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Oisin Hanrahan's Keychain launched an AI-powered web platform connecting CPG retailers with over 24,000 manufacturers and 760,000 products. It streamlines procurement, featuring precise searches and production reservations. With $120M in manufacturing capacity, Keychain aims for easier product market entry, rolling out in 2024.

WellSaid Labs has launched HINTS, a tool enabling users to customize AI voice performances with nuanced adjustments like tempo and loudness. Co-founder Michael Petrochuk emphasizes its intuitive design for content creators, fostering ethical AI practices while enhancing voice accuracy and naturalness.

Cohere for AI launched Aya, an open-source language model supporting 101 languages, significantly expanding access for underrepresented languages. With a dataset of over 513 million human-annotated samples, Aya aims to enhance multilingual LLM performance and address data deficits beyond English.

AppLovin's 2023 report on Performance-Driven Ad Trends highlights the rise of generative AI in ad campaigns, boosting efficiency and creativity. Key strategies include genre-bending, gamification, and metaplay to enhance engagement for both gaming and non-gaming products.

The OpenTitan coalition has achieved commercial availability for OpenTitan, an open-source silicon project, marking five years of collaboration among industry leaders like Google and Nuvoton. Designed for secure silicon development, OpenTitan facilitates transparency and trust in supply chains, setting new standards for open silicon implementations.

Protesters outside OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters demanded a halt to advanced AI work, particularly artificial general intelligence (AGI), citing ethical concerns and military ties. Organizers from Pause AI and No AGI emphasized the risks of AGI and sought external oversight. Both groups plan further protests.

Researchers have developed BAT, the first spatial audio-based language model, enabling AI to recognize, locate, and assess various sounds in 3D environments. With 77% accuracy, BAT enhances AI's spatial reasoning, offering potential advancements in VR, gaming, and robotics.

Microsoft's Copilot AI app, marketed as an "everyday AI companion," gained popularity after a Super Bowl ad, becoming the second most downloaded app on Apple's App Store. However, accuracy issues, like providing outdated information, pose challenges for user retention and future success.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, seeks $7 trillion in funding for AI chips amid geopolitical tensions involving key players like Taiwan's TSMC and China's chip dependencies. His initiative faces complex challenges, including manufacturing logistics, environmental concerns, and the need for significant talent resources.

Nvidia has launched the RTX 2000 Ada Generation GPU, designed for AI-accelerated visualization across industries. With 19.9 billion transistors, it offers up to 1.5 times the performance of its predecessor, supports 16GB memory, and enhances workflows in design and engineering. Available from April, it features advanced ray tracing and AI capabilities, receiving positive feedback from industry leaders.

Bugcrowd has raised $102 million in funding led by General Catalyst, valuing it over $1 billion. The investment will support global expansion and AI platform innovation. With over 200 new customers, Bugcrowd enhances cybersecurity through crowdsourcing, aiming to disrupt traditional testing methods.

At CES 2024, Accenture's Syed Alam discussed the growing synergy between AI and the semiconductor industry, predicting AI's transformative impact on chip design and manufacturing. He emphasized the need for collaboration and integration of hardware and software to enhance productivity and manage complex designs, projecting significant economic benefits.

Generative AI integration in healthcare enhances clinic operations, streamlining administrative tasks and improving patient-physician interactions. Sutter Health and Google Cloud leaders highlighted its potential in reducing physician workload and enhancing dialogue, while addressing privacy concerns and the need for gradual adoption.

Microsoft is enhancing its products with AI, notably expanding Copilot in Teams to extract insights from meetings and assist in message composition. New features include intelligent call recaps, hybrid meeting improvements with IntelliFrame, and AI-driven automatic camera switching for better attendee views.

Microsoft has secured an exclusive license for OpenAI's advanced GPT-3 language model, following a $1 billion investment. This partnership allows Microsoft to integrate GPT-3 into its services and Azure cloud platform, enhancing AI accessibility for developers and businesses while maintaining user access through OpenAI’s API.