Anthropic’s latest feature for the Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI model allows users to analyze and interact with PDF files. This new addition enables users to interpret text, images, charts, and graphs within PDFs, enhancing its functionality beyond what other AI tools, like ChatGPT, currently offer. However, access to this feature requires a paid professional subscription. ...
Diageo, the owner of Johnnie Walker, is using artificial intelligence to enhance its Single Malt Special Releases 2024 Tasting Experience. The innovative ‘FlavorPrintConnect’ technology combines whisky-tasting kits with an AI-driven digital masterclass, allowing participants to compare tasting notes and receive personalized recommendations based on their flavor preferences. The tasting kit, featuring four 200ml whisky samples ...
VEON has introduced the Hambi super app in Uzbekistan, an innovative platform that combines a wide range of digital services and connectivity features into one easy-to-use application. Hambi, which means “everything here” in Uzbek, offers functions like e-health consultations, car insurance access, travel, entertainment, fintech, and gaming. It is available to all mobile users, making ...
In Canada, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is pushing for an investigation into potential rent-fixing by corporate landlords using an AI tool called YieldStar, developed by RealPage. This software has raised concerns as it may allow landlords to manipulate rental prices across the Market. Following a CBC report, Champagne highlighted that this could lead to illegal ...
In the near future, technology will revolutionize daily life through “the Whisperverse,” where AI-powered voice assistants will provide helpful guidance discreetly. These smart assistants, embedded in devices like AI glasses and earbuds, will remind you of tasks, help you in social situations, and navigate your surroundings seamlessly. While this augmented approach promises to enhance personal ...
Nvidia, a leading U.S. semiconductor company, must seek approval from the European Commission for its planned $700 million acquisition of Israeli AI startup Run. This decision stems from concerns that the deal could harm competition in the tech sector. EU regulators, who are increasingly vigilant about mergers that may stifle competition, may require Nvidia to ...
The iFLYTEK AI Headquarters Campus, located in Hefei’s high-tech zone, spans over 200 acres with a planned area of approximately 400,000 square meters. Designed by line+ studio, the campus aims to support around 15,000 employees by blending advanced technology with a sustainable environment. Key features include a large public park integrated within the headquarters, promoting ...
Apple debuted new MacBook Pro laptops featuring the latest M4 processors during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10, 2024. These models mark a significant upgrade, with performance enhancements claimed to be 1.8 times faster than the previous M1 chip. All new MacBooks now come with at least 16GB of RAM, doubling memory capacity ...
Intel’s decision nearly two decades ago to turn down a partnership with Apple for mobile chips paved the way for Arm to dominate the mobile phone chip Market, now worth $500 billion. Arm’s energy-efficient designs are gaining traction in the booming AI sector, as companies like Microsoft and OpenAI invest heavily in data centers. Recently, ...
Pete Middleton, a lifelong tech enthusiast from Northamptonshire, UK, has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) in his retirement, particularly following his dementia diagnosis five years ago. He believes AI can help individuals with dementia maintain their independence and improve their self-esteem. Various AI tools, like the Simon app and the Florence Project, are being developed to ...
