Cloudera, a company that started in the Big Data era, is now making its way into the era of Big AI with Large Language Models (LLMs). Cloudera has launched its strategy and tools to help businesses integrate LLMs and generative AI into the company’s Cloudera Data Platform (CDP). The platform provides an open data lakehouse
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Microsoft President Brad Smith said that he is searching for solutions to gain approval from British authorities for the tech giant’s $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard. In April, British competition authorities blocked the deal, which was the largest-ever in gaming, in a surprise decision. Since then, Microsoft has appealed the decision.
During a visit to the United Arab Emirates, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that artificial intelligence poses an “existential risk” to humanity. Altman suggested that an international agency like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should oversee the technology to ensure that its risks are managed while its benefits are still enjoyed. AI Concerns
McKinsey and Company, a global consulting firm with more than 30,000 employees across 67 countries, has embraced new generative AI tools in a major way. Almost 50% of the firm’s workforce is using ChatGPT and similar technology. AI Guidelines During a media event at McKinsey’s New York Experience Studio, Ben Ellencweig, senior partner, and global
Sequoia Capital, one of the world’s largest venture firms, has announced that it will be dividing its global partnership into three separate and independent geographic units. The move is aimed at dealing with an “increasingly complex” dynamic that the firm is facing. Local-First Approach According to a joint message delivered to investors by Sequoia partners
Deezer, the music streaming app, announced on Tuesday that it is introducing a new tool that can detect and tag songs with AI-created vocal clones. The company aims to protect the revenues of real artists and prevent fraudulent activities. The Rise of AI-generated Music The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has allowed people to
Investment in European tech startups is expected to experience a further decrease of 39% this year, according to Atomico, a venture capital firm. Funding for Europe’s venture-backed startups is predicted to decline from $83 billion in 2022 to $51 billion in 2023. The drop in funding is largely due to a retreat from US investors,
Apple, known for its intense secrecy, has been working silently on state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. During the annual developer’s conference, WWDC, the company announced several significant AI features, including an improved iPhone autocorrect, which is based on a machine learning program using a transformer language model. Unlike its rivals, Apple wants AI
At the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023 on Monday, Apple announced various new software features for its devices such as Apple Watch, Apple TV, AirPods, iPad, iPhone, computers, and the new Apple Vision Pro headset. These new features were mostly powered by artificial intelligence (AI) or “machine learning” (ML). Apple is committed to user privacy
Apple has a history of designing products that are not the first in their category but redefine the market. One of Apple’s most revolutionary products was the Macintosh computer. During its unveiling in 1984, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs promised that the Macintosh was set to revolutionize the computer industry. The Macintosh introduced the graphical user