Apple Users Can Soon Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus in the Settings App
Apple users will soon have access to ChatGPT Plus directly through their iPhones, thanks to a new integration set to launch with iOS 18.2 in December. This update brings OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, directly into the Apple ecosystem, enhancing Siri and various other features with advanced AI capabilities. New Upgrade Option for ChatGPT Plus…
$120 DIY Robot Arm Uses GPT-4o to Clean Spills
In an impressive demonstration of low-cost robotics and generative AI, two roboticists from UC Berkeley and ETH Zurich developed a $120 robot arm that can clean up spills, powered by GPT-4o. This project highlights how large language models are transforming robotics, even with budget-friendly components. / Building and Training the Robot Arm Jannik Grothusen and…
Women in AI: Sophia Velastegui Advocates for Responsible, Inclusive AI Development
In an interview with TechCrunch for their Women in AI series, Sophia Velastegui, a prominent AI leader and current National Science Foundation (NSF) AI advisory committee member, discussed her career journey and her concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Formerly Microsoft’s Chief AI Officer, Velastegui has worked with major tech companies, including Apple…
Google Maps Adds New AI-Powered Features with Gemini
Google Maps is introducing a suite of AI-enhanced features powered by Gemini, Google’s generative AI model, to enhance the app’s usability and user experience. These updates, initially available in the U.S., will provide users with AI-driven suggestions, navigation improvements, and enhanced location information on both Android and iOS. AI-Powered Location Recommendations The Gemini-powered update allows…
Indonesia Bans Sales of Google Pixel and iPhone 16 Over Local Content Rules
Indonesia has halted sales of Google Pixel smartphones, just days after banning the iPhone 16, due to both companies’ failure to meet the country’s stringent local content requirements. Under Indonesian law, smartphones sold domestically must include at least 40% locally sourced components or services, such as manufacturing, firmware development, or investment in local innovation. Google…
D-ID Unveils Advanced AI Avatars with Real-Time Conversation Abilities
AI video platform D-ID has introduced two new high-quality avatars, “Express” and “Premium+,” aimed at revolutionizing content creation with human-like interactions. These avatars cater to businesses seeking dynamic and efficient video solutions for sales, marketing, and customer support. With these new models, D-ID aims to enhance its presence in the AI avatar landscape, offering more…
Amazon CEO Pledges AI Investments Will Drive Growth Amid 81% Surge in Capital Expenditures
Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, is reassuring investors about the company’s significant investments in generative artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to secure a strong future payoff. Following Amazon’s third-quarter earnings report, Jassy highlighted how the success of Amazon Web Services (AWS) showcases the long-term potential of high-capital investments, despite considerable costs. Generative AI Driving Capital Expenditure Growth…
CEO Sundar Pichai rings alarm for software engineers, says 25 per cent Google software now written by AI
Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s recent disclosure that over 25% of the company’s new code is now generated by AI highlights a significant shift in the software engineering landscape. Here are the implications for software engineers, as well as what this means for the future of coding: Overall, Pichai’s announcement underscores Google’s ambitious strategy to embed…
Even Mark Zuckerberg seems surprised by Meta’s pace of spending on AI
Meta has been so quick to build out its massive data center and computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence projects that CEO Mark Zuckerberg is even a bit surprised. In a call with analysts on Wednesday after Meta’s third-quarter earnings report, Zuckerberg explained to investors how Meta’s rising costs for the year are tied to the speed at which employees are…
ByteDance Intern Sabotages AI Project, Highlighting Security and Oversight Concerns in Tech Industry
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, recently experienced an internal security breach that has raised questions about tech company protocols for handling sensitive AI projects. The incident, which was reported on WeChat, involves an intern who allegedly disrupted AI model training, emphasizing vulnerabilities within ByteDance’s AI security measures. Incident Overview and ByteDance’s Response According to…
