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Google releases new ‘open’ AI models with a focus on safety - ctrlf5
Google releases new ‘open’ AI models with a focus on safety

Google has introduced three new “open” generative AI models, which it claims are “safer,” “smaller,” and “more transparent” than most existing models. These new models are part of Google’s Gemma 2 family, initially launched in May. Named Gemma 2 2B, ShieldGemma, and Gemma Scope, each model caters to different applications but emphasizes safety. Unlike Google’s […]

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  • Microsoft
Microsoft’s costs in focus as fears rise over slow payoff from AI - ctrlf5
Microsoft’s costs in focus as fears rise over slow payoff from AI

When Microsoft reports its earnings on Tuesday, investors are likely to be keenly focused on one key question: has Azure’s cloud-computing business shown enough growth to justify the billions invested in artificial intelligence infrastructure? Microsoft, widely regarded as a leader in monetizing AI through its partnership with ChatGPT developer OpenAI, is expected to announce that […]

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  • searchai
OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine - ctrlf5
OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine

OpenAI has unveiled its highly anticipated entry into the search market with SearchGPT, an AI-driven search engine that provides real-time internet information access. The interface begins with a large text box prompting users with the question, “What are you looking for?” Unlike traditional search engines that present a simple list of links, SearchGPT organizes and […]

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ITU-R appoints Samsung researcher to lead 6G coordination group - ctrlf5
ITU-R appoints Samsung researcher to lead 6G coordination group

Samsung is set to lead the standardization of 6G technologies in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) through 2029. HyoungJin Choi, a researcher from Samsung Research, has been named the chair of the Coordination Group on IMT-2030 (6G) following the recent ITU-R Working Party 5D (WP 5D) meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. This […]

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Apple denies using YouTube videos for training Apple Intelligence: Report - ctrlf5
Apple denies using YouTube videos for training Apple Intelligence: Report

Apple has clarified that its suite of artificial intelligence features, collectively known as Apple Intelligence, is not powered by the company’s OpenELM AI model. In a statement to 9To5Mac, the Cupertino-based tech giant confirmed that “OpenELM doesn’t power any of its AI or machine learning features – including Apple Intelligence.” This clarification follows a Wired […]

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  • Meta
Meta Wants To Get Small With Its AI Language Models - ctrlf5
Meta Wants To Get Small With Its AI Language Models

While large language AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Llama dominate the headlines, Meta is shifting focus to small language models. According to a recently published paper by Meta’s research team, the company is betting on these smaller models as the future of AI. Large language models typically use billions, even trillions, of parameters, making […]

  • AMD
  • PC
AMD Enters AI PC Race, Closes Microsoft Copilot+ Launch Gaps - ctrlf5
AMD Enters AI PC Race, Closes Microsoft Copilot+ Launch Gaps

The AI PC market has evolved rapidly since the first generation of AI PCs debuted a few months ago. Microsoft and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite spearheaded the second generation. While impressive, these products didn’t cater to three key sectors: workstation-class machines, gaming PCs, and PCs for professional creators. They were adequate for most users but […]

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Shipping giant CMA CGM signs AI deal with Google - ctrlf5
Shipping giant CMA CGM signs AI deal with Google

French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM has entered a partnership with Alphabet’s Google to accelerate the implementation of AI solutions across its global operations, the two companies announced on Thursday. CMA CGM aims to boost efficiency and reduce delivery times by optimizing routes, container handling, and inventory management while also cutting costs and minimizing […]

Nokia reports 32% drop in profit but sees recovery in 2nd half - ctrlf5
Nokia reports 32% drop in profit but sees recovery in 2nd half

Nokia reported a 32% decline in second-quarter operating profit due to weak demand for 5G telecom equipment. However, the Finnish telecoms group anticipates a sales recovery towards the end of 2024, driven by orders from North America. The adjusted profit, which excludes certain charges and asset revaluations for comparability with last year’s results, dropped to […]

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Artificial Agency raises $16M to use AI to make NPCs feel more realistic in video games - ctrlf5
Artificial Agency raises $16M to use AI to make NPCs feel more realistic in video games

A team of ex-Google DeepMind researchers has launched an AI behavior engine designed to enhance the traditional video gaming experience by revolutionizing the behavior and interactions of non-playable characters (NPCs). While many companies are leveraging AI to create more lifelike NPCs, Canada-based Artificial Agency, emerging from stealth mode with $16 million in funding, believes its […]