News/New Launches
OpenAI Announces GPT-4o Fine-Tuning for Developers
OpenAI introduces fine-tuning for GPT-4o: OpenAI has announced the ability for third-party developers to fine-tune custom versions of its latest large multimodal model, GPT-4o, enhancing its applicability for specific applications or organizational needs. Key features and benefits: Fine-tuning allows developers to adjust the model's tone, follow specific instructions, and improve accuracy in technical tasks, even with small datasets. Developers can access this feature through OpenAI's fine-tuning dashboard by selecting the gpt-4o-2024-08-06 base model. The company claims strong results can be achieved with as few as a dozen examples in the training data. Promotional offer and pricing: OpenAI is offering up...
read Aug 21, 2024Meta’s Self-Taught Evaluator Allows AI Models to Create Their Own Training Data
Breakthrough in AI training: Meta's researchers have developed a Self-Taught Evaluator, a groundbreaking approach that enables large language models (LLMs) to create their own training data without human annotation. This innovative method addresses the significant challenge of expensive and time-consuming human evaluation for LLMs, potentially revolutionizing the way AI models are trained and evaluated. The Self-Taught Evaluator builds upon the concept of LLM-as-a-Judge, where the model itself evaluates responses to given prompts, eliminating the need for human intervention. Meta's approach marks a significant step towards more efficient and scalable AI development, particularly beneficial for enterprises with vast amounts of unlabeled...
read Aug 20, 2024Qualcomm Aims to Bring AI to Low-Cost Phones with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 7s Gen 3: The new mobile platform aims to bring advanced AI capabilities and premium features to more affordable smartphones, marking a significant step in democratizing high-end technology. Key features and performance improvements: The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 boasts substantial enhancements across multiple aspects of mobile computing, promising a more powerful and efficient user experience. CPU performance sees a 20% improvement, coupled with a 45% boost in power efficiency, enabling smoother multitasking and longer battery life. GPU performance receives a significant 40% increase, enhancing graphics capabilities for gaming and other visually demanding applications. AI performance is bolstered...
read Aug 20, 2024Luma Labs Just Updated Its AI Video Generator — Here’s What’s New
Luma Labs enhances AI video generation with Dream Machine 1.5: The latest update to Luma Labs' Dream Machine AI video generator brings significant improvements in realism, speed, and functionality, aiming to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI video landscape. Key improvements in Dream Machine 1.5: The upgraded underlying model introduces a range of enhancements that elevate the overall user experience and output quality. Improved realism in generated videos brings AI-created content closer to real-world footage, potentially expanding its applications in various industries. Enhanced motion following capabilities result in smoother and more natural-looking movements within generated videos. Better...
read Aug 20, 2024Hotshot Launches New Text-to-Video AI Model
Groundbreaking AI video generation: Hotshot, a startup founded in 2023, has unveiled a new text-to-video AI generator model, marking a significant advancement in AI-generated content creation. The model, released as a public "early preview," can generate up to 10 seconds of footage at 720p resolution, showcasing the rapid progress in AI video generation technology. Developed by a small team of just four engineers over four months, the model was trained on an impressive dataset of 600 million video clips using thousands of GPUs. Hotshot's founders, Aakash Sastry, John Mullan, and Duncan Crawbuck, believe their model is currently the most advanced...
read Aug 20, 2024Acer Unveils AI-Powered Nitro V 16 Gaming Laptop
Acer's AI-powered gaming breakthrough: Acer has launched its first AI gaming laptop, the Nitro V 16, in India, featuring advanced hardware and AI capabilities to enhance the gaming experience. The Nitro V 16 is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS series processor and an NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU, providing robust performance for gaming and other demanding tasks. Priced at Rs 1,09,999, the laptop is available for purchase at Acer exclusive stores and Flipkart, positioning it in the mid-range gaming laptop market. The device comes with Windows 11 and is integrated with Copilot, Microsoft's AI assistant, underlining Acer's commitment to...
