Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant Amazon has introduced a new AI-based shopping assistant for its customers in Germany and Austria. This assistant is designed to help answer questions about products offered on the platform. The assistant, named “Rufus,” was initially available only to selected test customers in a beta version. Now, it … Read more
“`html Language Models and AI Development Language Models and AI Development Large Language Models (LLMs) and current generative AI models are based on an architecture that has been known for a long time. Improvements have mainly come through scaling, which means adding more data. Some AI experts hoped that more data could eventually lead to … Read more
“`html OpenAI’s Licensing Agreements with Publishers OpenAI’s Licensing Agreements with Publishers OpenAI has agreed to pay Dotdash Meredith $16 million annually to use the publisher’s content. This amount covers only the fixed costs, with additional variable payments calculated later. These payments are for using the content in products like ChatGPT. This information comes from the … Read more
“`html Software Testing Podcast Exploring AI in Software Testing In a recent episode of the Software Testing Podcast, Richard Seidl invited Matthias Zax to discuss the exciting world of test automation and the use of AI. Matthias Zax, an Agile Engineering Coach, shared how he uses generative AI to create test cases and generate code. … Read more
Meta, India, and International Updates Meta’s AR Glasses and International Updates Meta, the US company, is introducing certain AI features for its Ray-Ban AR glasses in selected EU countries. However, some AI features are not included due to European data protection regulations. In India, Meta faces different challenges. The Indian competition authority restricts WhatsApp’s data … Read more
Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses and AI Features Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses and AI Features Meta, a US-based company, has started rolling out specific AI features for users of its Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses in France, Italy, Ireland, and Spain. Since Monday, users in these countries can interact with Meta’s AI assistant, Meta AI, using their voice to … Read more
Headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC) are designed to minimize unwanted ambient sounds, allowing listeners to enjoy music or podcasts more clearly. These devices use additional microphones to capture and actively cancel out surrounding noises. Researchers are working on optimizing this technology, aiming to create an even more refined listening experience. The goal is to … Read more
Chinese researchers from Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences have developed a robot that can identify plants in different growth stages just by touching them with an electrode. The robot can also measure the surface texture and water content of the plant, making it suitable for agricultural use. The electrode that … Read more
The control over decisions to use nuclear weapons must remain with humans and should not be handed over to systems with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This principle was agreed upon by US President Joe Biden and China’s leader Xi Jinping during a nearly two-hour meeting at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in … Read more
The European Commission has presented a 36-page draft for a code of conduct aimed at clarifying the implementation of the AI regulation for providers of large AI models. Independent experts developed this document in workshops with hundreds of participants. The code requires providers like OpenAI, Google, or Meta to establish a comprehensive security framework before … Read more
TikTok’s AI Suite Symphony is expanding with a new video tool. The Symphony Creative Studio will allow users to generate and edit videos. Features include translations, synchronization, content mixing, and avatar usage. The primary target audience is advertisers. Users can create videos with minimal effort. Advertisers can transform product information or URLs into videos, use … Read more
OpenAI is reportedly working on a new AI agent, codenamed Operator, which is expected to be released in early 2025. Unlike simpler chatbots like ChatGPT, AI agents are designed to handle more complex tasks. They can control computers and operate installed software independently to complete tasks given by users. OpenAI’s Operator is said to be … Read more
In etwa drei Wochen, wahrscheinlich am 9. Dezember, wird iOS 18.2 mit neuen Funktionen von Apple erscheinen. Es gibt ernstzunehmende Gerüchte, dass Apple erstmals Bildgeneratoren freigeben wird, nachdem sie bereits Textgeneratoren eingeführt haben. Diese Bildgeneratoren funktionieren anders als die von OpenAI, Microsoft oder Google. Hier ist eine Übersicht, was Nutzer erwarten können. Ein zentraler Punkt … Read more
The future of work is starting now. The modern workplace requires flexibility, security, and high performance. In particular, hybrid and remote work models need smooth workflows. In practice, however, employees often face several challenges: Inefficient meetings: Unclear minutes and time-consuming follow-ups waste valuable time. High work pressure from multitasking: Increasing responsibilities with insufficient technical support. … Read more
Working from home or not is a topic that divides opinions in many German companies. More and more businesses are asking their employees to return to the office. The reasons vary, from fostering team spirit and cohesion to boosting productivity and addressing economic challenges. Employees also have mixed feelings about this. Some enjoy regular interactions … Read more