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How Domino Data Lab plans to eliminate AI governance concerns
AI governance emerges as critical focus: As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly advance and proliferate, the tech industry is shifting attention towards establishing robust governance frameworks to ensure responsible AI development and deployment. The growing emphasis on AI governance parallels early concerns around cloud computing security, with stakeholders now recognizing the need for guardrails and ethical guidelines. There is an increasing push to address issues like bias in AI models, compliance with regulations, and appropriate use cases across different industries and regions. Domino Data Lab introduces AI governance solution: The company has launched Domino Governance, a software platform designed to...
read Oct 9, 2024Meta expands AI assistant to new global markets
Meta expands AI capabilities globally: Meta's AI assistant is set to broaden its reach, with plans to introduce the technology to 21 new countries and support additional languages by the end of the year. The rollout begins immediately in the United Kingdom, Brazil, Guatemala, Bolivia, Paraguay, and the Philippines. Meta AI currently boasts nearly 500 million active monthly users, indicating its significant popularity and widespread adoption. The expansion underscores Meta's commitment to making its AI technology accessible to a broader, more diverse user base. Smart glasses integration: Meta is extending the AI assistant's functionality to its Ray-Ban smart glasses in...
read Oct 9, 2024Ring’s new AI-powered Smart Video Search impresses with stunning accuracy
AI-powered Smart Video Search revolutionizes Ring camera functionality: Amazon's Ring is introducing a groundbreaking AI feature that will significantly enhance the search capabilities of its video history, offering users unprecedented precision in locating specific events captured by their cameras. Key features and functionality: The new Smart Video Search employs advanced AI technology to allow users to search for highly specific situations within their Ring camera footage. Users can input detailed search queries like "UPS truck" or even more specific requests such as "raccoon at night in the rain" to quickly locate relevant video clips. The feature utilizes Ring IQ, a...
read Oct 9, 2024Cyberhawk unveils new AI tool for faster, smarter drone inspections
Cyberhawk's AI-powered drone inspection tool: Cyberhawk, a leader in drone inspection and surveying services, has introduced Visualive, an AI-powered tool designed to revolutionize asset inspections across various industries. Visualive is a major upgrade to Cyberhawk's existing iHawk platform, integrating artificial intelligence to analyze drone-captured data instantly. The new software module aims to streamline the inspection process for industries such as utilities, oil and gas, and large construction projects. Cyberhawk claims that Visualive can improve inspection efficiency, reduce asset management costs, and enable faster, more informed decision-making. Key features and capabilities: Visualive offers a range of advanced features that bring a...
read Oct 9, 2024MediaTek challenges Qualcomm with AI-powered Dimensity 9400 chip
Next-gen mobile processor unveiled: MediaTek has introduced its latest flagship mobile processor, the Dimensity 9400, aiming to compete with Qualcomm's Snapdragon series in high-end smartphones for 2025. AI capabilities take center stage: The Dimensity 9400 features advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, powered by the eighth-generation Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and Dimensity Agentic AI Engine (DAE). The chip offers on-device video generation and LoRA training, both claimed as industry firsts. Large Language Model (LLM) prompt performance is up to 80% faster, with a 35% increase in power efficiency. MediaTek is collaborating with developers to create third-party applications that can leverage the NPU's...
read Oct 9, 2024SAP Build is being reimagined to enable faster enterprise software and AI agents
AI-powered enhancements for SAP Build platform: SAP is introducing significant artificial intelligence capabilities to its Build platform, aiming to position it as the primary extension solution for all SAP applications. The company unveiled an extensibility wizard that provides developers with direct access to SAP Build from S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, enabling seamless extension of custom fields, business logic, and processes. This integration preserves crucial business context, allowing developers to switch between environments without losing important information. By the end of 2024, the extensibility wizard will also support the creation of custom SAP Fiori and SAPUI5 applications. Joule Studio: A dedicated...
read Oct 8, 2024Instacart’s new ‘Caper Carts’ use AI to gamify grocery shopping
AI-powered shopping carts revolutionize grocery shopping: Instacart's new Caper Carts are transforming the grocery shopping experience with advanced AI features, turning a mundane chore into an interactive and efficient adventure. The Caper Carts are equipped with a touchscreen that provides navigation guidance, personalized recommendations, and discounts. These smart carts use cameras, scales, and sensors to evaluate items placed inside, eliminating the need for traditional checkout lines. Powered by Nvidia's AI libraries and on-device processing platform, the carts can identify products as they are added. Enhanced shopping experience: The AI-powered Caper Carts offer a range of features designed to make grocery...
read Oct 8, 2024China-based MiniMax launches AI image-to-video tool
AI video generation breakthrough: Hailuo AI, a product of Chinese startup MiniMax, has launched an Image-to-Video (img2video) feature, expanding its capabilities in the competitive AI-generated video market. Hailuo AI, backed by tech giants Alibaba and Tencent, has quickly gained prominence in the AI video space since its release in early September 2024. The platform initially offered text-to-video generation, earning praise for its vivid, coherent videos with fluid and lifelike human motions. With the addition of img2video, Hailuo now allows users to upload static images, bringing it in line with U.S. competitors like Runway and Luma AI. Feature-rich platform: Hailuo AI's...
