Latest AI News and Trends

I've gathered some significant AI news and developments from the past month:

1. Microsoft Ignite 2023: AI Transformation Microsoft announced approximately 100 AI-related developments at Microsoft Ignite 2023. Key highlights include:The launch of new AI chips: Azure Maia and Azure Cobalt, designed for AI workloads and general-purpose workloads, respectively.Expansion of Microsoft Copilot across various functions and roles, with new updates and features in Microsoft 365, including a dashboard showing Copilot's organizational impact.Introduction of Microsoft Copilot Studio, a low-code tool for customizing Copilot by integrating business-critical data.Rollout of the GPT-3.5 Turbo model and public preview of GPT-4 Turbo on Azure OpenAI Service.Strengthening AI security with the Unified Security Operations Platform, combining Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR.Collaboration with NVIDIA for the AI Foundry service on Azure, supporting the development and deployment of custom AI models. Source: Microsoft Blog
2. Thomson Reuters Generative AI Strategy Thomson Reuters has unveiled its strategy for generative AI, with investments exceeding $100 million per year. Key aspects include:Integration of Casetext with proprietary solutions for accelerating product development.Launch of new generative AI skills in Westlaw Precision and Practical Law. Strategic acquisitions like Casetext and SurePrep to enhance AI capabilities.Collaboration with Microsoft on a contract drafting solution for Microsoft 365 Copilot for Word.Upskilling programs for its 26,000-person global workforce in AI technologies. Source: Thomson Reuters
3. NVIDIA's AI Computing Platform Upgrade NVIDIA announced the introduction of the NVIDIA HGX H200, enhancing the world's leading AI computing platform. The H200, based on the NVIDIA Hopper architecture, features advanced memory capabilities suitable for generative AI and high-performance computing workloads. It is the first GPU to offer HBM3e, providing significant improvements in memory and processing speed. The H200-powered systems are expected to start shipping in Q2 2024. Source: NVIDIA Newsroom
4. University of Waterloo's Soft Medical Microrobots Researchers at the University of Waterloo developed advanced materials for soft medical microrobots. These robots, made from sustainable hydrogel composites, can potentially conduct minimally invasive medical procedures. The materials are biocompatible, non-toxic, and self-healing, with the ability to change shape in response to chemical stimuli. Source: ScienceDaily
5. Realistic Talking Faces from Audio Clips and Photos A team from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, developed a program named DIRFA, capable of creating realistic talking faces from an audio clip and a photo. The AI-based program, trained on over one million audiovisual clips, can generate 3D videos with accurate lip synchronization and facial expressions. This technology could have profound implications in healthcare and assistive technology. Source: ScienceDaily

These developments represent significant strides in AI, with applications ranging from workplace productivity to healthcare.

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