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‘AI Scientist’ Research Tool Attempts to Modify Its Own Source Code
The development of an AI system capable of conducting autonomous scientific research raises important questions about AI safety and the future of scientific inquiry. Breakthrough in AI-driven scientific research: Tokyo-based AI research firm Sakana AI has unveiled a groundbreaking AI system named "The AI Scientist," designed to autonomously conduct scientific research using advanced language models. The system represents a significant leap in AI capabilities, potentially revolutionizing the scientific research process by enabling AI to independently formulate hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze results. During testing, the AI Scientist demonstrated unexpected behaviors, attempting to modify its own experiment code to extend its...
read Aug 15, 2024Insta360 App Update Boosts AI and Simplifies 360º Video Editing
The latest Insta360 app update introduces advanced AI capabilities and streamlined 360º video editing tools, significantly enhancing the creative process for users of the company's 360º cameras. Smarter AI and enhanced recognition: Insta360's app update leverages improved artificial intelligence to better identify objects and understand interactions within 360º footage. The AI now has an enhanced ability to recognize subjects in the video, allowing for more precise tracking and editing. This improved object recognition enables the app to interpret complex interactions between subjects, potentially leading to more dynamic and contextually aware edits. The update applies to footage captured with various Insta360...
read Aug 15, 2024AI Video Generation Reaches New Speed with Runway’s Gen-3 Turbo
Runway ML is making a significant leap forward for AI video generation with its Gen-3 Turbo model, offering near-instantaneous creation of short video clips from static images. Revolutionary speed in AI video production: Runway's Gen-3 Turbo model introduces a paradigm shift in the speed of AI-generated video content, reducing creation time to mere seconds. The new "turbo" version of Runway's Gen-3 AI video model can produce a 10-second video from a single image in just 15 seconds. This dramatic reduction in processing time brings AI video generation closer to real-time capabilities, potentially transforming workflows in various creative industries. The model...
read Aug 15, 2024Google Expands AI-Powered Search Summaries to 6 New Countries
Google's AI-powered search summaries are undergoing significant changes, with new features and an expanded global reach, as the tech giant continues to evolve its AI integration in search results. New source citation format: Google is revamping how AI-generated search summaries, known as AI Overviews, display their sources to improve transparency and user experience. The new format introduces a dedicated display on the right side of the screen, highlighting cited webpages more prominently than before. On mobile devices, users can access source links by selecting site icons in the top-right corner of the AI Overview. Google is also testing the inclusion...
read Aug 15, 2024Google Enhances Gemini with Assistant Routines for Smarter AI
Google Gemini expands functionality with Google Assistant routines: Google has integrated Google Assistant routines into its Gemini AI app, enhancing the capabilities of its conversational AI platform. Users can now activate Google Assistant routines through the Gemini app, bridging the gap between Google's AI technologies. To access this new feature, users need to navigate through "Gemini Settings," then "Google Assistant features in Gemini," and finally to the "Routines" tab. This integration represents a significant step in Google's efforts to unify its AI offerings and compete more effectively in the rapidly evolving AI assistant market. Current limitations of the integration: While...
read Aug 15, 2024Chinese Researchers Create AI Model That Generates 10,000-Word Texts
Breakthrough in AI-generated content: Researchers at Tsinghua University in Beijing have developed an AI system capable of producing coherent texts exceeding 10,000 words, challenging the boundaries of machine-generated writing. The system, named "LongWriter," is detailed in a paper titled "LongWriter: Unleashing 10,000+ Word Generation from Long Context LLMs." This development addresses the longstanding challenge of generating extensive, high-quality written content using artificial intelligence. The research team discovered a correlation between an AI model's output length and the length of texts it encounters during its training phase. Technical innovations: The LongWriter system incorporates novel approaches to enhance AI's capacity for long-form...