read Aug 20, 2024California Startup Aims to Transform Retail with AI-Powered Smart Stores
AI-powered autonomous retail: VenHub, a Pasadena-based company, is introducing fully autonomous Smart Stores that aim to transform the retail landscape through advanced AI technology and automation. The Smart Stores operate 24/7 without human employees, leveraging AI and smart inventory management systems to provide a seamless shopping experience. Customers interact with the stores through an app-based ordering system, allowing for contactless purchases and streamlined operations. These prefabricated 800-square-foot units are designed for quick deployment, with the ability to be delivered and installed within days, offering flexibility in various locations. Cost-effective retail solution: VenHub positions its Smart Stores as a financially attractive...
read Aug 20, 2024Grammarly Launches AI Text Detector for Educators to Combat Cheating
AI detection in education evolves: Grammarly has introduced Authorship, a new feature designed to identify AI-generated text, primarily targeting educators grappling with the rise of AI use in student assignments. Grammarly Authorship, currently in beta for Google Docs, offers a novel approach to AI detection by tracking real-time writing processes rather than analyzing completed text. The tool can distinguish between manually typed text, content pasted from other sources, and text generated by AI tools. Planned integration with over 500,000 applications and websites will focus on popular writing platforms like Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Apple Pages. How it works: Grammarly...
read Aug 20, 2024Xmems Labs is Making Tiny Fans to ‘Micro-Cool’ AI Chips
Breakthrough in mobile device cooling: Xmems Labs has introduced a groundbreaking "fan on a chip" micro-cooling technology that could revolutionize thermal management in smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The XMC-2400 μCooling chip: This innovative component is the world's first all-silicon, active micro-cooling fan designed specifically for ultramobile devices and next-generation AI solutions. Measuring just 9.26 x 7.6 x 1.08 millimeters and weighing less than 150 milligrams, the chip is 96% smaller and lighter than existing alternatives. A single chip can move up to 39 cubic centimeters of air per second with 1,000Pa of back pressure, providing significant cooling capacity....
read Aug 20, 2024Ollama Now Supports Tool Calling to Access External Functions and Data
Ollama introduces tool calling support for advanced AI models: Ollama, an AI development platform, has expanded its capabilities by adding tool calling support for popular language models like Llama 3.1, enabling more complex interactions and real-world applications. Key features and functionality: The new tool calling feature allows AI models to utilize external tools to enhance their problem-solving abilities and interact with the outside world. Models can now access functions, APIs, web browsing capabilities, and code interpreters to perform more sophisticated tasks. This functionality significantly expands the potential applications of AI models, allowing them to gather real-time information and execute complex...
read Aug 20, 2024Google Gemini Update Gives Users Access to AI Across Other Apps
Google's Gemini AI receives significant Android update: The latest enhancements to Google's AI assistant bring a host of new features and a redesigned interface, marking a step forward in the integration of AI technology into everyday smartphone use. Key features of the update: The Gemini AI update introduces a less intrusive glowing overlay interface and expands the AI's contextual understanding capabilities, improving user interaction and functionality. The new interface allows users to interact with Gemini without fully leaving their current app, offering a more seamless experience. Users can now ask Gemini for context about YouTube videos or on-screen content, enhancing...
read Aug 19, 2024Sparkle Uses AI to Organize all Your Desktop Files and Reduce Digital Clutter
AI-powered file organization revolutionizes digital workspaces: Sparkle, a new Mac app, leverages artificial intelligence to automatically sort and categorize files, offering a solution to the pervasive problem of digital clutter. The core functionality: Sparkle focuses on organizing three primary folders—Desktop, Downloads, and Documents—using an AI-driven approach to file management. The app creates three subfolders within each main folder: Recents for files less than three days old, AI Library for automatically organized older files, and Manual Library for user-organized content. Utilizing GPT-4, Sparkle analyzes filenames to determine appropriate categories, sending this information to Every's server and OpenAI for processing while maintaining...
