Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to dominate the conversation at CES 2024, with innovative applications appearing in various sectors, including smart home products, laptops, and robots. Over the past year, there has been a surge in the use of generative AI models, such as Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4, powering chatbots, image generators, and office products.… Read the rest
Google Unleashes Powerful AI Model Gemini to Take on Competitors
Google has unveiled its latest creation, Gemini, a groundbreaking language model that aims to rival OpenAI’s GPT-4. With Gemini, Google asserts that it has developed its largest and most advanced AI model to date. This multimodal model possesses the unique ability to comprehend and integrate various types of information, including text, audio, video, and code.… Read the rest
AI: The Unavoidable Force Shaping Our Future
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a dominant force in our world since the advent of ChatGPT and GPT-4. With new capabilities being announced almost every week, the debate surrounding AI has intensified. Will it create a better world, or will it lead to job loss and human impoverishment?… Read the rest
Perplexity AI Raises $73.6 Million in Series B Funding to Fuel Expansion
Perplexity AI, a forward-thinking search startup, has successfully concluded its Series B funding round, securing an impressive $73.6 million in investments. This funding round was lead by prominent investors such as Nvidia and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, underscoring the company’s potential and innovation.… Read the rest
Three Promising Sharding Cryptocurrencies for 2024
In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrencies, network scalability and transaction capacity are key factors for success. One solution that has gained popularity is sharding, which optimizes blockchain performance by dividing it into smaller, manageable pieces called shards. This allows for parallel processing and significantly improves transaction speeds.… Read the rest
AI’s Impact on Advancing Scientific Research and Reproducibility
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have made significant strides in advancing the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the field of scientific research. Led by Assistant Professor Gabe Gomes, the team developed a groundbreaking system called Coscientist, which is capable of conceiving, planning, and executing chemistry experiments.… Read the rest
Jeff Bezos Backs Perplexity, an AI Search Engine Aimed at Challenging Google
Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, is making a new bet on the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) with his investment in Perplexity, an AI-based search engine set to challenge Google. Perplexity, founded in August 2022, aims to offer a unique user experience by blending chatbot capabilities with search engine functionality.… Read the rest
Perplexity: The Next Generation of AI Search Engine Taking on Google
A groundbreaking startup called Perplexity is posing a significant challenge to Google, with its AI-based search engine that combines chatbot functionality with real-time information and comprehensive sources. Led by CEO Avarind Srinivas, a former OpenAI researcher, Perplexity aims to revolutionize how people access information online and change the way we consume and share knowledge.… Read the rest
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Series: Demystifying the Hype Around Mobile AI
Samsung is gearing up to release its Galaxy S24 series, promising consumers an “all-new mobile experience powered by AI.” However, the true value and impact of these “AI advances” remain uncertain. Qualcomm and MediaTek have already made waves with their flagship and mid-range smartphone processors, touting on-device generative AI capabilities.… Read the rest
Jeff Bezos Backs AI-Powered Search Engine Perplexity to Challenge Google
In a bold move to challenge the dominance of search engine giant Google, Jeff Bezos has recently invested an undisclosed amount in Perplexity, an innovative start-up that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the way people search for information online. The total investment in Perplexity stands at an impressive $74 million, bringing the start-up’s valuation to a staggering $520 million.… Read the rest