Walmart is revolutionizing the way customers shop by incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into its digital platform. By utilizing large language models (LLMs) available in Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, as well as its own retail-specific models, Walmart is able to provide shoppers with a personalized and curated list of items they are searching for.… Read the rest
SAG-AFTRA Partners with Replica Studios to Advance Union Members’ Access to Voice AI Technology
SAG-AFTRA, the world’s largest labor union representing performers, has collaborated with Replica Studios, a leading artificial intelligence voice technology company, to provide union members with the opportunity to license digital replicas of their voices for use in video games. The agreement, announced at CES 2024, aims to address the growing concern surrounding AI’s ability to mimic famous voices without consent or compensation.… Read the rest
Chinese Companies Adapt Gaming Chips for AI Tools as US Exports Are Blocked
Chinese companies are finding innovative solutions to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools after the US imposed export restrictions on high-performance processors. According to industry experts, Chinese companies have been repurposing chips from gaming graphics cards to overcome the lack of high-end processors available in the country.… Read the rest
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal Secures $30 Million in Funding for AI Startup
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has made a significant entrance into the artificial intelligence (AI) sector with the successful funding of his new startup. Agrawal, who was ousted by Elon Musk in late 2022, has attracted $30 million in investment for his AI venture, according to a recent report.… Read the rest
New Possibilities Unleashed by Generative AI and Large Language Models
New research and explorations by Dell Technologies and Intel have shed light on the challenges and opportunities in deploying generative AI and large language models (LLMs) in enterprise settings. While many organizations have been cautious about using commercially available models due to data access and security risks, Dell Technologies and Intel have taken a proactive approach in understanding their customers’ needs.… Read the rest
New Technique Unlocks the Potential of Large Language Models
A team of researchers has made a breakthrough in the field of natural language processing (NLP) by introducing a novel post-pretraining technique for Large Language Models (LLMs). This new technique, called block expansion, allows for the incorporation of domain-specific knowledge without compromising the overall capabilities of the models.… Read the rest
Walmart Introduces AI-Powered Search to Enhance Digital Shopping
In a move to improve the digital shopping experience, Walmart has announced the introduction of a new generative AI-powered search function. This innovative feature, available on the company’s website as well as iOS and Android platforms, aims to provide customers with a more personalized and intuitive browsing experience.… Read the rest
Exploring the Power of Model Composition with CALM
Researchers at Google Research and Google DeepMind have introduced a groundbreaking framework called Composition to Augment Language Models (CALM) that aims to enhance the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) by combining them with domain-specific augmenting models. Unlike traditional methods that involve further pre-training or fine-tuning, CALM introduces a small set of trainable parameters within the intermediate layer representations of both models, allowing for optimal fusion while retaining their distinct capabilities.… Read the rest
Walmart Introduces Innovative AI Tool to Improve Customer Experience
Walmart Inc. has recently unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool that aims to enhance the shopping experience for its customers. The tool, accessible through the Walmart app on Apple’s iOS mobile operating system, allows users to search for products based on specific use cases, rather than searching for one item at a time.… Read the rest
Introducing the Rabbit R1: A Revolutionary App-Free Experience for Human-Machine Interactions
Summary:
The Rabbit R1 is a groundbreaking device that aims to revolutionize the way we interact with technology. By learning and replicating human actions on smartphone apps, the Rabbit R1 eliminates the need for users to navigate through multiple apps. The device is equipped with AI capabilities and does not require a smartphone to pair with.… Read the rest