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technology1 year ago•8 min saved

"Apple and OpenAI Partnership Poised to Transform Siri and AI Market"

Apple's virtual assistant Siri, which has lagged behind competitors like Alexa and Google Assistant, may receive significant updates at the upcoming WWDC, potentially incorporating multimodal capabilities and improved contextual awareness. This comes as rivals like OpenAI and Google advance their own AI assistants with sophisticated features. Apple is expected to emphasize privacy and on-device processing for Siri, while also exploring a partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into iPhones.

via CNET|

#ai #apple #siri

technology1 year ago•7 min saved

"Generative AI: The End of Apps and the Future of Smartphones"

Several companies are developing app-less phones and gadgets that rely on advanced artificial intelligence to create smarter virtual assistants capable of handling various tasks without the need for specific apps. These devices, such as the Humane Ai Pin and Rabbit R1, aim to reduce reliance on traditional smartphone apps by enabling users to interact with the devices through voice commands and conversational interfaces. Additionally, major tech players like Deutsche Telekom and Samsung are also investing in conversational AI to enhance user experiences. While these developments may signal a significant shift in smartphone technology, it remains to be seen whether they will truly replace traditional apps.

via WIRED|

#app-less-phones #artificial-intelligence #conversational-ai

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

"Next-Gen AI Assistant: A Game-Changer in Testing"

The latest AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard are showcasing the potential for next-generation virtual assistants, with experimental AI voice helper vimGPT demonstrating impressive capabilities in tasks like online shopping and web navigation. Developed by lone developer Ishan Shah, vimGPT is built on GPT-4V and utilizes Google’s open source browser Chromium. Experts believe that the next evolution of virtual assistants will involve agents that can perform useful tasks and navigate the web, with simulated environments like VisualWebArena providing valuable insights into the potential and limitations of AI agents. While AI agents show promise in simplifying digital tasks, there are still challenges to overcome in terms of reliability and avoiding mishaps.

via WIRED|

#ai #ai-testing #chatbots

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Top Celebrities and Content Creators Cash in on Meta's AI Chatbot Craze"

Meta has unveiled "Meta AI," a generative AI assistant powered by its own language model, Llama 2. The AI allows users to chat with different personalities and interests, with each AI assistant embodying a celebrity alter ego. Celebrities such as Tom Brady, Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, Kendall Jenner, Naomi Osaka, and Chris Paul have joined as AI alter egos, each with their own pseudonyms. Meta AI is available in beta and can be accessed through Instagram, Messenger, or WhatsApp. The move aims to enhance user engagement with AI, although the impact on AI adoption remains to be seen.

via Fox News|

#celebrities #chatbots #meta-ai

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Microsoft's AI-Powered CoPilot: Transforming Windows Laptops and Minds

Microsoft is incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into its Windows operating system with the introduction of Copilot, a systemwide digital helper that functions like an AI chatbot. Copilot aims to provide a more personalized and efficient user experience by assisting with tasks such as managing PC settings and finding playlists. Microsoft's AI push is part of its broader efforts to compete with rivals like Google and Apple in the AI space. The company believes that AI will play a significant role in the future of laptops, and the incorporation of AI into Windows is expected to change the way users interact with their devices.

via CNET|

#ai #copilot #microsoft

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

Silicon Valley's Frenzy for 'Autonomous' AI Agents

Silicon Valley is racing to develop more autonomous AI agents, powered by advanced models like GPT-4, that can perform complex tasks without close supervision. These agents, often referred to as "copilots," are attracting billions of dollars in investment as companies compete to capitalize on the advancements in AI. While the technology is still in its early stages, developers expect the first systems capable of performing multi-step tasks with some autonomy to come to market within a year. However, concerns about potential harm, biases, and the need for regulation have been raised, as the technology moves closer to artificial general intelligence.

