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OpenAI changes policy to allow military applications

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI
  1. OpenAI modified its policy to allow military applications of its technologies.
  2. Artifact, an AI-powered news app, is closing down due to lack of market opportunity.
  3. The UK government is set to publish tests for passing new AI laws, focusing on AI safety and company commitments.

Microsoft Copilot is finally available on iOS and Android

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI
  1. Microsoft Copilot is now accessible on iOS and Android, offering AI assistance with tasks like drafting emails and creating travel itineraries.
  2. Samsung Galaxy S24 Series is set to be revealed at the Galaxy Unpacked event, featuring AI capabilities like image creation and real-time translation.
  3. IBM suggests that in the AI era, soft skills like creativity and innovation will be more valuable than traditional computer science degrees.

GitHub makes Copilot Chat generally available, letting devs ask questions about code

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI
  1. GitHub introduced Copilot Chat for developers to ask code-related questions and get real-time guidance.
  2. Giga ML offers a platform for offline deployment of large language models to address privacy concerns and customization.
  3. Shield AI raised $300 million in additional funding, reaching a valuation of $2.8 billion for its autonomous systems technology.

Microsoft Copilot gets a music creation feature via Suno integration

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI
  1. Microsoft Copilot integrates music creation feature through Suno, making music creation more accessible.
  2. Stability AI introduces paid subscriptions for commercial use of its models to fund research and development.
  3. Google limits election-related search queries with generative AI to combat misinformation during high-profile elections.

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

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI
  1. Mistral AI released a new MoE 8x7B model, challenging traditional approaches in the AI space.
  2. CIOs in large companies are cautious about adopting generative AI despite its potential impact.
  3. 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

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI
  1. DeepMind AI outperformed human mathematicians on unsolved problems using large language models.
  2. AI-powered plush toys like Grok by Curio provide screenless companionship for children.
  3. Krutrim Si Designs introduced the Krutrim AI family, including multilingual models for Indian customers.

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

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI
  1. Snapchat+ subscribers can create and send AI-generated images with new features like Dream selfie and AI-powered extend tool.
  2. Amazon.in enhances customer experience with AI-Generated Review Highlights for product detail pages.
  3. GuardZ, an Israeli startup, raises $18 million to expand its AI-based security platform for small and medium businesses.

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

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI
  1. Meta introduced over 20 new AI features across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, enhancing user experiences.
  2. Google unveiled Gemini AI in three sizes - Nano, Pro, and Ultra, catering to various information types like text, code, audio, images, and video.
  3. 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

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI
  1. Meta and IBM have launched an AI Alliance with more than 50 companies promoting an open model of AI.
  2. AssemblyAI, a startup, secured $50 million in funding to enhance its AI speech models platform.
  3. EnCharge AI, a startup focusing on AI-accelerating chips, raised $22.6 million to make AI more accessible.

Amazon unveils Q, an AI-powered chatbot for businesses

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI
  1. Amazon introduced Q, an AI-powered chatbot for AWS customers trained on 17 years' worth of AWS knowledge.
  2. AWS added Guardrails for Amazon Bedrock to manage the behavior of large language models, ensuring safe user experiences.
  3. AWS unveiled new chips for AI workloads, including Trainium2 for model training and Graviton4 for inferencing.