SCRRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems are being improved through the integration of AI agents, according to an analysis by Shubham Sharma for VentureBeat. While traditional RAG systems combine data retrieval with language models to provide contextual answers, they are limited to single knowledge sources. The new “agentic RAG” approach incorporates AI agents that can access multiple …
According to a comprehensive analysis by Washington Post reporters Pranshu Verma, Will Oremus, and Cat Zakrzewski, artificial intelligence played a less direct role in influencing the 2024 US presidential election than experts initially feared. Instead of changing voter decisions, AI technology primarily contributed to deepening partisan divides and undermining public trust in authentic information. Research …
Multimodal retrieval augmented generation (RAG) systems are gaining traction as tools to process multiple data types, including text, images, and videos. According to Emilia David’s article on VentureBeat, embedding service providers recommend a cautious approach to implementation. Cohere, which recently updated its Embed 3 model, emphasizes the importance of thorough data preparation and initial testing …
An LLM Router (Large Language Model Router) is a system that automatically directs incoming queries to the most appropriate language model. Similar to a traffic control system, the router determines which of the available AI models can solve a specific task most efficiently. This selection is based on various criteria such as the type of …
Box has unveiled two major AI-focused products: Box AI Studio for creating custom AI agents and Box Apps for building no-code enterprise applications. CEO Aaron Levie announced these tools at the BoxWorks event as part of the company’s expansion from file sharing into intelligent content management, VentureBeat reports. Box AI Studio, built on partnerships with …
YouTube is launching a limited test of an AI-powered feature that allows creators to modify licensed songs for their Shorts videos, The Verge reports. The new capability, an extension of YouTube’s Dream Track feature, enables selected creators to generate 30-second soundtracks by altering elements like mood and genre of existing songs through text prompts. The …
Microsoft appears to be preparing to rebrand its AI features under the name “Windows Intelligence,” according to references found in Windows 11 system files, Techradar reports. This potential change would shift away from the current Copilot branding for AI services, possibly aligning with Apple’s similar “Apple Intelligence” terminology. While the company plans to maintain AI …
AI search engine Perplexity announced it will begin experimenting with showing ads labeled as “sponsored follow-up questions” next to search results in the U.S. According to a blog post by the company, the ads will help generate revenue to share with publisher partners, as “subscriptions alone do not generate enough revenue to create a sustainable …
A new global survey by Slack reveals that while 99% of executives plan to invest in AI next year, adoption rates among desk workers have stalled in some countries like France and the U.S. The Workforce Index also found that excitement around AI has dropped 6 percentage points globally in the past three months, driven …
AI tools that can generate realistic images are becoming a significant concern for research integrity specialists. The ease with which these tools can create fake scientific figures that are hard to distinguish from real ones raises fears of an increasingly untrustworthy scientific literature, Nature reports. Companies like Proofig and Imagetwin are developing AI-based solutions to …