Apple to Unveil AI Integration and Revamped Siri at WWDC 2024 Amid Rising Competition
Apple is set to showcase its AI integration, including a revamped Siri and potential OpenAI partnership, at WWDC 2024, aiming to reassure investors and enhance user experience amid rising competition. 10 June 2024 – At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, Apple (AAPL.O) is set to unveil significant advancements in artificial intelligence across its software suite, including a revamped Siri voice assistant and...
Meta Platforms Develops Europe-Specific AI Technology Using Public Facebook and Instagram Content
Meta Platforms is developing AI technology specifically for Europe, using publicly shared content from Instagram and Facebook to train its models while excluding private posts to respect user privacy. 10 June 2024 – Meta Platforms Inc. announced on Monday that it is developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology specifically tailored for Europe, taking into account the continent’s diverse linguistic, geographic, and...
Facemoji Keyboard Introduces AI-Driven Cutout Effect for a Dynamic Typing Experience
Facemoji Keyboard has launched the Cutout Effect, an AI-driven feature that uses generative AI to create a dynamic typing experience by highlighting main figures in user-uploaded images. The keyboard app, with over 550 million downloads, continues to enhance personalization and self-expression for its global user base. 7 June 2024 – Facemoji Keyboard, renowned as the world’s first content-creation keyboard with extensive...
Meta Unveils AI-Driven Ad Targeting and New Payment Features on WhatsApp
Meta has introduced AI-driven ad targeting on WhatsApp, aiming to enhance business marketing by leveraging user behavior on Facebook and Instagram. Additionally, Meta launched an AI chatbot for business inquiries and integrated Brazil’s PIX payment method into WhatsApp’s payment tool. Meta has launched its first AI-driven ad targeting program for businesses on WhatsApp, marking a significant shift for the popular chat...
Baidu Unveils AI-Powered Enhancements in Mobile Ecosystem at Wanxiang Conference 2024
Baidu showcased its latest AI-driven advancements across its mobile ecosystem at the 2024 Wanxiang Conference, emphasizing the integration of AI agents in key services to enhance productivity and innovation for users and enterprises. 31 May 2024 – Baidu, Inc., a leading AI company with a robust Internet foundation, revealed significant progress across its mobile ecosystem at the 2024 Wanxiang Conference. Key services, including...
OpenAI Uncovers and Halts Five Covert Influence Campaigns Using AI Models
OpenAI has disrupted five covert influence operations that used AI models for deceptive activities, involving actors from Russia, China, Iran, and Israel targeting political issues. The company, now bolstering its security measures, found these campaigns did not significantly engage audiences and included both AI-generated and manually created content. 31 May 2024 – Sam Altman-led OpenAI announced on Thursday that it had...
EssayFlow Launches Advanced AI Essay Writer to Revolutionize Academic Writing
EssayFlow has launched its state-of-the-art AI essay writing tool to help students quickly generate high-quality, plagiarism-free essays. This tool, designed to mimic human writing, supports various languages and essay types, making it accessible and user-friendly for students at all academic levels. 29 May 2024 – In a move set to transform the landscape of academic writing, EssayFlow, a leading provider of innovative...
MiR and KVC Revolutionize Malaysian Manufacturing with AI-Powered AMRs at SEMICON SEA 2024
MiR and KVC Industrial Supplies introduced the AI-powered MiR1200 Pallet Jack and compact MiR250 at SEMICON SEA 2024, aiming to enhance productivity and safety in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector through advanced automation. This partnership aligns with Malaysia’s digital transformation goals, addressing labor shortages and operational efficiency. 29 May 2024 – Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and KVC Industrial...
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion, Valued at $24 Billion to Challenge AI Giants
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, raised $6 billion in Series B funding, reaching a $24 billion valuation, to enhance product development and infrastructure. This positions xAI to compete with AI giants in the intensifying generative AI market. 27 May 2024 – Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has successfully raised US$6 billion in a Series B funding round, bringing its post-money valuation to an impressive US$24 billion. This...
AI+ Taipei Startup Pitch Contest Invites Global Innovators to Shape the Future of AI
The Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub invites AI startups globally to join the “AI+ Taipei Startup Pitch Contest,” offering a platform for innovators to present their ideas and collaborate with partners in Taipei, with applications open until June 28, 2024. 23 May 2024 – The Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub (TEH), under the Taipei City Department of Economic Development (DOED), is calling all AI startups worldwide to participate in...
