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Recraft announces new V3 AI model for graphic design
Design startup Recraft has unveiled its latest AI model, V3, which boasts advanced graphic design capabilities. The model outperformed established competitors like Midjourney and FLUX on the Artificial Analysis leaderboard. Recraft V3 introduces improved text generation, more realistic human anatomy, and better scene composition. The platform emphasizes designer control with features like custom brand colors and collaborative workflows.
Meta partners with US government agencies to integrate Llama AI
Meta announced during its quarterly earnings meeting that it will collaborate with several US government agencies to explore integrating its Large Language Model, Llama, into public sector applications. The company is working with the State Department on challenges like expanding access to clean water and supporting small businesses in developing countries. Meta is also in talks with the Department of Education to simplify student funding processes. These partnerships aim to position Llama as a valuable tool for government use.
Waymo plans to use Google’s Gemini AI to improve autonomous driving
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Google, is developing a new AI model to enhance its self-driving vehicles. The model will leverage Google’s multimodal Large Language Model, Gemini. Waymo believes that Gemini will bring “chain-of-thought” reasoning to its driverless vehicles, helping them make smarter decisions when faced with challenges like route finding and overcoming road obstacles.
Meta AI reaches 500 million users
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta AI has reached 500 million users since its launch last fall. The company is confident that Meta AI will become the most popular AI assistant by the end of 2024. Zuckerberg also noted significant growth in AI-driven engagement across Meta’s platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
OpenAI showcases new tools at London DevDay
OpenAI demonstrated various new tools powered by its reasoning-focused AI model, including apps for ordering pies and performing drone tricks. The company also announced new speech-to-speech capabilities with five expressive voices. OpenAI’s Head of Product hinted at the imminent release of the full version of their latest model. Additionally, OpenAI is open-sourcing a new benchmark called SimpleQA to measure the factuality of language models.
Archon Biosciences launches with AI-powered protein design
Computational biologist David Baker’s new startup, Archon Biosciences, has secured seed funding to use AI in designing custom proteins that can enhance the effectiveness of antibodies. This technique can also be applied to better understand how different compounds affect our bodies, potentially accelerating drug development processes.
Apple updates MacBook Pro lineup
Apple has introduced an updated MacBook Pro lineup featuring a new M4 Max chip. The latest models boast up to 24 hours of battery life, offering improved performance and efficiency for professionals and power users.
Apple to introduce AI-powered app review summaries
Apple plans to implement AI-powered review summaries for apps in its App Store. This feature will distill user feedback for each app, providing potential users with concise overviews of app performance and user experiences.
Aesthetic launches “Shazam for clothes” app
New York City-based startup Aesthetic has launched an app that allows users to identify clothing items in photos uploaded from social media. This technology could potentially change how people shop for fashion online and interact with visual content on social platforms.
MIT study reveals Large Language Model inner workings
A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has examined the inner workings of Large Language Models. The research found that these AI models develop structures resembling “lobes” and “semantic crystals” that are similar to those found in the human brain, providing insights into how these models process and generate language.
Freepik to release AI video generator
Stock image repository Freepik has announced plans to release its own AI video generator. This tool could potentially streamline video content creation for marketers, designers, and content creators who already use Freepik’s services for static images.
Pika Labs releases new AI video effects for Halloween
Pika Labs has introduced three new AI-powered video effects in time for Halloween: Levitate, Eye Pop, and Decapitate. These effects, called Pikaffects, allow users to create spooky video content easily. This release showcases the growing capabilities of AI in video editing and content creation.
Microsoft’s AI business set to hit $10 billion revenue milestone
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the company’s AI business is on track to reach $10 billion in revenue in the second quarter. This achievement would make it the fastest-growing business in Microsoft’s history to reach this milestone, highlighting the rapid adoption and economic impact of AI technologies in the enterprise sector.
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