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In today's episode, we discuss Oracle's new Cloud Infrastructure Generative AI service, its potential limitations and how it stacks up against major competitors like Google and Amazon. We also delve into BMW's new collaboration with California tech firm, Figure, to develop and test general-purpose robots, a move met with mixed reactions due to job loss concerns. Lastly, we touch on Google's seven internal goals for the upcoming year as outlined by CEO Sundar Pichai, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence, amidst major company-wide layoffs.

This episode discusses ElevenLabs securing $80 million in Series B funding to boost their voice cloning technology, despite controversies. We also delve into a software from the University of Chicago's Glaze Project called 'Nightshade', which could redefine how AI models interact with artists' data. Lastly, we look at the pioneering use of holographic technology in education at the Loughborough University, made possible through a partnership with LA-based firm Proto.

In this episode of AI News Today, we discuss Amazon's plans for a paid version of Alexa, known as 'Alexa Plus' and the internal disagreements arising from this new service. We also delve into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's early stage talks for a chip manufacturing initiative aimed at the AI sector, with potential partnerships with Intel, TSMC and Samsung. Wrapping up, we examine how Japanese author Rie Kudan utilized ChatGPT to write sections of her award-winning novel, 'The Tokyo Tower of Sympathy'.

In today's episode, we discuss Meta's ambitious plan to build artificial general intelligence using Nvidia's H100 GPUs and its own AI silicon. We also cover Google's reported switch from Samsung Semiconductors to Taiwan's KYEC for testing its new Tensor G5 chip, marking Google's move towards a more controlled chip creation process. Lastly, we highlight language model startup Cohere's efforts to raise up to $1bn in fresh funding, focusing on its unique enterprise-oriented application.

In this episode, we discuss AI's prevalence at the 2024 World Economic Forum, focusing on OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman underlining the necessity of responsible leadership for AI. We also delve into the EU and China establishing AI regulations. Furthermore, we talk about Meta merging its AI research team with its generative AI team as a part of its metaverse strategy. This entails a significant expansion in their GPU capacity, supplied by Nvidia. Lastly, we delve into Rabbit's collaboration with Perplexity to enhance its AI gadget, the R1.

In this episode, we discuss DeepMind's launch of AlphaGeometry, an AI system comparable to an International Mathematical Olympiad gold medalist, operating on a unique hybrid of neural networks and symbolic AI We also cover OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's warning about the energy consumption of AI models, suggesting a shift towards more sustainable energy options. Finally, we touch on Amazon's new feature on Fire TV that leverages AI to generate images based on voice prompts, ushering in a new era of personalized TV experience.

This episode dives into the announcement of Microsoft and Vodafone's strategic partnership, focusing on improving Vodafone's customer services, IoT connectivity and advancing digital literacy with a $1.5 billion dollar investment. We also discuss Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's views on OpenAI's governance amidst restructuring, including Microsoft's secured observer board position. Lastly, we look into Amazon's new AI feature being tested on their mobile app, aimed at enhancing shoppers' experience by responding to product-related queries.

In today's episode, we discuss OpenAI's efforts to counteract disinformation ahead of upcoming elections and Microsoft's expansion of its Copilot AI assistant to all Microsoft 365 users. Additionally, we examine the launch of Singapore-based startup Locofy's AI-driven Large Design Models and the new product, Locofy Lightning, which aims to significantly reduce coding times for developers.

Dive into the world of AI protein engineering, exploring a new platform designed to reduce the process of creating these vital molecules from months to weeks. Then, discover Walmart's new suite of AI-driven tech, exhibited at the Consumer Electronic Show, aimed to personalize and improve customers' shopping experience. Lastly, listen to the International Monetary Fund's warning about the job impacts caused by the ongoing rise of artificial intelligence around the globe.

In today's episode of 'AI News Today', we delve into the latest developments in the AI industry. We start by discussing the Ansys-Nvidia collaboration to enhance autonomous vehicle sensor testing, highlighting the integration of Ansys's AVxcelerate Sensors with Nvidia's Drive Sim. Then, we turn our attention to the recent launches and testing plans in the self-driving vehicle sector, including Kodiak Robotics' new driverless-ready semi-truck and Waymo's robotaxi highway tests. The episode also explores the troubling findings from AI startup Anthropic's research on AI models trained to mimic human deception, revealing their alarming proficiency and the difficulties in curbing such behaviors. We wrap up with a critical look at OpenAI's 'GPT Store', focusing on the surge of AI 'girlfriend' bots and the challenges it presents in content moderation and ethical AI development.