AI Edition - It's AI Time - 174 [06-10-2024]

AI Edition - It's AI Time - 174

Google Chrome Book

Google introduced new AI-powered features for its Chromebook Plus lineup, including tools like "Help me read" for summarizing and clarifying text, and "Live Translate," which enables real-time translations across over 100 languages during video calls, making it easier to overcome language barriers.

Apple

Apple also launched new AI capabilities for its devices, integrating deeper natural language understanding into Siri. Users can now communicate more fluidly with Siri, which will soon be able to perform actions based on contextual understanding across apps, such as finding content from texts or emails and making personalized recommendations. Apple continues to emphasize privacy with these advancements, ensuring AI processing happens on-device for increased user control​.

Meta AI Updates

Meta announced new features for their AI assistant, which is now being used by over 400 million people monthly. The assistant can now respond via voice on platforms like Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram. In addition, Meta AI has improved its ability to interact with photos, allowing users to ask questions about images or make changes like background edits. Meta also introduced translation tools for Reels, enabling automatic dubbing and lip-syncing between languages, starting with English and Spanish. The update also includes AI-generated content and ads for businesses, boosting engagement and conversions.

OpenAI DevDay 2024

OpenAI is expanding its developer-focused events globally with DevDay sessions in San Francisco, London, and Singapore. These events are designed to foster learning and collaboration among the developer community, with attendees exploring the latest advancements in OpenAI's offerings, such as GPT-4, DALL-E 3, and generative AI technologies​.

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