News/New Launches
PyCharm integrates Hugging Face AI tools for developers
AI-powered development simplification: PyCharm's new Hugging Face integration brings state-of-the-art machine learning capabilities directly into the IDE, making it easier for developers to incorporate advanced AI models into their projects. The integration allows developers to seamlessly insert Hugging Face models into their code through a simple right-click menu option, streamlining the process of implementing complex AI functionalities. Users can browse and select from a wide range of models, including those capable of image-text-to-text tasks, directly within the PyCharm interface. The integration provides instant access to model cards, offering developers crucial information about a model's origin, intended uses, and performance characteristics....
read Nov 5, 2024Camelot Secure introduces new AI tool to simplify cybersecurity certifications in the defense industry
Streamlining cybersecurity compliance: Camelot Secure has introduced an AI-powered tool called Myrddin to simplify the complex process of achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for businesses working with the Department of Defense. The CMMC certification, while crucial for DoD contractors, has been notoriously challenging and time-consuming, particularly for smaller companies with limited resources. Myrddin, named after the wizard from Arthurian legend, was developed in response to customers struggling with "compliance overload" and difficulty interpreting CMMC requirements. The AI wizard leverages advanced generative AI technologies, including GPT-4 and Google Gemini, to provide real-time guidance on CMMC assessments. Key features and implementation:...
read Nov 5, 2024Argilla’s new feature streamlines data prep and import from the Hugging Face Hub
Argilla 2.4 introduces no-code dataset preparation: Argilla, an open-source data-centric tool for AI developers and domain experts, has released a new feature allowing users to easily import and prepare datasets from the Hugging Face Hub without coding. The update enables users to import any of the 230,000+ datasets available on the Hugging Face Hub directly into Argilla's user interface. Users can define questions and collect human feedback on the imported datasets, streamlining the process of building high-quality datasets for AI projects. This feature is particularly beneficial for domain experts who may lack coding experience but possess valuable knowledge in their...
read Nov 5, 2024OnePlus just released OxygenOS 15, an AI-powered OS that improves multitasking
The evolution of smartphone operating systems: OnePlus has introduced OxygenOS 15, a new operating system that aims to redefine user experience through AI-powered features, enhanced multitasking capabilities, and an intuitive design. OxygenOS 15 incorporates parallel processing, allowing users to switch between multiple apps without experiencing lag or performance issues. The new OS introduces OnePlus AI, a suite of artificial intelligence tools designed to simplify tasks and boost productivity. OnePlus OneTake, a novel feature, enables users to capture multiple photos and videos simultaneously, enhancing content creation capabilities. Parallel Processing: A game-changer for multitasking: OxygenOS 15 introduces an industry-first innovation that significantly...
read Nov 5, 2024ChatGPT Advanced Voice arrives on Mac and Windows
Advanced Voice comes to desktop: OpenAI has expanded its Advanced Voice mode to Windows and Mac versions of the ChatGPT app, bringing natural speech-to-speech interaction to desktop users. The desktop implementation of Advanced Voice functions similarly to its mobile counterpart, allowing for more natural conversations with AI. This feature enables users to interact with ChatGPT through voice while multitasking on their computers. Advanced Voice can understand not just words, but also speech patterns, pauses, and intonations, responding with human-like vocal characteristics. Key features and capabilities: The Advanced Voice mode offers a more sophisticated and natural interaction compared to traditional voice...
read Nov 4, 2024Nvidia’s new AI agents can search and summarize huge quantities of visual data
AI-powered visual search and summarization: NVIDIA has introduced a new AI Blueprint that enables developers to create visual AI agents capable of analyzing vast amounts of video and image content across various industries. The NVIDIA AI Blueprint for video search and summarization combines computer vision and generative AI technologies to create customizable workflows for building visual AI agents. These agents can answer user questions, generate summaries, and provide alerts for specific scenarios based on visual data from cameras, IoT sensors, and vehicles. The technology is part of NVIDIA Metropolis, a set of developer tools for creating vision AI applications. Industry...
read Nov 4, 2024Microsoft Copilot Vision nears launch — here’s what we know right now
Microsoft unveils Copilot Vision: Microsoft is set to launch Copilot Vision, an AI-powered feature that will allow its Copilot assistant to visually analyze users' on-screen content. After a month-long trial with select users through Copilot Labs, Microsoft is preparing to roll out Copilot Vision to all users. The feature will be integrated into the Microsoft Edge browser, accessible via a screen-like icon. Copilot Vision enables the AI to observe and respond to on-screen content, including websites, documents, and both typed and handwritten text. Enhanced user experience: Copilot Vision aims to streamline user interactions by providing contextual assistance without the need...
read Nov 4, 2024Meta deploys AI to detect underage Instagram users
Meta's new AI initiative for age verification: Meta is implementing an AI-powered "adult classifier" tool on Instagram to identify users who have misrepresented their age, automatically transitioning them to restricted accounts. The AI tool will analyze user profiles, examining followers, content, and engagement patterns to determine age. The system will even look for unexpected "happy birthday" posts from friends as part of its age verification process. Users will be categorized into two groups: those over 18 and those under 18, with the latter being moved to Instagram teen accounts with enhanced security and content restrictions. Key features of the age...
read Nov 4, 2024xAI offers API credits and frontier model compatibility to woo new developers
xAI enters the API race with developer incentives: Elon Musk's xAI has opened its API to the public, offering $25 in monthly credits through the end of 2024 to attract developers to its platform. The company is providing $50 total in free credits over the next two months, aiming to encourage developers to explore and build applications using xAI's Grok models. This move follows a beta release of the API three weeks ago, suggesting that initial uptake may have been lower than expected. Pricing and token limits: xAI's API pricing structure and token limits position it competitively within the AI...
read Nov 4, 2024Perplexity’s AI election tracker: What is it and how does it work?
