Microsoft has expanded its Azure AI Model Catalog with various foundation and generative AI models. The addition of 40 new models, including text-to-image and image embedding capabilities, marks a major advancement in the field of artificial intelligence. Microsoft has also introduced the concept of Models as a Service (MaaS), simplifying AI model integration for developers.…

MM-VID is an AI system that integrates specialized tools with GPT-4V for video understanding. It processes the video by segmenting it into clips, generating detailed descriptions for each clip, and producing a coherent script for the entire video. This system aims to analyze real-world videos and overcome the limitations of existing models. For more information,…

Humane, a company founded by former Apple designers, has introduced the AI Pin, a wearable device that integrates advanced artificial intelligence. The device, priced at $699, has a square shape and attaches to clothing, doubling as a hidden battery pack. It uses smart sensors, a Snapdragon processor, and 4GB RAM. The AI Pin is capable…

Shutterstock has introduced the TRUST framework to address ethical concerns in the stock media industry. The framework includes principles such as using correctly licensed data for training AI systems, fair compensation for creators, diversity and inclusion, customer safeguards, and transparency in labeling AI-generated content. Shutterstock’s commitment to responsible AI adoption sets an example for other…

Oracle has announced the general availability of MySQL 8.2, featuring Read/Write Splitting as a standout feature. This functionality allows applications to direct write traffic to read-write instances and read traffic to read-only instances, optimizing performance and scalability. Some concerns about consistency levels have been raised, but overall, this feature enhances database performance and scalability without…

Researchers from Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, GigaAI, East China Normal University, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong evaluated GPT-4V(ision), a Visual Language Model, in autonomous driving scenarios. GPT-4V demonstrates superior performance in scene understanding and causal reasoning, but challenges remain in direction discernment and traffic light recognition. Further research and development are needed. Source:…

Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown impressive capabilities in language understanding and reasoning. To enhance their proficiency, researchers have employed the chain of thought (CoT) technique but it delays the generation of the desired answer. In this paper, the authors propose an implicit CoT reasoning approach that allows the model to produce the final answer…

Engineers have created a fast and precise 3D inkjet printer that uses computer vision to regulate material deposition in real time. The printer can handle multiple materials, allowing for a diverse range of fabrication possibilities.

Principal, a global investment management leader, is using AWS CCI Post Call Analytics to gain insights into their contact center interactions and enhance the customer experience. They are leveraging AI capabilities to transcribe voice calls, analyze interactions, and identify call drivers. Principal has successfully deployed the PCA solution, processed over 1 million customer calls, and…