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GitHub goes multi-model with new integrations for Claude, Gemini and o-1
GitHub Copilot Expands LLM Support: GitHub has announced the integration of four new large language models into its popular coding assistant, Copilot, marking a significant shift from its previous OpenAI-exclusive approach. The new models include Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini 1.5 Pro, and OpenAI's o1-preview and o1-mini. OpenAI models are already available in Copilot Chat, with Claude 3.5 Sonnet coming next, followed by Gemini 1.5 Pro in the coming weeks. GitHub plans to extend multi-model support across various Copilot features, including Copilot Workspace, multi-file editing, code review, security autofix, and the CLI. Evolution of Copilot's AI Foundation: The announcement reflects GitHub's...
read Oct 30, 2024Creatio’s latest update makes the case for CRM automation via agentic AI
Creatio revolutionizes CRM with AI-powered automation: Creatio's latest update, Energy 8.2, integrates no-code enterprise CRM app development with a unified suite of AI capabilities, aiming to streamline business processes and boost productivity. Key features of Energy 8.2: The update introduces a Unified AI Platform, bringing together agentic, generative, and prescriptive AI within a single environment. Users can now develop AI Skills using natural language inputs, without the need for coding expertise. Over 20 pre-configured AI Skills are embedded into the platform, enhancing core CRM functions for sales, marketing, and customer service. Creatio offers simplified pricing by including all AI features...
read Oct 30, 2024LinkedIn upgrades Recruiter with new AI agent capabilities
AI-powered recruitment revolution: LinkedIn is introducing an AI Hiring Assistant to its Recruiter platform, aiming to streamline the hiring process and enhance the efficiency of recruiters. The AI Hiring Assistant will analyze job descriptions or written prompts from recruiters and hiring managers to suggest suitable candidates based on specific criteria. This innovation is designed to reduce time-consuming tasks like writing emails, messaging potential candidates, and copy-pasting job descriptions across various platforms. The goal is to allow recruiters to focus on the most meaningful aspects of their job, such as engaging with and recruiting new employees. How the AI Hiring Assistant...
read Oct 30, 2024The biggest benefit of the Apple Intelligence update is RAM
Apple's AI-driven RAM upgrade strategy: Apple's recent move to double the base RAM in its M4 iMac and Mac mini models signals a significant shift in the company's approach to hardware specifications, driven by the impending arrival of Apple Intelligence, its suite of generative AI features. The M4 iMac line now offers 16GB of RAM as the base configuration, up from the previous 8GB standard. The M4 Mac mini follows suit, with education store customers able to purchase a 16GB RAM model for just $499, replacing the 8GB M2 Mac mini at the same price point. Expectations are high that...
read Oct 30, 2024ChatGPT introduces search feature for past conversations
ChatGPT enhances user experience with new search feature: OpenAI is rolling out a significant update to ChatGPT, addressing a long-standing user request by introducing a search function for past conversations. The new search feature will allow users to easily navigate through their chat history, including messages, threads, and Canvas projects. Initially, the search function will be available exclusively to paying subscribers with Plus or Teams accounts, with plans to extend it to free users in the following month. This update is part of OpenAI's ongoing efforts to improve ChatGPT's functionality and maintain its competitive edge in the AI chatbot market....
read Oct 30, 2024Lenovo supercharges ThinkPad X1 Carbon with AI upgrades
AI-Enhanced Business Efficiency: Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition offers small business owners advanced AI capabilities to boost productivity and streamline operations. The laptop is designed to handle AI-driven tasks efficiently, providing tools to improve business processes, draft emails, and refine web content. Generative AI tools integrated into the device offer fresh perspectives on business operations, potentially uncovering new efficiencies and opportunities. Powerful Performance for Multitasking: The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition boasts impressive specifications to support demanding workloads and AI applications. The Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 (Series 2) processor can execute over 45 trillion...
read Oct 30, 2024ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 blends innovative design with AI powers
Innovative dual-screen design meets AI power: The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 (2024) combines a unique dual-screen form factor with the advanced capabilities of Intel's Core Ultra processor, offering students and professionals a distinctive and powerful computing experience. Dual-screen versatility: The Zenbook Duo 14 features two 14-inch Full HD OLED displays, revolutionizing the traditional laptop layout. Both screens offer a 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and VESA Certified DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification. The secondary screen can function as an additional window, a large trackpad, or combine with the primary display for an expansive viewing area. A detachable...
read Oct 29, 2024Microsoft launches suite of AI tools for software development
Microsoft's AI-powered developer tools: A game-changer for software creation: Microsoft has unveiled a comprehensive suite of artificial intelligence tools aimed at revolutionizing the software development process and solidifying its position in the AI-driven future of application creation. The rise of the AI engineer: A new category of software developer is emerging as organizations rush to integrate AI capabilities into their applications. The "AI engineer" represents a fundamental shift in how software is conceived, built, and deployed, moving beyond traditional coding patterns to include model evaluation, prompt engineering, and managing probabilistic AI outputs. This transition reflects the growing need for developers...
