Google is introducing new Gemini-powered features for Chrome's desktop version, including Lens for desktop, tab compare for shopping assistance, and natural language integration for search history. Lens will live in the address bar and three-dot menu, allowing users to select a part of a page and ask more questions to get search results. The feature is rolling out to users worldwide in the coming days.
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Xiaoyin Qu, the founder of Heeyo, built an AI chatbot to provide every single kid with their own dedicated coach and playmate. The chatbot offers over 2,000 interactive games and activities, including books, trivia, and role-playing adventures. Heeyo also allows parents and kids to design their own AI and create new learning games tailored to family values and kids' interests.
2024-08-01 04:09:54 PM |
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the company will need 10 times more computing power to train its large language model, Llama 4, compared to Llama 3. He emphasized the importance of building capacity to train models, rather than falling behind competitors. This increased computing demand is expected to continue in future models.
2024-08-01 07:59:32 AM |
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that India is the largest market for Meta AI usage, with 500 million WhatsApp users in the country. Meta AI was launched in India a few months ago and has been used for billions of queries since its launch. The company upgraded the chatbot in April with the new Llama 3 model.
2024-08-01 03:19:41 AM |
According to OpenSecrets, the number of groups lobbying the federal government on AI issues increased from 459 in 2023 to 556 in the first half of 2024. OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has significantly increased its lobbying expenditures, spending $800,000 in the first six months of 2024 compared to $260,000 in all of 2023. The company has also expanded its team of outside lobbyists from three consultants last year.
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Apple is releasing Apple Intelligence features, initially available in developer beta versions of iOS 18.1. To use these features, users must have their language set to U.S. English and region set to U.S. The features can be accessed by opening the Settings app, going to Apple Intelligence & Siri, and tapping on the 'Join the Apple Intelligence waitlist' option.
2024-07-31 05:39:41 PM |
German robotics manufacturer Neura showcased its humanoid robot, 4NE-1, performing tasks like ironing and moving boxes. The company was given early access to Nvidia's humanoid development and deployment tools, along with 12 other firms. Nvidia is also showcasing new tools for humanoids at the Siggraph conference in Colorado.
2024-07-31 03:59:44 PM |
Tezi, an early-stage startup, is building an AI agent to help HR teams find the perfect candidates for a job opening. The AI agent will sift through resumes, set up interviews, and send out emails to candidates. The company has received a $9 million seed to fuel its journey to a generally available product. The alpha product is being rolled out with a handful of design customers this week.
2024-07-31 02:09:48 PM |
Leaf, a New York-based company, aims to standardize and make accessible the vast amounts of data generated by farms. The company's API allows customers, including crop insurance providers and agtech startups, to utilize and build upon the data. Customers pay based on the number of acres their data is harvested from. Co-founder and CEO Bailey Stockdale compares Leaf to Plaid, a company that standardizes financial data.
2024-07-31 01:10:00 PM |