Do companies need a Chief AI Officer?

Steve Chase, vice chairman for AI and digital innovation at KPMG, argues that companies need a chief AI officer (CAIO) to make the most of the opportunities presented by AI. This person should have technical understanding, strategic flair, and the ability to innovate. Chase advocates responsible AI governance that takes into account both rapid advances …

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How fitting is the sparkle emoji for AI?

The use of the sparkle emoji ✨ in the context of artificial intelligence is controversial. While some companies are using the symbol to draw attention to AI-powered features, others are criticizing the combination of magic and technology. While the use of the emoji could lead to a unifying symbol for AI, experts warn of the …

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What is the best UI for generative AI?

This VentureBeat article addresses the question of which user interfaces are best suited for generative AI. The author notes that there is no one-size-fits-all answer, as the best UI depends on the application and the desired outcomes. He presents several examples of Gen AI applications that take different approaches: from chatbots like ChatGPT, which emphasize …

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Benchmarks for AI agents flawed study reveals

A new research report from Princeton University reveals weaknesses in current benchmarks and evaluation practices for AI agents. The researchers argue that cost control is often neglected in evaluation, even though the resource costs of AI agents can be significantly higher than those of individual model queries. This leads to biased results, as expensive agents …

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Chinese models lead Hugging Face ranking

Hugging Face’s new ranking of the best freely avaiable language models shows that Chinese models currently lead the way. Alibaba’s Qwen models dominate the top spots in the ranking, which is based on more challenging tests than its predecessor. Skills such as knowledge recall, inferring from long texts, complex mathematics, and following instructions are assessed.

Multimodal Arena sees GPT-4o in the lead

The new “Multimodal Arena” from LMSYS compares the performance of different AI models on image-related tasks and shows that OpenAI’s GPT-4o leads the pack, closely followed by Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini 1.5 Pro. Surprisingly, open source models such as LLaVA-v1.6-34B achieve results comparable to some proprietary models. The catch? Despite progress, Princeton’s CharXiv benchmark …

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Ario’s AI assistant helps with everyday tasks

Startup Ario is building an AI-powered personal assistant that will help users with everyday tasks by connecting to apps like Amazon, DoorDash, and Google Calendar. The highlight: Ario collects user data from multiple sources to make personalized recommendations and automate processes.

Poe criticized for circumventing paywalls

Users can apparently download paid articles from renowned publications such as the New York Times or The Atlantic as HTML files via a feature on Quora’s AI chatbot platform Poe. Experts see this as a potential violation of copyright law. Quora, on the other hand, compares the feature to cloud storage services. The publishers involved …

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OpenAI’s CriticGPT helps with AI training

OpenAI is developing a new way to improve the training of AI models. Until now, human reviewers have been used to check the quality of AI output. Now, an additional AI called CriticGPT will assist the humans.

Music AI Suno available on iPhones

The music AI Suno is now available for iPhones in the USA. It offers a variety of styles and genres, and can create full songs with lyrics and vocals, as well as instrumentals. The app will soon be available in other countries and for Android devices.