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🤖 OpenAI is developing two AI agents to automate entire work processes
🏰 Disney takes a $1.5B stake in Epic Games to build an ‘entertainment universe’ with Fortnite
🌟 Google Bard rebrands as ‘Gemini’ with new Android app and Advanced model
🚗 Landmark moment as Uber unveils first annual profit
💻 Microsoft upgrades Copilot with enhanced image editing features, new AI model
🎁 + 7 other news you might like
🔮 + 8 handpicked research papers and tools
🤖 OpenAI is developing two AI agents to automate entire work processesLINK
OpenAI is developing two AI agents aimed at automating complex tasks; one is device-specific for tasks like data transfer and filling out forms, while the other focuses on web-based tasks such as data collection and booking tickets.
The company aims to evolve ChatGPT into a super-smart personal assistant for work, capable of performing tasks in the user's style, incorporating the latest data, and potentially being marketed as a standalone product or part of a software suite.
OpenAI's efforts complement trends where companies like Google and startups are working towards AI agents capable of carrying out actions on behalf of users, signaling an industry move towards more interactive and capable AI assistants.
🏰 Disney takes a $1.5B stake in Epic Games to build an ‘entertainment universe’ with FortniteLINK
Disney invests $1.5 billion in Epic Games to help create a new open games and entertainment universe, integrating characters and stories from franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney itself.
This collaboration aims to extend beyond traditional gaming, allowing players to interact, create, and share content within a persistent universe powered by Unreal Engine.
The partnership builds on previous collaborations between Disney and Epic Games, signaling Disney's largest venture into the gaming world and hinting at future integration of gaming and entertainment experiences.
🌟 Google Bard rebrands as ‘Gemini’ with new Android app and Advanced modelLINK
Google has renamed its AI and related applications to Gemini, introducing a dedicated Android app and incorporating features formerly known as Duet AI in Google Workspace into the Gemini brand.
Gemini will replace Google Assistant as the default AI assistant on Android devices and is designed to be a comprehensive tool that is conversational, multimodal, and highly helpful.
Alongside the rebranding, Google announced the Gemini Ultra 1.0, a superior version of its large language model available through a new $20-monthly Google One AI Premium plan, aiming to set new benchmarks in AI capabilities.
🚗 Landmark moment as Uber unveils first annual profitLINK
Uber reported its first annual operating profit as a limited company in 2023, totaling $1.1 billion, a significant turnaround from a $1.8 billion loss the previous year.
The company's achievement has led investors to anticipate potential share buybacks or dividends, with Uber's share price increasing by 1% after the announcement and by more than a fifth over the course of 2024.
Under the leadership of CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber has seen strong growth, with 2.6 billion trips booked in the last three months of 2023, showcasing the company's resurgence following a period of controversy and regulatory challenges.
💻 Microsoft upgrades Copilot with enhanced image editing features, new AI modelLINK
Microsoft launched a new version of its Copilot artificial intelligence chatbot, featuring enhanced capabilities for users to create and edit images with natural language prompts.
The update introduces an AI model named Deucalion to enhance the "Balanced" mode of Copilot, promising richer and faster responses, alongside a redesigned user interface for better usability.
Additionally, Microsoft plans to further expand Copilot's features, hinting at upcoming extensions and plugins to enhance functionality.
Other news you might like
Morale plummets at Google as workers complain bosses are 'inept' and 'boring'.LINK
Bluesky adds 1 million new users in just a day after going public.LINK
Meta and TikTok challenge fees paid to fund EU’s new DSA.LINK
AI-powered robot guide dogs developed for visually impaired.LINK
A machine learning framework that encodes images like a retina.LINK
A new technology can make biofuels cheaper and greener than petroleum.LINK
China's bitcoin miners line up for Ethiopia thanks to cheap energy, lax crypto regulations.LINK
Latest research and tools
SQLite-Web: a web-based tool in Python that allows you to browse, modify, and manage SQLite databases through a user-friendly interface, supporting features like table viewing and editing, SQL query execution, and data import/export.LINK
ShortsMaker: a tool that automatically creates YouTube Shorts based on a given topic.LINK
Loungy: an application launcher written with GPUI, the ZED GPU UI Framework.LINK
Asciinema 3.0: a tool being rewritten in Rust to capture and share terminal sessions.LINK
Unison File Synchronizer: synchronizes files and directories between different computers, ensuring the data is the same in multiple locations.LINK
Direct Language Model Alignment from Online AI Feedback: this paper discusses how to improve AI's understanding and responses by directly learning from online feedback.LINK
Escalation Risks from Language Models in Military and Diplomatic Decision-Making: the paper highlights how using AI-driven language models can increase the risk of misunderstandings and escalate tensions in military and diplomatic contexts.LINK
BrowserJS Executor: allows users to run JavaScript code from one browser tab across different tabs and browsers.LINK
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