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Sydney, Australia-based Leonardo.Ai is making waves in the generative AI landscape, recently securing $31 million USD in funding. The AI art production platform caters to both consumer and enterprise users, attracting investments from notable firms such as Blackbird, Side Stage Ventures, Smash Capital, TIRTA Ventures, Gaorong Capital, and Samsung Next.

Microsoft is placing a major emphasis on generative AI at this year's Build conference, unveiling a series of exciting updates for its platforms dedicated to creating AI-driven apps and experiences: Azure AI Studio and Copilot Studio.

The role of “solutions professionals”—including sales engineers, solutions architects, and consultants—centers on presenting complex enterprise technology to potential clients. This work is crucial to the success of B2B sales. However, as entrepreneur Dan Chen points out, solutions teams are often under-resourced and understaffed.

Google Embraces Open Source at Cloud Next: A Shift Towards Generative AI

The European Commission has issued a series of formal requests for information (RFI) to major tech companies, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, Snap, TikTok, and X, regarding their management of risks associated with generative AI. These requests pertain to popular platforms such as Bing, Facebook, Google Search, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and X, and are made under the Digital Services Act (DSA)—the EU's updated regulations on e-commerce and online governance. As Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), these companies are mandated to evaluate and mitigate systemic risks while adhering to the full range of DSA compliance measures.

Civitai: The Emerging Hub for Stable Diffusion AI Image Models

In addition to a new gesture-controlled search feature for Android devices, Google has unveiled an AI-enhanced capability within Google Lens's visual search functionality. Starting today, users can either point their camera or upload a photo or screenshot to Lens and then pose questions about what they see, receiving comprehensive answers powered by generative AI.

Mark Hay and Ethan Ding are on a mission to transform corporate decision-making into a data-driven process. While ambitious, their optimism shines through. The two engineers met during the pandemic and have since co-founded TextQL, a platform designed to link a company’s existing data stack with advanced large language models, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and GPT-4. Their goal is to empower business teams to make on-demand inquiries about their data, utilizing a tool that, as Hay puts it, “understands their teams’ ‘nouns’ and semantics.”

Death is, as the saying goes, one of life’s most certain realities. However, coping with this truth is anything but easy. While loved ones grapple with grief, they must also manage a slew of practical tasks — from organizing funerals to settling the deceased's finances. Enter Empathy, a startup that has created a platform to simplify this complex process. With approximately 40 million users now on board, Empathy has successfully raised an additional $47 million in funding to expand its offerings.

Be Cautious When Using Google’s Gemini Apps: What You Need to Know

The European Commission is facing renewed calls for greater transparency regarding its negotiations with private technology companies and other stakeholders related to a contentious technology policy. This policy could mandate the scanning of private messages of European Union citizens to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Stack AI, co-founded by former MIT PhD students Antoni Rosinol and Bernardo Aceituno, emerged in 2022 as large language models gained traction. Recognizing an industry challenge, they aimed to streamline how companies integrate data and models without deep expertise.

Major tech companies are integrating AI tools into software, prompting new policies on AI content modifications. Google Photos is adopting this trend by labeling AI-edited images with "AI Info," detailing the editing tool used and whether generative AI was involved. This feature launches next week.

At I/O 2019, Jeff Dean highlighted Google’s aim for artificial general intelligence (AGI) through collaboration among specialized AIs. Expert Nathan Michael emphasized the gradual development of intelligence, likening it to human growth. Challenges like data bias and trust in AI systems persist, yet societal adaptation to AI technology continues, demonstrated by advancements like Google Duplex.

Character.AI, a chatbot that mimics celebrities, has gained rapid popularity with over 1.7 million downloads in its first week. Developed by former Google engineers, it contrasts with traditional AI by offering relatable interactions, highlighting a shift toward more engaging AI experiences amidst Google's struggles with innovation and antitrust issues.