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Swiss Startup Jua Raises $16 Million to Advance AI-Driven Weather and Climate Modeling

Google has announced the temporary suspension of its Gemini generative AI suite's ability to create images of people. This decision comes as the company works on enhancements aimed at improving the historical accuracy of human depictions generated by the technology.

Adobe today unveiled Firefly Services, a suite of over 20 innovative generative and creative APIs, tools, and services designed to empower enterprise developers. Firefly Services harnesses several of Adobe’s AI-driven features from its Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, to streamline content creation in tailored workflows and facilitate the development of entirely new solutions.

Microsoft aims to enhance the utility of its generative AI solutions for teams, particularly within large corporations and enterprise organizations.

Paris Startup Nabla Secures $24 Million in Series B Funding

U.K. Legal Tech Startup Lawhive Secures £9.5 Million Seed Funding to Enhance AI Services for Small Law Firms

OpenAI is collaborating with Rishi Jaitly, the former head of Twitter India, as a senior advisor to engage with the Indian government on AI policy matters. This partnership also aims to establish a local team in India. Sources indicate that Jaitly has been instrumental in helping OpenAI navigate the complex Indian policy and regulatory environment.

The Rise of GenAI and Its Impact on Understanding Consumer Behavior

Cisco has unveiled a suite of AI-driven tools at the Webex One customer conference, aimed at enhancing meeting performance and automating various tasks. The company has been leveraging a large language model (LLM) for features such as meeting transcription and translation. However, Cisco sought to create a model tailored specifically to Webex scenarios where traditional LLMs might not suffice. Jeetu Patel, EVP & GM of Cisco's security and collaboration divisions, noted that while many organizations integrate their unique data with foundational LLMs, Cisco aims to go beyond that.

Amazon has dedicated nearly two years to utilizing a portion of its $1 billion Industrial Innovation Fund, making strategic investments in nearly a dozen startups across the U.S. and Israel that focus on logistics, supply chain optimization, and customer fulfillment. Recently, the fund's new head, Franziska Bossart, shared insights about ambitions to broaden its geographical reach and delve into generative AI technologies that align with Amazon’s overarching mission.

It appears that Spotify's highly anticipated “Superpremium” offering is gearing up for a launch. Chris Messina has uncovered references in the Spotify app’s code indicating that the Superpremium service now boasts an eye-catching logo and an expanded array of features, surpassing the long-awaited 24-bit lossless audio. This broader feature set is expected to include new AI playlist generation tools, advanced mixing capabilities, extended audiobook listening hours, and a personalized feature dubbed “Your Sound Capsule.”

Creating 3D Character Animations Made Effortless with Cartwheel

Alex McFadyen, the Executive Vice President of Technology at Branded Entertainment Network (BENlabs), sheds light on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing product placement within television and film. From iconic moments like James Bond sipping Heineken to KFC's cameo in *Stranger Things* and the Baby Bjorn featured in *The Hangover*, BENlabs has been instrumental in seamlessly weaving brands into pivotal narratives.

In March 2023, Salesforce appointed Clara Shih as its first Chief of AI, leading initiatives like EinsteinGPT. Inspired by a meeting with Gucci, Shih emphasized AI's potential beyond chatbots. The surge in demand for generative AI post-ChatGPT has driven innovation in Salesforce's offerings.

Meta AI, collaborating with the University of Illinois, has developed an AI to create low-carbon concrete, aiming to reduce its substantial environmental impact. By optimizing ingredient combinations, they produced a formula that replaces up to 50% of cement with sustainable alternatives, achieving significant carbon reduction.