Episode 8 - 04 August 2023

Every single one of Amazon's businesses has multiple generative AI initiatives underway.  They are there to streamline operations to enhance the customer experience across all their business arms, including AWS, advertising, and devices. 

Alibaba is open-sourcing its AI model, Tongyi Qianwen, to third-party developers to challenge US tech giants.

Aruk Mitajiri, a supermarket in Japan, is trialing an AI that observes customer behavior and feeds this data to a generative AI that drives an 'Avatar concierge,' providing custom sales suggestions in the hope of selling more.

The domain AI.com used to direct to OpenAI.com but has now changed and redirects to X.ai, Elon Musk's AI company.

Tesla is integrating AI into its operations, aiming to become an even more efficient car manufacturer and expand its work on self-driving cars.

Tinder is trying out an AI that helps you choose the best-looking photos for your profile. The idea is to enhance your chances of getting a match.