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Layoffs continue to impact the technology sector, yet the demand for skilled tech talent is rising within organizations. As a result, there's an increasing emphasis on effective management of internal talent.

Medal Secures $13 Million Funding to Launch Contextual AI App Highlight

After Meta introduced a “Made with AI” label for photos in May, photographers raised concerns that the social media platform was incorrectly tagging images edited with basic tools. In response to user feedback and confusion regarding the extent of AI involvement in these photos, Meta will now adopt the label “AI Info” across all its applications.

What is AI good for? According to Berlin-based startup Synthflow, it's all about automating repetitive tasks for busy small business owners. The company has just announced a $7.4 million seed funding round to support its no-code platform for AI voice assistance, designed specifically for SMEs. Since its founding in spring 2022, Synthflow has raised a total of $9.1 million, reflecting strong investor interest in the rapid applications of generative AI.

Meta is set to enhance game experiences through generative AI technology, particularly targeting virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality games, as part of its efforts to revitalize its metaverse strategy.

Google has released its 2024 Environmental Report, a comprehensive document of over 80 pages detailing the tech giant's initiatives to tackle environmental challenges and reduce its ecological footprint. However, the report conspicuously avoids addressing the energy consumption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, possibly because the figures could be concerning.

Tempus, the genomic testing and data analysis company founded by Eric Lefkofsky, best known for establishing Groupon, made its debut on Nasdaq this past Friday, with shares surging approximately 15% at the opening bell.

A team of former Google DeepMind researchers has launched an innovative AI behavior engine designed to revolutionize video gaming by enhancing the interactions and behaviors of non-playable characters (NPCs). Based in Canada, Artificial Agency has emerged from stealth mode with $16 million in funding and aims to distinguish itself in the rapidly advancing world of AI-driven gaming.

Formation Bio, a pioneering startup utilizing AI in drug development and supported by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has successfully secured over $372 million to advance its innovative product roadmap.

Etsy is currently facing challenges due to a surge in generic, low-quality products and AI-generated items on its platform. In response, the company updated its seller policy on Tuesday, introducing new labels that clearly indicate whether an item was made, designed, sourced, or curated by the seller. This marks a significant step in addressing the role of artificial intelligence in the marketplace, as Etsy refines its guidelines on acceptable products.

Amazon is expanding its generative AI tools for product listings, announcing that sellers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the U.K. can now enhance their listings with features that generate product descriptions, titles, and other essential details. Additionally, sellers are empowered to automatically "enrich" their existing listings by adding any missing information.

Understanding Generative AI Tokenization: A Deep Dive into Its Complexities

Google has issued an apology—though it stops just short of full contrition—over a recent AI mishap involving its image-generating model. This model, designed to promote diversity in imagery, blatantly disregarded historical accuracy. While the challenge of addressing biases in AI is a valid concern, Google attributes the error to the model's alleged "oversensitivity." However, it's essential to recall that the model didn't create itself.

Leading experts in artificial intelligence from prestigious institutions forecast a future where AI systems collaborate and exchange information through a network reminiscent of the Borg from “Star Trek.” Researchers from MIT, Yale, and Loughborough University recently published a groundbreaking paper in *Nature* detailing the concept of ‘Collective AI.’ This innovative idea envisions a network of AI agents capable of sharing data in a manner akin to a hive mind.

CNET corrected over half of its AI-generated articles after an audit uncovered errors, with 41 of 77 needing updates. Issues ranged from minor edits to substantial revisions, including plagiarism. Despite setbacks, CNET plans to continue using AI for content creation responsibly.