World of Tech This Week – OpenAI, Microsoft, Google & ElevenLabs Lead the AI Charge

Is OpenAI’s Canvas the ultimate tool for writers and coders, seamlessly blending human creativity with AI assistance? Can Microsoft’s Copilot, with its voice interaction and visual understanding, truly become an indispensable AI partner? Will ElevenLabs disrupt the audiobook industry and empower authors with AI-generated celebrity voices? Does WisprFlow hold the key to effortless content creation, transforming spoken words into polished text? And how will Google’s NotebookLM and its contextual chatbots redefine research and knowledge management? These are just a few of the questions raised by this week’s whirlwind of AI advancements, leaving us on the edge of our seats, wondering what groundbreaking innovations lie just beyond the horizon.

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Microsoft rebrands Bing Chat to ‘Copilot’ with global expansion

Microsoft has introduced Copilot, formerly Bing Chat and Bing Chat Enterprise, which is now available at copilot.microsoft.com. This dedicated platform offers users a unique chat experience, while Bing.com remains an option for those seeking a combined search and chat interface. Continue reading “Microsoft rebrands Bing Chat to ‘Copilot’ with global expansion”

Union Minister encourages Samsung to invest in Semicon R&D and AI in India

In a significant meeting at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the top brass of Samsung Electronics Southwest Asia, led by Mr. JB Park, President & CEO, alongside Mr. Hyun Kim, VP & Chief Relations Officer, and Mr. Rajiv Aggarwal, VP, engaged in discussions regarding India’s burgeoning tech landscape. Continue reading “Union Minister encourages Samsung to invest in Semicon R&D and AI in India”

Microsoft unveils new AI-Powered Bing and Edge Browser features

Microsoft has introduced an innovative AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge browser, aiming to enhance online search and browsing experiences. Continue reading “Microsoft unveils new AI-Powered Bing and Edge Browser features”

Microsoft introduces Bing integration into ChatGPT, expanded Bing Chat and more

During the Microsoft Build conference, Microsoft made significant announcements regarding the integration of Bing Search into ChatGPT, a widely-used plugin platform developed in collaboration with OpenAI and new plugin partners. Furthermore, they also unveiled the expanded integration of Bing Chat across Microsoft’s copilots. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Bing integration into ChatGPT, expanded Bing Chat and more”

Microsoft Loop now in public preview, takes on Notion

After being available in private beta for a year, Microsoft has now launched its new Loop app in public preview. With Loop, teams can collaborate in real-time using components, pages, and workspaces, all in one place. Continue reading “Microsoft Loop now in public preview, takes on Notion”

Google unveils PaLM API & MakerSuite, rolls out new AI features in Workspace

Google just made it easier for developers and businesses to access the power of AI. With new Google Cloud and MakerSuite features, plus AI-powered features in Google Workspace, the possibilities for AI are endless. Continue reading “Google unveils PaLM API & MakerSuite, rolls out new AI features in Workspace”

Microsoft introduces new Bing search engine and Edge browser powered by ChatGPT

Microsoft has released a new version of Bing, incorporating AI technology similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This marks a significant shift in the search engine market and a competition with Google, who recently introduced their own AI service called “Bard”. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces new Bing search engine and Edge browser powered by ChatGPT”

Sony announces world’s first intelligent vision sensors with AI processing

Sony Corporation has announced two intelligent vision sensors — IMX500 1/2.3-type (7.857 mm diagonal) approx. and IMX501 1/2.3-type (7.857 mm diagonal) approx. These 12.3MP sensors support 4K(4056×2288)60fps
1080p 240fps and 30fps Full/video+AI processing. Notably, these are the first image sensors in the world to be equipped with AI processing functionality. Continue reading “Sony announces world’s first intelligent vision sensors with AI processing”

Google, United Nations ESCAP unveils AI health service in Thailand to screen diabetic eye disease

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Google, a few years ago worked with eye specialists in India and the U.S. on an AI system to help doctors analyze images of the back of the eye for signs of diabetic retinopathy. The AI model now detects diabetic retinopathy with a level of accuracy on par with human retinal specialists. This means doctors and staff can use this assistive technology to screen more patients in less time, sparing people from blindness through a more timely diagnosis. Continue reading “Google, United Nations ESCAP unveils AI health service in Thailand to screen diabetic eye disease”

Microsoft and new AI report details the need for facial recognition regulation to protect public privacy

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A new report from the AI Now Institute which is an influential research institute based in New York has just identified facial recognition as a key challenge for society and policymakers. The report calls out for the US government to take general steps to improve the regulation of technology over the privacy implications. Continue reading “Microsoft and new AI report details the need for facial recognition regulation to protect public privacy”

Samsung opens new Artificial Intelligence (AI) center in New York

South Korean giant Samsung has announced that it will open a new artificial intelligence (AI) research center in New York City, the U.S., to strengthen its AI capabilities. Continue reading “Samsung opens new Artificial Intelligence (AI) center in New York”

Uber patents hint at AI system that can detect erratic behaviour in riders

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Uber seems to be patenting on a new technology that will use the AI system to detect any erratic behavior in riders. Furthermore, the AI can identify user’s drunken behavior to accommodate them before they get into the cab. This is the system mentioned by Uber’s Trust & Safety team in 2016 and is now published yesterday. Continue reading “Uber patents hint at AI system that can detect erratic behaviour in riders”

Google details Ethical standards for AI and its use cases

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Google recently rebranded ‘Google Research’ to Google A.I to convey how serious the company is about the artificial intelligence. Today Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai has laid down the company’s new AI manifesto, and it is Google’s answer to the concerning rise of AI fear. Google has seven “principles” that will guide as it progresses and these are the real guidelines the company believes it can use for both engineering and business decisions. Continue reading “Google details Ethical standards for AI and its use cases”

Google’s Street View cameras get an upgrade after eight years

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Google has upgraded its Street View cameras after a period of eight years. According to Wired, the company has started rolling out updated cameras to its fleet of cars to capture photos that are clearer and higher in resolution. Continue reading “Google’s Street View cameras get an upgrade after eight years”