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AI News Today episodes

  • Intel's Core Ultra Processors & Google's Gemini Pro for Developers
    In this episode, we delve into Intel's major design shift with its newly unveiled Core Ultra processors engineered for AI-powered PCs. We'll also discuss Google AI's robust model, Gemini Pro, now accessible to developers and enterprises worldwide, featuring function calling and semantic retrieval. Finally, we touch on Spotify's tests on a new feature, using AI to generate playlists based on user prompts, which is currently in its testing phase.
    3 min
  • Meta's Ray-Ban AI and Samsung's Real-Time Translations
    In this episode, we discuss Meta's new multimodal AI features for its Ray-Ban smart glasses that offer outfit advice and text translations. We then move on to Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds, expected to introduce built-in AI capabilities to provide real-time language translation without internet connection, changing the face of language interpretation. Lastly, we cover U.S. Customs and Border Protection's contract with Pangiam to develop an AI tool for border security, indicating a growing trend of tech integration in border patrol.
    2 min
  • Microsoft Teams Up with AFL-CIO on AI, Google Life Story Chatbot & UTS Reveals DeWave
    In this episode, we delve into Microsoft partnering with the AFL-CIO to navigate the future of AI in the labor market and form effective workforce policies. We'll also look at Google's rumored project that could turn photos and search activity into a life story through an AI-powered chatbot. Lastly, we explore the new AI system from the GrapheneX-UTS Human-centric Artificial Intelligence Centre, DeWave, which translates thoughts into text, marking a significant leap forward in brain-computer interface technology.
    3 min
  • Rakuten's AI Deployment, Samsung's AI-powered Galaxy S24 and Mistral's Major Funding
    On this episode, we cover Rakuten's announcement on the development of their own large language model to boost operational efficiency and marketing. Then, we discuss Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 with its AI-powered features for a personalized and advanced user experience. Wrapping up, we delve into Mistral AI's successful funding round, raising $415 million and highlighting its distinct open-source approach to generative AI technologies.
    3 min
  • Google's AI Video Controversy, Mistral AI's Torrent Release & MTN's AI Weather Warning
    In today's episode, we delve into the controversy surrounding Google's artificially altered Gemini AI demonstration on YouTube. We also spotlight Mistral AI's non-traditional approach to releasing their new large language model, generating buzz in the AI community. Lastly, we discuss the new partnership between MTN Group and Tomorrow.io, as they aim to develop an AI-powered early warning weather system across Africa, with backing from Microsoft.
    2 min
  • EU's AI Legislation, Google's NotebookLM and xAI’s Grok
    In this episode, we discuss the EU's preliminary agreement on new AI legislation aimed at regulating technologies with provisions for transparency and safeguards. We'll also explore Google's newly released personalized AI chatbot, NotebookLM, which utilizes the tech giant's latest AI language model, Gemini Pro. Lastly, we cover Elon Musk's startup xAI and its complete US rollout of Grok, an AI chatbot, with plans to expand globally by early 2024. Tune in for these stories and more on AI News Today.
    2 min
  • Stability AI's Zephyr 3B Model & Meta's Purple Llama Project
    On this episode of AI News Today, learn about Stability AI's new 3 billion parameter AI assistant model, Zephyr 3B, set to deliver fast and precise text generation on standard devices. We'll also cover Meta's Purple Llama project and its mission to deploy generative AI models safely with exciting tools. Finally, get updated on potential regulatory challenges faced by Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI as the UK's Competition and Markets Authority takes notice.
    2 min
  • Unity 6 Launch, McDonald's Meets Google Cloud & xAI Funding Hunt
    Today's podcast covers the unveiling of Unity 6 at the Unite developer conference, focusing on its improved AI features and support for next-gen headsets. We also discuss how McDonald's is collaborating with Google Cloud to bring AI into their kitchens, aiming to enhance efficiency and food quality. Lastly, we delve into how Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, seeks to raise significant funding, exploring their plans for a uniquely curious AI and the recent debut of their chatbot, Grok.
    2 min
  • Google Gemini Launch, Imagine with Meta and Apple's AI Open Source Tools
    In the competitive world of AI, Google reveals its Gemini models that reportedly outperform OpenAI's GPT-4 in most benchmarks, with notable improvements in audio and video interactivity. Simultaneously, Meta unveils 'Imagine with Meta', an AI tool that generates high-resolution images from text-based descriptions. Lastly, Apple shares its AI bounty to the public sphere by open-sourcing several AI tools designed to ease machine learning model development and data loading.
    3 min
  • Gmail's AI Defense Upgrade & China's AI Copyright Ruling
    This episode explores Gmail's incorporation of the RETVec text vectorizer leading to a significant increase in spam detection and improved efficiency. We then delve into a groundbreaking ruling by the Beijing Internet Court, marking an AI-produced artwork as copyright protected. Also, we discuss new enhancements made in GitHub Copilot, powered by GPT-4, which now improves interaction with voice commands and offers more holistic search results across projects.
    2 min

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