News/New Launches
Oracle Launches New AI Developer Assistant for Fusion Data Intelligence Platform
Oracle enhances Fusion Data Intelligence with AI: Oracle is integrating a new generative AI-powered developer assistant into its Fusion Data Intelligence service, part of the Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, as announced at CloudWorld 2024. Key features of the AI-powered developer assistant: Streamlines the configuration of Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence service Accelerates the addition of third-party data sources through a guided, step-by-step process Aims to simplify and expedite development tasks for users of the platform Fusion Data Intelligence overview: Updated version of Fusion Analytics Warehouse Combines enterprise data, ready-to-use analytics, and prebuilt AI and machine learning models Delivers comprehensive business intelligence...
read Sep 10, 2024Parallels Desktop 20 for Mac Now Available for AI-Ready VMs
AI-ready virtual machines revolutionize development: Parallels Desktop 20 for Mac introduces a groundbreaking AI Package, offering developers a secure and offline environment for AI experimentation and application deployment. The Parallels AI Package includes a pre-configured virtual machine with 14 AI development toolsets, sample code, and detailed instructions. This innovative solution caters to both seasoned professionals and beginners, allowing for quick and secure AI model experimentation. The AI VM operates entirely offline, providing a secure and private environment ideal for sensitive development work. Users can customize resources and disable network access, further enhancing security measures. Industry insights and future trends: Parallels'...
read Sep 10, 2024DigitalEx Launches Product That Lets You Track Generative AI Expenses
AI cost management solution unveiled: DigitalEx, a cloud cost management software vendor, has launched a new expense tracking solution to help enterprises manage and optimize their generative AI-related costs. The solution offers a centralized view of expenses across various LLM platforms, including AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, and Groq. DigitalEx aims to provide a single user interface, data model, and optimization engine to manage and optimize spending on both public and private infrastructure. The platform is designed to address one of the most pressing concerns in the AI space: cost management. Company background and mission: DigitalEx, founded in 2022, has...
read Sep 10, 2024Harrison.ai Launches AI Radiology Model That Matches Expert Human Performance
Breakthrough in radiology AI: Harrison.ai has introduced Harrison.rad.1, a new radiology-specific foundational model that outperforms other AI models and matches human radiologist performance on key exams. Exceptional exam performance: Harrison.rad.1 has demonstrated remarkable capabilities in radiology certification exams, setting it apart from other AI models in the field. The model scored 85.67% (51.4 out of 60) on the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) 2B Rapids exam, a challenging certification for radiologists. This score is comparable to the average performance of human radiologists who have previously passed the exam (84.8%). Competing AI models from OpenAI, Microsoft, Anthropic, and...
read Sep 10, 2024ServiceNow Launches Library of AI Agents to Automate Enterprise Workflows
ServiceNow introduces customizable AI agents for enterprise workflows: ServiceNow's latest update to its Now Assist AI platform includes a new feature that allows enterprises to integrate AI agents into their workflows, providing a library of pre-built agents and the ability to customize them using the Now Assist Skill Kit. The Now Assist Skill Kit enables companies to build, test, and deploy new generative AI skills and assign them to AI agents, tailoring them to specific workflow requirements. This approach allows AI agents to learn how to manage business processes alongside employees, offering a collaborative human-AI interaction. Dorit Zilbershot, VP of...
read Sep 10, 2024Amazon’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ A.I. Features Help Viewers Predict Game Play
AI-powered features enhance Amazon's 'Thursday Night Football' viewing experience: Amazon Prime Video is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to provide viewers with predictive insights during NFL broadcasts, aiming to give fans a deeper understanding of the game. Amazon is introducing new on-screen guide features powered by AI for the upcoming season of "Thursday Night Football" (TNF). These features are designed to help viewers anticipate and better comprehend game play before it happens. The additions build upon existing AI-driven elements like "defensive alerts" that track defensive player movements and identify potential quarterback rushers. New AI features unveiled: Amazon's latest AI-powered...