via Yahoo News|

#ai #autonomous-agents #gpt-4

technology2 years ago•7 min saved

Silicon Valley's Frenzy for 'Autonomous' AI Agents

Silicon Valley is racing to develop more autonomous AI agents, powered by advanced models like GPT-4, that can perform complex tasks without close supervision. These agents, often referred to as "copilots," are attracting billions of dollars in investment as companies compete to capitalize on the advancements in AI. While current agents are still in the early stages and have limitations, developers expect more sophisticated and autonomous agents to come to market within a year. However, concerns about potential harm, biases, and the need for regulation have been raised, highlighting the importance of careful development and oversight.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#ai #autonomous-agents #gpt-4

technology2 years ago•7 min saved

Revolutionize Your Daily Routine with Alexa's Game-Changing Skills

Amazon Echo's Alexa can do more than just play music and answer questions. There are several skills available that can elevate your Echo speaker to a whole new level of intelligence, including "Ask My Buddy" for emergency assistance, "Big Sky" for weather updates, "Question of the Day" for trivia, "Mr. Bartender" for cocktail recipes, "Monster Guard" for kids afraid of monsters, and "Find My" to locate your misplaced phone. However, it's important to balance the benefits of using Alexa with protecting your privacy due to concerns about unauthorized access to voice recordings and targeted advertising.

via Fox News|

#alexa-skills #amazon-echo #privacy-concerns

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Google CEO Sundar Pichai discusses AI's impact on law profession at I/O.

At Google I/O 2023, the company showcased how it will use generative AI to enhance its products, while the Google Assistant was barely mentioned. Google is infusing more of its individual products with AI rather than relying on the Assistant as the smart layer that unites them all. However, the Assistant is still a top priority for the company and is present in many of its upcoming products, including the new Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold.

via CNET|

#ai #generative-ai #google

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

LinkedIn Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Major AI Initiative.

LinkedIn, the professional social network, celebrates its 20th anniversary. The company has grown to over 930 million users and generated nearly $14 billion in revenue last year. LinkedIn's success is attributed to its focus on rebuilding its technology from the ground up in 2009, reducing downtime and improving reliability. The company is now preparing for the next 20 years by integrating AI "copilots" and working to make hiring more fair. LinkedIn was acquired by Microsoft for $26 billion in 2016.

via WIRED|

#ai #linkedin #microsoft

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

Exploring the Pros and Cons of ChatGPT, the Latest in Generative AI Technology.

ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, is not a replacement for virtual assistants like Google Assistant and Siri. While they are all based on artificial intelligence and machine learning, virtual assistants are geared towards doing tasks like setting reminders, playing music, and turning on lights, while chatbots are more about talking. ChatGPT is better at tasks that require creative writing, such as writing recipes, composing song lyrics, and writing stories. However, virtual assistants are better at assisting with day-to-day tasks.

via How-To Geek|

#ai-chatbots #chatgpt #google-assistant

technology2 years ago•7 min saved

"Maximizing Efficiency with AI Executive Assistants"

Google's Bard chatbot performed poorly compared to OpenAI's ChatGPT as executive assistants, but both were able to carry out most tasks, raising concerns about the potential automation of white-collar jobs that involve administrative work. While humans still make better assistants, the technology is evolving quickly, and widespread use of chatbots could potentially shift the duties of executive assistants away from rote tasks and toward more strategic problem solving or replace humans altogether.

via The New York Times|

#ai #automation #bard

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Replace Siri with ChatGPT on Your iPhone and Apple Watch"

An artificial intelligence developer has created a way to replace Apple's voice-activated assistant, Siri, with the ChatGPT chatbot using Apple's built-in Shortcuts app. ChatGPT, the brainchild of OpenAI, behaves like Siri but with a postgraduate education. As ChatGPT continues to gain popularity, it remains to be seen whether more people will use it instead of voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa.

via Decrypt|

#ai #apple #chatgpt

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Apple's Siri catching up to ChatGPT with new language generation upgrade

Apple's virtual assistant Siri, which was introduced in 2011, has not kept up with the advancements made by its competitors such as Google Assistant, Microsoft's Cortana, and Amazon's Alexa. While these companies have worked hard to make their assistants smarter over the years, Siri has remained basically the same as in 2011. Apple's team behind Siri is reportedly not able to improve the assistant because of the way it was first built. As a result, Siri is currently a joke, and it may be too late for Apple to catch up with its competitors.

via 9to5Mac|

#ai #apple #competitors

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Apple engineers exploring ChatGPT-like AI despite Siri's shortcomings.

Apple engineers have been testing language-generating concepts, including those used in OpenAI's ChatGPT-4 chatbot, as Siri faces technological hurdles and clunky code that have made it slow to adapt and add new features. The issues with Siri's design have made it time-consuming to update its database, which contains a large list of words in nearly two dozen languages. The report doesn't provide many details on how Apple is working to rectify these issues, but notes that the company held an internal AI summit for employees last month.

via 9to5Mac|

#ai-race #apple #chatgpt