read Oct 29, 2024Chat2DB automates SQL writing and data analysis with AI
AI-powered SQL assistant revolutionizes database interaction: Chat2DB Local is a powerful tool designed to streamline SQL writing and data analysis processes through artificial intelligence, promising to transform the way developers and analysts interact with databases. Key features and capabilities: Chat2DB Local leverages AI to generate optimal SQL queries and provide rapid data insights, effectively saving time and enhancing productivity for database professionals. The tool boasts compatibility with all popular databases, ensuring widespread applicability across various development environments. By utilizing AI datasets, Chat2DB Local demonstrates a deep understanding of database structures and operations, enabling more accurate and efficient query generation. The...
read Oct 29, 2024Hedra launches new voice cloning feature — here’s how to use it
AI-powered character creation evolves: Hedra, an AI character maker, has introduced a new voice cloning feature, allowing users to create digital avatars with personalized voices, marking a significant advancement in AI-driven content creation. Hedra's voice cloning technology enables users to replicate their voice using a short audio clip, which can then be applied to any character created or uploaded on the platform. The feature is exclusively available to paid subscribers, with plans starting at $10 per month. Hedra has gained popularity for its user-friendly interface and accurate mouth movement synchronization in character animations. How the voice cloning process works: Users...
read Oct 29, 2024Pika Labs adds spooky AI video effects for Halloween
AI Video Innovation for Halloween: Pika Labs has unveiled a suite of spooky AI video effects just in time for Halloween, showcasing a unique approach to AI-generated content that sets them apart from competitors. The new effects include eye-popping, decapitation, and levitation, designed to create engaging, shareable content for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. These "Pikaffects" are built on top of the company's Pika 1.5 AI video model, allowing users to transform static images into dynamic videos with just a few clicks. The process is user-friendly: upload an image, select an effect, and within minutes, a custom video...
read Oct 29, 2024X’s AI chatbot Grok can now analyze images
Grok's vision upgrade: A leap forward for xAI's chatbot: Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has introduced image analysis capabilities to its AI assistant Grok, marking a significant advancement in its functionality. Key features of the update: Grok can now analyze and comprehend images in addition to its existing text capabilities The AI can interpret visual content including documents, diagrams, and photographs It can understand spatial relationships within images to better describe their contents Users can leverage this feature for tasks like generating recipe ideas from ingredient photos or identifying landmarks in shared images Integration with X platform: A new...
read Oct 29, 2024Cisco unveils its vision for the future with new AI agent and XR capabilities
Cisco's WebexOne 2024: A leap into AI-powered collaboration: Cisco unveiled significant artificial intelligence and extended reality upgrades to its Webex platform, marking a transformation from a simple video conferencing tool to a comprehensive collaboration suite for the modern workplace. Key innovations in AI and customer service: Webex AI Agent, a groundbreaking platform, enables organizations to swiftly deploy AI-powered customer service agents capable of handling complex interactions. The AI Assistant, integrated across Cisco's cloud offerings, leverages large language models to automate workflows and enhance productivity for users across various business functions. Extended reality integration pushes boundaries: Cisco's partnership with Apple brings...
read Oct 29, 2024iOS 18.2 to feature ChatGPT and Visual AI in December update
Upcoming iOS update introduces advanced AI features: Apple's iOS 18.2, set for public release in December, will bring a suite of new Apple Intelligence features, significantly enhancing the iPhone's AI capabilities. The update will introduce Visual Intelligence, an AI-powered vision feature exclusive to the upcoming iPhone 16 model. Visual Intelligence will combine Apple's AI technology with the device's camera, enabling users to scan and analyze objects, translate text, look up business details, and scan QR codes. This feature represents a major leap in iPhone's ability to interpret and interact with the user's visual environment. Enhanced writing assistance: The Writing Tools...
read Oct 29, 2024An enigmatic new AI image tool called Red Panda has suddenly gotten very popular
AI image generation breakthrough: A new AI model called Red Panda has suddenly emerged, dominating the Artificial Analysis Image Arena leaderboards and sparking speculation about its origins and capabilities. The Artificial Analysis Image Arena explained: This platform serves as a public testing ground for AI image tools, allowing users to vote on side-by-side comparisons of images generated by different models. The arena typically features established players like Flux.1, Midjourney, Ideogram, and StableDiffusion. Images are generated through text prompts, and voting is anonymous to eliminate bias. The leaderboard is continuously updated based on user votes, providing real-time performance metrics. Red Panda's...
read Oct 29, 2024Gmail will now let you use AI to craft emails
Google expands AI-powered email writing assistance: Gmail users on the web can now access "Help me write" feature, powered by Gemini AI, to create and refine email drafts with artificial intelligence. The "Help me write" feature, previously available on mobile, is now accessible in Gmail's web interface for users with Google One AI Premium subscriptions or the Gemini add-on for Workspace. Users can generate email drafts from scratch or receive suggestions to formalize, elaborate, or shorten existing messages using AI assistance. New "polish" shortcut streamlines email refinement: Google introduces a convenient shortcut for quick email polishing on both web and...
