SCRWriter released a major update to its platform to make it easier for businesses to use AI. Chatbots can now process up to 10 million words of company-specific data and take on complex tasks such as document analysis and knowledge management. An advanced algorithm is said to provide more accurate search results and make it …
French AI research lab Kyutai, backed by billionaire Xavier Niel, has unveiled a new voice assistant called Moshi. This assistant can use 70 different emotions and styles to appear particularly authentic. Kyutai is releasing the code for the technology as open source.
Google wants to improve the accuracy of its AI models. To avoid “hallucinations,” the company is working with partners such as Moody’s, Thomson Reuters, and ZoomInfo who will feed the AI systems with up-to-date information. A new “confidence score” is also supposed to indicate how confident the AI is in its answer being correct. With …
A general world model is an ambitious concept in artificial intelligence. The goal is to create an AI system that can understand and simulate the world as comprehensively as a human. Imagine a virtual assistant that can not only generate text or images, but also understand, predict, and respond to complex real-world situations. For example, …
This article by Tim O’Reilly discusses the complex copyright issues surrounding the training and use of AI. He argues that instead of litigation, a solution must be found that benefits both AI developers and creators. O’Reilly suggests that AI companies should respect copyrights, provide attribution, and pay for results rather than training.
In his article for VentureBeat, Samir Kumar, co-founder of Touring Capital, analyzes the current AI hype cycle. He cautions against jumping to conclusions and reminds us of previous technology waves, such as the smartphone revolution. Kumar emphasizes that the first innovators are often not the long-term winners. He advises founders and investors to pay particular …
The article “Turning the Tables on AI” proposes an innovative approach to artificial intelligence. Instead of using AI as a substitute for your own thinking, the author argues for using it as a tool to promote critical thinking. He provides practical tips on how to use ChatGPT as an idea generator, question poser, and editor …
Amazon is apparently planning a major relaunch of its Alexa service, which has been losing money for years. According to Reuters, the company is planning to equip Alexa with a new AI system that will be offered in two tiers. A premium version could be available for around $5 per month and enable tasks such …
Despite numerous AI integrations into applications such as Salesforce or Adobe Photoshop, significant sales have apparently not yet materialized, Bloomberg reports. Many companies are still unsure about appropriate pricing models. Meanwhile, hardware and cloud vendors are benefiting a lot more from the AI boom.
Google’s AI research lab DeepMind has developed a new technology called V2A that can automatically generate appropriate soundtracks, sound effects, and even dialogue for videos. While V2A seems promising, DeepMind admits that the quality of the audio generated is not yet perfect. For now, it is not generally available.