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Apple’s new AI-powered home command center
Apple is developing a wall-mounted AI smart home display to serve as a central hub for various home functions. The device will feature a 6-inch screen, camera, speakers, and proximity sensing capabilities. It will use Siri and Apple Intelligence to control apps and appliances, facilitate video calls, play music, and more. A premium version with a robotic arm is also in development. This technology could revolutionize how businesses manage their office spaces and integrate smart devices into their work environments.
Nous supercharges AI models with Reasoning API
Nous Research has introduced the Forge Reasoning API Beta, a system that enhances language model capabilities through advanced reasoning techniques. The system combines Monte Carlo Tree Search, Chain of Code, and Mixture of Agents to boost model performance. When powered by Forge, their 70B Hermes model outperformed larger models on complex math tasks. This technology could help businesses improve their AI-powered applications and decision-making processes, potentially reducing costs associated with using larger language models.
Baidu announces new AI products
Baidu has unveiled several new AI products, including an I-RAG text-to-image generator, Miaoda no-code development tool, and AI-powered smart glasses. The I-RAG system aims to reduce inaccuracies in AI-generated images, while the smart glasses offer features like calorie tracking and environmental queries. Miaoda leverages large language model technology to generate code. These innovations could provide businesses with new tools for visual content creation, app development, and wearable technology integration in various industries.
Alibaba introduces AI-powered B2B search engine
Alibaba International has launched Accio, an AI-powered B2B search engine that uses natural language processing to connect global buyers and sellers. During pilot testing, the system showed a 40% increase in purchasing intentions. This technology could significantly improve the efficiency of B2B transactions and help businesses find new suppliers or customers more effectively in the global marketplace.
Enterprise AI platform Writer secures $200M investment
Enterprise AI platform Writer has secured a $200M Series C investment, boosting its valuation to $1.9B. The company plans to expand into healthcare, retail, and financial services workflows. Writer deploys custom AI applications, tools, and agents for enterprise challenges and recently launched a new AI model trained mostly on synthetic data. This investment could lead to more advanced AI solutions for businesses across various sectors, potentially improving efficiency and decision-making processes.
OpenAI president Greg Brockman returns from sabbatical
OpenAI president Greg Brockman has returned after a three-month sabbatical and is set to take on a new technical role within the company. His return coincides with several high-profile departures, including former CTO Mira Murati and co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Brockman is now working with CEO Sam Altman on creating a new role for himself. These changes in OpenAI’s leadership could impact the company’s direction and potentially influence the development of AI technologies used by businesses worldwide.
Amazon unveils $110M AI research initiative
Amazon has announced a $110M “Build on Trainium” initiative to accelerate university AI research using its custom chips. The program will provide researchers with free access to massive 40,000-chip clusters, grants up to $500k, and open-source requirements for resulting innovations. A team of Amazon AI practitioners will select projects for funding. This initiative could lead to advancements in AI research that businesses might leverage for improved products, services, or operational efficiency.
AI-powered news app Particle launches on iOS
Particle, an AI-powered news app, has launched on iOS, offering personalized summaries, multi-perspective coverage analysis, and interactive features. The app aims to help users better understand and engage with current events. This technology could be valuable for businesses looking to stay informed about industry trends and global events, potentially improving decision-making processes and market awareness.
Perplexity ads ‘more premium’ than Google’s?
AI search engine Perplexity is introducing AI-generated ads that will appear as “sponsored” follow-up questions alongside AI search summary results. The company is positioning itself as a “premium alternative” to advertisers, targeting educated, high-income consumers. Perplexity will test ads in the U.S., formatted as “sponsored follow-up questions” alongside search results. This new advertising approach could offer businesses a novel way to reach high-value customers through AI-powered search platforms.
Genius goes “Bitcoin first” and shares jump 66%
AI education platform Genius Group is adopting a “Bitcoin first” approach, committing 90% of its reserves to Bitcoin. The company plans to accept Bitcoin payments on its EdTech platform and launch an education series on cryptocurrencies. Since announcing this strategy, Genius Group’s share price has jumped by 60%. This move could inspire other businesses to consider cryptocurrency integration and blockchain technology adoption in their operations and financial strategies.
Former OpenAI CTO’s next project takes shape
OpenAI’s former Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati has reportedly recruited Mianna Chen, a member of OpenAI’s model release team, for her new venture. This marks at least the third high-profile hire from OpenAI for Murati’s new project. The formation of this new team could lead to the development of innovative AI technologies that businesses might leverage for competitive advantages in various industries.
Johns Hopkins researchers teach robot to perform surgery
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have successfully trained a robot to perform medical operations at a human level using hundreds of surgery videos. The da Vinci Surgical System robot learned and performed critical surgical tasks with human-level skill. The AI model combines ChatGPT-style architecture with kinematics, teaching the robot to “speak surgery” through mathematical movements. This breakthrough could lead to advancements in robotic surgery and automation in healthcare, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing costs for medical facilities.
