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Apple has released eight open-source AI language models, collectively named OpenELM. These models are designed to operate directly on devices, marking a significant shift from the traditional cloud-based AI systems. The OpenELM models are divided into two categories. Four of them are “pretrained,” essentially raw, next-token versions of the model. The remaining four are instruction-tuned, fine-tuned for instruction following, making them ideal for developing AI assistants and chatbots. These models are not just proof-of-concept research models. They could potentially form the foundation of future on-device AI offerings from Apple. The models range from 270 million to 3 billion parameters, making them much smaller than many existing AI models. Apple’s innovative approach with OpenELM includes a “layer-wise scaling strategy” that reportedly allocates parameters more efficiently across each layer. This not only saves computational resources but also enhances the model’s performance while being trained on fewer tokens. The models are currently available on the Hugging Face Hub under an Apple Sample Code License. While there are some restrictions in the license, the source code for OpenELM is readily available. This move by Apple mirrors efforts by other tech giants to create useful small AI language models that can run locally. It’s a significant step towards making AI more accessible and efficient, and it opens up new possibilities for on-device AI applications. What are your thoughts on this development? Do you think on-device AI is the future of artificial intelligence? Share your views in the comments below. Read more: https://huggingface.co/apple/OpenELM https://applemagazine.com/apple-introduces-openelm-open-source-ai-models-for-on-device-use/65059 https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/24/apple-ai-open-source-models/ https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/apple-releases-small-open-source-ai-models-for-on-device-applications Image: Rimidolove | Dreamstime.com

Adobe, the maker of Photoshop and Premiere Pro, is reportedly acquiring videos to train its new AI tool, a text-to-video generator. The software giant’s venture into the AI-generated video content field is seen as a response to the growing demand for such technology. Designed to generate videos based on textual input, Adobe’s ambitious project aims to compete with OpenAI’s Sora. The company is leveraging its network of artists and photographers to source assets for AI training. However, the rates offered have been criticized as being relatively low, considering the potential value of the AI models. The company’s approach involves offering artists around $3 (according to Bloomberg)—and up to $7.25—per minute of video to be used as training data. This strategy, however, has raised eyebrows as the artists are likely not going to be credited for their work nor receive subsequent royalties. The question of ethics in AI training data acquisition is thus brought to the forefront. Adobe’s foray into AI-generated video content, while innovative, raises important questions about the value of creative work in the age of AI. How do you think artists should be compensated for their contributions to AI training? Share your thoughts below. Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/adobe-is-buying-video-clips-for-3-per-minute-to-build-ai-model https://www.pcmag.com/news/adobe-buying-videos-train-sora-competitor https://www.zdnet.com/article/adobe-is-buying-videos-to-train-its-new-ai-generator-but-are-they-paying-enough/ Image: J P | Dreamstime.com

In a bold move to challenge Nvidia’s supremacy in the AI market, Intel has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence chip, Gaudi 3. This strategic step is seen as Intel’s most promising attempt yet to compete with Nvidia, a company that currently dominates the AI market with an estimated 80% share. Intel’s Gaudi 3 is not just another chip in the market. It is designed to be twice as power-efficient and can run AI models one-and-a-half times faster than Nvidia’s H100 GPU. This new chip comes in various configurations, such as a bundle of eight Gaudi 3 chips on one motherboard or a card that can slot into existing systems. The unveiling of Gaudi 3 is a direct response to Nvidia’s dominance in the AI chip market. Nvidia has earned its $2.2 trillion market cap by producing AI chips that have become the lifeblood powering the new era of generative AI developers. Intel’s new chip is seen as a significant step towards breaking Nvidia’s grip on the AI market. Intel’s Gaudi 3 is expected to be available to customers in the third quarter. Companies including Dell, HP, and Lenovo are set to build systems with these chips. With this new chip, Intel is not just trying to catch up with Nvidia but also aiming to bring a bigger windfall for the industry. Will Intel’s Gaudi 3 be able to disrupt the AI chip market? Share your views in the comments below. Read more: https://www.intc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1689/intel-unleashes-enterprise-ai-with-gaudi-3-ai-open-systems https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/09/intel-unveils-gaudi-3-ai-chip-as-nvidia-competition-heats-up-.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/intel-unveils-new-ai-accelerator-chip-in-bid-to-gain-on-nvidia Image: Intel

