According to a pact that will examine the application of generative AI in news, the Associated Press is licensing a portion of its collection of news items to OpenAI. The businesses announced the agreement on Thursday. As part of the agreement, the news publisher would have access to OpenAI‘s technology and product experience. The deal’s financial terms were not made public.
Additionally, AP remained silent about how it planned to incorporate OpenAI’s technology into its journalistic operations. The publication already automates corporate earnings reports, sports event recaps, and certain live event transcriptions.
Its vast collection of news articles will assist in supplying the enormous amounts of data necessary to train AI systems like ChatGPT, which have astounded customers and businesses with their capacity to organize vacations, sum up legal documents, and write computer code.
“The AP feedback, along with access to their high-quality, factual text archive, will help to improve the capabilities and usefulness of OpenAI’s systems,” said Brad Lightcap, chief operating officer.
Despite AI benefits, news outlets have been sluggish to implement the technology due to worries about its propensity to provide inaccurate material as well as difficulties differentiating content created by humans from that created by computer programmes.
Some media sites already produce material using generative AI. The New York Times created a Valentine’s Day message-generator this year using ChatGPT, and BuzzFeed had previously revealed that AI would power personality quizzes on its website.
Power TV launched the first AI news presenter in South India as artificial intelligence news presenters began to appear in the Indian TV news market. The AI presenter was given the name Soundarya by the management, and on Tuesday, the first news programme starring her debuted.
In the opening episode, Soundarya greeted the audience by stating, “Hello everyone. Every business is being affected by AI, and now it has reached the TV news sector as well. A few of my AI news presenter colleagues began to provide the news on some of the channels in northern India. I am Soundarya, the first robotic anchor for Power TV in south India.” The station will test out a variety of newscasts with the new AI presenter Soundarya.
A few other television networks in the nation have also developed their own AI-powered newsreaders. The first AI news presenter in the state, Lisa, debuted recently on the Odia station OTV. After impressing many viewers with her excellent news presentation in both English and Odia, Lisa went viral online.
Sana, the first AI news presenter in the nation, was introduced in March by the India Today group for their Hindi channel Aaj Tak. The AI news presenters still have a long way to go before they completely replace the human news presenters, but AI enthusiasts are calling it an intriguing breakthrough in Indian TV journalism.
In order to help individuals learn more quickly, Google has announced NotebookLM, a new personalized AI-based note-taking tool. The new tool is presently a beta version from Google Labs and was first shown at the Google I/O event in May of this year under the name Project Tailwind. The tool can generate summaries, answer questions related to notes, and generate new ideas based on them.
According to Google, it wants to rethink what note-taking software may resemble if it were created from the ground up using a potent language model. At the moment, the new AI is only accessible through Google Docs, but the search engine giant pledges to eventually include new formats. Additionally, users in the US can only use NotebookLM by joining a Google Labs waiting list.
In a blog post announcing the revamped notes app, Google stated that “NotebookLM is an experimental product aimed to harness the strength and promise of language models combined with your existing material to achieve key insights, faster. Consider it a virtual research assistant that, based on the sources you choose, may explain difficult concepts, summarize information, and generate new connections.”
With NotebookLM, Google hopes to eliminate or at least lessen the biggest issue with artificial intelligence systems like Bard and ChatGPT, hallucination, the phenomenon where a large language model (LLM) confidently generates incorrect information and answers a question with it.
Google believes that its ‘source-grounding’ method efficiently builds a customized AI that is aware of the facts relevant to you. Source-grounding enables the language model to look up information in your sources and notes. Google cautions users against simply relying on its app and implores them to compare the AI’s answers with the original source material.
About 59 more nations and territories, including Brazil and the 27 member states of the European Economic Area (EEA), now have access to Bard.
Nine Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, and Urdu, along with more than 40 other languages are now supported by Google’s AI chatbot Bard. Arabic, Chinese, German, and Spanish are examples of some of the foreign languages.
Additionally, Google is introducing new capabilities like the option to add photos to prompts, hear Bard’s responses spoken aloud, and modify Bard’s response length.
Users who want to hear a word pronounced correctly or listen to a poem or play can benefit from the additional features. To hear Bard’s responses, just type a prompt and click the sound icon. Bard’s responses can be modified by users to five distinct alternatives, including simple, long, short, professional, and casual. This functionality is currently available in English and will soon be available in more languages.
At an exclusive media conference, Amar Subramanya, vice president of engineering at Google, explained to reporters the limitations of Bard, saying that “when the model is asked complex questions, from a factual perspective, it can, in some cases, not be accurate.”
Additionally, Google is expanding the number of languages in which you can pin and rename chats with Bard. Now, users will have choices to pin, rename, and pick up recent conversations on the sidebar when they start a chat.
In the ever-evolving world of logistics, businesses are increasingly turning to third-party logistics (3PL) providers to streamline their supply chains and improve efficiency. With the dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics, the role of 3PL service providers has become even more critical in optimizing operations. However, selecting the right 3PL provider can be a daunting task. This article will explore key factors to consider when choosing a third party logistics provider aligned with AI in logistics, ensuring a successful partnership leveraging technology’s benefits.
