AI Weekly News Updates

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OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT with Interactive Features

OpenAI is rolling out interactive tables and charts, along with the ability to add files directly from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive into ChatGPT. These features will be available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users over the coming week.

Apple Embraces AI with OpenAI Partnership

Apple is closing in on an agreement with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into its devices, enhancing Siri's capabilities and bringing more AI features to iPhones. Credit: Bloomberg Technology and @pubity

Google Partners with Airtel for AI Solutions in India

Google and Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, have announced a long-term partnership to develop and deliver cloud and generative AI products to Indian businesses. Credit: @techcrunch

OpenAI Introduces GPT-4o for Free Users

OpenAI is launching GPT-4o and making more capabilities available for free to ChatGPT users. Credit: @openai

Google’s Personalized AI Chatbots

Google's new Gemini ‘Gems’ feature allows users to customize a Gemini chatbot with different personalities and abilities, such as an upbeat gym buddy, just by asking. Credit: @verge

OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever Departing

OpenAI's Chief Scientist and co-founder, Ilya Sutskever, is leaving the company, ending months of speculation about his future. Credit: @bloombergbusiness

Netflix Builds Its Own Ad Server

Netflix announced it is launching its own advertising technology platform, positioning itself against industry heavyweights like Google, Amazon, and Comcast. Credit: @techcrunch

Anthropic Hires Instagram Co-Founder

Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram and personalized news app Artifact, is joining Anthropic as the company's first Chief Product Officer. Credit: @techcrunch

OpenAI and Reddit Ink Data Training Deal

OpenAI has reached a deal with Reddit to use its data for training AI models. Reddit content will be incorporated into ChatGPT, and the companies will work together on new AI-powered features for Reddit users and moderators. Credit: @techcrunch

Twitter is Now X.com

Twitter has officially rebranded as X.com .

OpenAI and Google’s Competing AI Visions

OpenAI and Google have laid out their competing visions for the future of AI.

Slack Faces Backlash Over AI Training Policy

Slack is under scrutiny for its policy on using user data to train AI.

Kudos Raises $10M for AI Smart Wallet

Kudos has secured $10 million in funding for its AI-powered smart wallet that helps users pick the best credit card for their purchases.

Google Adds Gemini to Education Suite

Google has integrated Gemini into its Education suite, enhancing learning tools with AI capabilities.

Google Experiments with Video Search

Google is testing a feature that allows users to search using both video and text queries to get an AI overview of the results.

Google Launches Firebase Genkit

Google introduces Firebase Genkit, a new open-source framework for building AI-powered apps.

Google TV Adds AI-Generated Movie Descriptions

Google TV is launching AI-generated movie descriptions to enhance user experience.

Google Tests Scam Alert Feature

Google is testing a new feature that uses Gemini Nano to provide real-time scam alerts during calls, with all processing happening on-device to ensure privacy.

Google DeepMind Announces Project Astra

Google DeepMind's Project Astra is a universal AI agent that can see and hear in real-time, taking actions on behalf of users.

Google Transforms Gemini

Google is evolving Gemini from a chatbot into a personal AI agent, capable of more advanced interactions and support.

That's all for this week's AI news roundup! Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and remember to keep exploring the limitless possibilities of AI. Until next time, stay curious!

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