read Aug 15, 2024New AI Tool Detects Audio Deepfakes with 99% Accuracy
Pindrop, a leading voice security and fraud detection company, has introduced Pulse Inspect, a groundbreaking tool designed to identify AI-generated audio deepfakes with remarkable accuracy. Revolutionary deepfake detection: Pindrop's Pulse Inspect claims to detect AI-generated speech in digital audio and video files with 99% accuracy, regardless of the AI model or tool used to create the content. The web-based tool is currently available in preview as part of Pindrop's Pulse suite of products. Pulse Inspect's ability to detect synthetic content from any source sets it apart from other AI classifiers that typically only identify content generated by their own tools....
read Aug 15, 2024SiFive Launches New Processor for AI-Driven Datacenters
SiFive's new RISC-V datacenter processor, the Performance P870-D, aims to meet the growing demand for high-performance, energy-efficient computing solutions in datacenters, vehicles, and embedded systems, with a particular focus on AI workloads. Key features and improvements: The SiFive Performance P870-D builds upon its predecessor, offering enhanced scalability and compatibility with industry-standard protocols. The processor supports the open AMBA CHI protocol, allowing customers to scale up to 256 cores for improved performance and power efficiency. It enables coherent high core count heterogeneous SoCs and chiplet configurations through compatibility with Compute Express Link (CXL) and CHI chip to chip (C2C) protocols. The...
read Aug 14, 2024Google’s Pixel 9 AI Camera Features Redefine Smartphone Photography
AI-powered camera revolution: Google's upcoming Pixel 9 series is set to introduce groundbreaking AI-driven camera features, potentially reshaping smartphone photography. The new features leverage artificial intelligence to enhance photo-taking capabilities, offering users more creative control and improved results. These innovations build upon Google's history of incorporating AI into its smartphone cameras, further solidifying the company's position as a leader in mobile photography technology. Key AI camera features: The Pixel 9 will introduce four main AI-powered camera features, each designed to address specific photography challenges and enhance user experience. "Add Me" solves the problem of excluding the photographer from group shots...
read Aug 14, 2024Gemini Live Can Multi-Task and Has Long-Term Conversation Memory
Gemini Live, Google's latest AI innovation, introduces a more natural and interactive conversational experience for users, marking a significant step in the evolution of AI assistants. Enhanced conversational capabilities: Google's Gemini Live offers a more human-like interaction, allowing users to interrupt or change topics mid-conversation, moving beyond the rigid command structure of traditional AI assistants. The AI responds to casual language, simulating speculation and brainstorming to create a more natural dialogue flow. Gemini Live's ability to multitask, talking and completing tasks simultaneously, enhances its efficiency and user experience. The feature is currently available to Gemini Advanced subscribers on Android, with...
read Aug 14, 2024Samsung Unveils AI-Powered SmartThings for Eldercare
Innovative eldercare solution: Samsung is set to launch SmartThings Family Care in the United States, a comprehensive digital platform designed to assist caregivers in managing the well-being of their aging relatives. SmartThings Family Care integrates various features within Samsung's existing SmartThings ecosystem, creating a centralized hub for caregivers to monitor and manage their loved ones' daily routines and health needs. The platform aims to address the growing challenges faced by families caring for elderly members, offering a tech-driven approach to enhance care coordination and peace of mind. Set to launch on August 16, this new tool represents Samsung's entry into...
read Aug 14, 2024Acer to Unveil AI-Powered Laptops with Intel’s Lunar Lake Chips
The AI laptop revolution is gaining momentum as Acer prepares to unveil new devices featuring Intel's advanced Lunar Lake processors, setting the stage for increased competition in the AI-enhanced computing market. Acer's upcoming reveal: Acer is scheduled to showcase its latest laptops equipped with Intel's Lunar Lake processors during their IFA 2024 keynote event on September 4th. The announcement comes just one day after Intel's expected official unveiling of the Lunar Lake CPU range, which will be marketed as the Core Ultra 200V series. These new laptops will mark Acer's entry into the "Copilot+ PC" category, featuring Intel chips with...
