenium,…

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Microsoft hired DeepMind cofounder Suleyman to run its in-house Microsoft AI division. (AP) AI 

Microsoft plans to open AI hub in London, marking a significant victory for UK in competition for AI expertise.

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Microsoft has revealed its intentions to establish a new artificial intelligence (AI) hub in London, with a primary focus on product development and research. The unit is headed by Mustafa Suleyman, the London-born founder of Google DeepMind who was hired by Microsoft last month. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT As the primary supporter of ChatGPT manufacturer OpenAI, Microsoft is the world’s leading manufacturer of rapidly developing technology. But the race for AI talent has intensified across Europe over the past 18 months. Microsoft may seek to recruit experts from other AI-focused companies…

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Microsoft hired DeepMind cofounder Suleyman to run its in-house Microsoft AI division. (AP) AI 

Microsoft plans to open AI hub in London, marking a significant victory for UK in competition for AI expertise.

Adriana Marais, ,

Microsoft has revealed its intentions to establish a new artificial intelligence (AI) hub in London, with a primary focus on product development and research. The unit is headed by Mustafa Suleyman, the London-born founder of Google DeepMind who was hired by Microsoft last month. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT As the primary supporter of ChatGPT manufacturer OpenAI, Microsoft is the world’s leading manufacturer of rapidly developing technology. But the race for AI talent has intensified across Europe over the past 18 months. Microsoft may seek to recruit experts from other AI-focused companies…

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Elon Musk has promised to make the Grok AI chatbot politically neutral. Know details. (Bloomberg) News 

Grok chatbot now accessible for Premium subscribers

Jim Hendler

Social network X has announced that its xAI’s Grok chatbot is now accessible to Premium tier subscribers. The chatbot will only be available to Premium and Premium+ users in certain regions, as stated on the company’s support page. This expansion comes after an announcement made by Elon Musk last month. Access for Premium level subscribers Previously, Grok was exclusively available to Premium+ users, who paid either $16 per month or a $168 annual fee. With this update, users on the $8/month plan can now interact with the chatbot. Grok offers…

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5 AI developments you might have overlooked today: Huawei unveils Zhiji AI model, Social media AI influencers and more

Febin Mathew

Huawei unveils Zhiji AI model for weather prediction; AI models compete with human social media influencers; IMD improves weather forecasting using AI and machine learning; Blind internet users face challenges with AI assistance- all this and more in our daily news roundup. Let’s dive in. 1. Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model for weather forecasting Huawei’s Zhiji AI model challenges traditional weather forecasts and offers accuracy within a radius of a few kilometers. Developed by Pangu-Weather, it offers a five-day forecast with an accuracy of 3 km. Praised as China’s best…

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Former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman seek $1 billion for revolutionary AI devices. (AFP) AI 

Sam Altman and former Apple chief designer Jony Ive seek $1 billion for groundbreaking AI project, dubbed the “iPhone of AI”

Adriana Marais

Former Apple design guru Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are teaming up to create the “iPhone of AI” in a groundbreaking collaboration. They are reportedly seeking $1 billion in funding to revolutionize personal technology. According to sources cited by The Information, the as-yet-unnamed startup is courting major venture capitalists, including heavyweights such as Thrive Capital and Emerson Collective. This move highlights industry anticipation around the project and hints at its potential to disrupt the technological landscape. Details of the nature of the AI device are still under wraps,…

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As AI adoption rises, industry leaders collaborate to understand its implications for workforce dynamics and job security. (Unsplash) News 

Major technology companies come together to study the impact of artificial intelligence on the tech job market.

Adriana Marais

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the tech sector, concerns about its influence on jobs and the economy are growing. Leading companies such as Google and Microsoft, key figures in AI advancement, are teaming up to investigate the potential impact of AI on technology-based jobs. Growing concern about job displacement The consortium led by Cisco also includes industry giants such as IBM, Intel, SAP and Accenture. In addition, major unions such as the AFL-CIO and the CWA serve as advisors to the group. As generative AI technologies such…

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