TechFrontiers December: Unveiling Tomorrow's Tech Today
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??If you are a new reader, my name is Danar Mustafa. I write about product management focusing on AI, tech, business and agile management. You can visit my website here.
My goal is to be your guide through the exciting world of technology, startups, and our digital society. I'm here as a tech enthusiast to explore the latest advancements that are shaping our world.
?? December Infographic: Big Tech Company Spending on AI Data Centers ??
?? OpenAI’s 12 Days Campaign ??
OpenAI’s 12 Days campaign is a festive initiative that highlights various features and advancements of their AI models, particularly focusing on the capabilities of ChatGPT. The campaign showcases how these tools can enhance productivity, creativity, and engagement during the holiday season.
?? GitHub Copilot in VS Code Free Announcement??
GitHub has expanded its offerings for developers by launching GitHub Copilot Free, which is now integrated into Visual Studio Code (VS Code). This new service allows users to access AI-powered code completions and chat functionalities without any cost.
?? Trump’s Urging to the Supreme Court Regarding TikTok Ban ??
Trump has urged the Supreme Court to pause this impending law, suggesting that he needs time after his inauguration on January 20 to negotiate a resolution regarding TikTok’s status. He expressed that while he did not firmly address the constitutionality of the law, he highlighted significant free speech issues that could arise from its enforcement.
?? EU signs deal to build €10.6bn satellite network to rival Starlink ??
The European Commission has entered into a significant agreement with the SpaceRISE consortium to develop a satellite network named Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS2). This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance connectivity across Europe and reduce reliance on external satellite services.
?? Google Astra AR Glasses Beta Test??
?? Sriram Krishnan’s Appointment as Senior Policy Advisor for AI??
Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as the senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence (AI) at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy by President-elect Donald Trump. This role involves shaping and coordinating AI policy across the government, collaborating with the president’s council of advisors on science and technology.
?? Klarna’s Workforce Changes and AI Integration??
Klarna, a prominent “buy now, pay later” company, has implemented significant changes to its workforce in response to evolving business needs and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The company has halted new hiring for over a year, resulting in a reduction of its workforce from 4,500 employees to approximately 3,500. This decision is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and productivity through the integration of AI technologies.
?? Google Code Assist - now integrates with 3rd party tools ??
Gemini Code Assist is an AI-powered coding assistant developed by Google Cloud, designed to enhance software development efficiency. It integrates seamlessly with popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and supports over 20 programming languages.
?? AI-Powered Avatars That Gesture Naturally as They Speak??
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have led to the development of virtual avatars that can gesture naturally while speaking. This innovation could significantly enhance the realism of digital characters, making them more relatable and engaging for audiences.
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462259-ai-powered-avatars-can-gesture-naturally-as-they-speak/
?? Gen AI Physics Simulator ??
Genesis is a cutting-edge physics simulation platform designed for various applications in robotics, embodied AI, and physical AI. It features a universal physics engine that has been completely re-engineered to integrate multiple physics solvers into a cohesive framework.
?? Perplexity AI hits Record Valuation ??
Perplexity AI has successfully secured $500 million in a recent funding round, which significantly boosts its valuation to $9 billion. This represents a remarkable tripling of its worth within just six months, as it was previously valued at $3 billion following an investment from SoftBank in June 2024.
?? Tools of the Month ??
Google Lab Whisk is a image editor that can turn your images to any style. https://labs.google/fx/tools/whisk/unsupported-country
Scourhead is a web-based tool designed to assist users in efficiently searching and organizing information from the internet.https://scourhead.com/
OtterlyAI is an innovative platform designed for monitoring brand and content visibility across AI-powered search engines such as Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity.?https://otterly.ai/
?? Research paper of the Month - Byte Latent Transformer: Patches Scale Better Than Tokens???
The paper introduces the Byte Latent Transformer (BLT), a novel architecture for large language models (LLMs) that operates at the byte level rather than using traditional tokenization methods. This approach aims to enhance performance, efficiency, and robustness in processing language data.
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?? 12 Unicorn Startups in 2024 ??
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2 个月thanks for the unicorn list - Danar what is your source?
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2 个月thank you for great updates Danar and happy new year
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2 个月Danar can't wait for google ar glasses
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2 个月Danar really great content - keep up the good work
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2 个月Danar great content for me to get latest tech news. wishing for more content 2025