Google is enhancing its Gemini platform by introducing a file upload feature for its custom AI chatbots called “Gems”. Available to users with a Gemini Advanced subscription under Google Workspace, this feature allows the AI to refer to uploaded files, enabling responses that are more contextually informed and aligned with specific user needs. The new […]
Greg Brockman, co-founder and president of OpenAI, has resumed his role after a three-month hiatus, a move that comes during a challenging time for the company. With leadership exits and developmental obstacles tied to its next-generation AI model, Orion, Brockman’s return holds significance. On X, Brockman announced that his “longest vacation” was over, signaling his […]
Google DeepMind has taken a significant step in advancing biological research by releasing the full source code for AlphaFold 3. AlphaFold 3 is the latest version of a groundbreaking artificial intelligence system developed by DeepMind, designed to predict the 3D structures of proteins based on their amino acid sequences. It builds on the success of […]
Microsoft has rolled out its November 2024 cumulative updates for Windows 11, addressing critical security vulnerabilities and enhancing system performance. The update, distributed as KB5046617 for version 24H2 and KB5046633 for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2, brings build numbers up to 26100.2314 and 22631.4460, respectively. The updates are aimed at fixing four zero-day vulnerabilities, […]
Microsoft has officially released .NET 9 during its .NET Conf 2024 conference. The latest edition of the software development framework brings a range of new tools aimed at aligning desktop applications with modern Windows aesthetics and improving developer productivity through better integration with artificial intelligence. AI and Expanded Developer Tools .NET 9 extends beyond desktop […]
Security solutions and password management provider 1Password has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). The partnership aims to deepen its collaboration with Microsoft, and introduces its Extended Access Management platform into Microsoft’s security framework. This allows businesses using Microsoft security tools to benefit from 1Password’s integrations with Microsoft Sentinel and Entra ID. These additions […]
The European Commission has instructed Apple to discontinue geo-blocking practices across its services, including the App Store, iTunes, Apple Arcade, and others. The new directive, issued after an investigation by the EU´s Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, revealed that Apple’s policies may breach the EU´s Geo-blocking Regulation by preventing consumers from accessing digital services based on […]
Meta Platforms, the parent company behind Facebook and Instagram, is starting to offer a new ad format for European users, responding to growing regulatory pressure from the European Union. The move, which introduces an option for less personalized advertising, comes as the company faces significant challenges in balancing user privacy with its advertising-driven business model. […]
Amazon is ramping up its efforts in AI hardware by developing custom processors aimed at reducing reliance on NVIDIA’s widely used GPUs. As the Financial Times reports, these custom chips, developed by Amazon’s Annapurna Labs, are part of an ongoing strategy that began with Amazon’s 2015 acquisition of the chip design startup. Aiming for Independence […]
Baidu has made a bold move into the smart glasses market with the announcement of its Xiaodu AI Glasses at Baidu World 2024. Powered by Baidu’s Ernie language model, the glasses mark the company’s strategic step into AI-enhanced wearables. The launch comes at a time when tech giants, including Meta, are vying for dominance in […]