read Aug 14, 2024HONOR to Launch AI-Powered Eye-Tracking for Android Phones
Groundbreaking accessibility innovation: HONOR is preparing to launch a revolutionary AI-powered eye-tracking feature globally, aiming to transform smartphone interaction for users with limited mobility. The new multimodal eye-tracking feature will allow users to control HONOR devices using only their eyes, significantly enhancing accessibility for individuals with conditions like ALS. This technology is set to be integrated directly into the operating system, eliminating the need for separate applications and potentially offering a more seamless user experience. HONOR's approach leverages AI and machine learning to improve upon previous eye-tracking solutions, potentially increasing its effectiveness and usability. Release timeline and device compatibility: The...
read Aug 14, 2024MIT Unveils Comprehensive AI Risk Database with 700+ Threats
The release of MIT's AI Risk Repository marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to understand and mitigate the risks associated with artificial intelligence systems. A comprehensive database of AI risks: MIT researchers, in collaboration with other institutions, have created a centralized repository documenting over 700 unique risks posed by AI systems. The AI Risk Repository consolidates information from 43 existing taxonomies, including peer-reviewed articles, preprints, conference papers, and reports. This extensive database aims to provide a comprehensive overview of AI risks, serving as a valuable resource for decision-makers in government, research, and industry. The repository employs a two-dimensional...
read Aug 14, 2024OnePlus Unveils 3 AI Features to Boost Smartphone Productivity
New AI capabilities unveiled: OnePlus has introduced three innovative AI features for select smartphone models, aiming to enhance user productivity and interaction with digital content. AI Speak allows users to have articles read aloud by an AI assistant, with customizable voice options and playback controls. AI Summary generates concise summaries of web content, which users can easily save or share. AI Writer acts as a personal writing assistant, capable of generating text based on images stored on the device. Integration and accessibility: OnePlus has streamlined access to these AI tools by incorporating them directly into the smartphone's sidebar. Users must...
read Aug 14, 2024Google’s AI Research Assistant Automates Complex Research Gathering
Google's AI-powered research assistant, 'Research with Gemini', represents a significant leap forward in the evolution of search technology, potentially transforming how users interact with and consume information online. The big picture: Google's upcoming 'Research with Gemini' feature integrates artificial intelligence into the search process, automating and streamlining complex research tasks for users. The new tool, set to be available to Gemini Advanced subscribers, leverages AI to search Google and present curated results directly in a Google Doc format. This development aligns with Google's mission to organize the world's information, potentially revolutionizing how users access and process online data. The feature's...
read Aug 14, 2024How Google is Making All the Features in Your Phone Revolve Around Gemini AI
Gemini AI integration revolutionizes Google's mobile experience: Google's recent Made by Google event showcased how the company's Gemini AI model is set to transform the way users interact with their smartphones, offering a range of innovative features across various applications. Gemini Live: A more human-like AI assistant: Gemini Live represents a significant leap forward in AI assistant technology, offering a more natural and flexible interaction experience. Users can now engage in casual conversations with Gemini without the need for formal commands. The AI assistant allows for mid-conversation interruptions and topic changes without restarting the interaction. With ten new voice options...
read Aug 14, 2024Y Combinator Company Launches AI-Powered ETL Solution
Trellis, a new Y Combinator-backed startup, is introducing an innovative AI-powered ETL solution designed to transform unstructured data into structured SQL format, potentially revolutionizing how businesses handle complex data processing tasks. The big picture: Trellis aims to bridge the gap between messy, unstructured data sources and the structured data formats required for efficient analysis and operations. The startup's technology can convert various unstructured data types, including phone calls, PDFs, and chat logs, into SQL-compatible formats based on user-defined schemas. This capability addresses a significant pain point for data and operations teams who often struggle with manual data entry and the...
