Amidst the growing concerns over how large technology companies are using personal and business data for AI development, there’s a rising discontent among Slack users. They’re troubled by the way Salesforce’s messaging platform is aggressively pursuing its AI strategy. Slack, like its peers, is leveraging user data to enhance its AI offerings. However, users who […]
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Have you ever been curious about why conversational AIs such as ChatGPT politely decline certain requests with responses like “Sorry, I can’t do that”? OpenAI has provided some insight into the rationale behind the operational guidelines of its models, which include adhering to brand standards and rejecting requests to produce NSFW material. Large language models
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Automation is becoming increasingly prevalent in call centers, and while opinions vary on its benefits, the trend is clear and likely to gain momentum. TechSci Research, a market research firm, projects that the global market for AI in contact centers could increase to almost $3 billion by 2028, up from $2.4 billion in 2022. Additionally,
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Lamini, a startup headquartered in Palo Alto, is developing a platform designed to facilitate the implementation of generative AI technology for businesses. The company has successfully secured $25 million in funding, with contributions from notable investors such as Andrew Ng, a professor of computer science at Stanford. The founders of Lamini, Sharon Zhou and Greg
Anthropic, a leading generative AI startup with a robust financial backing of $7.6 billion, is rolling out a new subscription service tailored for businesses, particularly in sectors subject to stringent regulations such as healthcare, finance, and legal. This launch also includes a fresh iOS application. The enterprise subscription, known as Team, provides subscribers with prioritized
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Could an AI-infused IDE represent the next chapter in software development? GitHub seems to think so. In the lead-up to the GitHub Universe conference set for early autumn in San Francisco, GitHub unveiled the Copilot Workspace, a development environment enhanced by “Copilot-powered agents” designed to assist developers in conceptualizing, planning, coding, testing, and executing code
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Entrepreneurial duo Al Yang and Adar Arnon crossed paths at Harvard Business School, where they discovered a shared passion for cybersecurity. Arnon shared with TechCrunch, “The shifting dynamics of the business world have ushered in a critical demand for enhanced security measures. The significance of security has soared—it’s an absolute must for those purchasing technology.”
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Nvidia is set to acquire Run:ai, a company based in Tel Aviv that simplifies the management and enhancement of AI hardware infrastructure for developers and operations teams. Although the acquisition cost remains undisclosed, TechCrunch sources suggest it’s around $700 million. Earlier reports by Ctech indicated that Nvidia might spend over $1 billion on Run:ai, but
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Amid intense speculation that a recent photograph featuring Kate Middleton and her children was created using AI, the Duchess of Cambridge personally addressed the controversy. In a statement, she explained, “Similar to many amateur photographers, I occasionally experiment with editing. I apologize for any confusion caused by the family photograph we shared yesterday.” The photograph
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The question of whether artists whose work contributes to training generative AI systems like ChatGPT should be compensated is a topic of debate. During a recent interview at SXSW, Peter Deng, VP of consumer product at OpenAI, hesitated to provide a direct answer. When asked about this issue, he responded, “That’s a great question.” Some
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