Google’s Gemini Integrates Spotify for Voice-Controlled Music Playback

Google announced in August 2024 that it would integrate a third-party app into its AI application, Gemini. By linking with WhatsApp, users can create messages in the AI app and send them in the messenger using only voice commands. Now, Google is taking the next step by integrating a second external app into Gemini: Spotify. … Read more

Red Hat’s OpenShift AI Enhancements and the Open Source AI Landscape

Red Hat has announced new features in OpenShift AI version 2.15, including a Model Registry for managing predictive and generative AI models, metadata, and model artifacts. OpenShift AI is a platform for developing and operating AI applications in a hybrid cloud environment, focusing on data collection, model training, fine-tuning, deployment, monitoring, and hardware acceleration. One … Read more

Anthropic’s Claude AI Enhances Personalization with New Communication Styles

Anthropic has announced an update for its chatbot, Claude AI. Users can now set how Claude AI should respond to requests. There are different modes available, such as formal, precise, and explanatory tones. Users can also create custom response patterns by uploading sample content with their preferred communication style. Personalization is becoming a key factor … Read more

Understanding the Impact of Parameter Changes in AI Models

Recently, Meta released its new AI model Llama 3.1. As an open-source AI, researchers can easily experiment with it. A group of researchers led by Colorado Reed, an Applied Research Scientist at Apple, conducted an experiment to see how easily AI models can be disrupted. According to New Scientist, even models with billions of parameters … Read more

The Rise of AI-Generated Content on LinkedIn

LinkedIn ist für manche ein unnötiges Netzwerk, für andere das ultimative Tool für Personal Branding. Hast du heute schon einen Beitrag auf LinkedIn gelesen? Wenn er auf Englisch war, besteht eine hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass er nicht von einem Menschen geschrieben wurde. Eine Analyse von Originality AI legt nahe, dass rund 54 Prozent der englischsprachigen Beiträge … Read more

Tensions Rise as Artists Protest OpenAI’s Sora Video AI Access and Use

OpenAI’s new video AI, Sora, quickly gained attention after its announcement. It is said to create short video clips from brief text prompts. OpenAI claims it works so well that they even made and released a short film using Sora. However, since the announcement, there have been few major updates about Sora. This is because … Read more

Leveraging Large Language Models in Software Architecture

Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are widely discussed, but how can software architects use these technologies effectively in their work? In this discussion, two experts focus on how LLMs can support architects in their daily tasks, rather than integrating AI components into software architecture. Lars Röwekamp and Ralf D. Müller explore practical use … Read more

Latest Developments in AI: Open Access, New Models, and Industry Updates

A group of early-access testers of OpenAI’s video model Sora wrote an open letter protesting unpaid development work and being used for PR purposes, making the tool publicly available. The artists criticize that they search for errors, provide feedback, and experiment for free, while OpenAI benefits from the PR and marketing value. In return, the … Read more

Learning to Program with ChatGPT’s New Features

Programming with the help of AI has become more fascinating with the introduction of the new language model, o1-preview. This advancement allows users to generate entire programs and learn programming through ChatGPT. The updated ChatGPT now includes a Canvas mode, a special editor designed for programming. This feature is ideal for makers who struggle with … Read more

European AI Model “Teuken-7B” Released to Promote Linguistic Diversity and Innovation

The European research project OpenGPT-X has released a large language model for artificial intelligence applications. The model, named “Teuken-7B,” is available for download on the “Hugging Face” platform. OpenGPT-X is a European research and development project that began in early 2022. The goal of the project is to develop a large AI language model that … Read more

The Impact and Risks of Beauty Filters on Self-Image and Perception

According to a study, beauty filters really work. They make faces in photos appear more attractive. But not only that, people with enhanced faces are also seen as more intelligent, trustworthy, sociable, and happier. This is what the study published by The Royal Society, a British scientific academy, found. To avoid bias, each participant in … Read more

OpenAI Closes Access to Video AI Sora After Artist Protest

OpenAI has closed access to its in-house video AI, Sora, which was previously available to a select few, after several artists publicly protested their access. The AI company informed the Washington Post about this decision. The video AI was accessible for about three hours through an online tool on the Hugging Face platform. The artists … Read more

Microsoft Copilot’s Confidentiality Concerns and Data Management Solutions

Since September 2023, Microsoft Copilot has been working as a central AI assistant in Windows 11. With the update to Windows 11 24H2 in October 2024, Microsoft has released more features for the Copilot AI. However, issues have arisen with the Microsoft AI. Copilot has reportedly shared confidential information with employees in some companies, who … Read more

Artists’ Strategies to Protect Their Work from AI Scraping

Since the rise of generative AI, many artists are worried about losing their livelihood to increasingly popular AI tools. There are many examples of companies replacing human work with such systems. Recently, Coca-Cola sparked controversy by creating a new Christmas advertisement using generative AI. Visual artists, writers, and musicians have filed lawsuits against AI companies … Read more