Navigating the Future of International Technology
California lawmakers have advanced a new artificial intelligence safety bill, SB 1047, which will soon be sent to Governor Gavin Newsom for final approval. The bill, which mandates stringent safety testing and compliance measures for AI models, has drawn mixed reactions from tech companies and lawmakers, with some expressing concerns about its potential impact on…
Apple’s autumn event on 9 September is expected to unveil new iPhones and AI-driven updates amid a global sales slowdown. The company is facing increased competition from Samsung and Google, making this product launch crucial to its future. OUR TAKEApple will hold its autumn event on 9 September at its headquarters in Cupertino, where it…
Datastrato, led by Du Junping, is based in the U.S. and specialises in data infrastructure for AI. The company focuses on improving data management to support advanced AI technologies. Datastrato is building a data centre designed to handle both structured and unstructured data for AI applications. Du Junping, founder & CEO ofDatastrato, director of LF…
British chip firm Arm Holdings said on Thursday that Young Sohn, a senior adviser at Samsung Electronics, will rejoin its board. Sohn’s return to Arm’s board is seen as a strategic move that will facilitate collaboration, foster innovation, and drive the company’s growth. OUR TAKEAs Arm continues to play a pivotal role in the global…
Intelligent automation integrates advanced AI technologies with traditional automation tools to automate complex, data-intensive tasks, enabling systems to learn from processed data, make decisions, and improve over time. Intelligent automation enhances productivity, accuracy, scalability, cost savings, and customer experience by automating routine tasks, reducing errors, adapting to changing needs, and providing faster, more personalised service….
AI-powered search startup Glean announced on Tuesday that it has raised $260 million in a Series E funding round, which values the tech company at $4.6 billion. The round is led by Altimeter and DST Global, with Craft Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 joining as new investors in the company. OUR TAKEAI-powered…
The Shanghai-based start-up FoloToy is leveraging generative AI to evolve traditional companion toys into smart devices capable of natural, conversational interactions. FoloToy has collaborated with toymakers to integrate large language models into toy designs, thus upgrading them for enhanced functionality. Based in Shanghai,FoloToyis revolutionising the world of smart toys by integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI)…
AI art devalues the years of practice, unique vision, skill and experience that human artists work hard for. AI art makes it much harder for artists to both charge living wages for their work, and to see value in the effort they put in. AI-generated art is created using algorithms that can generate visuals, mimic…
The investment aligns with Apple’s efforts to integrate advanced AI, such as ChatGPT, into its future products. The exact amounts each company will invest are still undisclosed, but the overall funding could represent one of the largest investments in AI history. OUR TAKEApple and Nvidia are reportedly exploring investments in OpenAI, potentially valuing the AI…
The White House has formed a new task force to address the infrastructure needs of AI, involving key tech and power sector leaders. The task force, led by various White House offices, will focus on advancing data centre development while balancing economic, security, and environmental goals. OUR TAKEThe White House announced on Thursday the establishment…