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News roundup

The top stories in AI today.

NEW LAUNCHES

The latest features, products & partnerships in AI

• AI startup FullyRamped automates onboarding and training of sales reps

• YouTube just got a big update — here’s what’s inside

• Motorola reveals ambitious AI features for its new phones

• This AI coach aims to boost esports teams’ championship odds

• Google Shopping’s AI now tempts you to spend more

• The official NBA app is getting a suite of new AI features

IMPLEMENTATION

Announcements, strategies & tools

• IBM and AWS partner to accelerate enterprise cloud implementation

• How Liberty Dental is improving care management with AI tools

• AI search tools are failing to impress marketers

• Inside Hollywood’s cautious approach to adopting AI

• National Archives adopts Google Gemini AI for employees

• Why CIOs must start paying more attention to edge computing

• How Headstart used AI to improve software development by 100x

CONTENT CREATION

Launches, strategy, tools & trends

• Soon AI will turn static images into playable games

• Illuminate is Google’s new AI podcasting tool — here’s how it works

• Pika Labs just released even more AI video effects

• Google’s Gemini AI to receive major image generation upgrade

• Adobe’s new AI tools will change how ads are made

HARDWARE

Computers, phones, chips & AI powered devices

• Meta unveils open-source AI hardware strategy

• NPUs and the dawn of the AI-powered PC era

• Arm expands ecosystem for efficient AI datacenter chips

• Toyota and Boston Dynamics partner on AI-powered humanoid robots

MODELS

Deployment, research, training & infrastructure

• These AI models outperform open-source peers but lag behind humans

• ‘Arch-Function’ AI models are purpose-built for lightning fast agentic AI

• Motorola embraces AI with new large action model

• Using LLMs? Here’s where you may be wasting the most money

• New algorithm could reduce AI’s energy needs by 95% — but there’s a catch

What’s happening in AI right now

From search to synthesis: how Google's AI tools aim to redefine digital interaction

Illuminating research through AI

One of the most intriguing developments in generative AI right now is Google Illuminate, a new tool that leverages the company's advanced Gemini AI model to transform dense scientific papers into podcasts. By processing text, video, and audio inputs from sources including arxiv.org, and utilizing Gemini's massive 2 million token context window, Illuminate is a specialized podcast creation system that could dramatically change how scientific knowledge is disseminated and consumed.

Illuminate is a continuation of an industry-wide trend towards AI-led content creation that may rival human production, challenging our notions of authorship and authenticity in the digital realm.

Gemini and the National Archives

On a related note, Google's Gemini is partnering with The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in an effort to modernize the management of historical records. NARA's adoption of Gemini showcases the model's versatility. The agency is exploring applications ranging from a public-facing chatbot dubbed "Archie AI" to an AI-powered research assistant. These tools aim to make vast troves of historical documents more accessible and easier to navigate. Gemini's ability to process and synthesize large amounts of information could dramatically reduce the time researchers spend sifting through archives.

While Gemini boasts impressive capabilities including a reported 90% accuracy rate in document transcription, questions remain about its ability to grasp the full complexity of historical narratives. Some NARA employees have voiced concerns about the potential impact on historical accuracy and the erosion of trust in archival integrity.

Democratizing AI assistants

In a move that could significantly disrupt the AI assistant market, Google has made its Gemini Live conversational AI freely available to Android users in multiple languages. This advanced assistant offers capabilities that go beyond traditional voice commands, promising more natural and context-aware interactions.

By offering Gemini Live for free, Google is lowering the barrier to entry for sophisticated AI assistance. This strategy could accelerate the adoption of conversational AI in everyday digital interactions, potentially reshaping user expectations across the entire mobile ecosystem.

The implications for competitors in the AI assistant space are also significant. Apple, Samsung, and others may feel pressure to enhance their own offerings or adjust pricing models to remain competitive. Meanwhile, Google gains a valuable opportunity to collect real-world usage data at scale, further refining its AI models.

Enhancing e-commerce with AI

Google is also betting big on AI to transform the online shopping experience. The company has rolled out major updates to Google Shopping, introducing AI-powered features designed to make product discovery and purchasing more intuitive and personalized.

Key innovations include:

• AI-generated summaries of product reviews and features

• Intelligent categorization of search results

• Augmented reality try-on capabilities for clothing and accessories

• Personalized product feeds and the ability to resume shopping sessions

These enhancements showcase how AI can be leveraged to create a more seamless and engaging e-commerce experience. By offering tools like virtual try-ons and intelligent product summaries, Google aims to bridge the gap between online and in-store shopping.

Looking ahead

As Google continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI, we can expect to see further innovations and refinements. The company is already working on enhancing Gemini's image generation capabilities, promising more flexible sizing options and advanced content generation.

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This week on the podcast

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In this episode, the hosts Anthony Batt and Shane Robinson with guest Joe Veroneau from Conveyor discuss outsmarting paperwork. Conveyor is a company that helps automate security reviews and document sharing between companies. They use AI technology, specifically language models, to automate the process of filling out security questionnaires. This saves customers a significant amount of time and improves the quality of their responses.

AI events

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Why attend HumanX?
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• Connect with industry leaders, C-suite executives, policymakers, and innovators from around the globe.

• Learn from top-tier speakers like Kevin Weil, Clara Shih, and Sridhar Ramaswamy about the latest AI trends and how they’re transforming cross-functional industries.

• Explore personalized strategies and solutions to drive your business forward with AI.

Whether you’re a startup, an established business, or an AI pro looking to make meaningful connections, HumanX is the place where AI meets opportunity.

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