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Google Releases FRAMES Dataset to Enhance AI’s Factuality and Reasoning Capabilities

Google releases FRAMES, a new evaluation dataset designed to test the performance of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems in handling complex queries that involve factual accuracy, retrieval precision, and reasoning, according to a report published last week.

OpenAI Unveils Realtime API, Enabling Low-Latency, Multimodal Experiences for Developers

OpenAI launches the public beta of its Realtime API, which is designed for developers who want to incorporate natural, low-latency, multimodal interactions into their applications. Now accessible to all paid developers, the API enables real-time speech-to-speech conversations with minimal lag, providing a more seamless and interactive experience, the company said.

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At DevDay, OpenAI Makes AI Fine-Tuning a Multimodal Affair

Fresh off a funding round that boosted its valuation to $157 billion, OpenAI has introduced new capabilities for developers using its GPT models.

Microsoft's New 'Copilot Labs' Program Lets Some Users Test Drive Unreleased AI Tools

A new Microsoft program will give paying users of its Copilot AI assistant early access to AI tools while they're still in development.

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Last Week in AI: PyTorch, Crowdbotics, ManageEngine, Harness, Clupoints, More

This edition of our roundup of AI products and services announced last week that didn't make headlines, but should be on your radar includes PyTorch's torchao native library, Crowdbotics new AI features, ManageEngine's new rec engine, Harness' new AI-powered agents, AMD's new language model, and more.

California Governor Rejects AI Bill, Pledges to Work on More Targeted Regulations

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes Senate Bill 1047, a proposed landmark AI regulation aimed at safeguarding against the misuse of the technology.

New Microsoft Feature Corrects AI Hallucinations on the Spot

Microsoft this week unveiled a new feature that lets AI developers program their apps to rewrite hallucinations automatically whenever they're detected.

Meta Faces New Legal Hurdles Over AI Training as Authors Seek Zuckerberg Testimony

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has failed in a legal attempt to prevent a group of U.S. authors from deposing CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of improperly using copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence systems.

OpenAI Academy Launched to Empower AI Developers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

OpenAI expands its efforts to make artificial intelligence more accessible globally with the launch of the OpenAI Academy. The initiative, announced on Monday, aims to provide developers and mission-driven organizations—particularly those in low- and middle-income countries—with the resources, training, and community-building opportunities needed to leverage AI for solving pressing local problems and fostering economic growth.

California Enacts AI Safeguards Amid Growing Concerns Over Deepfake Misuse

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs a series of landmark artificial intelligence bills into law, signaling the state’s latest efforts to regulate the burgeoning technology, particularly in response to the misuse of sexually explicit deepfakes. The legislation is aimed at mitigating the risks posed by AI-generated content, as concerns grow over the technology's potential to manipulate images, videos, and voices in ways that could cause significant harm.

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Last Week in AI: Nokia's EDA Platform, Salesforce's Tableau Einstein, Uniphore's X-Stream, More

This edition of our roundup of AI products and services announced last week that didn't make headlines, but should be on your radar includes Nokia's EDA Platform, Salesforces' Tableau Einstein, Uniphore's X-Stream, and more.

Amazon Launches 'Project Amelia' GenAI Assistant to Aid Third-Party Sellers

Amazon has launched "Project Amelia," a new generative AI-based assistant designed to help third-party sellers navigate the complexities of managing their businesses.

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Intel To Build AI Chips for AWS in Deal Worth Billions

In a win for its foundry business, Intel this week announced that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has commissioned it to build AI chips for the cloud giant.

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