Trend Micro Unveils Comprehensive Strategy to Safeguard Consumers Amid Rising AI Adoption
Trend Micro’s new strategy aims to protect consumers as they adopt generative AI and AI PCs, addressing both opportunities and risks while leveraging AI in their cybersecurity solutions for improved security and efficiency. 23 May 2024 – Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, has announced its strategic plan to safeguard consumers as the adoption of generative AI applications and AI PCs grows. Recognizing...
Inaugural AI Summit Singapore to Drive Innovation and Collaboration in AI
The AI Summit Singapore, part of the renowned AI Summit Series, will make its debut at The Singapore EXPO from May 29-31, 2024, as the anchor flagship event of ATxEnterprise within Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG). This premier gathering will unite industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in AI and emerging technologies, shaping the future of innovation in Asia’s AI landscape. 21 May 2024 – The AI Summit Singapore,...
Microsoft to Unveil Next-Gen Surface Devices with Qualcomm Chips Ahead of Developer Conference
Microsoft is set to reveal new Surface devices powered by Qualcomm chips at an event ahead of its developer conference, highlighting a shift towards Arm architecture in the PC market. This move comes as Microsoft seeks to maintain its lead in AI technology development in collaboration with OpenAI. 20 May 2024 – Microsoft is poised to unveil an array of new consumer hardware and software products on Monday at its Redmond,...
Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Appoints AI-Driven Digital Persona “Aileen” as CIO
Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment has appointed “Aileen,” an AI-powered digital persona, as its new Chief Information Officer to enhance decision-making and service offerings, demonstrating the company’s commitment to leveraging AI technology for business transformation. 16 May 2024 – Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment has announced the appointment of “Aileen,” an AI-driven digital persona, as its...
UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute Launches Open Source GenAI Model to Challenge Tech Giants
The UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute introduced its Falcon 2 series, comprising text-based and vision-to-language models, marking a significant step in the country’s AI capabilities. The move reflects the UAE’s ambition to be a major player in artificial intelligence, amid increased scrutiny and global competition. 13 May 2024 – Today, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a government research...
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4: A Leap Forward in Chatbot Technology
OpenAI announces the launch of GPT-4, promising significant advancements in chatbot technology during a livestream conference. Despite initial rumors of an AI-powered search product, OpenAI focuses on GPT-4 to enhance ChatGPT’s capabilities, aiming to stay competitive in the market. 13 May 2024 – OpenAI is set to introduce its latest innovation, GPT-4, in a move that promises to redefine the landscape of AI-driven...
OpenAI to Unveil AI-Powered Search Product, Heightening Competition with Google
OpenAI is set to reveal an AI-driven search product, expanding its competition with Google. The announcement comes ahead of Google’s I/O conference, with OpenAI’s product aiming to enhance ChatGPT’s capabilities in providing real-time information from the web. 11 May 2024 – OpenAI is poised to reveal its latest artificial intelligence-driven search offering on Monday, as reported by sources familiar with the...
Microsoft and LinkedIn Release 2024 Work Trend Index Report on AI in the Workplace
Microsoft and LinkedIn’s 2024 Work Trend Index report reveals a significant increase in AI adoption at work, highlighting challenges and opportunities for professionals and leaders to adapt to the evolving workplace landscape. The report emphasizes the importance of embracing AI skills and provides insights into the current state of AI in workplaces worldwide. 9 May 2024 – Microsoft Corp. and LinkedIn have jointly released...
Rockwell Automation Hosts ROKLive Southeast Asia Event, Showcasing Innovation in Industrial Technology
Rockwell Automation’s ROKLive Southeast Asia event showcased the latest industrial technology innovations, addressing key challenges and trends in manufacturing. With a focus on AI, cloud-based MES, and cybersecurity, the event highlighted the importance of embracing technology for sustainability and productivity growth in the manufacturing sector. 9 May 2024 – Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company...
Visa Introduces New AI Tool to Combat Card Testing Attacks
Visa launches the Visa Account Attack Intelligence (VAAI) Score, a new AI tool to combat enumeration attacks in card-not-present transactions, reducing fraud losses and operational expenses. The VAAI Score utilizes generative AI to provide real-time risk scoring, significantly improving fraud detection while minimizing disruptions to legitimate transactions. 8 May 2024 – Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has unveiled a...
