Google's AI Watermarking, Sarvam's Multilingual Indic Model, Infosys' Domain-Specific SLMs, and Apple's Generative AI Launch

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1. SynthID: Google's Solution for Watermarking AI-Generated Text

Google DeepMind's SynthID technology aims to tackle misinformation and misattribution by watermarking AI-generated text, images, audio, and video. Now available through Hugging Face, SynthID Text embeds unique, undetectable watermarks, allowing for easy identification of AI-generated content without sacrificing quality. The watermarking process involves a logits processor that marks text post-generation, and a Bayesian detector to verify content as watermarked, unwatermarked, or uncertain.

While robust to some text alterations, the technology faces challenges with highly rewritten or translated text. SynthID's implementation options range from fully private to public access, offering flexibility for developers and organizations based on their needs. Read more

2. Sarvam AI Launches Multilingual Model for Indic Languages

Sarvam AI has introduced Sarvam 1, an open-source language model trained on 11 Indic languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Built with 2 billion parameters on Nvidia GPUs, it uses a unique tokeniser and a dataset enriched with Hindi, English, and code, making it highly efficient for multilingual tasks.

Sarvam 1, now available on Hugging Face, marks a major step toward accessible AI solutions for Indian languages. Read more

3. Infosys Unveils Specialized AI Models for Banking and IT Operations

Infosys has unveiled two specialized small language models—Topaz BankingSLM for banking and Topaz ITOpsSLM for IT operations—built on the NVIDIA AI Stack. These models leverage general and industry-specific data, fine-tuned with Infosys’ proprietary data, to enhance applications in banking and IT services. Read more

4. Apple Debuts Generative AI Features

Apple has launched its first set of generative AI features called "Apple Intelligence," which includes Writing Tools for text manipulation across apps, enhanced Photos search with natural language capabilities, and improved Siri integration, with more features planned for December.

The company emphasizes that these AI features are built with privacy in mind, utilising on-device processing and a new Private Cloud Compute system. Read more

? Katonic Highlights

?? Katonic AI Recognised in MarketsandMarkets? AI as a Service Report

Katonic AI has been recognised as a key player in MarketsandMarkets? AI as a Service Report, marking a significant milestone. This recognition underscores Katonic’s commitment to making AI accessible for businesses of all sizes, breaking down barriers so innovation in AI is no longer exclusive to tech giants. The acknowledgment is a testament to Katonic’s mission, driven by the trust and support of its customers and partners.

?? Katonic AI CEO Prem Naraindas Recognised in The Australian's 2024 Top 100 Innovators List

For the second consecutive year, Prem Naraindas , Founder & CEO of Katonic AI, has been honored in The Australian's Top 100 Innovators list. This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication of the Katonic AI team to making AI technology accessible to all.

Prem expressed gratitude to the team, clients, and partners, whose support has fueled Katonic’s mission to democratise AI and drive impactful innovation.

?? Introducing Kangaroo LLM: Australia’s First Home-Grown Open Source Large Language Model!

Kangaroo LLM is a collaborative effort by Katonic AI, RackCorp, NEXTDC, Hitachi Vantara, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. This innovative model is tailored for Australian English and features an Open Alliance for Australian businesses, crowdsourced data to capture the nation’s linguistic diversity, and a deep understanding of local humor and culture.

It is 100% developed and hosted in Australia, powered by state-of-the-art hardware and advanced training through the Katonic Generative AI Platform.

Discover more about the future of Australian AI at https://kangaroollm.com.au/

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