Google, OpenAI unveil AI innovations; AI spending surges; disruptors, crypto and wellness real estate

AI News, Trends & Articles

1) Google I/O 2024: Major AI Innovations Unveiled, Including Gemini and Veo

• Google introduces generative AI for organizing entire Google Search results pages
• Gemini Live enables voice chats with AI that adapts to users' speech patterns
• Google Veo generates 1080p video clips using text prompts and cinematic styles

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2) GPT-4o: OpenAI's Latest AI Model Revolutionizes Text, Speech and Vision Interactions

• OpenAI launches GPT-4o, featuring enhanced text, speech and vision capabilities
• GPT-4o offers improved response accuracy and faster processing times
• GPT-4o aims to set a new standard for AI interactions and user experience

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3) AI Spending Surges as Companies Leverage Technology for Competitive Edge

• AI-related transaction volume increased by 293% year-over-year, showing strong growth
• Over a third of Ramp customers now invest in AI tools, up from 21% last year
• Healthcare and financial services sectors lead in AI spending growth

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Disruption, Web 3 & More

1) Unveiling the Top Disruptors of 2024: Companies Revolutionizing Their Industries

• CNBC's 2024 Disruptor 50 list features companies driving groundbreaking industry changes
• Selected companies excel in technology, finance, healthcare and more, pushing innovation forward
• The list highlights firms with transformative business models and disruptive technologies

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2) Major Move: Wisconsin Investment Board Allocates $163 Million to Spot Bitcoin ETFs

• The investment reflects growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency assets
• Wisconsin aims to diversify its portfolio and leverage Bitcoin's potential
• This move signifies a broader acceptance of digital assets in traditional finance

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3) Oakland Becomes First US City with 100% Electric School Bus Fleet and V2G Technology

• Oakland transitions to a 100% electric school bus fleet with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology
• The fleet includes 74 electric buses, supported by AI-enabled technology from Zum
• V2G technology allows buses to give 2.1 GWh of energy back to the power grid annually

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Reports and Research

2024 Wellness Real Estate Market Growth

Published in conjunction with the GWI/GWS Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium in New York City (May 14, 2024), this report provides GWI’s latest data and insights on the wellness real estate sector, which has been the fastest-growing market in the wellness economy. The report provides global, regional, and country data updated through 2023, as well as an analysis of key opportunities and challenges for the future of this sector.

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New Tools and Apps to Try

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3) Otto

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