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Google Cloud Next Unveils Exciting Innovations in Las Vegas

Adhering too strictly to instructions can lead to unexpected consequences, especially for large language models (LLMs). This insight stems from a recent study affiliated with Microsoft that examined the "trustworthiness" and toxicity levels of LLMs, including OpenAI's GPT-4 and its predecessor, GPT-3.5.

The House Fund Closes $115 Million Fund III to Support Berkeley-Affiliated AI Startups

Not all generative AI models are equal, especially in how they handle contentious topics.

Amazon is introducing an innovative AI-powered search feature on Fire TV, allowing Alexa to respond to open-ended inquiries about TV shows and movies, while offering personalized recommendations that cater to individual user preferences.

On Friday, the board of OpenAI— the AI startup renowned for ChatGPT and other groundbreaking AI innovations—took a surprising action: they removed CEO Sam Altman from his position. This move, though within the board’s rights, sparked an unexpected backlash. OpenAI's investors, partners, and many employees seemed more at ease with the board's authority than with its exercise of that authority, particularly considering Altman's significant influence as a former president of Y Combinator and a prominent figure in Silicon Valley.

Tim Goltser and Curtis Mason have a long history of collaboration, dating back to their high school days when they co-captained the robotics team. In college, they joined forces with Sean Doherty, whom Mason met during his undergraduate studies at Boston University, to create “Hang,” an app designed for scheduling social gatherings.

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Wombo, the creators behind the viral AI art app Dream by Wombo, have launched a new innovative application called Wombo Me. This exciting AI avatar app from the Canadian startup enables users to transform a single selfie into an array of lifelike avatars.

Every enterprise software company is striving to enhance workflow automation and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within their platforms. ServiceNow has been leading this initiative for some time, leveraging the extensive data it gathers from user interactions to develop advanced models.

Instagram has unveiled an exciting new feature alongside several updates for creators, allowing users to craft custom stickers for their Reels and Stories using AI technology. Powered by Meta’s Segment Anything AI model, this feature enables users to create stickers by uploading personal photos or videos from their Camera Roll, or by selecting eligible images from Instagram itself.

Grants serve as a vital source of funding for many organizations, yet the process to obtain them can be exceedingly complex and time-consuming. Crafting a proposal may take hundreds of hours, often necessitating hiring a specialized grant writer, leading to significant expenses — which limits the pool of potential applicants.

Yahoo's AI initiatives are far from over. The company has recently introduced AI-enhanced features for Yahoo Mail, including a version inspired by Gmail’s Priority Inbox and AI-generated email summaries. Today, Yahoo is launching an AI-driven version of its Yahoo News app, utilizing technology acquired from its latest investment in Artifact. Moreover, Yahoo has additional AI projects in the pipeline, particularly for its Yahoo News platform on the web.

Google has removed its AI Test Kitchen app from both the Play Store and the App Store, opting to concentrate exclusively on the web platform. Launched last year, AI Test Kitchen was designed to let users engage with various projects powered by distinctive AI models, including LaMDA 2. The initial experiments aimed to analyze how well the model could decompose a goal into specific components and maintain a discussion about dogs to evaluate its focus.

A fourth AI winter looms due to skepticism about AI's value. The solution lies in "engineered intelligence," a discipline aligning research with practical applications, aiming to reduce the 87% AI project failure rate. By leveraging expertise, organizations can create actionable AI solutions that drive real value.