3DFY.ai, a Tel Aviv-based company, has launched 3DFY Prompt – a generative AI that allows developers and creators to build 3D models based on text prompts. The company claims that their technology democratizes professional-quality 3D model creation and enables anyone to create high-quality models that can be used in gaming, design, or virtual environments. The
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The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) recently made headlines after planning to discontinue its 20-year-old helpline for those seeking assistance with eating disorders and body image issues. The organization planned to replace the human staff with a chatbot called Tessa, developed by Cass in connection with Washington University researchers and launched on the NEDA website
Squint, an augmented reality (AR) platform, recently announced the completion of its combined seed and pre-seed funding round, raising $6 million. The platform optimizes factory procedures by providing factory operators with an intuitive mobile experience, offering dynamic and contextual assistance that aligns with their immediate surroundings. Squint’s AR technology helps in digitizing standard operating procedures,
Vectara, an AI-powered conversational search platform, has announced new capabilities that are aimed at improving generative AI for business data. With the new features, Vectara aims to provide summarization of results for a more conversational AI experience. The company is also adding what it calls “grounded generation” capabilities in a bid to help reduce the
Fable, a leading developer of virtual reality games, is set to release a new project called “The Simulation.” The project is a form of artificial intelligence (AI) that simulates an entire world and grows organically. The goal of the project is to create a full artificial general intelligence. The Simulation is designed to provide users
A group of leading AI experts, including researchers who have recently raised concerns about the existential threats posed by their own work, has issued a statement warning of the risk of extinction from advanced AI if its development is not properly managed. The statement aims to overcome obstacles to openly discussing catastrophic risks from AI
Nvidia and MediaTek, two major players in the computing industry, have announced a partnership to provide hardware and software to global automakers. The aim is to deliver new AI-driven experiences in next-gen connected cars. The companies will combine their auto-specific competencies to offer a unique platform for the compute-intensive, software-defined vehicles of the future. Details
American Express (AmEx) is considering using generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) to improve its customer experience across its credit cards and bank offerings for businesses and individuals. The company will explore direct-to-consumer or small-business services as part of its experimentation, and see what works and what doesn’t. AmEx has transformed itself into a global fintech
A recent survey by Intelligent.com, a well-known higher-education planning platform, has found that students and parents are increasingly favoring ChatGPT over human tutors. The survey results reveal a significant shift in student attitudes towards educational assistance with a staggering 85% of high school and college students asserting that ChatGPT surpasses traditional tutoring in effectiveness. Similarly,
The metaverse was once seen as a turning point for the technological world, promising a dynamic remote interactive environment. However, it quickly faced criticism and backlash, and people are now losing interest. Even Mark Zuckerberg, who re-introduced the concept of the metaverse, has stopped pitching it to advertisers. Meta’s Reality Labs division, responsible for VR