read Oct 8, 2024Inflection AI launches API, enhances LLMs with emotional intelligence
Inflection AI's innovative approach to generative AI: Inflection AI is making waves in the artificial intelligence industry with its unique strategy for addressing output uniformity issues in large language models (LLMs) through enhanced emotional intelligence and agentic capabilities. Inflection AI has introduced Inflection 3.0 and a commercial API, offering a novel approach to Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF) that aims to create more empathetic and distinctive AI models. The company's focus on emotional intelligence, or "EQ," sets it apart from competitors by prioritizing the development of AI systems that can understand and respond to human emotions effectively. Inflection AI's...
read Oct 8, 2024The ChromeOS Recorder app is coming to all Chromebooks
New ChromeOS Recorder app brings advanced audio capabilities to all Chromebooks: Google is set to introduce a new Recorder app with ChromeOS 130, offering enhanced recording and transcription features to users across all Chromebook devices. Key features and functionality: The Recorder app brings a range of powerful audio tools to Chromebooks, with some AI-powered capabilities reserved for Chromebook Plus devices. All Chromebooks will have access to the core recording and transcription features, which work offline and in real-time after downloading a relatively small 100MB model. The app's interface is inspired by the Pixel Recorder app, featuring a dual-column layout and...
read Oct 8, 2024Humane’s AI Pin is finally getting a timer — and some other features too
New features for Humane's AI Pin: The wearable AI device is receiving a significant update, including the long-awaited addition of timers and several other enhancements. Humane is rolling out the CosmOS 1.2 update for its AI Pin, addressing some of the device's initial limitations and expanding its functionality. The addition of timers, a feature notably absent in earlier versions, addresses a key criticism highlighted in David Pierce's April review of the device. This update marks an important step in Humane's efforts to refine and improve the AI Pin's capabilities, potentially enhancing its appeal to users. Expanded functionality: The CosmOS 1.2...
read Oct 8, 2024Fitbit will now use Gemini AI to decode your health data
Fitbit's AI-powered health insights: Fitbit has launched Fitbit Labs, a new initiative that allows select users to test experimental health tools powered by Google's Gemini AI within the Fitbit app. The program aims to integrate Google's latest AI innovations into the Fitbit experience, marking a significant step in the evolution of wearable technology and personalized health insights. Fitbit Labs' first feature, Insights Explorer, uses Gemini AI models to analyze users' fitness data and provide personalized answers to health and wellness questions. The AI-powered tool presents insights in an easily understandable format, including charts and graphs, helping users visualize connections between...
read Oct 8, 2024Vectorize launches AI-powered enterprise data platform
Pioneering Agentic RAG: Vectorize's Enterprise Data Solution: Vectorize, a startup founded by former DataStax executive Chris Latimer, has unveiled its innovative platform designed to streamline enterprise Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) implementations. The company has secured $3.6 million in seed funding led by True Ventures, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize enterprise AI deployments. Vectorize's platform focuses on the critical data engineering aspects of AI, addressing the challenges of preparing and maintaining data for vector databases and large language models. The solution enables near real-time data capabilities through an agentic RAG approach, offering a production-ready data pipeline for...
read Oct 8, 2024Apple’s new ‘Depth Pro’ AI model could revolutionize augmented reality
Breakthrough in 3D mapping technology: Apple has unveiled a groundbreaking AI model called Depth Pro, capable of rapidly generating accurate depth maps from single images in real-time, potentially transforming various industries and applications. Depth Pro can estimate both relative and absolute depth, producing "metric depth" data from a single image input. The AI model operates efficiently on standard home computing hardware, eliminating the need for specialized AI chips. Apple's technology demonstrates the ability to draw accurate measurements between objects within an image. Depth Pro avoids common inconsistencies, such as misidentifying the sky or confusing foreground and background elements. Potential applications...
read Oct 8, 2024Anthropic launches ‘Message Batches API’ to streamline large-scale data tasks
New Message Batches API revolutionizes large-scale data processing: Anthropic has introduced a powerful and cost-effective solution for processing high volumes of queries asynchronously, offering significant benefits for developers and businesses. Key features and advantages: The Message Batches API allows developers to send up to 10,000 queries per batch, with processing completed within 24 hours at half the cost of standard API calls. The API is currently available in public beta, supporting Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3 Opus, and Claude 3 Haiku on the Anthropic API. Amazon Bedrock customers can utilize batch inference with Claude, while support for Google Cloud's Vertex...
read Oct 8, 2024MIT’s new AI aging tool will show you your future self
AI-powered future self simulation: MIT researchers have developed an innovative AI tool called Future You that allows users to interact with a simulated version of themselves from 30 years in the future. Future You, created by MIT's Media Lab, aims to encourage introspection and long-term goal setting by providing users with a virtual representation of their potential future selves. The system combines AI-powered chatbot technology with digital aging software to create a realistic and personalized experience for users. Users input information about their current life, including relationships, career, goals, and personal history, which the AI uses to build a profile...