Election tech innovation: Perplexity.ai, an AI-powered search engine, has launched an Election Information Hub to provide live updates, answer voter queries, and offer AI-generated summaries on candidates and ballot measures for the upcoming U.S. elections. The hub aims to assist voters in understanding key issues, finding polling information, and tracking live election results for presidential, Senate, and House races at both state and national levels. Users can input an address, city, or postal code to receive personalized information about what's on the ballot for their area, including AI-generated summaries of candidates' platforms and backgrounds. The platform will function as an...
read Nov 4, 2024Monica Code lets developers chat with AI without leaving IDE
Innovative AI integration for developers: Monica Code brings advanced AI models like Claude and ChatGPT directly into the Visual Studio Code (VSCode) integrated development environment, revolutionizing the coding workflow for developers. The tool allows developers to interact with powerful AI assistants without leaving their familiar coding environment, potentially increasing productivity and reducing context-switching. Monica Code provides in-depth project understanding, suggesting that the AI can analyze and comprehend the codebase to offer more relevant and contextual assistance. A standout feature is the multimodal chat capability, enabling developers to communicate with the AI using various forms of input, which could include text,...
read Nov 4, 2024Prime Video’s new AI tool will recap your favorite shows and movies
New AI feature for Prime Video: Amazon is introducing X-Ray Recaps, a generative AI-powered tool designed to provide summaries of TV content on its Prime Video platform. X-Ray Recaps can generate text summaries for full seasons, individual episodes, or specific segments of TV shows. The feature will be accessible from a show's detail page or within the X-Ray interface while watching content. Amazon's AI analyzes video segments, subtitles, and dialogue to create detailed descriptions of key events, locations, timelines, and conversations. Technical implementation and safeguards: Amazon has implemented measures to ensure the AI-generated recaps are both useful and appropriate for...
read Nov 4, 2024Apple’s next major AI upgrade set for first week of December
Apple's AI push continues: Apple is set to release its next major intelligence upgrade, iOS 18.2, in early December, marking a significant step in the company's AI integration efforts. Bloomberg reports that the update is expected to arrive around the week of December 2, slightly earlier than typical for Apple's December releases. This update follows the initial rollout of Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1, which included improvements to writing tools, smart replies, and photo search capabilities. Key features of iOS 18.2: The upcoming update will introduce several AI-powered tools and integrations, enhancing the user experience across Apple devices. ChatGPT...
read Nov 4, 2024Claude AI can now analyze and interpret PDFs — here’s how to try it
Anthropic enhances Claude AI with PDF analysis capabilities: Anthropic has introduced a new Visual PDFs feature in beta for its Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI model, allowing users to analyze and interpret content from PDF files, including text, images, charts, and graphs. The Visual PDFs feature is currently available only through a paid professional subscription or API access, potentially incentivizing users to upgrade their plans. Claude can now process standard PDFs up to 32MB in size and 100 pages long, as long as they are not encrypted or password-protected. For optimal results, PDFs should have clear and legible text, standard fonts,...
read Nov 4, 2024Perplexity’s new ‘Election Info Hub’ aims to answer all your election questions
Perplexity's AI-powered election hub: Perplexity, an AI search company, has launched an Election Information Hub, aiming to provide voters with crucial information as the US Presidential election approaches. The hub utilizes AI to generate answers to voting questions, offer candidate summaries, and will track live vote counts on Election Day using data from The Associated Press. Voter information, including polling requirements, locations, and times, is sourced from Democracy Works, the same organization powering similar features for Google. Perplexity claims to use "a curated set of the most trustworthy and informative sources" for election-related answers. Sourcing and partnerships: Perplexity has officially...
read Nov 3, 2024Google’s new conversational AI tool will teach you just about anything
Google's AI-powered learning initiative: Google has launched "Learn About," a new platform within Google Learning that aims to revolutionize education through interactive AI tools. The platform is designed to cater to learners of all levels, from students to professionals and lifelong learners. "Learn About" offers a suite of interactive tools and templates covering a wide range of topics, from cooking to space exploration. Users can input their own questions or explore curated topics aligned with their learning goals. AI-driven personalized learning experience: The core of Google Learning is an AI conversational learning companion that adapts to each user's knowledge level...
