Weekly Tech Talk ~ 29th April 2024
Abhishek Monpara
AWS Cloud Architect | AWS User Group Surat | RHCSA Certified | 2xAWS Certified | Computer Engineer | Learner
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Google Deepmind introduces ALOHA Unleashed, a new breed of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robots with remarkable agility.
Google is expected to add its Gemini AI chat to the address bar dropdown menu for quick navigation. Visiting the official Gemini website is optional.
To train LLMs faster, Google is developing the Cloud TPU v5p AI chip. In addition, the Arm-based processor Google Axion is presented as a competitor to Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon.
A new set of AI classifiers for online conversations has been introduced by Google’s Jigsaw unit. These classifiers can rate publications based on how likely they are to contain quality material.
Google announces second major round of job cuts in 2024.
Google Research recently created ScreenAI, a multimodal AI model for understanding infographics and user interfaces. Based on the PaLI architecture, ScreenAI performs several functions above.
“Developers looking for free AI resources should stop celebrating.” — Google will stop using the free Gemini API in a few months because it might start charging for AI search queries.
Gemini is set to receive a major mobile update that will introduce various features, including displaying incoming text fields.
Microsoft
Microsoft has made significant strides in AI-based content production. Microsoft announced VASA-1, an artificial intelligence system capable of creating spoken and sung movies based on human headshots.
IntelePeer integrates with the Microsoft Azure OpenAI service to provide AI automation solutions that significantly improve customer service.
MongoDB paves the way for creative AI innovation from developers through relationships with cloud providers like AWS, Google, and Microsoft, as well as AI startups.
Microsoft accelerates its global AI growth and development with a $1.5 billion investment in Abu Dhabi G42.
Ahead of the 2024 Hannover Messe, Microsoft has unveiled a range of new AI and data technologies to help manufacturers streamline processes and increase production.
Phi-3 Mini, Microsoft’s latest lightweight AI model, is designed to work with mobile phones and other native devices.
Meta
Meta assistant of artificial intelligence is used in Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. Meanwhile, the company’s latest big AI model, the Llama 3. has arrived.
Meta is expanding its AI chatbot experiment in Africa and India. Meta wants you to try the new AI assistant not only in Instagram and Messaging but also in WhatsApp.
Shortly after Google unveiled its Axion AI processor, Meta recently announced that it is entering the AI chip race. Both companies say these designs are essential to the development of their AI platforms as they tout their new semiconductor designs as an alternative to the Nvidia chips that they, along with the rest of the tech industry, rely on for the AI data center power.
Llama 3, the latest model in Meta Llama’s series of open generative AI models, is available. Specifically, two models of the company’s new Llama 3 family debuted; the rest of the models will be released later.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now have multi-mode artificial intelligence. While smart glasses may be useful, arrogantly flawed, and clunky, they offer a much more palatable form of this technology.
Zuckerberg says Metal will take years to monetize generative AI. Meta’s CEO warned investors, saying, “There are several terrible ways to build a business here.” However, it is expensive and time-consuming.
Apple
Apple is focusing on speed and privacy, the two main reasons the company is developing its Large Language Model (LLM) for use in new products.
Apple and TSMC may team up again to develop an AI server processor that will allow Apple to compete with Nvidia and AMD in the AI market.
Soon, Apple plans to start developing its own AI processors; However, these are not the long-awaited M4 chip.
Other News
Amazon Bedrock is introducing new features to aid in the development and expansion of secure AI applications, which are currently utilized by tens of thousands of customers.
Nvidia has made another significant leap forward in high-performance computing with the launch of its DGX H2.
New Relic’s advanced AI monitoring capabilities, designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses using AI applications, are now generally available.
YouTube has unveiled a brand new AI-powered chat app called Ask. You don’t need to pause the video to ask about it.
Cisco Systems, along with Microsoft and IBM, is committed to the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence.
GitLab believes its advanced AI integration will provide a useful boost for developers and has announced the general availability of Duo Chat.
As this week’s weekly tech talk draws to a close, we hope that our examination of the most recent advancements in IT has been insightful and inspiring. Being on top of technological advancements is crucial for both professional and personal development in today’s fast-paced environment.