Duolingo Shakes Up Earnings Call with Sassy AI Chatbot
Language-learning app Duolingo surprises investors by featuring its irreverent AI chatbot, Lily, in a quarterly earnings call. This unconventional move injects humor into financial presentations and showcases the company's playful brand identity.
DeepMind Open-Sources AlphaFold3: A Game-Changer in Protein Structure Prediction
Google DeepMind has open-sourced AlphaFold3, their advanced AI tool for protein structure prediction, six months after its initial release. This move allows academic scientists to run the model themselves, potentially accelerating discoveries in fields from basic biology to drug development.
Apple Unveils iOS 18.2 Beta: AI-Powered Features Set to Transform User Experience
Apple's latest beta release introduces groundbreaking AI features, including custom emoji creation, image generation, and enhanced Siri capabilities. These innovations promise to revolutionize how users interact with their Apple devices across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms.
Apple to Unveil Final Cut Pro Update with AI and Spatial Video Editing
Apple is set to announce a major update to Final Cut Pro, introducing spatial video editing and AI-powered features. The release promises to enhance the editing experience for creators working with immersive content and streamline workflows.
Apple's Clever Strategy: Monetizing AI Without Direct Charges
Apple unveils a strategy to profit from AI by integrating it into existing products and services, enhancing user experiences without additional fees. This approach boosts ecosystem loyalty and creates new revenue streams through improved personalization and targeted advertising.
U.S. Halts TSMC's Advanced Chip Shipments to China, Impacting AI Industry
The U.S. has ordered TSMC to stop shipping advanced chips to Chinese customers, targeting 7nm or more advanced designs used in AI applications. This move could significantly impact China's AI industry and heightens tensions in the global tech sector.
Google's Trillium AI Chip: A Powerful Challenger to Nvidia's Dominance
Google Cloud unveils Trillium, its sixth-generation AI processor, boasting significant performance improvements over its predecessor. This new chip, along with upcoming A3 Ultra VMs, positions Google as a formidable competitor in the AI chip market.
Microsoft Predicts Breakthrough in Persistent Memory for AI by 2025
Microsoft's AI Chief anticipates a revolutionary advancement in persistent memory technology by 2025, potentially transforming AI interactions. This breakthrough could enable AI systems to maintain context and 'memories' more effectively, leading to more natural and human-like interactions.
Microsoft to Discontinue Mail and Calendar Apps: Users Face Deadline
Microsoft announces the end of support for its Mail and Calendar apps after December 31, 2024. Users are advised to explore alternatives as the tech giant potentially shifts focus to AI-driven, integrated solutions.
Apple Removes 'Sketch' Style from Image Playground Feature
Apple quietly drops the promised 'sketch' style option from its upcoming Image Playground feature, leaving only animation and illustration styles. The reason for this change remains unclear as the company prepares to roll out iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 updates.