Apple opens its AI system to third-party developers

Apple has announced that developers can now access its on-device artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence, to build AI features into their own apps. The company made this announcement at its Worldwide Developer Conference, marking a shift in how Apple shares its AI capabilities. The new Foundation Models framework allows developers to integrate Apple’s AI model …

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Google Gemini introduces scheduled tasks

Google has launched “scheduled actions” for its Gemini AI assistant, allowing subscribers to automate routine tasks and receive personalized updates at specific times. Users can now ask Gemini to perform recurring tasks, such as providing daily calendar summaries or generating weekly blog post ideas. The AI assistant can also handle one-time scheduled requests, like summarizing …

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OpenAI expands ChatGPT with new business tools

OpenAI announced that its business user base has grown to 3 million paying customers, up from 2 million in February. The company also launched several new workplace features designed to compete directly with Microsoft and Google in the enterprise market. ChatGPT now includes connectors that integrate with popular cloud storage services including Google Drive, Dropbox, …

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AI summaries: Claude beats ChatGPT in test, but all candidates are far from perfect

A new study reveals significant differences in how well popular AI chatbots understand and analyze written content. Geoffrey A. Fowler from The Washington Post tested five major AI tools on their ability to comprehend literature, legal documents, scientific papers, and political speeches. The competition involved ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Meta AI Llama, and Gemini answering 115 …

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ElevenLabs’ upgraded voice AI mimics natural conversation flow

ElevenLabs has released Conversational AI 2.0, an enhanced platform for building enterprise voice assistants that better simulate human dialogue patterns. The update addresses common issues like awkward pauses and interruptions in automated conversations, according to reporting by Carl Franzen. The new system analyzes conversational cues such as hesitations and filler words to determine when to …

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Token Monster automatically selects best AI for each task

A new AI chatbot platform called Token Monster has launched in alpha, automatically routing user prompts to the most suitable large language models for optimal results. The platform was developed by Matt Shumer, CEO of OthersideAI, as reported by Carl Franzen. Token Monster integrates seven major AI models including Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o, and Google …

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Microsoft offers OpenAI’s Sora video AI for free

Microsoft has made OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator available for free through its Bing Video Creator feature on mobile devices. The tool allows users to create five-second videos from text prompts without requiring expensive ChatGPT subscriptions that cost up to $200 monthly, according to a report by Carl Franzen. Users can access the feature through …

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Google releases app to run AI models locally on Android

Google has quietly launched an experimental Android app called AI Edge Gallery that allows users to run artificial intelligence models directly on their smartphones without an internet connection. The app is available through GitHub and will come to iOS devices later. Users can download and run AI models from the Hugging Face platform to perform …

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Sky brings AI-powered automation to the Mac

An upcoming Mac application called Sky promises to revolutionize desktop automation by combining artificial intelligence with natural language processing. The app, developed by the creators of Apple’s Shortcuts app, allows users to control their Mac and perform complex tasks simply by typing commands in everyday language. Federico Viticci from MacStories reports that Sky can understand …

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