Google announces latest AI upgrade to Bard – Gemini
Demis Hassabis, CEO and Co-Founder of Google DeepMind, has introduced Gemini, Google’s latest and most advanced AI model, in an article highlighting its key features and capabilities. Gemini is positioned as Google’s largest and most flexible AI model, with the ability to efficiently operate across various platforms, from data centers to mobile devices. Google outlines […]
A week is a long time in politics and OpenAI!
In a surprising turn of events, Sam Altman is to return as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI after the company announced that it had reached an “agreement in principle” for his reinstatement. The announcement follows a week of corporate drama that unfolded after Altman’s sudden dismissal on Friday 17th November. The San Francisco-based […]
Here’s to 12 months of ChatGPT! What will the next year bring?
On 30 November 2023, ChatGPT will celebrate its first birthday. Initially seen as a curiosity and a novelty, the chatbot is now firmly part of the daily lives of most marketers. But, while ChatGPT has undoubtedly brought AI technology to the masses, it has also created a host of concerns, including worries about job losses, […]
Google expands its AI Search Generative Experience to 120 countries
Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) is expanding its reach to more than 120 new countries and territories, marking its largest international expansion. SGE, powered by generative AI, aims to enhance search experiences by providing AI-powered overviews that compile the most helpful and relevant information for user queries. The expansion includes support for four new languages: […]
Is Apple really ‘falling behind’ in the AI race?
Apple recently embedded a number of new AI-based features in its laptops, phones and watches. But, despite this, some industry experts believe that the company is ‘lagging behind’ its competitors in the ‘AI race’. This is because Apple has taken a unique approach to AI. Rather than looking at solutions that focus on generative AI […]
YouTube announces new AI features within the platform
YouTube is unveiling a range of new products and features aimed at empowering creators of all backgrounds and experience levels to push the boundaries of creative expression. The platform has always been a hub for creativity, and it continues to evolve with innovative tools and technologies to support creators. Here are the key takeaways from […]
Meta’s latest announcements show the company is pivoting to AI
Over the past couple of years, much of the discussion around Meta’s plans for the future have centred on the metaverse, a hypothetical iteration of the Internet as an immersive and collaborative virtual world that users can access via VR and AR headsets. Prior to the creation of ChatGPT, the metaverse was the talk of […]
Microsoft launches ‘your everyday AI companion’ and a host of other features
Hot on the heels of Google and Salesforce expanding their partnership into AI services, Microsoft has announced that it is releasing lots of new features for its Copilot system and bringing upgrades to Bing AI. Much like other tech giants, Microsoft believes that AI is now starting to fundamentally change how people are relating to […]
Google and Salesforce expand their partnership into AI services
Google and Salesforce expand their partnership to improve AI service offerings – what are the wider implications for CRMs and workflows? Google and Salesforce have announced that the two businesses are expanding their current partnership with the aim of delivering a new era of business productivity that will be powered by generative AI. The move, […]
YouTube invests in AI tools to support quality health information content
YouTube has announced that it is taking significant steps to ensure equitable access to health information, particularly for underrepresented communities. The platform recognises that historically, marginalised groups have often been left out of healthcare discussions on the platform. To address this, YouTube Health stated that it is committing to providing high-quality health content to empower […]
Google Cloud Next ‘23 Event Shows Google is ‘all in’ on AI
At Google Cloud Next ‘23, the tech giant’s first in-person Google Cloud Next event since 2019, generative AI dominated discussions and presentations. From Sundar Pichai’s and Thomas Kurian’s keynotes to the many breakout and partner-led sessions at the event, the San Francisco-based conference focused almost entirely on generative AI and Google’s plans for the future. […]
OpenAI marks its first key acquisition with AI design specialist Global Illumination
OpenAI, the company responsible for the viral AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT, has made its first public acquisition by acquiring New York-based AI design startup Global Illumination. This acquisition marks a significant move in OpenAI’s roughly seven-year history. Although the exact terms of the deal remain undisclosed, OpenAI expressed enthusiasm for the impact Global Illumination’s design team […]