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WhatsApp getting AI assistants for small companies to customise ads
After disrupting the SMS channel, WhatsApp is piloting calling functionality for large enterprises, which could cause a channel shift from IVR telephony currently used for customer services.
Honda Cars collaborates with IIT Delhi to improve AI driving assistance
Honda Cars India has partnered with IIT Delhi to enhance its AI tool for safe driving. The collaboration aims to advance Honda's Cooperative Intelligence technology, focusing on reducing traffic collisions and enabling automated driving. Engineers from both entities will engage in joint research, utilizing cutting-edge AI technologies for future driver assistance and automated driving solutions.
Apple to unveil new iPhones with AI twist: what to expect
Apple's ubiquitous iPhone is about to break new ground with a shift into artificial intelligence that will do everything from smartening up its frequently dim-witted assistant Siri to creating customized emojis on the fly. Here's what to expect from the event.
Apple's upcoming iPhone will catapult tech trendsetter into age of AI
Apple has sold billions of iPhones since then, helping to create about $3 trillion in shareholder wealth. But in the past decade, there have been mostly minor upgrades from one model to the next - a factor that has caused people to hold off on buying a new iPhone and led to a recent slump in sales of Apple's marquee product.
Apple AI expected to star as new iPhones are unveiled
Apple is expected to release its latest line of iPhones on Monday that will feature generative AI capabilities as the tech behemoth looks to bolster sales of its iconic device. By adding AI capabilities, Apple is looking to "shake that expectation" that iPhone launches are "just steady improvements in hardware and software," said Techsponential analyst Avi Greengart.
Gemini code assist to supercharge developer productivity: Monroy
Gabe Monroy, who was in Bengaluru recently for Google's Gen AI Exchange: Developer Day, did not disclose the scale of adoption for Gemini Code Assist, but said they are seeing 30-50% in productivity gains. The areas that could be the most impacted include code generation and test automation, he added.
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New GenAI use cases will revolutionise the future of business
As we reach a tipping point, where the economics of AI for business becomes compelling, applying the technology is not so much about seeking moonshots or adding some short-term incremental benefit. Rather, as the following examples show, customised foundation models offer the opportunity to retune all fundamental business priorities and processes with AI at their core.
Amazon launches AI assistant ‘Rufus’ in India
Amazon has launched AI assistant Rufus for customers in India, which will help shoppers get product recommendations, compare customer responses etc. It is available in beta mode for now. It was rolled out to all customers in the US in July.
FPT consortium commences work on $173 million AI centre in southern Vietnam
The project, developed by a consortium including FPT City Danang, FPT Investment, and FPT Software, covers an area of 93.24 hectares, FPT said in a statement.
Do robots love their customers? automated restaurants face human issues
For a decade, the promised era of robo-flipped burgers and automated baristas has always been just around the corner. But automation in restaurants, at least in the United States, remains a novelty. That is not because the robots and artificial intelligence assistants can't hack it. By and large, the technology is there and in some cases has been for years.
X hit with Austrian data use complaint over AI training
The group led by privacy activist Max Schrems announced that it had filed General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) complaints with authorities in nine European Union authorities to ramp up pressure on the Irish data protection authority DPC.
Palantir to deploy AI products on Microsoft Azure for US government agencies
The data analytics company will deploy its products, including the "Gotham" software - which assists in locating targets on battlefields - on Microsoft's Azure Government and Azure Government Secret cloud platforms.
Meta in talks to use voices of Judi Dench, Awkwafina and others for AI
Meta negotiated with actors like Awkwafina and Judi Dench to use their voices for its AI assistant, MetaAI. These voices could be integrated into platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The deals are part of Meta's push into AI, with contracts potentially involving millions in payments to celebrities, amidst increased AI investment.
ET Explainer: AI tech is out at the Olympics to help you navigate the games
All eyes are on the Olympic Games underway in Paris since last Friday. The IOC has called AI a ‘game changer in sport’. How is AI being used at the Olympics? ET explains.