read Sep 9, 2024Apple Watch Series 10 Debuts with Sleeker Design and Mini-Intelligence
Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 10 with significant design improvements: The latest iteration of Apple's smartwatch brings a thinner case, lighter weight, and enhanced display technology, marking a notable evolution in the product line. Key design changes: Apple has introduced a slimmer 9.7 mm case for the Series 10, making it the thinnest Apple Watch to date. The new design required miniaturization of various components, including the speaker, logic board, and metal backing. The aluminum version weighs 10 percent less than its predecessor, while the new titanium version, which replaces stainless steel, offers even greater weight reduction. Display enhancements: The...
read Sep 9, 2024Galaxy Tab S10 Pricing and Feature Details Leak
Samsung's AI-focused tablet upgrade: Samsung is set to launch its Galaxy Tab S10 series, bringing notable updates to its high-end Android tablet lineup while maintaining familiar pricing and design elements. Pricing and model lineup: The Galaxy Tab S10 series is expected to maintain competitive pricing in the premium tablet market. The Galaxy Tab S10+ is rumored to start at $999 for a 256GB model, matching the price of its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S9+. A 512GB model of the Tab S10+ is expected to be priced at $1,119. Leaks suggest the absence of a base Galaxy Tab S10 model, with...
read Sep 9, 2024Apple Announces iPhone 16 with New Camera Button, Colors and Chip
Apple unveils iPhone 16 with innovative features: The tech giant has introduced its latest smartphone models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, focusing on AI capabilities, camera improvements, and new design elements. New hardware additions enhance user experience: Apple has incorporated two new buttons into the iPhone 16 design, expanding functionality and ease of use. The 'Camera Control' button, a capacitive side button, allows for easier photo and video capture. The Action button, previously exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro models, replaces the mute switch on the iPhone 16 series. Camera upgrades promise improved photo and video quality: The iPhone...
read Sep 9, 2024Apple Announces Visual Intelligence, a Direct Challenge to Google Lens
Apple introduces Visual Intelligence: Apple has unveiled a new AI-powered feature called Visual Intelligence, set to be part of the iOS 18 Apple Intelligence suite later this year. Visual Intelligence is comparable to similar features offered by other multimodal AI systems, such as Google Lens or OpenAI's image recognition capabilities. The feature aims to provide instant information about objects or scenes captured by the iPhone's camera. Visual Intelligence is enabled by a new hardware feature called Camera Control, which is a capacitive camera button on the side of iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models. How Visual Intelligence works: Users can...
read Sep 9, 2024Google Just Dropped 3 New Experimental Gemini AI Models
Google unveils enhanced Gemini AI models: The tech giant has introduced three new experimental Gemini models, showcasing improved performance and capabilities across various domains. Key model updates: Google's latest release includes a smaller Gemini 1.5 Flash-8B variant, an upgraded Gemini 1.5 Pro model, and a significantly enhanced Gemini 1.5 Flash model. The Gemini 1.5 Flash model has demonstrated substantial performance gains, positioning it as a top choice for developers according to Logan Kilpatrick, product lead for Google AI Studio. Gemini 1.5 Pro exhibits improvements in areas such as math, coding, and handling complex prompts. Both new models boast an impressive...
read Sep 9, 2024Stanford and German Institute Launch Human-Centered AI Research Program
New collaboration bridges AI and human-computer interaction: Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) and Germany's Hasso Plattner Institut (HPI) launch a joint research program focusing on the human aspects of artificial intelligence. Program structure and goals: The Program on Artificial Intelligence and Human Computer Interaction aims to foster breakthroughs by combining diverse perspectives and expertise from both institutions. The initiative pairs students and faculty from HAI and HPI to work on five core research areas: explainability, social computing system design, AI in fabrication, AI-assisted communication, and privacy-preserving AI smart tools. The program includes active exchanges between PhD students, co-supervision, and...
