Matt Wood, the VP of Product at AWS, is not among those in the technology world who fear the existential threat of artificial intelligence (AI). As a prominent figure at AWS for the past 13 years, Wood has been a strong advocate for machine learning (ML) and has consistently shared his expertise on the subject
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The release of ChatGPT has sparked discussions about the revolutionary impact of generative AI on technology. However, alongside the excitement, there are concerns about its potential hazards, negative applications, and ethical implications. From an IT and software development perspective, a crucial question arises: Can enterprises rely on this technology for their critical and creative tasks?
Salesforce has introduced new generative AI workflow tools called Sales GPT and Service GPT. These tools are designed to streamline workflow and customer engagement for sales and service teams. The aim is to accelerate deal closures, anticipate customer needs, and enhance productivity. Powered by Salesforce’s AI solution, Einstein GPT, these new capabilities operate within an
Runway, a leading generative AI startup specializing in text-to-image video tools, has recently announced the successful completion of its series C funding round. The company has secured an impressive $141 million in investments, with notable contributions from industry giants such as Google, Nvidia, and Salesforce Ventures. According to a press release by Runway, this funding
Snowflake, the data cloud company, has made a significant advancement with the launch of Document AI, a new interface based on large language models (LLM). This innovative solution enables enterprises to efficiently extract valuable insights from their vast array of documents. Snowflake, originally focused on structured data, is now expanding its capabilities to mobilize unstructured
The modern IT network is a complex combination of various devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, servers, and workstations. These environments are constantly under threat by malicious actors, requiring network engineers to design, implement and manage them. However, the rise of AI has prompted exploration into whether ChatGPT could assist or even replace network engineers.
The emergence of large language models (LLMs) has made it increasingly difficult for businesses to create a pure technology moat. The lower barriers to entry in introducing new products to the market and the constant fear of becoming outdated overnight have made it challenging for existing businesses, startups, and investors to find a path to
Harness has recently unveiled AIDA (AI Development Assistant), an AI assistant that utilizes generative AI to streamline workflows for software development lifecycle (SDLC). Unlike other AI applications that are primarily focused on code development, AIDA can address the entire SDLC, from code error resolution to security vulnerabilities and cloud cost governance. Harness claims that their
Captions, an AI-powered video creation app for iOS, has secured $25 million in Series B funding led by Kleiner Perkins. The app has seen a significant uptake in users since its launch in 2021, with over three million users to date. Additional funding for the Series B was provided by Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z),
MongoDB has launched new capabilities for its Atlas platform at its annual developer conference in New York, aimed at simplifying the process of building modern applications for enterprises. The company has introduced new vector search and stream processing features for Atlas, the fully-managed data platform that provides an integrated suite of data services centred around