Expertise and Technology Integration
The first factor to consider is the 3PL service provider’s expertise and ability to integrate AI technology into their operations. Look for providers with experience implementing AI solutions, such as predictive analytics, machine learning, and automation. A technologically advanced 3PL can harness the power of AI to optimize routing, improve demand forecasting, and enhance overall supply chain visibility.
Scalability and Flexibility
As your business grows, partnering with a 3PL service provider with scalability and flexibility is crucial. Consider their capacity to handle increasing volumes and their ability to adapt to market dynamics. An AI-driven 3PL can efficiently scale operations, adjust the capacities of 3PL warehouses, and optimize transportation routes to meet your evolving needs.
Data Security and Transparency
In the age of AI and data-driven decision-making, data security is paramount. Evaluate the 3PL service provider’s data security protocols and measures to protect your sensitive information. Additionally, transparency in data sharing is essential for seamless collaboration. Look for a provider that offers real-time visibility into inventory levels, shipment status, and other critical data through AI-enabled tracking systems.
Operational Efficiency and Performance Metrics
An effective 3PL partner should demonstrate strong operational efficiency and provide measurable performance metrics. AI-driven 3PL logistics solutions can optimize warehouse layouts, reduce order processing times, and enhance inventory management. Assess the provider’s track record in meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, order accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Network Coverage and Global Reach
Consider the 3PL service provider’s network coverage and global reach, primarily if your business operates across multiple regions or countries. An extensive network of distribution centers, transportation networks, and customs expertise ensures smooth operations and efficient delivery. AI-powered logistics platforms can optimize global supply chains by analyzing data from various sources and providing real-time insights.
Collaborative Approach and Customer Service
Effective communication and cooperation are paramount for a successful partnership with a 3PL service provider. Evaluate their responsiveness, willingness to understand your business goals, and ability to provide customized solutions. An AI-enabled platform can facilitate collaboration through data sharing, advanced analytics, and automated reporting, ensuring effective decision-making and proactive problem-solving.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
As environmental concerns grow, businesses are increasingly focusing on sustainability. Assess the 3PL service provider’s commitment to sustainability practices, such as energy-efficient operations, waste reduction, and eco-friendly transportation options. AI-powered logistics systems can optimize routes to minimize fuel consumption and emissions, contributing to a greener supply chain.
Cost Efficiency and Value-added Services
While cost efficiency is essential, it should not be the determining factor. Look for a 3PL logistics company that offers value-added services beyond essential logistics functions. These may include reverse logistics, order customization, packaging solutions, or inventory optimization. AI-driven systems can identify cost-saving opportunities, improve resource allocation, and enhance operational efficiency.
Conclusion
In today’s AI-driven logistics landscape, selecting the right 3PL provider is crucial for optimizing supply chain operations. Consider factors such as expertise in AI integration, scalability, data security, operational efficiency, global reach, collaboration, sustainability, cost efficiency, and value-added services. By aligning your requirements with a technologically advanced and forward-thinking 3PL service provider, you can unlock the full potential of AI in logistics and achieve a seamless, efficient, and sustainable supply chain.
Shell Global has announced Shell.AI Hackathon 2023 for Sustainable and Affordable Energy in cooperation with Udacity, IIT Madras, and Ortec. The Hackathon brings together brilliant minds that are passionate about artificial intelligence and digital solutions to tackle real energy problems and help build a lower-carbon world where everyone can afford energy.
Agricultural waste can be used to generate energy. There is a wide range of waste-to-energy technologies which reduce the amount of agricultural waste, provide a local energy source that can power communities and industries, and can potentially lead to a reduction in methane and CO2 emissions.
In this hackathon, participants will have a chance to design a sustainable and efficient agricultural waste collection network, by predicting the waste generation potential in a given geography. They will be working with cutting-edge remote sensing data on local vegetation. The challenge will allow participants to showcase their technical prowess and creativity, as well as contribute to solutions that can help create a lower-emissions world.
In Level 1, conducted from 30ᵗʰ June to 10ᵗʰ September, the participants are invited to design a sustainable and efficient agricultural waste collection network. 20 Participants with top scores in the private leaderboard will be shortlisted for Level 2.
In Level 2, conducted from 22ⁿᵈ September to 1ˢᵗ October, the shortlisted teams will submit their pitches. The judges will then select the top finalists per edition. In the Level 3, from 12ᵗʰ October, top finalists will pitch their solution live during Changemakers of Tomorrow at Shell Technology Centre Bangalore. The winners will be announced during the event.
Veed.io has introduced 50+ AI Avatars for camera-shy and lean teams. These avatars which are seamless, lip-syncing virtual spokespeople for their business that can be generated in seconds. Users can now select a digital spokesperson for their brand in just a few clicks.