read Aug 19, 2024Claude’s ‘Prompt Caching’ Feature Allows Longer Prompts, Lower Costs
AI development cost reduction: Claude, one of the leading AI providers, has introduced a game-changing feature called Prompt Caching that could significantly reduce the cost of building AI applications. Prompt Caching allows developers to reuse text across multiple prompts, potentially reducing input API costs by up to 90%. This feature is particularly beneficial for AI applications that rely on lengthy prompts with numerous examples, which previously drove up costs due to input token-based pricing models. Developers can now focus on creating thorough, high-quality prompts without worrying about optimizing for length, potentially leading to better AI outputs. How Prompt Caching works:...
read Aug 19, 2024How Midjourney’s Powerful New Canvas Editor Works
Midjourney's leap forward: Midjourney has unveiled a new web-based interface featuring a canvas editor and other significant enhancements, marking a substantial improvement in the user experience for AI image generation. The new interface introduces a unified "Create" tab for generating images from text prompts, streamlining the creative process for users. A library feature has been added, allowing users to browse images created by others, providing inspiration and expanding creative possibilities. Integration with Discord channels has been maintained, preserving the community aspect that has been central to Midjourney's ecosystem. Image generation speed has been improved, with standard image creation now 25%...
read Aug 18, 2024Amazon Unveils RAGChecker to Boost AI Accuracy
Introducing RAGChecker: Amazon's new AI evaluation tool: Amazon's AWS AI team has unveiled RAGChecker, a research tool designed to evaluate Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, potentially revolutionizing how AI accuracy is assessed and improved. The innovation behind RAGChecker: This tool offers a more nuanced approach to evaluating AI systems that combine large language models with external databases, providing a deeper understanding of their performance and limitations. RAGChecker breaks down AI responses into individual claims, assessing both accuracy and relevance of each component. The tool's detailed evaluation method surpasses existing approaches, offering more comprehensive insights into AI system performance. By focusing on...
read Aug 18, 2024Klaxon AI Secures UK Grant to Make AI-Generated Podcast Ads
AI startup secures funding for innovative podcast advertising solution: Klaxon AI, a Peterborough-based company, has been awarded a £50,000 grant from Innovate UK to develop an AI-powered system for generating podcast advertisements. Key details of the project: The new system is expected to launch in January, enabling small businesses to create 30-second podcast ads in just a few minutes Klaxon AI's co-founder, Arup Biswas, expressed enthusiasm about the funding and the interest already shown by small businesses The AI-generated ads will provide an affordable alternative to traditional advertising methods, with costs estimated at around £50 per downloaded advertisement How the...
read Aug 18, 2024Ghost 8B Beta is a Powerful AI Companion for Your Personal Computer
Introducing Ghost 8B Beta: Ghost X has unveiled Ghost 8B Beta, a new AI language model designed to integrate seamlessly with personal computers, offering advanced language capabilities and productivity tools. The model supports 16 languages, facilitating multilingual communication across various platforms. Ghost 8B Beta aims to enhance productivity by assisting with tasks such as writing emails, articles, code snippets, and creative content. The AI companion is designed to aid in personal learning, helping users explore new subjects and deepen existing knowledge. Key features and capabilities: Ghost 8B Beta is positioned as a versatile AI tool that can significantly improve users'...
read Aug 18, 2024Hedra 1.5 Boosts AI Character Realism with New Features
Hedra 1.5: Advancing AI Character Generation: Hedra has unveiled version 1.5 of its AI character generation platform, introducing significant improvements in realistic head movements and facial expressions, along with a new 'stylize' feature for enhanced customization. Key enhancements: The latest update to Hedra's platform focuses on creating more consistent and realistic human AI videos, with a particular emphasis on natural head movements and facial expressions. The new 'stylize' feature allows users to add different outfits, backdrops, and even transform faces into various styles, such as Lego or anime characters. Hedra's Character models are specifically designed to produce more lifelike and...
