Datapanthy #99
Editor’s Note:
Exciting updates are on the horizon in the world of AI! WhatsApp users can soon access Meta's AI chatbot more easily with a new widget, bringing quicker interactions to Android devices. Google introduces a powerful new Gemini-based text embedding model, while Meta’s Llama 4 promises upgraded voice features, including mid-speech interruptions. Mistral also unveils an OCR API to convert PDFs into AI-friendly text files.?
WhatsApp is getting an AI widget: Meta AI fans on Android will soon be able to get to the chatbot more quickly via WhatsApp. A widget is in the works offering direct shortcuts to open the chat with the AI, send an image to it, or begin a voice chat. Some WhatsApp beta users already have the widgets available, though no date has been set for an official launch. Read here
Google debuts a new Gemini-based text embedding model: Google on Friday added a new, experimental “embedding” model for text, Gemini Embedding, to its Gemini developer API. Embedding models translate text inputs like words and phrases into numerical representations, known as embeddings, that capture the semantic meaning of the text. Read here
Meta’s next Llama models may have upgraded voice features: Meta is planning to introduce improved voice features with Llama 4, the next flagship in its Llama model family, which is expected to arrive in “weeks.” Reportedly, Meta has been particularly focused on allowing users to interrupt the model mid-speech, similar to OpenAI’s Voice Mode for ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini Live experience.? ?Read here
Mistral adds a new API that turns any PDF document into an AI-ready Markdown file: Mistral launched a new API for developers who handle complex PDF documents. Mistral OCR is an optical character recognition (OCR) API that can turn any PDF into a text file to make it easier for AI models to ingest. Read here
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