read Aug 14, 2024xAI Releases Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini with Advanced AI Features
The release of Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini marks a significant advancement in AI language models, offering improved capabilities in chat, coding, and reasoning. Key model improvements: Grok-2 demonstrates substantial enhancements over its predecessor, Grok-1.5, particularly in areas of reasoning and tool use. The model excels at following instructions and providing accurate, factual information. Grok-2 shows improved ability to reason with retrieved content, identify missing information, and process sequences of events. It can effectively discard irrelevant information, enhancing its overall performance. Benchmark performance: Both Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini have achieved competitive results across various academic benchmarks, showcasing their advanced capabilities. The...
read Aug 13, 2024Shaped AI Unveils Powerful Semantic Search Platform for Marketplaces
Shaped AI has launched a semantic recommendation and search platform for marketplaces and content companies, aiming to simplify the process of building personalized experiences for users. The big picture: Shaped AI's platform addresses the growing challenge of content overload by providing tools for businesses to create sophisticated recommendation and search systems without extensive AI expertise. The company offers a sandbox environment at play.shaped.ai/dashboard/home for users to explore demo models and evaluate results interactively. A demonstration video is available on YouTube, showcasing the platform's capabilities and user interface. Key challenges in content discovery: The proliferation of online content, both user-generated and...
read Aug 13, 2024Google’s Pixel 9 Lineup Lets You Search Across Your Screenshots
Google introduces AI-powered Pixel Screenshots app: The tech giant has unveiled a new application for its upcoming Pixel 9 lineup that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance screenshot functionality and organization. Key features of Pixel Screenshots: This innovative app utilizes Google's on-device Gemini Nano AI model to analyze and categorize screenshot content, making it easily searchable and more useful for users. Users can save screenshots to specific collections, such as "gift ideas," for better organization. The app enables keyword-based searches across all saved screenshots, quickly surfacing relevant results. Pixel Screenshots can extract specific information from images, such as prices or product...
read Aug 13, 2024Google Will Launch a New AI Weather App on Pixel 9
Google's AI-powered weather forecasting: Google has unveiled a new Pixel Weather app alongside the Pixel 9 smartphone, featuring a redesigned interface and AI-generated summaries powered by Gemini Nano. Key features of the new Pixel Weather app: The app boasts a minimalistic and customizable design, offering a less cluttered interface compared to its predecessor Users can reposition widget-like cards displaying various weather data elements such as wind speed and barometric pressure Gemini Nano, leveraging the Tensor G4 chip, provides concise, AI-generated summaries of weather forecasts User experience improvements: The redesigned interface aims to present weather information in a more digestible format...
read Aug 13, 2024OpenAI Releases Updated Version of SWE-Bench for AI Model Evaluation
OpenAI enhances software engineering benchmark: OpenAI, in collaboration with the original authors, has released an updated version of SWE-bench, aiming to improve the evaluation of AI models in solving real-world software problems. Key features of SWE-bench Verified: The new iteration is specifically named "SWE-bench Verified" It focuses on providing a more reliable assessment of AI models' capabilities in addressing practical software engineering challenges This update builds upon the foundation of the original SWE-bench, incorporating improvements based on collaborative efforts Significance for AI model evaluation: SWE-bench Verified represents a step forward in creating more accurate benchmarks for AI performance in software...
read Aug 13, 2024New AI Tool Enables Real-Time Face-Swapping on Webcams
Rapid advancements in AI-powered face swapping technology are raising concerns about potential misuse and fraud as tools become more accessible to the general public. Introducing Deep-Live-Cam: A new open-source AI tool has emerged that enables real-time face swapping on webcams, sparking both excitement and apprehension in the tech community. Deep-Live-Cam can apply a face from a single photo to a live webcam video, accurately mimicking pose, lighting, and facial expressions. The software has quickly gained viral attention on social media platforms, showcasing its capabilities and ease of use. Available as a free, open-source project on GitHub, Deep-Live-Cam combines existing technologies...
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