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OpenAI Aiming to Eliminate Microsoft AGI Rule to Boost Future Investment
December 08, 2024

OpenAI could reportedly give Microsoft access to its as-yet-unrealized artificial general intelligence (AGI). As it stands now, the artificial intelligence (AI) startup has a provision that blocks Microsoft from accessing OpenAI’s AGI, or AI that can think and perform tasks at or above the level...

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This Week in AI: AI Opens Door for Retailers to Gather Insights and Drive Spending
December 06, 2024

New research shows artificial intelligence (AI) can now navigate computer interfaces through voice commands to handle eCommerce transactions, even as most U.S. consumers don’t realize they’re already using AI while shopping online. The technology’s advancement spans from voice shopping and replicas of customer focus groups...

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From Drawings to Digital Malls: How Google’s New AI Creates New Retail Spaces
December 06, 2024

Google’s new Genie 2 AI system converts simple drawings and text descriptions into playable 3D game environments, potentially streamlining the construction of digital worlds. The technology could significantly impact game development by making 3D environment creation more accessible to creators without extensive technical expertise while...

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67% of Telecom Execs See GenAI Enhancing IT Services
December 06, 2024

Telecom companies are adopting generative artificial intelligence (AI) and driving a shift in the industry. Initially focused on efficiency, this technology is set to change operations, customer service and market positioning. According to a PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Rerouting the Telecom Industry: Generative AI’s Impact on...

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Amazon Launches Nova AI Models for Business
December 05, 2024

At its annual re:Invent conference this week, Amazon unveiled a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and launched new Nova foundation models. The announcements signal Amazon’s push to make advanced AI more accessible and cost-effective for enterprises through Amazon Bedrock, its fully managed AI service. Amazon’s...

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Tech Firms Ride AI Wave With New Tools and Partnerships
December 05, 2024

Three major technology companies reported revenue growth and expanded artificial intelligence offerings Wednesday, with Pure Storage rolling out enterprise AI tools, Box launching custom AI agents and Verint doubling profits on strong AI demand. Pure Storage announced partnerships with Nvidia and CoreWeave alongside its new...

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OpenAI Debuts $200-Per-Month ChatGPT Pro Plan
December 05, 2024

OpenAI has debuted a “research grade” version of its main artificial intelligence (AI) model. “As AI becomes more advanced, it will solve increasingly complex and critical problems. It also takes significantly more compute to power these capabilities,” the company wrote in its announcement Thursday (Dec....

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AI Startup iGenius Building Supercomputer for Financial Services
December 05, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup iGenius said it is building one of the world’s largest Nvidia DGX AI supercomputers with Nvidia Grace Blackwell superchips and will use it to deploy AI models for financial services, healthcare and public sector customers around the world. The supercomputer, dubbed iGenius Colosseum, will...

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No More Clicks: New AI Lets Consumers Shop Online With Voice Commands
December 05, 2024

A new research paper reveals artificial intelligence (AI) systems using large language models can now effectively control computer interfaces through natural interaction. These agents can autonomously navigate software, complete tasks and manipulate interfaces as humans do. “This technology will change our relationship to software,” Joan...