Microsoft and AMD are collaborating to create a new AI processor to compete with Nvidia in the AI-capable graphics processing unit (GPU) market. The chip, code-named Athena, will be designed to handle AI workloads and is being developed with financial support and engineering resources from Microsoft. This partnership highlights the growing demand for AI-capable chips and the need for competition in the industry to drive innovation and development. The development of specialized AI chips like Athena is becoming increasingly important as AI technology continues to advance and revolutionize various industries.
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05 May, 2023
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Microsoft has announced that its AI-powered search engine Bing is now available for all users in open preview, and no longer requires a waitlist. The company has also introduced new features to Bing Chat, as well as expanded the capabilities of its Image Creator. The new Bing Chat experience includes richer, more visual answers, such as charts and graphs, to help users find information more easily. Chat histories will also be accessible, shareable and exportable, while third-party plugins for Bing Chat will be made available for developers to build. Microsoft is also introducing Edge actions, which will allow users to find and play movies from where they are available, while the summarisation capabilities of Chat in Microsoft Edge will be improved for longer documents. Image Creator will be expanded to over 100 languages and will allow users to search for related content on Bing.
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05 May, 2023
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Google has announced that it will add blue checkmarks next to the names of select senders on Gmail to verify their identity. The move is aimed at increasing confidence in email sources and creating a better email ecosystem for everyone. The blue checkmarks will automatically appear next to companies that have adopted Gmail’s existing Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) feature. This will help users identify messages from legitimate senders versus impersonators.
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05 May, 2023
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Google has introduced passkeys, a new feature that eliminates the need for passwords, making sign-ins simpler and more secure. Users can now log in to Google services using facial recognition, PIN numbers, or thumbprints on their devices, eliminating the risk of phishing attacks and accidental exposure. The passkey is stored on the user’s local device and can be removed from their Google account settings if the device is lost. While passwords and two-factor authentication options remain available, passkeys provide an alternative that offers a more streamlined and secure sign-in experience.
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04 May, 2023
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TikTok has announced the launch of a new advertising product that will give premium content creators a 50% share of the revenue generated from ads placed next to their videos. The move is part of TikTok’s efforts to establish itself as a top advertising platform and attract more high-quality content creators to its platform.
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04 May, 2023
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The Japanese government has announced it will provide subsidies of up to $1.8 billion for projects related to storage batteries and chips. The move is part of Japan’s efforts to increase supply chain security. Among the proposals set to be subsidised is a plan by Honda Motor and GS Yuasa to invest about $3.85 billion to boost storage battery production, with the government providing up to $1.5 billion in subsidies for the project. The companies plan to start production in April 2027 and will begin mass production in October 2027.
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28 April, 2023
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Apple has released the third beta version of iOS 16.5 to developers, which includes new sports-related features. One of the most notable additions in iOS 16.5 is the new Sports tab in the Apple News app, providing a dedicated section for all things related to sports. Additionally, iOS 16.5 adds new screen recording commands to Siri. The update is part of Apple’s beta testing program and will be available to the general public sometime in May.
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27 April, 2023
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OpenAI, the non-profit research company behind the powerful language model GPT-3, has rolled out a new feature for its chatbot ChatGPT called “incognito mode.” This mode allows users to have private conversations with ChatGPT without their data being stored or used to improve the AI model.
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26 April, 2023
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