RAIZOR Report: Google’s Jarvis Leak, Apple AI Update, AMD’s OLMo Emerges, and AI in Defense Unveiled

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Google’s AI Agent leaked

Google accidentally leaked a preview of its AI Agent, Jarvis, on the Google Chrome Store. Jarvis is described as a “helpful companion that surfs the web with you” but was quickly removed from the store. Google plans to release Jarvis in December alongside an upgraded version of its Large Language Model, Gemini. Jarvis is capable of gathering research, booking flights, and automating everyday web-based tasks. This AI agent could potentially streamline various business processes by automating routine internet-based tasks and research activities.

Apple’s next AI update is released

Apple is releasing iOS 18.2 update to the public in beta, following the developer beta release. The update includes Apple Intelligence features such as updated AI writing tools, ChatGPT integration, and Visual Intelligence feature. Beta users will have to join a waitlist to access Genmoji and Image Playground features due to safety concerns and scalability issues. These AI features could enhance productivity and creativity for businesses using Apple devices, particularly in content creation and visual communication.

AMD releases OLMo

AMD has entered the Large Language Model market with OLMo, a new open-source, 1B parameter model that outperforms similar-sized compact Large Language Models like MobiLlama. This development could provide businesses with more options for implementing AI solutions, potentially offering cost-effective alternatives for natural language processing tasks.

Scale AI builds custom AI model for US military

Scale AI has developed a custom AI model for the US military and intelligence agencies, following similar announcements from Meta and OpenAI. This development showcases the growing application of AI in defense and security sectors. Businesses in related industries might find opportunities to develop specialized AI solutions for government and military applications.

Lyft partners with robotaxi companies

Lyft is partnering with three robotaxi companies to deploy self-driving cars in Atlanta starting next year, challenging Uber’s autonomous vehicle initiatives. This move signals the growing adoption of autonomous vehicles in the ride-hailing industry. Businesses in transportation and logistics sectors may need to consider how autonomous vehicle technology could impact their operations and service offerings.

GPT-4o-mini passes Japanese National Dental Examination

Researchers found that GPT-4o-mini scores a passing grade on Japan’s National Dental Examination, suggesting AI models could potentially assist dentists in the field. This development indicates the potential for AI to support medical professionals in various specialties. Businesses in healthcare and medical technology could explore ways to integrate AI assistance tools to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

AI robot artwork shatters auction estimates

Humanoid robot artist Ai-da made history at Sotheby’s Auction House, with its portrait of computer science pioneer Alan Turing selling for $1.3M. The “AI God” painting sparked intense bidding interest with 27 offers, selling for nearly 10 times the originally estimated value. The piece combines traditional portrait artistry with AI-driven techniques, using cameras in Ai-Da’s eyes and robotic arms to create the image. This event highlights the growing interest and value in AI-generated art, potentially opening new avenues for businesses in the art and creative industries.

Anthropic expands Claude AI to defense sector

Anthropic announced a partnership with Palantir and AWS to bring its Claude AI models to U.S. intelligence and defense agencies. Claude will be integrated into Palantir’s IL6 platform powered by AWS, designed for classified government operations. The move allows defense agencies to leverage AI for complex data analysis, pattern recognition, document processing, and rapid intelligence assessment. This development could inspire businesses to explore partnerships that combine AI capabilities with secure cloud infrastructure for handling sensitive data and operations.

ByteDance unveils powerful AI portrait animator

ByteDance revealed X-Portrait 2, an AI system that can transform static images into expressive animated performances by mapping facial movements onto a driving video. X-Portrait 2 requires just a single reference video to ‘drive’ the motion and an image to transform into a new character or style. The system can transfer subtle facial expressions and complex movements with realism and fluidity. This technology could have applications in various industries, including advertising, entertainment, and virtual communication, allowing businesses to create more engaging and personalized visual content.

 


 

AI Tools

🤖 Video Ocean – Create stunning videos from text and images in minutes.

🧰 SWE-Kit – Open-source tool for building your own Devin-like software engineering agent.

📝 Sona – Turn conversations into valuable insights with AI transcription notes.

🕵️‍♂️ RivalSense – Monitor any company with AI and receive weekly curated updates.

🎶 PopPop AI Vocal Remover – Free AI-powered tool to separate or remove vocals from any song.

💬 Chatnode – Makes it easy to build advanced AI chatbots that deeply understand your business.

📊 SlidesPilot – Creates and converts PowerPoint presentations using AI.

🎧 ArticleReader – Turns text into captivating audio.

💼 Agent Frank – AI sales agent that handles prospecting, emailing, and booking meetings.

🔍 Snap Code – Convert images into code to simplify the workflow.

Prompt Perfekt – An AI platform that enhances and creates advanced prompts from your inputs.

🗣️ Deepgram – Power your apps with voice AI for real-time transcription and intelligent voice agents.

🎥 RenderLion – Transform links, words, and photos into animations.

🤖 Truva AI – Use AI agents to automate tasks like email follow-ups and process optimization.

🛒 CommercePro by CapCut – Generate shoppable video ads and social content from a product link.

📚 PaperGen – Create AI-generated long-form papers with originality and precision.

💻 CopilotKit (feat. CoAgents) – Build AI copilots and agents into React applications.

🔗 PromptQL – A data access agent to build AI assistants on any data.

🎨 ColorPageAI – Create custom coloring pages in seconds with AI.

 


 

AI Jobs

✒️ The Rundown – Content Writer with a focus on AI developments and insights.

🧠 Glean – Head of Consulting Services leading AI strategy and execution.

💵 Shield AI – Senior Accountant managing AI financial operations.

📢 Palantir Technologies – Marketing role focusing on US Defense AI applications.

🤝 Writer – Senior Partner Marketing Manager spearheading AI collaborations.

🎓 The Rundown – Partnerships Manager managing university collaborations in AI.

👨‍🔬 Meta – AI Research Scientist specializing in Computer Vision.

✍️ Rad AI – Technical Writer documenting AI technologies and features.

💼 OpenAI – Revenue Operations Manager optimizing financial performance.

📊 TaskUs – Head of Quality for leading AI Data Operations.

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