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Kripa B December 23rd, 2024 8:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

Google AI Powers Over 300 Real-World Gen AI Use Cases: December 2024 Edition

Google released its new AI model, Gemini 2.0, this month, marking a significant step into the agentic era. The model features advanced multimodality capabilities, such as native image and audio output, as well as native tool use, enabling the creation of universal AI agents. Gemini 2.0 can process images, audio, video, and text inputs, and generate text, images, and multilingual text-to-speech outputs. It supports advanced multimodal reasoning and long-context understanding.... Read More

Kripa B December 22nd, 2024 2:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Teases Launch of AI Magic Soon With JioCloud

Reliance Jio started rolling out its JioCloud Welcome Offer in November, offering up to 100GB of AI Cloud Storage, along with early access to new AI (artificial intelligence) features. If you're among the users who have received access to the JioCloud Welcome Offer, you are likely already experiencing the features offered by the platform. However, here's an update from India's largest telecom operator as it teases the upcoming launch of... Read More

Kripa B December 22nd, 2024 10:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

Returned.com Streamlines Online Returns with New Voice AI Feature

Returned.com, an AI-powered returns management technology company for online shopping, has launched a voice AI feature that eliminates wait times for customer service calls. The company says its AI Return Agent, BoughtBot, combines chat and voice capabilities to handle returns automatically. Also Read: Meesho Launches Gen AI-Powered Voice Bot for Customer Support AI Return Agent The new capability allows users to skip hold times, navigate complex phone menus, communicate with... Read More

Kripa B December 21st, 2024 11:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Leap Financial Raises USD 3.5 Million to Enhance Cross-Border Payments with AI

Miami-based AI-powered fintech startup Leap Financial has secured USD 3.5 million in a seed funding round led by Fuel Venture Capital, with additional support from Ascendo Venture Capital. Leap says it provides a service that allows financial and non-financial institutions to participate in cross-border money flows, eliminating inefficiencies and helping immigrants send money home. The company specialises in embedded remittances and embedded payments, offering AI-enhanced engagement, cross-border transactions, and integrated... Read More

Kripa B December 20th, 2024 7:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Apptronik Partners with Google DeepMind to Advance AI-Powered Humanoid Robots

Apptronik, an AI-powered humanoid robotics company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Google DeepMind's robotics team to advance the development of intelligent humanoid robots. This collaboration aims to combine Apptronik's cutting-edge robotics hardware with DeepMind's AI expertise to create humanoid robots that can be more helpful to people in dynamic environments. Also Read: Google Launches Gemini 2.0: A New AI Model for the Agentic Era Human-Centered Robotics Design Founded... Read More

Kripa B December 20th, 2024 3:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

STT GDC India Partners with UP Government to Develop AI City Project

Data centre solutions provider ST Telemedia Global Data Centres India (STT GDC India) has signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh Government to develop the country's first AI City. "The initiative places a significant focus on fostering a robust AI ecosystem through the establishment and optimisation of cutting-edge data centres and computing infrastructure," STT GDC India said in a statement on Wednesday, December 18. Also Read: STT GDC Commits USD... Read More

Kripa B December 20th, 2024 1:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Backflip Unveils AI-Powered 3D Design Platform with USD 30 Million in Backing

AI-powered 3D design company Backflip has unveiled an AI-powered design platform (AI model) that translates user inputs into high resolution, 3D-printable models, reducing the barriers between idea and execution. In unveiling its first product, the company said "Users can produce real parts from a simple text description, or even by snapping a photo of something that broke and needs to be replaced." Also Read: Trane Technologies to Acquire BrainBox AI... Read More

Kripa B December 20th, 2024 10:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

EQTY Lab, Intel, and Nvidia Launch Verifiable Compute AI Framework

EQTY Lab, in collaboration with Intel and Nvidia, announced on December 18 the launch of Verifiable Compute AI framework, a hardware-based solution designed to ensure AI workflows are secure, accountable, and compliant with emerging regulations like the EU AI Act. Also Read: EU Selects Seven Sites for First AI Factories, Marking EUR 1.5 Billion Investment Verifiable Compute AI Framework Verifiable Compute introduces a cryptographic AI notary and certificate system embedded... Read More

Srikapardhi December 20th, 2024 9:40 AM 0 COMMENTS

Mobily and Ericsson Trial AI-Driven 5G Uplink Optimiser in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian telecommunications services company Mobily has successfully trialed Ericsson's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered 5G uplink interference Optimiser to enhance 5G network performance. The trial, conducted using Uplink Interference Optimiser module, part of the Ericsson Cognitive Software portfolio, demonstrated an 80 percent improvement in high-quality transmission conditions, resulting in better spectral efficiency and faster uplink speeds. Also Read: Ericsson Launches AI-Powered 5G Advanced Software Suite to Improve Network Efficiency Enhancing 5G... Read More

Kripa B December 20th, 2024 12:03 AM 0 COMMENTS

Samsung to Unveil New Refrigerators With AI Hybrid Cooling Technology at CES 2025

Samsung Electronics today announced that it will unveil its new line of refrigerators with AI Hybrid Cooling technology at CES 2025. The cooling system combines artificial intelligence (AI) with a high-efficiency compressor and Peltier module, optimising energy use while enhancing food freshness. Also Read: Samsung Showcases AI for All Vision at Developer Conference 2024 AI Hybrid Cooling Technology The AI Hybrid Cooling system adapts to varying cooling needs, activating both... Read More

Kripa B December 19th, 2024 9:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Norwood Systems Launches AI Voice Platform for Operators with Microsoft

Australian AI-powered telecom voice technology company Nordwood Systems has launched CogVoice OpenSpan (OpenSpan), an AI voice platform built on Microsoft Azure. OpenSpan provides Communication Service Providers (CSPs) with the tools to modernise and monetise their voice services using AI-powered features and functionality. The company said the platform addresses a "critical gap" in operator networks: while traditional CSP core infrastructures are optimised for reliability and scalability, they generally lack the flexibility... Read More

Kripa B December 19th, 2024 7:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Visa Completes Acquisition of Featurespace to Enhance AI-Powered Fraud Prevention

Global digital payments facilitator Visa announced on Thursday, December 19, that it has completed the acquisition of Featurespace, a developer of real-time artificial intelligence (AI) payments protection technology designed to prevent and mitigate payments fraud and financial crime risks. This move will enhance Visa's fraud prevention capabilities and strengthen security for customers worldwide, Visa said. Also Read: Citigroup Rolls Out AI Tools to Boost Employee Productivity: Report Strengthening Fraud Prevention... Read More