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Microsoft is introducing a new line of computers equipped with advanced chips designed to seamlessly run artificial intelligence (AI) features within Windows software, while offering extended battery life. The tech giant announced the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro tablet, powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus processors, which are optimized for on-device…

Apple is set to unveil a series of artificial intelligence (AI) features for iPhones with the upcoming iOS 18 update, according to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The tech giant plans to introduce these enhancements at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024, aiming to leverage AI to provide a more proactive and…

In a move to embrace the potential benefits of generative AI for younger users while addressing safety concerns, Anthropic, an AI startup, has announced a significant policy shift. The company will now allow minors to access third-party applications powered by its AI models, provided that developers implement specific safety features and comply with applicable regulations.…

In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4o, a powerful and free-for-all AI model that combines text, vision, and voice capabilities, bringing the advanced features of GPT-4 to the masses. During the OpenAI Spring Update event, CTO Mira Murati introduced GPT-4o, a faster and more capable version of GPT-4, emphasizing OpenAI's mission to ensure that…

In a recent interview, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and chairperson of Tools for Humanity, expressed his belief that the rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to a significant restructuring of socioeconomic systems. Altman proposed a vision where access to computational resources, or "compute," could potentially replace monetary income as a means…

The United Kingdom's newly formed AI safety body, the UK Safety Institute, has launched an open-source toolset called Inspect aimed at enabling widespread evaluations of AI models' skills and potential risks. Touted as the first such state-backed platform for AI safety testing, Inspect provides a framework for assessing core capabilities like knowledge and reasoning in…

As call centers grapple with the need to reduce costs while scaling up their operations, they are increasingly turning to automation solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI). According to research firm TechSci Research, the global market for contact center AI could grow to nearly $3 billion in 2028, up from $2.4 billion in 2022. Additionally,…

Google DeepMind has lifted the curtain on AlphaFold 3, the latest iteration of their groundbreaking machine learning model that predicts the shape and behavior of proteins. Not only is AlphaFold 3 more accurate than its predecessors, but it also predicts interactions with other biomolecules, making it a far more versatile research tool. In a significant…

In a significant collaboration, OpenAI is joining forces with Stack Overflow, the popular Q&A forum for software developers, to improve the performance of its generative AI models on programming-related tasks. The partnership, announced on Monday, aims to leverage Stack Overflow's vast repository of developer knowledge to further enhance the capabilities of OpenAI's models, including those…

In a strategic move amid reports of exploring a potential sale to private equity firms, DocuSign (now preferring to stylize its name as "Docusign") has announced the acquisition of Lexion, a contract workflow automation startup, for $165 million. The purchase comes as Docusign continues to invest heavily in the contract management space, recently launching Docusign…

In a move to entice more users to subscribe to its premium tiers, X (formerly Twitter) has rolled out a new feature powered by Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. According to an announcement by the X Engineering team on Friday, Premium subscribers will now see AI-generated summaries of the trending stories displayed on the "For…

Danti, an artificial intelligence company focused on developing a superpower search engine for Earth data, has secured $5 million in funding led by prominent defensive tech investor Shield Capital. The startup aims to scale its technology for government customers, providing a natural language search engine that can efficiently collate and analyze data from various sources,…