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Amazon launches Rufus, an AI-powered shopping assistant
Amazon launched a new generative AI shopping assistant, Rufus, on Thursday. The chatbot is trained on Amazon’s product catalog, customer reviews, community Q&As and “information from across the web.”
Google starts a limited test of generative AI tools in Maps
Google has implemented an early access generative AI feature to Maps that allows users to speak to the app using conversational language. You can use the tool to discover new places along your route or just when exploring a new town.
Microsoft’s legal department allegedly silenced an engineer who raised concerns about DALL-E 3
A Microsoft manager claims OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 has security vulnerabilities that could allow users to generate violent or explicit images. The company’s legal team reportedly blocked Microsoft engineering leader Shane Jones’ attempts to alert the public about the exploit.
Yelp's new AI features include auto-generated business summaries, among other updates
Yelp just announced a fairly substantial app upgrade that’s packed with AI features. These include LLM-powered business summaries, in addition to a completely revamped visual experience across the home feed and search.
George Carlin's estate sues over AI-generated comedy special
George Carlin’s estate has filed a lawsuit against the makers of an hour-long comedy special featuring a version of the comedian made with artificial intelligence. The estate says the video-makers stole "a great American artist’s work."
Google’s latest Pixel phone update adds new AI tools and a working thermometer
Google just released its first update of the year for Pixel phones, bringing a suite of new AI tools and an actual working thermometer. The thermometer’s only available for the Pixel 8 Pro.
Google's next Chrome update adds three new generative AI features
With today’s release of Chrome M121, Google announced it will introduce new generative AI features that will make the browser easier to use.
The Rabbit R1 will offer up-to-date answers powered by Perplexity's AI
The Rabbit R1 AI device will offer up-to-date answers powered by Perplexity.
Microsoft's tool for AI reading lessons is now a standalone app
Microsoft is rolling out Reading Coach as a standalone app, which will expand its tools for educators in Microsoft Teams.
AI-generated content can sometimes slip into your Google News feed
Google is boosting AI-generated articles in its Google News feed. Many articles seem to have been taken directly from other websites.
Mark Zuckerberg is the latest billionaire who wants to create artificial general intelligence
Meta is reorganizing its AI teams as it joins the growing ranks of companies trying to create artificial general intelligence, or AGI.
Watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event in under 10 minutes
The company introduced its S24 series.
Samsung's Galaxy S24 lineup puts generative AI front and center
Samsung's Galaxy S24 phones are here and they're packed with AI-powered features.
Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 owners can soon search for anything by drawing a circle around it
Google is expanding mobile search. On Wednesday, the company introduced Circle to Search, a gesture-based way to quickly find info without leaving your app.
Nikon made an AI imaging camera that detects when cows are about to give birth
Nikon has taken its imaging and AI prowess in a unexpected direction with a new system that can alert farmers if a cow is about to give birth.
MIT experts develop AI models that can detect pancreatic cancer early
Researchers at MIT’s CSAIL division built two machine learning algorithms that can detect pancreatic cancer at a higher threshold than current diagnostic standards.
The FDA has reportedly approved an AI product that predicts cognitive decline
The US government has reportedly approved AI-based memory loss prediction software for the first time. Darmiyan, a San Francisco-based brain imaging analytics company, says the FDA has granted De Novo approval for its product BrainSee.
Walmart makes a rare CES appearance to promote AI-powered shopping
Walmart’s new generative AI-powered search functions will be available on iOS and Android mobile devices as well as through the company’s website.
Everything Samsung announced at CES 2024, from the Ballie robot to a transparent MicroLED screen
Samsung is hosting a press conference at CES this year and it’s going to feature plenty of AI. The whole thing goes down on January 8 at 5PM ET and you can watch in a number of ways.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI launches GPT Store and a subscription tier for teams
OpenAI rolled out a store for custom GPTs and a new small business ChatGPT subscription tier on Wednesday. The GPT Store gives developers and users alike the chance to share and profit from their custom versions of the viral chatbot.