YouTube experiments with AI music remixes
YouTube is testing a new AI feature that allows creators to “restyle” licensed songs for shorts by adjusting elements like mood or genre, generating a reworked 30-second soundtrack. This technology could provide businesses with new ways to create engaging, customized content for marketing and social media campaigns, potentially increasing audience engagement and brand awareness.
Google presents ReCapture, a generative method for camera controls on user videos
Google’s ReCapture technology allows users to alter camera angles in videos post-recording, bringing professional-level editing capabilities to everyday users. This innovation could benefit businesses in various sectors, such as marketing, real estate, and e-commerce, by enabling them to create more dynamic and engaging video content without the need for extensive filming or expensive equipment.
OpenAI’s ‘Operator’ agent is coming
OpenAI is planning to launch ‘Operator’ in January, a new AI tool that can actively complete tasks like booking flights or writing code on a user’s behalf. Operator will be capable of controlling a web browser to complete real, multi-step process tasks with minimal human oversight. The tool is set for a January release as both a research preview and developer API. This technology could significantly improve efficiency in various business processes, potentially reducing the need for human intervention in routine tasks.
AI research agents design new COVID-fighting proteins
Stanford researchers have introduced the Virtual Lab, an AI research platform where specialized AI agents collaborate with human scientists to tackle complex scientific challenges. The system successfully designed and validated new nanobodies against recent COVID variants. The AI team members hold structured “meetings” to discuss and refine their work, requiring only light guidance from human scientists. This breakthrough could accelerate drug discovery and development processes, potentially benefiting pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers in creating new treatments more efficiently.
OpenAI presents U.S. AI roadmap
OpenAI has presented a comprehensive blueprint for American AI infrastructure and international cooperation, proposing sweeping changes to power, regulations, and partnerships to compete with China’s growing AI capabilities. The plan calls for creating special ‘AI Economic Zones’ and envisions a “North American AI Alliance” that could eventually expand to include other democratic allies globally. This roadmap could shape future government policies and regulations around AI, potentially impacting how businesses develop and deploy AI technologies in the coming years.
AI Tools
🎨 AI robot masters surgical tasks – Johns Hopkins University developed a robot skilled in surgery through video-based training.
🏠 Apple’s new AI-powered home command center – Apple’s AI smart home display centralizes video calls, appliance management, and more.
🔧 Nous supercharges AI models with Reasoning API – Nous Research’s API enhances language model reasoning capabilities.
🖼️ Baidu announces new AI products – Baidu’s offerings include text-to-image generators and AI smart glasses.
🔍 Alibaba introduces AI-powered B2B search engine – Alibaba’s Accio enhances B2B transactions using NLP.
📱 AI-powered news app Particle launches on iOS – Particle provides personalized news summaries and analysis.
🤖 EarlyAI – Generates test code to minimize bugs and improve software quality.
☁️ Cerebrium – Offers serverless infrastructure to accelerate AI/ML app development.
✍️ Agree – Facilitates secure digital agreement signing with AI workflows.
🖌️ Webdraw – Converts drawings to web app code instantly.
📈 Segwise – Optimizes ad campaign spending with AI-driven insights.
📊 Perplexity ads ‘more premium’ than Google’s? – Offers AI-generated ads for targeted placement.
🛡️ Surfshark – Provides secure browsing with a leading VPN.
🔍 Qodo – Analyzes and suggests code improvements using AI.
📹 Kepl – AI camera offering comprehensive insights.
📝 Prompt Engineer GPT – Enhances prompt engineering for AI tools.
🎬 Choppity – Edits videos by selecting transcript sections.
🔥 Melty – AI-integrated code editor with terminal awareness.
⏯️ PathPilot – Summarizes session replays into action items.
🔍 Deepfind – AI search engine focusing on privacy-first searches.
✒️ Typefully – Write and schedule Twitter content with AI features.
👤 CharacterGen – AI tool for generating 3D characters.
📷 Remini – Restores and enhances old photos to professional quality.
🎓 Learn About by Google – AI-driven educational research tool.
🚀 Vocera – Accelerates AI voice agents development.
🖥️ PearAI – Open-source AI code editor with versatile integrations.
🏗️ Arch – Builds advanced agents with personalized AI.
AI Jobs
🚀 The Rundown – Head of Growth – Leads strategic growth initiatives in AI product development.
🚗 Waymo – Software Engineer, Router Eval – Focuses on optimizing routing software for autonomous vehicles.
🔍 Cohere – Senior Member of Technical Staff, RAG – Develops cutting-edge retrieval-augmented generation models.
🎤 Writer – Senior Corporate Events Manager – Oversees high-profile corporate events and strategic outreach.
🤝 Meta – Business Development Manager, AI Partnerships – Expands AI partnerships and business development at Meta.
🖋️ The Rundown – Content Writer – Creates engaging content with a focus on AI insights.
💼 Together AI – Senior Accountant – Manages financial reporting and compliance in AI ventures.
🔌 Waymo – Backend TLM, TaaS – Develops backend systems for transportation as a service.
🛠️ Figure AI – Director, Fleet Operations – Leads operations for autonomous vehicle fleet management.
🔍 Perplexity AI – Product QA Tester – Ensures quality and performance of AI product features.
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