Category: AI

– Meta is rolling out expanded generative AI tools for advertisers, including full image variations and text prompts – There are concerns that the feature could be used to create products that don’t actually exist and potentially deceive consumers – Meta also announced the expansion of its subscription service, Meta Verified, to new markets and…

1. Cloud deprecation and breaking changes recommender helps identify affected resources and provides guidelines 2. IAM recommendations now available for BigQuery datasets to ensure least privilege access 3. Advisory Notifications recommendations for IAM policy access to critical security notifications. The new cloud deprecation and breaking changes recommender helps users identify Cloud resources that will be…

1. DataConnect Conference West (#DCCWest) will take place in Portland, Oregon on May 8th, 2024, focusing on AI and machine learning with an emphasis on women’s contributions. 2. The event highlights the underrepresentation and underpayment of women in tech, as well as the need to address bias and gender prejudice in AI systems. 3. Attendees…

1. Microsoft is reportedly developing an in-house large language model called MAI-1, a departure from its previous investment in OpenAI. 2. The move is expected to give Microsoft more control over the technology, following the hiring of Mustafa Suleyman, a former Google AI chief. 3. The decision to develop MAI-1 alongside using OpenAI models like…

– AI is being used to generate audiobooks, causing concern for the future of human narrators – Some argue that AI should be used to enhance art, not replace it – The future of audiobook production may be determined by consumer preferences for AI-read titles AI technology is increasingly being used to create audiobooks, which…

– New generative AI applications allow users to create their own still and live images based on prompts – Traditional stock-media asset providers offer customers richer search experiences with a deep understanding of image content – Organizations use data to optimize image generation models, identify inappropriate content, and enhance user experience through data analysis. The…

– Microsoft is developing a 500B parameter LLM called MAI-1 to rival GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini models. – MAI-1 is the largest model Microsoft has deployed, led by Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind. – Microsoft’s CTO Kevin Scott downplays competition with OpenAI, stating they both build big supercomputers to train AI models. Microsoft is reportedly…

1. Sanish Mondkar noticed a disconnect between employers and hourly workers during a road trip across the U.S., inspiring him to create Legion, a startup that helps manage workforces. 2. Legion’s platform automates decisions for employers about scheduling and labor optimization, while also allowing employees to set their own preferences for work hours. 3. Despite…

1. OpenAI predicts that ChatGPT will be seen as “laughably bad” in the future, with the potential for major advancements in AI chatbot technology. 2. There is speculation that OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-5, which will be significantly more intelligent than GPT-4. 3. GPT-5 is expected to have better reasoning and understanding abilities, moving…

– Wayve, a UK startup developing self-learning autonomous driving technology, closed a $1.05 billion Series C funding round led by SoftBank Group, making it the largest AI fundraise in the UK and among the top 20 globally. – The company plans to use the funding to develop AI-assisted automotive applications, expand globally, and focus on…