read Nov 3, 2024Grindr’s new AI-powered virtual wingman might find your next match
AI Matchmaker on the Horizon: Grindr, the popular dating app, is developing an AI-powered virtual wingman to revolutionize online dating for its users. The AI chatbot is designed to proactively connect potential romantic partners and assist in planning dates. This development is part of a broader trend of integrating AI into dating apps to enhance user experiences and streamline the matchmaking process. Enhanced User Experience: The AI chatbot aims to go beyond traditional reactive chatbots by autonomously making decisions and completing tasks on behalf of users. The virtual wingman will search for potential dates, initiate conversations, and even message on...
read Nov 3, 2024How NVIDIA’s new AI workflow is combating credit card fraud
AI-powered fraud detection in financial services: NVIDIA has launched a new AI workflow for detecting credit card transaction fraud, running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and powered by the NVIDIA AI platform. The workflow aims to combat the growing problem of credit card fraud, which is expected to cause $43 billion in financial losses worldwide by 2026. By leveraging accelerated data processing and advanced algorithms, the new system can identify subtle patterns and anomalies in transaction data based on user behavior. The workflow is designed to improve accuracy and reduce false positives compared to traditional fraud detection methods. Key features...
read Nov 2, 2024Hugging Face launches powerful small AI models to run on smartphones
Breakthrough in compact AI models: Hugging Face has released SmolLM2, a new family of small but powerful language models designed to run efficiently on smartphones and edge devices. Key features and capabilities: SmolLM2 comes in three sizes – 135M, 360M, and 1.7B parameters – offering impressive performance while requiring significantly fewer computational resources than larger models. The 1.7B parameter version outperforms Meta's Llama 1B model on several key benchmarks. SmolLM2 shows significant improvements over its predecessor in instruction following, knowledge, reasoning, and mathematics. The largest variant was trained on 11 trillion tokens using a diverse dataset combination, including FineWeb-Edu and...
read Nov 1, 2024How Osmo is using AI to capture and reproduce scent in digital form
AI-powered scent teleportation breakthrough: Osmo, a digital olfaction company, has successfully developed an AI system capable of analyzing and reproducing scents without human intervention, opening up new possibilities for various industries. Osmo's technology uses sensors and a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) to collect and analyze scents, which are then transmitted to a specialized molecular printer for reproduction. The company's AI models can now map processed scents onto its Principal Odor Map (POM), a database that predicts how specific molecular combinations correspond to particular smells. This breakthrough allows for the digital transmission and recreation of scents with high accuracy, even...
read Nov 1, 2024FutureAI unveils new architecture to enable the creation of personalized AI apps
Introducing FutureAI's Masterpiece: A revolutionary architecture for AI-native applications: FutureAI has unveiled Masterpiece, a cutting-edge architecture designed to enable developers to build AI-native applications with built-in generative personalization capabilities. Core features and capabilities: Masterpiece offers a suite of powerful tools and functionalities to enhance AI-driven application development. The architecture utilizes a contextualization-specialized version of Llama 70B, Leo 1, and incorporates an LDA model for topic modeling trained on hundreds of thousands of emails. Masterpiece integrates Vertex AI's multimodal embedding library and provides two datasets (Gmail and Plaid) for inference. The platform ensures user data sovereignty, offering controls, consents, and privacy...
read Nov 1, 2024Google’s new ‘Doodle Guide’ AI tool transforms sketches into polished artwork
Google's AI-powered drawing assistant: Google has unveiled a new experimental AI tool called Doodle Guide, designed to help aspiring artists improve their drawing skills through real-time feedback and guidance. Doodle Guide provides audio and visual commentary on users' drawings as they sketch, offering insights and suggestions for improvement. Once a drawing is complete, the AI generates an image based on its interpretation of the user's doodle, providing a visual reference for comparison. The tool also offers tips and recommendations for enhancing future drawings, helping users develop their artistic abilities over time. Expanding AI experiments in arts and culture: Doodle Guide...
read Nov 1, 2024Amazon unveils AI tools for marketers amid rising costs
Amazon's advertising growth and AI investments: Amazon reported a 19% year-over-year increase in advertising revenue to $14.33 billion in Q3, meeting analyst expectations but showing a slowdown compared to the previous year's growth rate. The e-commerce giant has been expanding its full-funnel marketing capabilities, including the introduction of ads on Prime Video in January. Amazon's first "broadcast season" for Prime Video is underway following its upfronts negotiations with advertisers in the spring. The company has released several generative AI-powered tools for advertisers, despite the high costs associated with AI development. Retail media advertising remains a key driver: Amazon's advertising segment...
read Nov 1, 2024Google’s new ‘InkSight’ tool turns handwritten notes into digital text
Bridging the analog-digital divide: Google Research's new AI system, InkSight, represents a significant breakthrough in converting handwritten notes to editable digital text, potentially transforming how millions capture and preserve their thoughts. InkSight accurately converts photographs of handwritten notes into digital text, addressing the longstanding challenge of bridging traditional handwriting with digital note-taking. The system combines sophisticated AI capabilities to read, understand, and reproduce text naturally, moving beyond previous methods that relied on analyzing geometric properties of written strokes. In human evaluations, 87% of InkSight's samples were considered valid tracings of input text, with 67% being indistinguishable from human-generated digital handwriting....
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