read Oct 29, 2024Box and Amazon partner to simplify AI app creation for enterprises
Box and AWS join forces to streamline generative AI app development: The content management platform Box has expanded its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to simplify the creation of generative AI applications for enterprise clients. Box customers can now access foundation models through Amazon Bedrock, including Anthropic's Claude and Amazon's Titan, as part of Box AI. This integration allows companies to quickly build generative AI applications by combining advanced AI models with Box's Intelligent Content Management platform. The partnership aims to provide both accuracy and security for businesses looking to accelerate their AI initiatives. Key features of the collaboration:...
read Oct 29, 2024SimpliSafe’s new AI camera detects threats at your doorstep
AI-powered home security innovation: SimpliSafe, a Boston-based company, is introducing a new outdoor security camera that utilizes artificial intelligence to assess potential threats at the doorstep. The camera aims to detect danger before it occurs, moving beyond traditional systems that react only after a break-in has happened. SimpliSafe's CEO, Christian Cerda, envisions a future where the system could autonomously determine friend from foe, though currently it still relies on human agents for decision-making. How the system works: The new SimpliSafe camera combines AI technology with human monitoring to provide a more proactive approach to home security. The camera captures video...
read Oct 28, 2024Apple’s new M4 iMacs are built for the AI era
Apple unveils next-generation iMacs with M4 chip: The tech giant has announced a significant update to its iMac lineup, introducing new models powered by the latest M4 processor, marking another milestone in Apple's transition to its custom silicon. Key features and specifications: The new iMacs offer a blend of performance upgrades and design refinements, catering to both casual users and professionals. Starting at $1,299, the new iMacs come with 16GB of unified memory as standard. Available in seven vibrant colors, the computers feature color-matching USB-C accessories. The 24-inch 4.5K Retina display now includes a new nano-texture glass option for enhanced...
read Oct 28, 2024Google expands AI search summaries to 100+ new countries
Global expansion of Google's AI search summaries: Google is significantly expanding the availability of its AI-generated search summaries, known as AI Overviews, to more than 100 additional countries this week. The rollout includes major markets such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Colombia, Chile, the Philippines, and Nigeria, among many others. A comprehensive list of countries where AI Overviews are now available can be found on Google's official website. This expansion marks a significant step in Google's efforts to integrate AI technology into its core search functionality on a global scale. Multilingual support and localization: The AI Overviews will...
read Oct 28, 2024Google launches Prompting Essentials course on Coursera
Google's new AI prompting course launched: Google has introduced a new course called "Prompting Essentials" through Coursera to teach users how to effectively communicate with AI tools through prompts. Course details and objectives: The course, developed by AI experts from Google and DeepMind, is now available on Coursera for $49. It is designed as a self-paced, 10-hour program that requires no previous experience. The curriculum aims to equip users with skills to prompt AI tools for increased productivity, creativity, and problem-solving in both work and everyday life. Key features of the course: Students will learn a five-step prompting framework to...
read Oct 28, 2024Cohere unveils new AI models to tackle global language barriers
Cohere expands multilingual AI capabilities: Cohere has launched two new open-weight models, Aya Expanse 8B and 35B, as part of its Aya project aimed at bridging the global language divide in foundation models. Key advancements in multilingual AI: The Aya Expanse models expand performance advancements in 23 languages, building on the success of the previously released Aya 101 large language model. The 8B parameter model makes breakthroughs more accessible to researchers worldwide, while the 35B parameter model provides state-of-the-art multilingual capabilities. Both models are now available on Hugging Face, a popular platform for sharing and accessing AI models. Technical innovations...
read Oct 28, 2024Browser Company unveils new Arc browser successor
New AI-Powered Browser on the Horizon: The Browser Company, creators of the innovative Arc browser, has announced plans to develop a new, more accessible browser aimed at mainstream users. The company's CEO, Josh Miller, revealed the project in an interview with The Verge and a YouTube video, highlighting the need for a simpler browsing experience that can appeal to a broader audience. This new browser will retain Arc's strengths while offering a more familiar interface and increased AI integration to simplify workflows and automate repetitive tasks. Addressing Market Challenges: Despite Arc's popularity among power users, its complexity has hindered widespread...
read Oct 28, 2024iOS 18.1 has arrived — here’s how to access it and what’s inside
iOS 18.1 Release: A New Era of Apple Intelligence Apple has officially rolled out iOS 18.1, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of its mobile operating system and introducing the first wave of Apple Intelligence features to compatible iPhones. Key features and availability: iOS 18.1 brings a host of new capabilities, including enhanced customization options and the initial rollout of Apple's artificial intelligence tools. The update is available for download as of 11 am ET today, October 28, 2024. Compatible devices include the iPhone 16 lineup, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Users can expect improvements to...
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