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already reshaping the global workforce, according to a recent survey by Adecco. The survey reveals that AI could lead to a significant reduction in workforce numbers over the next five years. This finding underscores the profound impact AI is expected to have on the workplace. The survey, conducted among senior executives at 2,000 large companies worldwide, found that 41% of respondents anticipate having smaller workforces due to the implementation of AI technology. This trend is not limited to any specific sector or region, with businesses across various industries and countries sharing similar expectations. Generative AI, capable of creating text, photos, and videos in response to open-ended prompts, is seen as both a potential eliminator of repetitive tasks and a possible cause of job obsolescence. Tech giants like Google and Microsoft have already begun to shift their focus towards AI systems, resulting in a wave of layoffs. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. The Adecco survey echoes a 2023 World Economic Forum study, which suggested that while 25% of companies expected AI to trigger job losses, 50% anticipated the technology would create new roles. Adecco CEO Denis Machuel believes that the impact of AI on jobs will be balanced, with the digital world creating as many jobs as it destroys. Despite the industry-changing potential of AI, most senior executives surveyed admitted they have not made enough progress in adopting the technology. This highlights the need for companies to prepare for the AI revolution by training their staff to work with AI, rather than relying solely on recruiting specialists from outside. How prepared are we for the changes that AI will bring to our workplaces? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/05/business/ai-job-losses/index.html https://www.reuters.com/technology/ai-seen-cutting-worker-numbers-survey-by-staffing-company-adecco-shows-2024-04-05/ https://www.verdict.co.uk/ai-could-decrease-hiring-in-the-next-five-years-adecco-survey Image: Arsenii Palivoda | Dreamstime.com

Images generated on Midjourney. The image on the left is the original master, and those on the right are the new variants. Early test outputs do not yet look perfect (hands!) but provide a promising preview of its capabilities. Midjourney, the popular AI image generating service has recently unveiled a groundbreaking feature that allows users to generate consistent characters across different images. With this advancement, one can’t help but wonder: How will this new feature shape the future of AI-generated imagery? What impact will it have on the creative process of artists and storytellers? We would love to hear your thoughts on this development. Read more: https://venturebeat.com/ai/midjourney-debuts-feature-for-generating-consistent-characters-across-multiple-gen-ai-images/ https://www.news9live.com/technology/tech-news/midjourney-new-feature-consistent-characters-ai-art-2463605 https://absolutenews.com/midjourney-ai-introduces-game-changing-character-consistency-feature-unleash-the-power-of-consistent-characters-with-this-new-ai-innovation/

Video screenshot via Unitree Robotics Elon Musk once reassured humans that they would still be quick-footed enough to “run away from” Tesla’s robot, Optimus. Well, we hate to break it to you, but it’s time to start training at the park to pick up your everyday speed. Read full article

Image generated on AI Don’t you miss the days of speaking to a familiar voice on the phone and feeling safe? And by safe, we mean that you’re absolutely sure they’re not an AI impersonation? Well, a new con where scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic the voices of loved ones is on the rise, tricking victims into believing their friends or family are in trouble. Read full article

Image generated on AI Artificial intelligence art models like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion are often on the receiving end of allegations of copyright infringement, but rarely do they point the finger at one another like that Spider-Man meme. Tensions are now high between the industry’s greatest players, with Midjourney purportedly suspecting Stability AI of pilfering valuable data. Read full article

Electronic Arts (EA), a leading player in the gaming industry, is making headlines with its ambitious plans to leverage generative AI (GenAI) to revolutionize its operations. The company’s CEO, Andrew Wilson, has been vocal about the potential of this technology to drive efficiency and expand the player base. EA aims to use GenAI to become 30% more efficient as a company. With game development time on the rise, the company believes that AI can significantly reduce the time and resources required. For instance, the construction of a stadium for a sports game, which previously took six months, could be reduced to just six weeks or even six days. In addition to efficiency, EA is also eyeing expansion. The company plans to use AI to make games more immersive and personalized, thereby attracting more players. Wilson believes that GenAI could help grow EA’s player network of roughly 700 million users by at least 50%. The use of personalized content could also increase monetization by 10-20%. However, these AI advancements come at a time when EA has recently announced layoffs of about 670 employees. This has raised questions about whether the increased efficiency brought about by GenAI could lead to further job losses. What are your thoughts on EA’s plans to use GenAI? Do you think the benefits of increased efficiency and expansion outweigh the potential job losses? We’d love to hear your views. Read more: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/ea-ceo-60-percent-of-dev-processes-could-be-impacted-by-generative-ai- https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ea-says-generative-ai-could-make-it-30-more-efficient-and-boost-monetisation-by-up-20-over-5-years/ https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-says-ai-will-drive-microtransaction-sales-help-games-get-made-faster-no-comment-on-human-impact/1100-6521669/ Top image: 777ers | Dreamstime.com