With 50 diverse Premium Stock Avatars and 75+ languages and dialects to choose from, users can easily create localized, multilingual videos. These professional-looking videos can be created within budget without any need of expensive third-party companies.
Besides, there is no need to get in front of a camera yourself. Instead of memorizing lines and practicing script in front of a mirror, users can let one of 50+ AI Premium Avatars do the work for them.
Veed.io is a one-stop shop where people can record, edit, collaborate, host, and share videos. It is an intuitive, in-browser platform that allows one to access all resources quickly and easily. Artificial intelligence avatars are perfect for learning and development videos, sales videos, marketing video, internal videos, and training videos.
Users need to Sign up or log in to Veed.io to use the feature. All they need to do after signing in is create a new project, select the desired avatar, choose the language for it to speak in, and type the text that they want the avatar to speak. Users can preview the video before saving. As of now, Veed.io’s AI Avatars are available with Business and Enterprise accounts.
A nuclear energy firm is going public through the special purpose acquisition company run by ChatGPT’s CEO Sam Altman. Sam Altman and Churchill Capital, who co-founded AltC Acquisition Corp., will merge with the firm Oklo. Altman has been chairman of Oklo since 2015 and has long been a leading investor in the company.
abundant energy is important to a great future and there are only a few technologies that can deliver it safely, cost-effectively, at scale, and without burning carbon. as ceo of altc, i am excited to be combining with @oklo, a unique company positioned to lead in fission.
“Obviously AI requires lots of energy, but energy is needed for many other things that we do in this world of atoms,” stated Altman on a conference call with investors on Tuesday. “So for a very long time, my attention has been on finding new sources of energy, primarily nuclear energy. And that is what initially brought me to Oklo.”
“The structure of cheap, accessible, clean energy and cheap, accessible, powerful intellect – if those change, the economy can actually shift too. And I think the future for people might be extremely spectacular,” he continued.
The advanced nuclear fission business will construct facilities and sell electricity under long-term contracts in order to generate ongoing income. Data centers, factories, and industrial sites are a few examples of its clients.
The business claims to have secured three locations, two in southeast Ohio and one in Idaho, where a commercial-scale advanced fission power plant will be operational in 2026 or 2027.
According to Oklo, this technology can run on recycled fuel and requires a lot less area than conventional nuclear reactors. The business also intends to offer services for recycling old nuclear fuel.
During the conference call, co-founder Jake DeWitte remarked, “We’ve been building Oklo for more than a decade, and we have the proper technology. Once the merger is completed in early 2024, Oklo is anticipated to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ‘OKLO.'”
Microsoft has announced a fresh round of layoffs. The round comes on top of Microsoft’s downsizing, which was made public in January 2023 and led to 10,000 job losses at the software company. GeekWire reports that 276 employees of Washington, the company’s home state, are affected.
The impacted employees primarily worked in sales, support, and customer service. 66 of the 276 employees were virtual workers. Many affected Washington division employees have also joined LinkedIn.
According to a source, it is highly unusual for Microsoft to reduce staff just one week into the 2024 fiscal year. Additionally, a spokeswoman said that organizational and employee changes are a normal and necessary element of running the business. “For our future and the support of our clients and partners, we will continue to give strategic development sectors top priority and financial investment,” she said.
In an email, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that the company was firing thousands of workers due to “macroeconomic conditions and changing customer priorities.” While reducing positions in some areas, the letter states that “we will continue to hire in key strategic areas.”
For several months after the layoff announcement, Microsoft continued to eliminate positions across all of its divisions, including Xbox, HoloLens, LinkedIn, and others. On the other hand, the software behemoth is making significant investments in the AI sector, particularly in Bing Chat.
On Wednesday, the wealthy entrepreneur Elon Musk presented his long-rumored artificial intelligence venture, xAI. In his quest to develop a ChatGPT rival, he also introduced a group of engineers from the same important American technology companies he wants to compete against.
Announcing formation of @xAI to understand reality
The venture will be led by Musk, who is currently the CEO of the electric vehicle maker Tesla, the CEO of the rocket launch company SpaceX, and the owner of Twitter. In the past, Musk has said that the advancement of AI should be halted and that industrial regulation is necessary.
Musk has frequently expressed his worries about the potential “civilizational destruction” that AI could cause. Musk described his strategy for creating a safer AI during a Twitter Spaces event on Wednesday night. Instead of consciously incorporating morality into its AI, xAI would aim to develop a “maximally curious” AI, he claimed.
The xAI team is made up of Tony Wu, a former Google employee, Igor Babuschkin, a former engineer at Google’s DeepMind, Christian Szegedy, a former Google research scientist, and Greg Yang, a former Microsoft employee.
Musk registered X.AI Corp as a Nevada-based corporation, in March, according to a state filing. Musk is mentioned as the sole director of the business, while Jared Birchall, who is the managing director of the family office, is named as the secretary.
Dan Hendrycks, who oversees the Centre for AI Safety and focuses on the risks associated with AI, will offer advice to the xAI team. xAI claims to be employing qualified researchers and engineers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