read Sep 9, 2024Audible Launches Program for Narrators to Create AI-Generated Voices
AI-powered narration comes to Audible: Amazon's Audible is launching a beta program allowing narrators to create AI-generated voice clones, potentially revolutionizing audiobook production while raising questions about the future of human narration. The big picture: Amazon aims to expand its audiobook catalog by enabling faster production through AI technology, while attempting to balance the interests of authors, narrators, publishers, and listeners. The beta program, initially limited to a small group of US-based Audible narrators, will later extend to rights holders such as authors, agents, and publishers. Participants will submit voice recordings to train their AI replicas, retaining control over project...
read Sep 9, 2024Google’s New AI Image Generator Doesn’t Make Black Nazis Anymore
Google's AI image generator returns with improvements: Google is relaunching its Gemini-powered AI image generator after addressing issues that led to the generation of historically inaccurate and controversial images. Background and previous controversy: The AI tool faced significant backlash in February when it produced images of racially diverse Nazi-era German soldiers, prompting Google to apologize and temporarily shut down the feature. The incident highlighted the challenges of addressing racial bias in AI systems while maintaining historical accuracy. Google initially struggled to implement effective safeguards, leading to the feature's complete deactivation. New model and safeguards: Google has introduced Imagen 3, an...
read Sep 9, 2024IBM Launches TinyTimeMixer, an AI Model for Time Series Forecasting
IBM's innovative approach to generative AI forecasting: IBM has developed a new model called TinyTimeMixer (TTM) that incorporates time-based data to improve forecasting accuracy in generative AI applications. TTM is an open-source, lightweight pre-trained time series foundation model (TSFM) based on IBM's Granite foundation model. The model uses a patch-mixer architecture to learn context and correlations across time and multiple variables. Unlike language and vision-based foundation models, TSFMs utilize values associated with local temporal patches to learn temporal patterns. Key differences between TSFMs and traditional foundation models: Time Series Foundation Models (TSFMs) offer unique advantages in handling time-stamped data and...
read Sep 9, 2024X Enhances Grok iOS App with Image Generation and Improved UI
Grok AI's major upgrade on iOS: X has released version 10.56 of its iOS app, introducing significant enhancements to the Grok 2 chatbot for Premium and Premium+ subscribers. Image generation capabilities: The update introduces a new feature allowing users to create images using the Flux AI model within Grok 2. Users can now generate visuals directly through the Grok interface, streamlining the creative process. The system provides suggestions for image generation prompts, helping users overcome creative blocks. This feature is particularly beneficial for content creators and marketers seeking to leverage AI for visual communication. Enhanced model selection: The improved model...
read Sep 8, 2024The Best New Smart Home Tech Unveiled at IFA 2024
Smart home innovations unveiled at IFA 2024: The recent IFA 2024 exhibition showcased a range of cutting-edge smart home technologies, highlighting advancements in kitchen appliances, cleaning solutions, and home security systems. Siemens introduced the iQ 700, a built-in oven with an integrated camera capable of recognizing over 80 different dishes and automatically initiating cooking with ideal settings. The iQ 700 also features steam cooking functionality, adding versatility to its smart cooking capabilities. Addressing environmental concerns: Bosch presented innovative solutions aimed at reducing environmental impact and enhancing sustainability in home appliances. The Bosch Microplastic Filter, designed for washing machines, effectively eliminates...
read Sep 8, 2024How to Watch Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 Event — And What to Expect
Apple's "Glowtime" event: A showcase of new iPhones and AI features: Apple is set to unveil its latest iPhone lineup and showcase new AI capabilities at its highly anticipated "Glowtime" event on September 9th. Event details and streaming options: The Apple "Glowtime" event is scheduled for September 9th at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, with multiple ways for viewers to tune in. Apple will stream the event live on its official website, making it accessible to a wide audience. The event will also be available through the Apple TV app, catering to users of Apple's streaming platform. For those who...