read Oct 8, 2024SAP expands open source AI support, turns Joule into collaborative agent
SAP's AI evolution: Joule and open-source LLM integration: SAP has announced significant advancements in its generative AI capabilities, expanding the functionality of its AI copilot Joule and introducing new open-source large language model (LLM) support. Joule, SAP's generative AI copilot, can now support up to 80% of customers' most common business tasks, transforming it into a collaborative agent capable of handling complex workflows. The company is accelerating product innovation on the cloud to attract more customers to its RISE with SAP initiative, which aims to guide customers' transition from on-premises ERP systems to the cloud. SAP reported a 25% increase...
read Oct 8, 2024Roli unveils ‘Airwave’ an AI-powered instrument that teaches piano
Revolutionary AI-powered music learning device: Roli introduces the Airwave, a groundbreaking device that combines artificial intelligence, computer vision, and voice control to transform piano education and music production. The Roli Airwave is a 14.5-inch tall stand equipped with a camera that tracks hand and finger movements on a keyboard, streaming the data in real-time to a tablet screen mounted on the device. Utilizing AI and computer vision technology, the Airwave offers precise guidance on hand placement and can detect improper posture during piano practice. The device integrates ChatGPT, enabling voice control and providing answers to music-related questions, further enhancing the...
read Oct 8, 2024Meta to bring AI-edited video ads to Facebook and Instagram
AI-powered video ad editing comes to Facebook and Instagram: Meta is introducing new AI tools that will allow advertisers to enhance their video ads on the popular social media platforms. Meta is testing AI capabilities that can animate static images and expand video borders, offering advertisers more creative options for their campaigns. The AI animation tool can generate video content from a still image, such as making background elements move subtly within the frame. Another feature uses AI to increase the size of existing videos by generating additional pixels in each frame, similar to AI image editing tools that expand...
read Oct 8, 2024TikTok just launched an entire suite of AI-powered advertising tools
AI-driven advertising revolution: TikTok's Smart+ platform is the latest entrant in a growing trend of AI-powered advertising tools, joining similar offerings from tech giants Meta and Google. TikTok's Smart+ allows marketers to leverage AI for creating and delivering targeted ads aimed at driving conversions, leads, or app downloads. The platform promises to simplify and accelerate the ad creation process, potentially eliminating weeks of guesswork and A/B testing traditionally associated with ad campaigns. Adolfo Fernandez, TikTok's director and global head of product strategy and operations for commerce, emphasizes the simplicity and speed offered by Smart+. Industry landscape and competition: The introduction...
read Oct 8, 2024Hugging Face launches tool to let developers create AI apps in only minutes
Revolutionary AI development tool unveiled: Hugging Face's new "OpenAI-Gradio" Python package enables developers to create AI-powered web applications using OpenAI's language models with unprecedented ease and speed. Key features and benefits: The OpenAI-Gradio package combines OpenAI's powerful API with Gradio's user-friendly interface for machine learning applications, streamlining the development process significantly. Developers can launch functional web apps in minutes with minimal coding, requiring only installation of the package and setting of an OpenAI API key. The tool simplifies integration of OpenAI's large language models into web applications, eliminating the need for complex backend infrastructure management. It democratizes AI development, allowing...
read Oct 8, 2024Adobe’s new web app will protect artists’ work — here’s how to sign up
Adobe's new tool for digital content authentication: Adobe has unveiled a web application called Adobe Content Authenticity, designed to empower creators with the ability to watermark their artwork and opt out of AI model training usage. The application enables artists to explicitly indicate their non-consent for the use of their work in AI model training. Creators can add "content credentials" to their work, including verified identity and social media handles, enhancing attribution and ownership. The tool is built on C2PA, an internet protocol that allows for secure labeling of content with origin information. Adobe Content Authenticity is designed to work...
read Oct 8, 2024QuikTok is an AI phone companion for seniors that may improve cognitive health
Revolutionizing eldercare with AI: CareYaya Health Technologies has introduced QuikTok, an innovative AI-powered phone companion designed to address loneliness and monitor cognitive health in older adults. QuikTok offers free, AI-driven conversations via telephone, eliminating the need for internet access or computer skills. The service aims to combat loneliness, which affects approximately 37% of Americans aged 50-80. CareYaya has partnered with AARP's AgeTech Collaborative and Johns Hopkins AI & Technology Collaboratory to launch this initiative. Key features and functionality: QuikTok employs advanced AI technology to provide a range of services tailored to the needs of seniors, focusing on mental health and...
read Oct 7, 2024ChatGPT’s ‘Canvas’ lets you highlight specific sections and get inline feedback
AI-powered collaborative workspace debuts: OpenAI has introduced Canvas, a new interface for ChatGPT that enhances collaboration on writing and coding projects, marking a significant update to the platform's visual interface. Key features and functionality: Canvas displays content in a separate window alongside the AI chat history, allowing users to view working document drafts or programming code while collaborating with the AI assistant. The feature opens automatically when ChatGPT detects a scenario where it could be helpful, or users can trigger it manually by including "use canvas" in their prompt. Canvas includes a menu of shortcuts for common tasks such as...
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