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AI Edition - It's AI Time - 11   "From SoftBank's billion-dollar AI push to Adobe's Firefly 3, explore the latest in AI innovation reshaping industries." 1. Japan’s SoftBank makes nearly $1 billion AI push In yet another example of Japan’s accelerating efforts in the AI space, Nikkei reported that Japanese telecom SoftBank plans to invest $960 million by 2025 to purchase the AI chips that is, Nvidia GPUs required to develop and power its own large language model on par with OpenAI’s GPT-4. According to Nikkei, the massive investment in computing infrastructure is believed to be the largest of any Japanese company. 2. Adobe powers Photoshop with the latest version of Firefly, its generative AI image model. Adobe launches Firefly 3, its latest gen AI image model, now available in the new Photoshop beta. Since the debut of its original Firefly AI model, praised for its Generative Fill feature, competition in AI-generated imagery has intensified with rivals like OpenA...

AI Edition - It's AI Time - 10 "Embark on a journey through the frontiers of innovation, where AI transforms gene editing, fuels energy efficiency, and propels industries forward into a future of boundless possibilities." Generative A.I. Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR Profluent, a Berkeley startup, has used generative AI technology to create new gene editors based on CRISPR. The company has used one of the AI-generated gene editors to edit human DNA, but it has yet to put any of them through clinical trials. While Profluent plans to open source the gene editors generated by its AI technology, it will not be open sourcing the AI technology itself. The project is part of a wider effort to build AI technologies that improve medical care. Brave Search launches AI-powered answer engine, available free to all users across platforms Brave Search provides detailed generative answers alongside its high-quality, independent search results. The new "Answer with AI...

 AI Edition - It's AI Time - 9 "Embark on a journey through the cutting-edge world of AI advancements! From Apple's groundbreaking acquisition of Datakalab to FPT and Nvidia's ambitious AI factory plans, dive into the forefront of innovation reshaping industries worldwide." Apple acquires French AI startup Datakalab, specializing in on-device computer vision tech. Deal finalized December 17, 2023. Aims to boost AI features on iPhone and other devices. Datakalab founded in 2017 by Xavier and Lucas Fischer. Focus on compressing neural networks for fast, cost-effective, and precise embedded computer vision. Apple now owns 100% stake. Last month, Apple also acquired Canadian AI startup DarwinAI. FPT and Nvidia plan a $200M AI factory in Vietnam, aiming to advance AI research, focusing on generative AI and autonomous driving. FPT aims to replicate this model in Japan and South Korea. Nvidia commits to supporting talent development in AI and digital infrastructure. The ...

 AI Edition - It's AI Time - 8 Cognizant and Microsoft announce global partnership Cognizant and Microsoft are teaming up to bring generative AI and Copilots to millions, aiming for enterprise transformation and industry innovation. With 25,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot seats for its associates and plans to deploy Copilots to a million users, the focus is on driving industry-specific change, like automating tasks for emergency physicians. Cognizant's Advanced AI Lab and Innovation Studios will develop tailored solutions using Copilot Studio, all while prioritizing responsible AI practices through skilling programs for the workforce. In a first, 80K school teachers to get AI training in Kerala Around 80,000 secondary school teachers in Kerala are undergoing a three-day AI training program, led by KITE, to empower them with AI expertise by August 2024. The training covers AI techniques for summarization, image generation, prompt engineering, machine learning, data visualization, and ...

 AI Edition - It's AI Time - 7 Exciting AI developments are reshaping industries! Microsoft teases lifelike avatar AI with VASA-1. SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) sees 80% YoY revenue growth, while Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) integrates AI for Smart Picture and ad targeting. #AI #Microsoft #SoundHound #Roku #TechNews Udio AI revolutionizes music creation, gaining traction on social media. Suno AI offers innovative music generation based on text prompts. #UdioAI #SunoAI #MusicTech #ArtificialIntelligence The BBC invests £6 million in BBC Bitesize, enhancing personalized learning with AI. Exciting pilot services for A-level students aim to enrich subject knowledge. #BBC #BBCBitesize #Education #EdTech #AI First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides. #Regulation #AIethics #TechPolicy #FutureTech Stay updated on the latest AI trends and breakthroughs! #ArtificialIntelligence #TechUpdate #Innovation #FutureTech

 AI Edition - It's AI Time - 6 Exciting news in the world of AI! OpenAI takes a bold step in shaping regulation by hiring its first employee in India, Pragya Misra, to lead government relations.  Tata Communications is doubling down on AI compute capacity, partnering with Nvidia to build an AI supercomputer. Joining India's AI Mission, we're empowering startups and researchers with accessible infrastructure.  Rivos raises $250 million to develop cutting-edge RISC-V AI chips, challenging industry giants like Nvidia and Intel.  As AI becomes integral in decision-making processes, it's crucial to address bias. Lawmakers in various states are pushing for legislation, but challenges persist. Let's work together for fair AI.  The journey to regulate AI is met with challenges from all sides, but progress is essential for ensuring ethical and equitable AI deployment.  #AI #Ethics #Regulation #AI #Bias #Legislation #Rivos #AI #Innovation #AI #Tech #Innovation #AI #R...

 AI Edition - It's AI Time - 5 "Diving into the latest AI developments 🔍 Meta integrates AI assistant into Facebook feed 💡 Google Cloud Next 2024 showcases infrastructure advancements 📉 Stability AI streamlines workforce amid model expansion 🤖 Snap adds watermark to AI-generated images 💻 Microsoft's AI Copilot revolutionizes industry automation 🚀 Slack's AI Recap delivers morning insights 🔒 But beware! AI vulnerabilities on the rise. Stay informed, stay ahead! #AI #TechUpdates"