The recent recruitment of ousted OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, by Microsoft has caused a significant upheaval within OpenAI. Altman’s dismissal and subsequent hiring by Microsoft have not only sparked widespread discontent among OpenAI employees, but also signaled Microsoft’s intent to strengthen its position in the AI sector. Microsoft has appointed Altman and Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s […]
Amazon’s “AI Ready” initiative is set to make a significant impact on the global workforce by providing free AI skills training to two million individuals by 2025. This ambitious program aims to bridge the gap between the demand for AI talent and the current supply. As part of this initiative, Amazon is offering eight new […]
Google DeepMind, in collaboration with YouTube, has recently introduced Lyria, a groundbreaking music generation model that aims to revolutionize the music industry. Lyria will come with two new toolsets on YouTube, known as Dream Track and Music AI, which will enable artists, creators, and fans to connect and collaborate in the realm of music creation. […]
Facebook and Instagram are introducing new AI-powered creative tools that aim to revolutionize the way we edit photographs and produce videos. These tools, known as Emu Edit and Emu Video, leverage the power of artificial intelligence to provide users with precise alterations and high-quality content. Emu Edit is designed to allow users to make specific […]
Tech Spark AI, a Canadian tech company, has recently secured $1.4 million in a pre-seed round of funding. The funds will be used to develop their generative AI platform, Spark Plug. The funding for this round was led by TD Bank, with participation from Salesforce, the Canadian government, and NBA Canada. Spark Plug aims to […]
Microsoft is making significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing with the development of its own custom AI chip and Arm-based CPU. These advancements are aimed at powering large language models and cloud workloads in its Azure data centers. The Azure Maia AI chip and Azure Cobalt CPU are expected […]
Airbnb, the renowned online marketplace for lodging and tourism experiences, has recently made a significant move in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). The company has acquired Gameplanner.AI, a stealth-mode startup founded by Adam Cheyer, one of the original creators of Siri. This acquisition, valued at almost $200 million, highlights Airbnb’s strong focus on leveraging […]
Google DeepMind has introduced its latest AI model, GraphCast, which has been hailed as the world’s most accurate 10-day global weather forecasting system. This new system, GraphCast, is a medium-range weather forecasting tool that provides unparalleled accuracy and speed. One of the most impressive aspects of GraphCast is its ability to predict extreme weather events […]
Chinese researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the field of space exploration. They have successfully developed an AI-powered robot chemist that is capable of extracting oxygen from water on Mars. This groundbreaking invention has the potential to revolutionize future missions to the red planet. The robot chemist utilizes materials that are readily available on […]
Nvidia, the technology giant, has recently unveiled its latest upgraded GPU, the H200, which is specifically designed for training and deploying generative AI models. This new GPU boasts an impressive 141GB of next-generation “HBM3” memory, which significantly enhances its performance in generating text, images, and predictions. It is worth noting that OpenAI, a prominent artificial […]