read Aug 18, 2024Geekbench’s New AI Benchmark Sparks Debate About Testing Methodology
New Geekbench AI benchmark sparks debate: The recent release of Geekbench AI, a consumer-focused artificial intelligence benchmark, has generated significant discussion within the tech community about its methodology and the implications of early results. Initial findings and performance metrics: Early AI benchmark scores available online have revealed interesting patterns in AI performance across different hardware platforms and architectures. Results appear to support previous claims that Apple Silicon devices show less variation between Int8 and Fp16 performance compared to other platforms, potentially indicating efficient handling of different precision levels. Some preliminary scores for the M4 iPad Pro running iOS 18 show...
read Aug 16, 2024Midjourney Launches Unified AI Image Editor to Enhance User Experience
Midjourney's new unified AI image editor marks a significant evolution in the platform's user interface and functionality, streamlining the process of AI image generation and manipulation. Web-based editor launch: Midjourney has introduced a comprehensive update to its website, featuring a unified editor interface that consolidates various image manipulation tools into a single, user-friendly view. The new web-based editor integrates previously separate functions like inpainting and outpainting/canvas extension, allowing for a more seamless editing experience. A novel virtual "brush"-like tool has been added, enabling users to perform more precise inpainting operations on their AI-generated images. The updated interface is accessible at...
read Aug 16, 2024WhatsApp Adds AI-Powered GIF Creation: Here’s How to Use It
New WhatsApp feature unveiled: Meta has introduced an AI-powered GIF creation tool within WhatsApp, allowing users to generate custom animated content directly in their chats. How it works: The new feature leverages Meta's AI capabilities to transform user-provided text prompts into animated GIFs, streamlining the process of creating and sharing personalized visual content. Users can access the tool by selecting the 'Imagine' button within the WhatsApp chat interface. After entering a text prompt, the AI generates an image that can be further animated into a GIF. The process is completed within the app, eliminating the need for third-party GIF creation...
read Aug 16, 2024Google’s New Image Model Now Available through AI Test Kitchen
Cutting-edge AI technology: Google has unveiled Imagen 3, its most advanced AI text-to-image generator to date, marking a significant step forward in the realm of artificial intelligence and visual content creation. Key features and improvements: Imagen 3 boasts enhanced capabilities that set it apart from its predecessors and competitors in the AI image generation space. The new model produces images with superior detail, richer lighting effects, and fewer artifacts, resulting in more realistic and visually appealing outputs. Users can create detailed images based on text prompts, offering a high degree of customization and creativity. The generator includes an editing feature...
read Aug 16, 2024AI-Powered Box-Slack Integration Enhances Enterprise Content Management
Box and Slack have announced an expanded partnership that integrates advanced AI capabilities into enterprise content management, aiming to transform how organizations interact with and manage their content within the Slack platform. Enhanced integration features: The Box-Slack collaboration introduces several key improvements designed to boost productivity and streamline workflows for joint customers. Users can now perform unlimited AI-powered searches on Box files directly within Slack, enabling teams to extract insights from documents without leaving their messaging environment. Secure and dynamic file previews allow users to view the latest versions of Box documents, including PDFs, spreadsheets, and presentations, directly in Slack...
read Aug 15, 2024Halide’s ‘Process Zero’ Intentionally Strips AI from iPhone Photography
A new approach to smartphone photography: Halide's latest update introduces "Process Zero," a mode that strips away AI and computational enhancements, offering iPhone users a minimalist approach to raw image capture. Process Zero aims to present photos as the camera sensor captured them, with minimal processing and without computational photography enhancements. This new mode operates on a single exposure, revealing all the grain and detail that might otherwise be lost in heavily processed images. The bare-bones system leaves photographers in full control of image quality, for better or worse. The context of AI fatigue: Process Zero emerges at a time...
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