Date of release: Thu, 24 Oct, 1:00 PM UTC
Anthropic introduces a groundbreaking feature allowing its AI model, Claude, to control computers, potentially revolutionizing task automation and human-AI interaction.
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NVIDIA Overcomes Blackwell AI Chip Design Flaw, Resumes Production with TSMC's Help
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang admits to a design flaw in the company's latest Blackwell AI chips, which caused production delays. The issue has been resolved with TSMC's assistance, and mass production is back on schedule.
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Meta Unveils "Self-Taught Evaluator": An AI Model That Can Assess and Improve Other AI Systems
Meta has introduced a groundbreaking AI model called the "Self-Taught Evaluator" that can autonomously assess and improve other AI systems, potentially reducing human involvement in AI development.
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NVIDIA's Open-Source AI Model Nemotron-70B Outperforms GPT-4 and Claude 3.5
NVIDIA quietly released a new open-source AI model, Llama-3.1-Nemotron-70B-Instruct, which has reportedly outperformed leading models from OpenAI and Anthropic in benchmark tests, signaling a shift in NVIDIA's AI strategy.
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Harvard's CHIEF AI Model Achieves 96% Accuracy in Multi-Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis
Harvard Medical School researchers have developed CHIEF, a versatile AI model for cancer diagnosis and prognosis, achieving up to 96% accuracy across 19 cancer types. This ChatGPT-like model outperforms existing AI systems in various cancer-related tasks.
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Qualcomm and Google Partner to Revolutionize In-Car AI Experiences
Qualcomm and Google announce a collaboration to develop AI-powered voice assistants and smart features for vehicles, leveraging Qualcomm's Snapdragon technology and Google's Android Automotive OS.
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Microsoft and OpenAI Negotiate $14 Billion Stake Amid Shift to For-Profit Model
Microsoft and OpenAI are in high-stakes negotiations over Microsoft's $14 billion investment as OpenAI transitions from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity, raising questions about equity distribution, governance, and the future of AI development.
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Apple's AI Strategy: Tim Cook Defends 'Not First, But Best' Approach
Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses criticisms about the company's perceived delay in adopting AI, emphasizing quality over speed in innovation. He discusses the potential of Apple Intelligence and the future of Apple Vision products.
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Microsoft Unveils Autonomous AI Agents and Copilot Studio for Business Automation
Microsoft announces the release of autonomous AI agents and Copilot Studio, enabling businesses to create custom AI assistants for task automation and productivity enhancement.
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Stability AI Launches Stable Diffusion 3.5: Improved Realism and Diversity in AI Image Generation
Stability AI releases Stable Diffusion 3.5, addressing previous issues and offering enhanced image quality, prompt adherence, and diversity in AI-generated images.
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Genmo Launches Mochi 1: Open-Source Text-to-Video AI Model Challenges Industry Giants
Genmo releases Mochi 1, an open-source text-to-video AI model, offering high-quality video generation capabilities comparable to proprietary models. The launch is accompanied by a $28.4 million Series A funding round.
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AI Chatbot Linked to Teen's Suicide Sparks Lawsuit and Safety Concerns
A mother sues Character.AI after her son's suicide, raising alarms about the safety of AI companions for teens and the need for better regulation in the rapidly evolving AI industry.
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Google Unveils SynthID Text: A Breakthrough in AI-Generated Content Watermarking
Google's DeepMind researchers have developed SynthID Text, an innovative watermarking solution for AI-generated content. This technology, now open-sourced, aims to enhance transparency and detectability of AI-written text without compromising quality.
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New AI Attack 'Imprompter' Covertly Extracts Personal Data from Chatbot Conversations
Security researchers have developed a new attack method called 'Imprompter' that can secretly instruct AI chatbots to gather and transmit users' personal information to attackers, raising concerns about the security of AI systems.
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Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Raises Over $100 Million for New AI Startup
Mira Murati, ex-CTO of OpenAI, is reportedly seeking over $100 million in funding for her new AI startup, focusing on proprietary AI models and products. This move comes shortly after her departure from OpenAI, signaling a potential new competitor in the AI landscape.
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Perplexity AI: Rapid Growth and Potential $8 Billion Valuation Amid AI Search Revolution
Perplexity AI, an AI-powered search engine startup, is experiencing explosive growth and is reportedly in talks for a massive funding round that could value the company at $8 billion. The company now serves over 100 million queries per week and is introducing innovative features to compete with traditional search engines.
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SandboxAQ Seeks $5 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round for AI and Quantum Computing Ventures
SandboxAQ, an AI startup spun off from Alphabet, is reportedly seeking a new round of funding that would value the company at over $5 billion. The company specializes in AI and quantum computing applications across various industries.
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Thu, 17 Oct, 1:00 PM UTC
This week in AI news: OpenAI secured a record-breaking $6 billion funding round, raising questions about AI development and regulation. The rise of AI-integrated hardware is balancing innovation with consumer needs. The finance sector grapples with AI adoption challenges and future prospects. OpenAI experienced a leadership exodus amid a strategic shift, and the company's move to a for-profit model marks a turning point in AI development.
Thu, 10 Oct, 1:00 PM UTC
This week's top stories revolve around OpenAI's rapid growth and the challenges it faces. The company is experiencing executive departures, financial pressures, and concerns about its ambitious plans for massive AI data centers. Meanwhile, the AI industry is seeing a rise in agentic AI, transforming work and collaboration, while AI startups are achieving rapid revenue growth, outpacing traditional tech companies.
Thu, 3 Oct, 1:00 PM UTC
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