read Sep 8, 2024Musk Claims 100,000-GPU AI Supercomputer Colossus Is Now World’s Largest
Elon Musk unveils Colossus: A new AI supercomputer milestone: Elon Musk has announced the activation of Colossus, a supercomputer he claims is the world's most powerful AI training system, marking a significant advancement in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The big picture: Colossus, built by Musk's AI startup xAI in Tennessee, reportedly houses 100,000 Nvidia AI chips, surpassing any existing single AI system in terms of hardware capacity. Musk stated that Colossus was brought online over the Labor Day weekend, after a record-breaking assembly time of just 122 days. The supercomputer utilizes Nvidia H100 graphics processing units, which are highly sought after...
read Sep 8, 2024Husslup Launches Greenlight Studio, an AI That Assists Entertainment Freelancers
AI-powered talent discovery app expands its offerings: Husslup, a media talent discovery app, has launched Greenlight Studio, a new initiative that utilizes ethical AI to assist freelancers in creating and selling content. The first tool in Greenlight Studio, "Full Script Assessment," has been released this week, offering comprehensive script analysis and improvement suggestions. Husslup is also developing an AI-driven smart content marketplace to streamline project discovery for industry professionals. The platform aims to democratize the creative process in the entertainment industry, drawing parallels to the formation of United Artists in 1919. Community ownership and investment opportunities: Husslup is offering its...
read Sep 7, 2024Infinity AI Creates Lifelike Video Characters from Single Images
Groundbreaking AI video generation: Infinity AI has developed a revolutionary foundation video model capable of creating lifelike AI characters that can speak and move naturally. The model, trained for approximately 11 GPU years at a cost of around $500,000, represents a significant advancement in AI-generated video technology. Users can generate videos up to 30 seconds long using a single image input, along with audio and other conditioning signals. The technology has potential applications in entertainment, education, and personalized content creation. Key features and capabilities: The Infinity AI model demonstrates impressive versatility and realism in generating human-like video content. The system...
read Sep 7, 2024AI-Powered Personalization Transforms Qatar Airways’ Marketing Strategy
AI-powered personalization in airline marketing: Qatar Airways has launched a groundbreaking AI Adventure campaign that allows users to insert themselves into a promotional short film, showcasing the airline's innovative approach to customer engagement and global travel advertising. The campaign combines a romantic short film with deepfake technology, enabling users to see themselves as the protagonists in various scenes around the world. Users can upload a photo of their face and choose scenes from the film, with options for both male and female leads. The nonverbal film tells the story of an actress and a man who embark on a global...
read Sep 7, 2024MSI Unveils 8-Inch Lunar Lake AI-Powered Gaming Handheld for 2025
Intel's latest innovation in gaming handhelds: MSI unveils the Claw 8 AI+, the world's first Windows 11 gaming handheld powered by Intel's new Core Ultra Lunar Lake processors, at IFA 2024 in Berlin. The Claw 8 AI+ succeeds the Claw A1M model, which initially faced criticism for performance issues but improved after BIOS updates. MSI aims to deliver optimal performance from the start with the new Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) Lunar Lake processors, promising significant improvements in performance, power efficiency, and AI computing capabilities. Key hardware upgrades: The Claw 8 AI+ features several notable improvements over its predecessor, enhancing...
read Sep 7, 2024Capx AI Launches 8B-Parameter Multimodal Vision Model
Groundbreaking multimodal AI model unveiled: Capx AI has released Llama-3.1-vision, an 8 billion parameter Vision model that combines Meta AI's Llama 3.1 8B language model with the SigLIP vision encoder. The model, released under the Apache 2.0 License, is designed to excel in instruction-following tasks and create rich visual representations. Built upon BAAI's Bunny repository, the architecture consists of a vision encoder, a connector module, and a language model. The model leverages Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) for efficient training on limited computational resources. Innovative two-stage training approach: The development process involved a pretraining stage to align visual and text embeddings, followed...
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