Artificial Intelligence

Key Takeaways: - Apple brings innovative technology enabling a wide spectrum of PDF operations including editing, merging, splitting, and more. - Offering lifetime access, the PDF Expert Premium Plan enhances user experience considerably. - Users of PDF Expert can now do much more with their PDF files with seamless operations and user-friendly...

Key Takeaways: * A comprehensive guide to the best tech events in 2024 * Importance of attending tech conferences to stay updated with the latest trends * Benefits of bookmarking the guide for future reference Content: Staying up-to-date and competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape requires more than just casual browsing or reading....

Key Takeaways: - Redis, a widely used tool for data storing, switches its software licensing from open-source BSD to both Source Available License and Server Side Public License (SSPL). - The move is in response to large cloud service providers, primarily Amazon Web Services, profiting extensively from Redis without any licensed...

Key takeaways: - OpenAI announces Voice Engine, a cutting-edge text-to-speech AI model. - The technology can synthesize voices from a 15-second audio clip. - Although the original plan was to release a pilot program, ethical considerations have postponed the public release. The Next Evolution of Voice Synthesis Synthesizing voices has come forward in leaps...

Key Takeaways: - OpenAI recently held presentations with Paramount, Universal, and Warner Bros Discovery to showcase its video-generation technology, Sora. - Sora, a new generative AI model, can produce detailed videos from minimal written prompts. - OpenAI aims to dialogue with Hollywood to ensure Sora does not adversely affect the movie industry. OpenAI,...

Key Takeaways: - Google's Pixel 8a, a mid-range smartphone, is expected to be launched at Google I/O, scheduled for May 14. - The device's screen bumps up to a 120 Hz display from 90 Hz of its predecessor, Pixel 7a. - The smartphone sports a 6.1-inch, 120 Hz, 2400×1080 OLED panel, with...

Key Takeaways: • Microsoft has appointed Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of Google’s DeepMind, to helm a newly formed consumer AI unit. • The startup Inflection's chief executive will be introducing products like Microsoft’s Copilot, Bing, Edge, and GenAI under a unified team coined Microsoft AI. • Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, has expressed admiration...

Key Takeaways: * Apple is reportedly in discussions to use Google's Gemini model to upgrade Siri in a software update potentially coming in 2024. * The potential integration could bring new AI-powered features to Apple's iPhone, including image creation or essay writing. * The terms and branding of the supposed deal remain...

Key Takeaways: - Empire AI proposal aims to establish a state-of-the-art AI computing facility in Buffalo. - The initiative is supported by two-thirds of New Yorkers and backed by various philanthropic donors. - The facility promises to provide cost-effective computing resources for research and development. - Empire AI could potentially attract the best...

Key Takeaways: - Researchers find a new way to hack AI assistants using ASCII art. - AI models get distracted while processing ASCII art, neglecting rules blocking harmful responses. - ASCII art became popular in the 1970s and further popularized in the 80s and 90s via bulletin board systems. - Five AI assistants...

Key Takeaways: - General Motors employs AI to guide situating of new DC fast chargers. - GM's collaboration with Pilot Company aims to establish a network of 2000 DC fast chargers across the US. - AI application extends throughout all areas of the business, from manufacturing and engineering to customer experience. GM's Innovative...

Key Takeaways: - Meta plans to discontinue data analysis tool CrowdTangle on 14th August. - CrowdTangle has been instrumental in spotting misinformation spread through Facebook. - Meta Content Library, a technology currently under development, is set to replace CrowdTangle. - Access to Meta Content Library will only be granted to academic and non-profit...

Key Takeaways: - Microsoft's AI chatbot and data aggregator will start security operations on April 1. - The company introduces a new per-unit pricing model for the security solution. - As part of Microsoft's continued efforts to optimize security, these initiatives aim to assist businesses. **Source**: TechRepublic Microsoft's Security Endeavors Microsoft has announced the opening...

Key Takeaways: - Microsoft's AI chatbot and data aggregator is open for security business starting April 1. - The tech-giant introduces a new per-unit pricing model. - The move aims to enhance Microsoft's security offering to businesses. Microsoft has announced its entry into the security industry, unveiling its AI chatbot and data aggregator...

Key Takeaways: - Microsoft has upgraded the free tier of the Copilot AI assistant with OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo. - This powerful generative model could revolutionise coding. - The addition occurred on March 12 Software giant, Microsoft, has strengthened its artificial intelligence (AI) suite, upgrading Copilot AI assistant's free tier with OpenAI's robust GPT-4...

Key Takeaways: - The new Intel Core i9-14900KS processor can reach speeds of 6.2 GHz without a shift in architecture or manufacturing process. - This improved speed is a stepping-stone in Intel's continued evolution up from the 12th to 14th generations. - However, the power consumption required for this performance improvement is...

Key Findings: - Muhammed the robot groped Al Arabiya journalist Rawya Kassem at the DeepFest Tech Expo in Dubai. - QSS, the developers of Muhammad, stated that the incident happened without human intervention. - Social media users have shared and commented on the incident extensively, fueling debates about AI behaviours. - Despite the...

Key Takeaways: - Computer scientists have discovered a new method for multiplying large matrices at unprecedented speeds. - The method involves eliminating an unidentified inefficiency, promising significant boosts in AI functions such as ChatGPT. - This significant improvement in matrix multiplication efficiency is the first in a decade. - Matrix multiplication is essential...

Key Takeaways: * Google's Gemini Nano, its latest AI model, can't run on its flagship smartphone, Pixel 8 * The issue is caused by hardware limitations * Gemini is functional on Pixel 8 Pro and the Samsung S24 family * More high-end devices will accommodate Gemini in the coming future Despite the enticing marketing...

Key Takeaways: - Microsoft's AI text-to-image generator, Copilot Designer, may be heavily filtering output due to random creation of violent and sexual imagery. - Microsoft Engineer, Shane Jones, has claimed that the company ignored his warnings about potential issues with the product. - Despite these warnings, Microsoft has yet to take down...