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π Google is introducing "Duet AI" in Google Meet, an artificial intelligence integration that can attend meetings on behalf of users, take notes, and provide real-time summaries, among other features.
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πLink: Walmart turns on a generative AI workplace app for 50k employees.
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πLink: Microsoft filed a patent for an AI backpack straight out of a sci-fi movie.
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OpenAIβs moonshot: Solving the AI alignment problem
In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI is setting its sights on solving the AI alignment problem, marking a significant step in the quest for safe and beneficial artificial intelligence. The organization, known for its pioneering ChatGPT, aims to harness its expertise to ensure that superintelligent AI systems don't pose existential threats. OpenAI's dedication to addressing the ethical and safety concerns surrounding advanced AI underscores its commitment to responsible AI development. With this moonshot initiative, OpenAI is paving the way for a future where artificial intelligence serves humanity without compromising our collective well-being. πRead more
A new AI-generated map of the worldβs trees and renewable energy projects could help fight climate change
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The Allen Institute for AI, founded by Paul Allen, unveiled Satlas, a groundbreaking tool using AI to enhance low-quality satellite images from the European Space Agency's Sentinel-2 satellites. Satlas employs "Super-Resolution" through deep learning to create high-resolution images, aiding global renewable energy and tree coverage mapping. While it occasionally has accuracy issues due to regional differences, it's a valuable tool for policymakers. Development involved manual labeling and model training. Future plans include identifying global crop types for Earth monitoring in the face of climate change and other challenges. πRead more
Salesforce shows incumbentsβ power in AI race
Salesforce is emerging as a dominant corporate investor in the AI startup landscape, backing 11 AI startups since May, including renowned large-language model developers. As AI startups seek customers to match their valuations, they are increasingly partnering with tech incumbents like Salesforce, leveraging their expansive customer bases and distribution advantages. πRead more
Industry weighs potential of AI-designed watches
The watch industry is grappling with the potential of AI-generated designs, as artificial intelligence-generated imagery continues to disrupt the world of art and design. While some luxury brands like HermΓ¨s remain committed to the human touch in their creations, others are experimenting with AI's possibilities. Rapid advancements in AI text-to-image software have made it easier for designers to generate watch designs, potentially revolutionizing the creative process. However, established luxury watch brands are reluctant to embrace AI, leaving it to independent brands like Bamford Watch Department to lead the way. Despite AI's potential, many in the industry emphasize that human creativity and intuition remain essential in the design process. πRead more
Anguilla's windfall: How a tiny Caribbean island made millions from .ai domains
A small Caribbean island called Anguilla is making a lot of money, about $30 million, just by owning a special type of internet domain name, ".ai." This island has been in charge of giving out these domain names since the 1990s, and recently, many companies, especially in the field of AI, want these ".ai" domains for their websites. So, they pay Anguilla money to use them. This sudden demand for ".ai" domain names is because of the growing interest in AI technology around the world. This is a big deal for Anguilla because it's a small place, and this money is helping their economy a lot. The island charges companies around $140 for every two years they use a ".ai" domain, and they are making a lot of money from this. It's like a digital gold rush for AI-related domain names. πRead more