Images courtesy of Adobe Express Adobe is bringing a powerful new tool to your phone’s arsenal: the Adobe Express mobile app. This beta release will bring sought-after artificial intelligence-powered capabilities to your most immediate device, ensuring you can get creative wherever you are. Read full article

Image generated on AI Got a niggling feeling that your artificially intelligent assistant might know more about you than it lets on? That may not be the program talking, but a worm. With the breakneck advances in technology, researchers are exploring this unsettling scenario and have developed ‘Morris II’, a self-replicating AI malware that targets generative applications like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini Pro, and the open-source LLaVA large language model. Read full article

Image via Wix Wix is known for its no-code website tools, but for those who are looking for more immediacy, the tech world has a new hero in its corner: the AI Website Builder. Leveraging artificial intelligence, this new text-to-site tool is designed to make building a portfolio or online store as easy as having a conversation, opening up the tech landscape to anyone, regardless of skills. Read full article

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Image via Spotify Spotify is tuning into the universe’s frequencies with a Song Psychic, promising to answer life’s pressing questions through the mystical art of fortune-telling and the power of song. Whether you’re pondering your future, curious about life’s mysteries, or just wondering what to wear or eat today, Song Psychic is ready to spin the records of fate for you. To experience this musical oracle, users simply need to head to spotify.com/songpsychic on their mobile devices. Once there, they can pose their questions—ranging from romantic dilemmas like “Does my crush like me?” to everyday conundrums such as “What should I have for lunch?”—and wait for this magic eight ball of sorts to reveal the soundtrack to their query. Read full article

Image generated on AI Adobe is hitting high notes with generative artificial intelligence, and not just with the text-to-image Firefly. Its research team, in collaboration with researchers from the University of California, San Diego, has just introduced Project Music GenAI Control, tuning up to streamline audio and music creation. Read full article

Image: Superhuman Superhuman, a leading email client, has recently launched an AI-powered feature called 'Instant Reply’. This feature is designed to streamline the process of responding to emails, thereby enhancing productivity and efficiency. Superhuman’s Instant Reply uses artificial intelligence to generate three draft replies for each email conversation. These drafts are full replies, ready to be sent with just a click or a tap. This feature is a significant advancement in the realm of email productivity, showcasing Superhuman’s commitment to leveraging AI to streamline and enhance the user experience. The introduction of Instant Reply is a part of Superhuman’s strategic focus on enhancing AI-driven functionalities. The company has been actively integrating AI into its email services. Last year, it launched Superhuman AI, which allowed users to draft improved emails by adjusting tone and length. The company extended this functionality to its iPhone and iPad apps in January. Superhuman’s core mission is to help users achieve inbox zero in the most efficient manner possible. The introduction of Instant Reply is a significant step towards this goal. Comparable to Gmail’s smart replies, Superhuman’s feature sets itself apart by offering more personalized and contextual response options. Looking ahead, Superhuman aims to further enhance its AI capabilities, with plans to seamlessly integrate AI into users’ daily workflows. This includes the potential for AI to handle tasks such as scheduling and composing emails on behalf of users. As Superhuman continues to revolutionize the way we manage our inboxes, one can’t help but wonder: How will AI-powered features like Instant Reply change the way we communicate in the future? What are your thoughts on this? Share your views in the comments below. Read more: https://robots.net/news/superhuman-unveils-ai-powered-instant-replies-feature/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/27/superhuman-launches-an-ai-powered-instant-replies-feature/ https://bgr.com/tech/superhumans-new-instant-reply-feature-uses-generative-ai-to-reply-to-emails-for-you/

Photo 138951505 © Bernardo Ramonfaur | Dreamstime.com OpenAI has lobbed pretty serious accusations against The New York Times, alleging that the newspaper engaged in “hacking” to gather evidence for a copyright lawsuit. In its filing on Monday, the artificial intelligence firm asserted that the Times went as far as to hire someone to “hack OpenAI’s products” to exploit a bug in ChatGPT, leading to “contrived attacks” that produced abnormal results. Read full article

