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IBM to acquire StreamSets and WebMethods from Software AG for $2.3B

0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23

IBM is acquiring StreamSets and WebMethods from Software AG for $2.3B to enhance hybrid cloud offerings.
Lightmatter, a photonic computing startup, raises $155M to speed up computing processes with light.
Meltwater secures $65M investment from Verdane, expanding tech deals trend.

Mistral AI’s Latest Mixture of Experts (MoE) 8x7B Model

0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Generative AI Antitrust API

Mistral AI released a new MoE 8x7B model, challenging traditional approaches in the AI space.
CIOs in large companies are cautious about adopting generative AI despite its potential impact.
A lawsuit against Google by Helena World Chronicle highlights concerns about anticompetitive behavior in the AI landscape.

DeepMind AI outdoes human mathematicians on unsolved problem

0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Robotics Mathematics Innovation Language Models

DeepMind AI outperformed human mathematicians on unsolved problems using large language models.
AI-powered plush toys like Grok by Curio provide screenless companionship for children.
Krutrim Si Designs introduced the Krutrim AI family, including multilingual models for Indian customers.

Spotify confirms test of prompt-based AI playlists feature

0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Software Hardware Innovation Art

Instagram introduces a new AI background editing tool for stories
OpenAI is working on controlling AI that surpasses human intelligence
Spotify is testing prompt-based AI playlists feature for users

Snapchat+ subscribers can now create and send AI-generated images

0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Startups Shopping Tools Artworks

Snapchat+ subscribers can create and send AI-generated images with new features like Dream selfie and AI-powered extend tool.
Amazon.in enhances customer experience with AI-Generated Review Highlights for product detail pages.
GuardZ, an Israeli startup, raises $18 million to expand its AI-based security platform for small and medium businesses.

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Microsoft to team up with American labour unions to discuss the impact of AI on workers

0 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Startups E-commerce Content creation Data processing

Microsoft partners with American labor unions to talk about AI impact on workers.
Relevance AI secures funding to help companies build AI agents easily.
TikTok explores e-commerce while Mistral AI faces potential EU regulations.

Mistral AI, a Paris-based OpenAI rival, closed its $415 million funding round

0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Generative AI Ethical AI Healthcare AI Tech Innovation

Mistral AI in Paris closed a $415 million funding round
Samsung's One UI 6.1 introduces generative AI features
Coforge launches Quasar to ensure responsible AI applications

Google’s AI-assisted NotebookLM note-taking app is now open to users in the US

0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Policy Infrastructure Regulation Tools

Google has launched the AI-assisted NotebookLM note-taking app in the US.
OpenAI is delving into the Indian market with Rishi Jaitly as a senior advisor.
Nvidia is collaborating with YTL Power in a $4.3 billion deal to enhance AI infrastructure in Malaysia.

Meta Introduces New AI Features Across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp

0 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Data Storage Startups Cloud Computing Language Models

Meta introduced over 20 new AI features across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, enhancing user experiences.
Google unveiled Gemini AI in three sizes - Nano, Pro, and Ultra, catering to various information types like text, code, audio, images, and video.
Vast Data raised $118 million for its data storage platform tailored for AI workloads, aiming to expand its business reach globally.

Meta and IBM Launch AI Alliance

0 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI Funding Startup Artworks Innovation

Meta and IBM have launched an AI Alliance with more than 50 companies promoting an open model of AI.
AssemblyAI, a startup, secured $50 million in funding to enhance its AI speech models platform.
EnCharge AI, a startup focusing on AI-accelerating chips, raised $22.6 million to make AI more accessible.

‘The Gospel’: how Israel uses AI to select bombing targets in Gaza

0 implied HN points • 02 Dec 23

🕹 Technology AI

Israel uses AI system 'The Gospel' to select bombing targets in Gaza.
US forced Saudi-backed fund to divest from AI startup due to tech transfer concerns.
Good old-fashioned AI models are still relevant alongside large language models in AI applications.