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DeepMind Unveils GenCast and Genie 2: Two Groundbreaking AI Models

Google’s DeepMind AI research organization introduces two advanced large language models designed to tackle vastly different challenges: precision weather forecasting and immersive video game world creation.

OpenAI Launches '12 Days of Shipmas' with Sora and Advanced Reasoning AI Models

OpenAI ushers in the holiday season with an ambitious campaign dubbed the "12 Days of Shipmas," featuring daily announcements of new AI products and features for 12 consecutive weekdays.

Microsoft's Azure AI Foundry: New Tools for Streamlined AI Development and Operations

Microsoft has introduced Azure AI Foundry, a comprehensive platform designed to consolidate its generative AI tools under a unified system.

Amazon Launches Nova Models, Aiming to Redefine Generative AI Performance

Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled Amazon Nova, a cutting-edge suite of foundation models (FMs) for generative AI, at its annual AWS Re:Invent conference in Las Vegas this week.

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AWS Unveils Rainer Supercomputer and New AI Tools at Re:Invent

Amazon Web Services unveils plans to construct one of the world’s most powerful AI supercomputers at Amazon's Re:Invent conference in Las Vegas.

New OpenAI o1 Model Shakes AI Research Community

"We've developed a new series of AI models designed to spend more time thinking before they respond."

Nvidia Unveils Fugatto, an AI Model for Sound Creation and Transformation

Nvidia introduces a new generative AI model designed to generate or transform any mix of music, voices, and sounds described with prompts using any combination of text and audio files.

Microsoft Unveils Adapted AI Models Pre-Trained with Industry-Specific Data

Microsoft introduces tailored AI models designed to address specific industry needs, aiming to empower organizations with highly specialized tools that improve efficiency, drive innovation, and address unique challenges in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, finance, and healthcare, the company says.

Cloud Security Alliance Proposes Framework for Auditing AI Systems

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, ensuring the reliability and safety of intelligent systems has become a cornerstone of technological progress. That's the conclusion drawn by the authors of a new report from the Cloud Security Alliance, which highlights the need for AI audits that extend beyond regulatory compliance, and which advocates for a risk-based, comprehensive methodology designed to foster trust in rapidly evolving intelligent systems.

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Last Week in AI: Announcements from Timescale, Fixie AI, Nexusflow, and More

This edition of our roundup of AI products and services announced last week that didn't make splashy headlines, but should be on your radar, includes Timescale's Vectorizer, Fixie AI's Ultravox v0.4.1, Nexusflow's Athene-V2, Ironclad's Jurist, and more.

The Last Beatles Song is the First AI-Assisted Grammy Nominee

The Beatles’ song "Now and Then" makes history as the first AI-assisted song to be nominated for a Grammy Award.

Red Hat Goes All-In on Generative AI with Acquisition of Neural Magic

Red Hat, one of the world's leading providers of open-source solutions, announces its pending acquisition of Neural Magic, a company known for pioneering GenAI inference software.

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