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Hume AI has introduced Octave, a new text-to-speech system that can generate emotionally nuanced AI voices for content creation. As reported by Carl Franzen for VentureBeat, this large language model can adjust tone, rhythm, and cadence based on textual context. Users can fine-tune emotions at the sentence level through simple text prompts like “happier” or …
Microsoft is now providing unlimited access to Voice and Think Deeper features for all Copilot users at no cost. The Copilot Team announced these advanced capabilities as part of their effort to build “the ultimate AI companion.” Voice allows for extended voice conversations with the AI, while Think Deeper, powered by OpenAI’s o1 model, handles …
OpenAI has launched its video generation tool Sora in the UK and mainland Europe, expanding availability beyond the US market. The tool, which allows users to create videos by typing simple prompts, is available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. Dan Milmo of The Guardian reports that OpenAI showcased examples from artists across the region, …
Microsoft has unveiled two new AI models in its Phi series: Phi-4-multimodal with 5.6 billion parameters and Phi-4-mini with 3.8 billion parameters. These small language models (SLMs) deliver exceptional performance while requiring significantly less computing power than larger systems, challenging the notion that bigger AI models are always better. The Phi-4-multimodal model stands out for …
Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a significant upgrade to its voice assistant that incorporates advanced artificial intelligence technology. This revamped version, announced at a press event in New York City, represents the most substantial overhaul of the platform since its introduction over a decade ago. Alexa+ employs what Amazon describes as a “model agnostic” approach, utilizing …
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-4.5, its newest and largest AI language model to date. The model, previously known internally as “Orion,” is being released as a research preview with claims of enhanced conversational abilities, reduced hallucination rates, and improved emotional intelligence compared to previous models. While OpenAI positions GPT-4.5 as its “largest and best model …
OpenAI has expanded access to its Deep Research feature to all paying customers, including Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise subscribers. As reported by Igor Bonifacic for Engadget, this follows through on OpenAI’s promise made in early February to bring the tool to Plus users within about a month. Previously, the feature was only available to …
Anthropic has introduced Claude 3.7 Sonnet, positioning it as the first hybrid AI reasoning model that combines quick responses with extended thinking capabilities. The model allows users to choose between immediate answers and more thorough analysis, with API users having precise control over the model’s thinking time up to 128,000 tokens. Key Features and Capabilities …
Google is removing Gemini AI integration from its main iOS app and asking users to switch to the dedicated Gemini application. According to Ben Schoon from 9to5Google, the company began notifying iPhone and iPad users about this change via email. While Gemini was previously accessible through a switcher in the main Google app, newer features …
Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence (SSI) is raising over $1 billion at a valuation exceeding $30 billion, Bloomberg’s Kate Clark reports. Greenoaks Capital Partners leads the investment with $500 million. The startup, co-founded by Sutskever after leaving his position as OpenAI’s Chief Scientist, focuses exclusively on developing safe AI systems. SSI’s valuation has increased significantly from …