Governor Newsom seeks to harness the power of GenAI to address homelessness, other challenges

California Governor Gavin Newsom invites developers to help create Generative AI solutions for some of the most challenging issues facing the state such as housing and homelessness.

US, UK, EU Will Sign First International AI Treaty

The US, UK and the EU are set to sign the world's first legally binding international AI safety treaty, mainly focused on protecting human rights. However, some have raised concerns about the treaty's vagueness and reliance on overly broad principles.

Safety-Focused AI Startup SSI Raises $1 billion

Safe-Superintelligence (SSI), a safety-first AI startup founded by ex-Open AI scientist Ilya Sutskever, has raised more than $1 billion. The company aims to use the funds to develop intelligent systems that will align with human values, accusing other AI companies of developing systems without regard for safety.

Sarasota County Schools Crafting New AI Guidelines

The Sarasota County School Board is introducing new policies on AI and how their students are allowed and not allowed to use AI, when they can, and how to cite their work. They hope to update it as AI improves to accommodate for its capabilities. Image Credit: Education Week

OpenAI and Anthropic Agree to let U.S. AI Safety Institute Test and Evaluate New Models

OpenAI and Anthropic have agreed to allow the U.S. AI Safety Institute to test their AI models. This collaboration aims to ensure the safety and reliability of AI technologies by subjecting them to rigorous testing and evaluation. The initiative is part of broader efforts to establish guidelines and standards for AI development and deployment.

Singtel Talks About Current and Future Use of AI in its Operations

In an interview with RCR Wireless News, Tay Yeow Lian, managing director of networks at Singtel Singapore, said that companies must be positioned to capitalize the potential of AI to elevate customer experiences, improve productivity and drive revenue growth.

OpenAI Aims to Release New AI Model, ‘Strawberry,’ in Fall

OpenAI is set to release a new AI model called “Strawberry” this fall. This model aims to enhance performance and efficiency across various applications while also reducing costs. These improvements are expected to make advanced AI technology more accessible to a broader range of users.

California AI Bill Stirs Controversy in Silicon Valley as Tech Giants Decry It as a Threat to Innovation

California's AI safety bill SB 1047 is sparking debate, with many tech leaders fearing it could hinder innovation. Notably, however, Elon Musk has endorsed the bill. The bill, which requires strict safety protocols for high-investment AI models, has passed the Senate and awaits Assembly approval. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s AI Copilot usage is growing, and Nvidia continues to shine as a leading tech investment.

OpenAI Supports California AI Bill that will Require “Watermarking” of Synthetic Content

OpenAI is supporting a bill from California that requires all companies to label and put a watermark on AI-generated content. San-Francisco based OpenAI believes that transparency and watermarking are important, whether the content be deepfakes aimed at spreading misinformation or harmless memes.

Police Officers are Starting to Use AI Chatbots to Write Crime Reports

A Oklahoma city police sergeant normally would take 30-45 minutes writing up and police report about the search, but this time he used artificial intelligence to write his first draft. Some prosecutors, legal scholars, and police watch dogs have concerns about how it will effect the fundamental document in the crime justice system.

New AI-driven Platform Enhances Lung Cancer Tissue Analysis

Researchers from the University of Cologne have developed an AI-driven digital pathology platform for lung cancer tissue analysis. By automating the analysis of tissue sections, this platform improves accuracy and speed in diagnosing lung tumors. Photo Credit: Harvard Medical School

OpenAI’s New Feature to Allow Companies Customize GPT-4o

OpenAI is releasing a new feature, called "Custom GPTs", that would let companies customize their most advanced model, GPT-4o. This new feature will enable companies to tailor the model's behavior and response to specifically fit their business needs.

Leveraging A.I. for Small Business Success: How Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Growth and Profitability

Entrepreneurs are leveraging generative A.I. tools like ChatGPT to accelerate start-up success. At Carnegie Mellon University, students using A.I. made remarkable progress in launching their businesses. A.I. helps with tasks from coding to customer recruitment, speeding up development and increasing efficiency. This trend shows A.I.’s potential to transform start-ups and drive faster profitability.

South Africa’s new AI framework sets foundation for tech leadership

South Africa has launched a new AI policy framework to position itself as a leader in digital transformation. The framework, developed by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, aims to foster a robust AI ecosystem through research, talent development, and infrastructure enhancement. It’s currently open for feedback from the ICT industry and other stakeholders.

The Silicon Valley is on Edge Over New California Bill Aimed at Regulating A.I.

Lawmakers In California, have amended a bill that would create new restrictions for Artificial intelligence, creating a path for the first-of-their-kind of safety rules that could set new standards for how tech companies will develop their systems.

Humanoid Ambitions Take Shape

Powered by Nvidia and AI, humanoid ambitions take shape. Advances in generative AI and robotics have led to more human-like robots. Companies like Figure and Tesla are creating humanoid robots with vision language models, aiming for seamless integration into various environments. Nvidia plays a key role by providing powerful chips and an ecosystem for training these robots on real-world skills.

Runway Releases Gen-3 Alpha Image to Video with First and Last Frame Prompts

A look at how Runway’s Gen-3 Alpha is producing image-to-video with different frame prompts.

Palantir and Microsoft Partner to Deliver Enhanced Analytics and AI Services

Microsoft and Palantir have announced a significant advancement in their partnership in order to deliver some of the most secure and sophisticated cloud, such as AI and analytical capabilities to the U.S. Defense and Intelligence Community. Palantir is planning to deploy their products to Azure Government Cloud in DoD Impact Level 6 and other Top Secret Clouds.

Nvidia Stock Rebounds as Analysts showcase AI Leadership, Despite the Chip Delay Reported on Monday

Nvidia shares rebounded in early trading Tuesday, after reports its Blackwell artificial intelligence (AI) chip will be delayed sent the stock tumbling Monday.

Nvidia is Reportedly Delaying their Next AI Chip due to a Design Flaw

Nvidia has reportedly told at least Microsoft and one other cloud provider that their "Blackwell" B200 AI Chips will be delayed for another three months. They have found a design flaw "unusually late in the production process" causing them to delay the release of the chip.

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