India is the largest market for Meta AI usage; company sees profits soar 73%
Meta rolled out its AI chatbot in India in June this year. India is the company's largest market with a combined subscriber base of over a billion across its umbrella of apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Threads. Meta also upped its revenue guidance for the third quarter to be in the range of $38.5-41 billion.
Elon Musk says Tesla board to discuss $5 billion xAI investment
Earlier this week, Musk asked X users in a poll whether they agreed a deal was a good idea. After more than two-thirds of respondents voted affirmatively, the CEO said Thursday it looks like “the public is in favor” and that the EV maker would consider the matter.
Meta unveils biggest Llama 3 AI model, touting language and math gains
Meta’s Llama 3, featuring 405 billion parameters, rivals OpenAI and Amazon. Enhanced coding and math, scoring 73.8 on MATH and 88.6 on MMLU, boost its appeal. Future multimodal versions will incorporate text, image, video, and speech. The Meta AI chatbot, gaining popularity, promises efficiency and attracts developers.
US retailer Target to deploy GenAI chatbot across stores to assist staff
Target, one of the biggest retailers in the US, is bringing generative AI to its operations by introducing Store Companion, a chatbot trained on ChatGPT 4o to assist its store employees in daily operations. Target in India president Andrea Zimmerman said the country is a key market for the retailer in terms of talent.
Afraid: Everything we know about release date, trailer, plot, cast and production
"Afraid" stars John Cho and Katherine Waterston as a family selected to test an AI assistant. The assistant starts as a helpful device but turns deadly. The film releases on August 30.
Meta's new tech can create 3D assets from text prompts within minutes
3D assets are digital files representing objects in three-dimensional space. Hulk in the Avengers movies is an example. The technology is based on two existing models of the company: AssetGen which generates 3D objects and TextureGen for its texturing.
Shopify expands access to its AI-powered features to attract more businesses
Customers can now use its editing tool on their smartphones to enhance images used in promotional materials, including emails, the Canada-based firm said at its biannual products event. The feature was previously restricted to only editing product images online.
Genesys International set to launch its AI-powered maps
Genesys International is set to launch AI-powered navigation maps for the mobility markets, featuring a navigable road network in India covering 8.3 million kilometers and over 30 million points of interest.
Apple brings ChatGPT and more AI to devices, Wall Street unimpressed
In the nearly two-hour long presentation at Apple's annual developer conference, executives including CEO Tim Cook touted how voice assistant Siri would be able to interact with messages, emails, calendar, as well as third party apps. Siri will be able to write emails and change the tone of voice to suit the occasion.
Apple shows off updated, mixed-reality headset at AI-focused event
Apple showcases AI integration at developer conference, including revamped Siri and possible tie-up with OpenAI's ChatGPT for iOS 18.
Amazon to launch AI-overhauled Alexa with paid plans, CNBC reports
While the e-commerce giant is yet to nail down the price of the new services, a subscription to Alexa will not be included in its popular $139 annual Prime offering, the report said, citing people with knowledge of the company's plans.
Explainer: What's new in Copilot+ PC?
A new breed of PCs made for the AI era is set for launch on June 18.
Microsoft's AI Copilot to add new features next month
Irina Ghose, managing director, Microsoft India & South Asia said the company is set to release new features to its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Copilot next month to improve user prompts which would consequently generate better responses by the chatbot.
Microsoft's AI Copilot to add new features next month
“We are announcing a few new features on Microsoft 365 Copilot,” said Irina Ghose, Managing Director, Microsoft India & South Asia. “One is called Auto-complete, where you might start with the prompt, but you're not very clear how to complete it. It just goes and completes it for you.”
OpenAI unveils new AI model, releases GPT-4o to all users for free
OpenAI researchers showed off ChatGPT's new voice assistant capabilities. In one demonstration, the ChatGPT voice assistant was able to read out a bedtime story in different voices, emotions and tones.
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