Image generated on AI Apple has swerved off course on its long-rumored electric car project, ending a secretive, decade-long journey into the automotive industry. Over the past years, the iPhone and Mac maker had been quietly fueling speculation about its entry into the electric vehicle market with a venture dubbed ‘Project Titan’. However, in a recent internal team meeting, Apple executives announced the project’s cancellation, signaling a significant shift in the company’s direction towards generative artificial intelligence. Read full article

Foreground image via 225227965 © David Pillow | Dreamstime.com, background generated on AI What was meant to be a sweet weekend of indulgence in the fantastical world of Willy Wonka turned bitter. A Willy’s Chocolate Experience in Glasgow, supposedly inspired by the Timothée Chalamet-starring Warner Bros film and the imaginative tales of Roald Dahl, fell dramatically short of expectations. The reality was so bleak that law enforcement had to come in. Read full article

Video screenshot via Nissan Fussy baby on board? Well, Nissan is making a short detour from designing cars to help keep the little ones engaged during rides without screentime. Enter ‘Iruyo’, an interactive puppet built to entertain infants on the go, giving parents the go-ahead to keep their eyes fixated on the road. Read full article

Photo 308959943 © Vgattita | Dreamstime.com Google’s new Gemini conversational model, once known as Bard, impresses with its speed, understanding of complex information, and ability to generate images. Alas, the initial excitement around the tool quickly turned into concern when it started spitting out racially inaccurate images, prompting the tech giant to halt creations of pictures with humans in them. The latest act in this digital circus sees the tool seemingly struggling to recognize clowns as people. Stephen King might have something to say about this. Read full article

Screenshot via Particle News A new player, Particle News, is stepping into the digital media ring, fresh from the minds of some of Twitter’s former engineers. This startup plans to rewrite the rules of news consumption with the help of artificial intelligence. Its surprising inception comes right on the heels of Artifact News—an AI-driven news app by Instagram’s founders—announcing it would shutter in February, just a year after its launch. Read full article

Image generated on AI While dating apps raise your chances of finding love in the modern world, there’s still some uncertainty that comes with swiping. One woman is removing the possibility of heartbreak by planning to marry a life partner she’s created herself. Read full article

Image: Google The digital landscape is witnessing a significant shift with the introduction of Google Chrome’s latest feature, the ‘Help Me Write’ AI writing tool. This innovative feature, which leverages Google’s Gemini language models, is designed to assist users with various writing tasks. The news of its launch has quickly become a trending topic online, sparking discussions among tech enthusiasts and casual users alike. Google Chrome, a leading web browser known for its user-friendly features and seamless integration with the Google ecosystem, has always been at the forefront of technological advancements. The ‘Help Me Write’ tool is no exception. This generative AI feature allows users to generate text according to the prompt given by the users. It’s available in the Chrome browser’s new release, marking a significant milestone in AI-powered writing assistance. The ‘Help Me Write’ tool is designed to understand the context of the webpage you’re on to suggest relevant content. Whether you’re crafting a concise email, composing a compelling review, or even selling a piece of furniture online, this tool can help refine your writing or even start from scratch. The tool’s ability to pull out relevant details from the page to support your writing makes it a valuable asset for both professional and personal use. Despite being in the experimental stage, the ‘Help Me Write’ tool is already making waves in the tech community. It’s currently available to users enrolled in Google’s Experimental AI program on Chrome5, and the initial feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. As we move towards a more AI-integrated future, tools like ‘Help Me Write’ are not just conveniences; they’re shaping the way we interact with the digital world. But the question remains: How will this AI-powered writing tool impact our online communication in the long run? Will it enhance our writing skills, or will we become overly reliant on AI for our writing needs? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Read more: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-launches-help-me-write-ai-assistant-for-chrome-browser/509055/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/22/24079906/google-chrome-help-me-write-gemini-ai-tool-finish-sentences https://gizmodo.com/chromes-new-right-click-for-ai-tool-will-fill-the-web-w-1851277757

Image via Nvidia Nvidia—the fast-growing tech giant known for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and sky-high profits—is further accelerating its software experience. On Thursday, the company introduced an all-in-one app designed to merge creator and gaming functionalities into a single user-friendly platform so as to eliminate the hassle of toggling between different software for adjusting display settings or optimizing game performance. Read full article