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US lawmakers are embarking on a journey of education and deliberation to grapple with the complexities of AI governance. Representative Don Beyer's decision to pursue a master’s degree in machine learning at George Mason University epitomizes this commitment to understanding. Beyer's proactive approach underscores the recognition among lawmakers that navigating the AI landscape requires more…

Humane, a Bay Area-based hardware startup founded by former Apple employees Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri in 2017, has unveiled its inaugural product, the Ai Pin. With $230 million in funding, the company has dedicated its efforts to developing stand-alone AI gadgets, with the Ai Pin being the first in a series. Image Credits: Brian Heater…

Amazon's recent addition to its board of directors, Andrew Ng, renowned for his AI expertise, signals a strategic shift for the tech giant. Ng's appointment coincides with the departure of Judy McGrath, a veteran TV executive, reflecting Amazon's evolving priorities. While Amazon has invested heavily in its entertainment ventures, including video and music streaming, McGrath's…

Google has announced a significant expansion of its editing capabilities for Google Photos, making advanced AI-powered tools, such as the Magic Editor, accessible to all users for free. Previously exclusive to Pixel devices and paid subscribers, features like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, and others will now be available to a wider audience. This…

In its pursuit to narrow the gap with competitors in the generative AI sector, Meta commits billions to bolster its AI endeavors. A significant portion of this investment targets the recruitment of AI researchers, while a substantial sum is allocated to hardware development, notably focusing on chips tailored for Meta's AI operations. Today, Meta introduced…

At an event held in London, Meta announced its imminent release of Llama 3, the latest iteration of its open source large language model designed for powering generative AI assistants. The confirmation follows a recent report by The Information hinting at Meta's impending launch. Nick Clegg, Meta's president of global affairs, revealed that the rollout…

New Revenue Model Unveiled by Poe Empowers AI Bot Creators to Earn per Message Poe, the AI chatbot platform under Quora's wing, has rolled out a novel revenue model enabling bot creators to monetize each message sent by users. This introduction, disclosed on Monday, offers creators the ability to assign a price to individual messages,…

During the ongoing Vision 2024 event in Phoenix, AZ, Intel has introduced a range of innovative hardware and software strategies aimed at propelling the company's AI aspirations across diverse market sectors. While the recent debut of Meteor Lake Core Ultra processors extended NPUs to compact systems, today's focus is squarely on data centers and enterprise…

In a significant move, Multiverse, a prominent UK tech firm, has acquired Searchlight, an AI talent software company, aiming to address skill gaps in businesses. Multiverse's innovative approach blends work and learning to democratize economic opportunities, tackling skill shortages through pioneering apprenticeships that leverage human-centered coaching, AI, and technology. With over 1,000 organizational partnerships, Multiverse…

Microsoft's consumer AI division continues its global expansion with the announcement of a dynamic new hub in London. Spearheading this initiative is none other than Jordan Hoffmann, a distinguished AI scientist and engineer recently recruited from the prestigious AI startup, Inflection AI, in which Microsoft made a strategic investment just last year. This development comes…