Category: AI
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Watch out, Snapdragon – Nvidia and MediaTek could partner to create AI laptop processors
– Qualcomm hopes the Snapdragon X Elite processor will dominate AI PC market in 2024 – Nvidia and MediaTek are teaming up to create Arm-based chips for laptops – Nvidia and MediaTek’s new chip expected to use Arm architecture and TSMC’s 3nm process, to be completed in 2024 and may appear in 2025, challenging Qualcomm’s…
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OpenAI signs agreement to utilize Reddit data for training AI
1. OpenAI has reached a deal with Reddit to use the social news site’s data for training AI models and will incorporate Reddit content into ChatGPT for new features. 2. OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has an 8.7% stake in Reddit, making him the third-largest shareholder, but assures that the partnership was led by OpenAI’s COO…
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Humane transitions to GPT-4o, offering improved responsiveness in Pin responses
– Humane’s AI Pin is now working with OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o model – ChatGPT-4o integration is showing positive impacts on Humane’s hardware – The Pin had a rough start with poor performance and software bugs, but hopes to revive its AI hardware business with the new integration. Humane’s AI Pin has partnered with OpenAI’s new ChatGPT-4o…
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X encourages more users to engage in Communities
1. X is rolling out a revamped version of its Communities feature to connect users around topics of interest. 2. The goal is to increase user engagement and provide valuable data to xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company. 3. The revamp includes improved discovery tools, recommendations, search options, and future updates for improved moderation and analytics.…
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Controversy Surrounding AI Deep Fakes Sparks Heated Discussions Leading up to the 2024 India Election
– India’s 2024 general election is being transformed by the rise of AI intelligence and deep fake content – Prominent figure in India’s ‘deep fake industry’ is Divyendra Singh Jadoun, creating hyper-realistic videos for political campaigns – Deep fakes are becoming more common in India, including both positive and malicious political content, with little government…
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Google’s new Ask With Video feature is a game-changer for accessibility – here’s how it’s helped me
– Google Gemini’s new feature, Ask With Video, allows users to search by inputting a video question – The feature benefits those with communication difficulties, as well as the elderly and those with typing issues – Other AI accessibility features announced at Google I/O include scam call alerts and group email summaries At Google I/O,…
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Strava utilizes artificial intelligence to detect and eliminate cheating on leaderboards; introduces new ‘family’ plan, dark mode, and additional features
– Strava is introducing new features and updates at Camp Strava to enhance the user experience and make the app more engaging for both free and premium subscribers. – Strava is utilizing machine learning to detect and automatically remove questionable activities uploaded to the platform to ensure the integrity of leaderboards. – Strava is launching…
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Creating concept art using the Vertex AI Model Garden
1. Developing games requires a wide variety of media assets like 2D images, 3D models, audio, and video, which can create a bottleneck in small game teams. 2. Google Cloud offers generative AI models through Model Garden on Vertex AI, with partner integrations like Hugging Face and Civitai, to streamline and scale game-asset creation. 3.…
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PauseAI demonstraters call for suspension of AI model training
1. PauseAI coordinated global protests calling for a pause in the development of AI models more powerful than GPT-4. 2. Protestors gathered in 14 cities worldwide to raise awareness of potential AI risks and advocate for action at the AI Seoul Summit. 3. The group aims to establish an international AI safety agency and believes…
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Features Available Now on Gemini Live and Upcoming Updates
1. Google announced Gemini Live, an AI product with voice and video capabilities, part of “Project Astra” for smart glasses. 2. Gemini 1.5 update is available for paid Gemini Advanced users with improved features such as image understanding and document parsing. 3. Gemini Live will be available for Gemini Advanced users in the coming months,…