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Amazon attempts to lure AI researchers with $110M in grants and credits
- November 13, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
No CommentsThe AI chip battle intensifies as AWS launches the $110 million Build on Trainium grant program aimed at boosting AI research. While offering hardware access to scholars, concerns arise over the potential commercialization of research and its impact on academic integrity.
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YouTube is now letting creators remix songs through AI prompting
- November 13, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
YouTube has introduced a new feature allowing select U.S. creators to remix tracks by describing style changes. This builds on the previous AI-generated song capabilities, enabling the creation of 30-second snippets for Shorts while ensuring proper attribution to original songs.
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Perplexity brings ads to its platform
- November 13, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
AI-powered search engine Perplexity is launching ads, starting with sponsored follow-up questions in the U.S. Brands like Indeed and Whole Foods will participate. The company emphasizes that answers will remain AI-generated, maintaining objectivity and protecting user privacy.
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General Catalyst and Khosla Ventures back data mapping startup Lume
- November 13, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
Data integration is often long and manual, with information siloed in disparate databases. Lume uses AI to automate data mapping, normalizing complex formats like JSON, easing integration. Founded in 2023, it aims to simplify seamless data flow across systems.
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ScaleOps aims to take the frustration out of cloud management
- November 13, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
Thanks to AI, cloud service demand has surged, with expenditures expected to surpass $2 trillion by 2030. However, poor spend management poses ROI risks. ScaleOps, co-founded by Yodar Shafrir, addresses inefficiencies in cloud resource usage, attracting significant investment.
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Here’s how to create a custom emoji with the Apple Intelligence feature ‘Genmoji’
- November 13, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
Apple’s iOS 18.2 beta introduces the much-anticipated Genmoji feature, allowing users to create custom emojis from prompts like “A sloth wearing a suit.” Currently available for select devices, it’s expected to launch officially in early December for broader access.
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Anysphere acquires Supermaven to beef up Cursor
- November 12, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
Anysphere has acquired AI coding assistant Supermaven, aiming to enhance its Tab AI model. CEO Michael Truell stated the merger will lead to faster, context-aware capabilities in coding. Supermaven’s team will focus on Cursor, as they collaborate to create a better product.
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Generative disinfo is real — you’re just not the target, warns deepfake tracking nonprofit
- November 12, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
Oren Etzioni, an AI researcher, warns about the subtlety of AI-generated disinformation, stating that while the 2024 election faced some threats, they were less than expected. TrueMedia is working on detection, revealing a vast array of deepfakes that remain unseen by the public.
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Waabi is taking generative AI into the physical world with autonomous long-haul trucks
- November 12, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
This week on Found, hosts Dominic-Madori Davis and Becca Szkutak speak with Raquel Urtasun, CEO of Wabi, about driverless, long-haul trucks powered by generative AI. They discuss Waabi’s unique simulation-based training and how it aims to minimize mistakes on the road.
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Particle launches an AI news app to help publishers, instead of just stealing their work
- November 12, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
Particle, an AI newsreader founded by former Twitter engineers, aims to enhance media consumption by helping users better understand news stories while supporting publishers. With features like “Opposite Sides” and an interactive chatbot, it encourages diverse perspectives and deeper engagement.
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