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💬 OpenAI Developments

OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop integrations, rivaling Copilot

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT desktop app integrations for Mac OS, allowing users to open and work with third-party applications like VS Code directly from the app, enhancing developers' workflows and addressing copy-paste usage patterns. Windows PC users now also have broader access with features like Advanced Voice Mode and screenshots, positioning these desktop versions to rival solutions like GitHub Copilot in integrated development environments.

Open AI Board Member Shares Advice for AI Startups in CEE: Work Closer to Academia!

Zico Kolter, OpenAI board member and Carnegie Mellon University professor, advises Central and Eastern European (CEE) AI startups to collaborate closely with academic institutions to drive innovation, especially for those without extensive resources. He highlights the region's strong programming and mathematics culture as a solid foundation for such partnerships.

🌐 AI in Various Sectors

Healthcare: A coalition of health systems, led by Mass General Brigham, has initiated the Healthcare AI Challenge Collaborative to evaluate and publicly rank AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. This initiative aims to provide healthcare providers with comparative insights into AI tools, facilitating informed decisions on their adoption and integration into clinical workflows.

Robotics: Researchers have developed a robotic vision system utilizing radio wave technology, enabling robots to perceive their environment in various weather conditions where traditional optical systems may fail. This advancement enhances robotic navigation and object detection capabilities, particularly in challenging environments with poor visibility.

Social Media and Interaction: At the Web Summit Lisbon 2024, Apple’s global head of accessibility, Sarah Herrlinger, highlighted the company's long-standing commitment to making technology accessible, emphasizing that accessibility is a "human right" that fosters innovation. Herrlinger showcased Apple’s use of AI-driven features such as Eye Tracking, Sound Recognition, and AssistiveTouch on devices like the Apple Watch to enhance usability for people with disabilities. Additionally, she noted the latest advancements, including Siri enhancements and clinical-grade hearing features in AirPods Pro 2, reflecting Apple’s mission to combat social stigma and ensure inclusivity.

🚀 Tech Industry Moves

Anthropic has introduced a prompt improver feature in its developer console, enabling users to refine existing prompts using advanced techniques like chain-of-thought reasoning and example standardization. This tool enhances prompt quality, leading to more accurate and consistent AI outputs, and includes functionalities for managing multi-shot examples and evaluating prompts against ideal outputs.

Microsoft's recent $1.5 billion investment in the UAE-based AI firm G42 aims to bolster its AI capabilities and secure a competitive edge in the global AI landscape. This strategic partnership underscores the increasing importance of international collaborations in advancing AI technologies.

Microsoft: The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the African job market, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. It emphasizes the need for upskilling and education to prepare the workforce for AI integration, while also addressing concerns about potential job displacement.

Nvidia: Telenor has launched an NVIDIA-powered AI Factory to accelerate the development and deployment of AI solutions, with Hive Autonomy as its inaugural customer. This initiative aims to enhance AI capabilities across various industries by providing advanced infrastructure and support for AI innovation.

💡 Emerging AI Technologies and Companies

This generative AI startup is strapping cameras to people’s backs

Odyssey, a generative AI startup founded by former Cruise executives Oliver Cameron and Jeff Hawke, is developing an innovative camera system worn on users’ backs to capture 360-degree, high-resolution data for creating realistic virtual environments. The company, which recently raised $18 million in a Series A round, aims to expand its data collection and enhance generative AI models for use in films, games, and other digital media.

Deloitte: Romania’s Questo, Steepsoft AI and Ascendia among fastest-growing tech startups in Central Europe

Romanian companies Questo, Steepsoft AI, and Ascendia have been recognized among Central Europe's fastest-growing tech startups in Deloitte's 2024 Technology Fast 50 ranking, with growth rates of 1,955%, 1,008%, and 822% respectively. Additionally, Finqware, Plant an App, and Kinderpedia were highlighted in the 'Companies to Watch' category, acknowledging their rapid development between 2021 and 2023.

🎨 AI in Creative Industries

The Stripe Agent Toolkit simplifies integrating Stripe’s financial services into workflows powered by large language models (LLMs) and agent frameworks like LangChain and Vercel AI SDK. It allows developers to enable agents to automate financial tasks such as invoicing, payments, and usage-based billing. By leveraging Stripe APIs for function calling, agents can securely manage tasks like creating payment links or issuing virtual cards, combining AI-driven automation with robust financial controls. This empowers businesses to streamline operations, enhance reliability, and track usage efficiently. 

🌍 Global AI Race

UFC welcomes IBM as official global AI partner

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has partnered with IBM, designating it as their official global AI partner. This collaboration aims to enhance the UFC viewing experience by integrating IBM's AI and analytics platform, Watsonx, to provide real-time insights and in-depth analysis during live events.

VAP Group Set to Host Second Edition of Global AI Show in Dubai

VAP Group is organizing the second edition of the Global AI Show on December 12 and 13, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre in Dubai, under the support of the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. The event, themed 'AI 2057: Accelerating Intelligent Futures,' will feature over 100 C-suite speakers and aims to unite the global AI ecosystem, with strategic partnerships including the Cyber Security Council and media support from Times of AI.

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