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Amazon Establishes New AI Agent Research Center
Amazon has created a new artificial intelligence research facility called AGI SF Lab, which will be led by former Adept co-founder David Luan. The lab’s primary focus is developing AI agents capable of handling complex tasks in both online and offline environments. Through a technology licensing agreement with Adept, the lab will incorporate expertise from Adept employees. This development could benefit operations managers and logistics coordinators by creating AI systems that help streamline complex supply chain processes and warehouse operations.
WaveForms Introduces Next Generation Voice AI Technology
WaveForms, a new startup founded by Alexis Conneau, has secured $40 million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz at a $200 million valuation. The company is developing advanced AI technology focused on creating emotionally intelligent voice systems. With a small team of five employees, WaveForms aims to push the boundaries of AI voice interaction. Customer service managers could use this technology to enhance their support systems with more natural and empathetic AI-powered voice interactions.
Yelp Introduces AI-Powered Review Analysis Tools
Yelp has released a new AI-powered “Review Insights” feature that automatically analyzes and summarizes customer opinions across multiple categories including food, service, ambiance, and wait times. The system processes review data to provide clear, actionable insights for business owners. Restaurant managers and hospitality professionals can use these AI-generated summaries to quickly identify trends and areas for improvement in their customer experience.
OpenAI Makes Canvas Available to All Users
OpenAI has made their Canvas platform publicly available, featuring a split-screen interface for simultaneous writing and coding. The platform integrates GPT-4 capabilities, Python execution, and support for custom GPTs, along with enhanced editing tools and code review features. Software development teams can leverage Canvas to improve collaboration between technical and non-technical team members, making the development process more efficient.
Cognition Releases New AI Development Assistant
Cognition has launched Devin, an AI-powered developer assistant that integrates with popular tools like Slack, GitHub, and various IDE extensions. The system helps with bug fixes, pull request creation, and codebase refactoring tasks. Starting at $500 per month for unlimited team access, Devin provides software development teams with an AI companion that can help increase productivity and streamline routine coding tasks.
Replit Debuts Comprehensive AI Development Suite
Replit has introduced a new AI development suite featuring an upgraded Agent and Assistant tool that supports image and URL inputs for the design process. The platform integrates with Replit’s infrastructure for database management and deployment capabilities, offered through a subscription-based model. Web developers and software engineers can use this suite to speed up their development workflow by automating routine tasks and getting AI-powered coding assistance.
AI Tools
🎄 Christmas Photo Generator – Creates professional-standard festive family photos
🔍 HelloQuery – AI-powered report builder for data exploration
🦊 FetchFox – Scrapes data from any website using AI
📝 uList – Create lists, manage tasks, and write notes with AI all in one place
💻 Lovable – Transform ideas into functional applications with beautiful aesthetics
📊 Substrata – Analyzes real-time human dynamics to help sell smarter and close deals
🎬 submagic – Turn videos into attention-grabbing shorts instantly, no editing needed
📈 Sharbo – Track and manage competitor intelligence with consolidated insights and automated reporting
🎯 Practicerun – Practice screening interviews with realtime speech-to-speech AI
🤖 Zencoder – Mindful AI coding agent
💼 Accento – Transform LinkedIn strategy with AI-powered content creation
📚 Remento – AI biographer converting recorded interviews into hardcover books
🎥 Zebracat 2.0 – AI viral video generator
📊 Aftercare – AI-powered survey tool for user feedback
🎯 Mentor AI – AI productivity partner for goal tracking and accountability
AI Jobs
🔧 Support Specialist at Palantir Technologies – Help customers maximize the value of Palantir’s AI-powered platforms
💼 Regional Vice President, Enterprise at UiPath – Lead enterprise sales strategy for AI automation solutions
📈 Business Development Manager at Dataiku – Drive growth for enterprise AI and analytics platform
🖥️ Technical Solutions Consultant at Abridge – Support implementation of AI healthcare solutions
👥 Leave and Accommodation Specialist at Tempus – Manage employee programs at AI-powered precision medicine company