Niantic has revealed plans to develop a groundbreaking “Large Geospatial Model” (LGM), harnessing millions of scans contributed by users of Pokémon Go and other Niantic applications. According to a blog post highlighted by Garbage Day, this advanced AI model aims to revolutionize how computers and robots perceive and interact with Read more…
A unified business AI agent platform called UnifyApps has raised millions in its Series A financing round. The round was led by ICONIQ Growth and saw continued support from existing investors, including Elevation Capital. This latest funding milestone brings UnifyApps’ total funding to $31 million, following an $11 million seed Read more…
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced it will cease producing advanced AI chips for Chinese firms, according to a report by the Financial Times. The prestigious Taiwanese semiconductor giant has informed its Chinese customers that it will no longer manufacture chips using 7-nanometer technology or smaller. Effective from Read more…
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up for the release of its highly anticipated AI model, Orion, potentially set to launch in December. Unlike previous rollouts, such as GPT-4, Orion is expected to be restricted to OpenAI’s close business partners and won’t initially be available to general ChatGPT users. According to a Read more…
Meta has recently introduced new generative AI video capabilities designed to enhance advertisements on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. These cutting-edge tools aim to give advertisers more dynamic and engaging options, with features like Video Expansion and Image Animation expanding the company’s existing suite of advertising tools. In a blog Read more…
Uber has introduced new initiatives aimed at boosting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on its platform. The company announced the launch of an all-electric option within its Uber Green service, which previously included hybrid vehicles. Riders now have the option to select only EVs for their trips, and a Read more…
Adobe is expanding its Content Credentials initiative to make it easier for creators to receive proper attribution, differentiate between AI-generated content and human-made work, and protect their digital assets. A new, free web app will allow users to attach creator information to images, videos, and audio files, and even opt Read more…
YouTube has introduced a series of updates for its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts, aimed at enhancing the user experience and helping creators compete with TikTok. Among the most notable updates is the option for creators to upload videos up to three minutes long. This comes as TikTok already supports Read more…
Google is enhancing its AI-powered Search capabilities through an updated Lens feature that allows users to search using their camera and voice, eliminating the need for typed queries. The new feature, which leverages AI technology, lets users point their camera at an object and ask questions out loud for instant Read more…
Apple is preparing to roll out Apple Intelligence this month, bringing an array of AI-driven features to iPhones with the iOS 18.1 update. However, users in India who own eligible iPhones might encounter delays in accessing some of these new tools, particularly those tied to localized Indian language support, which Read more…