Doordarshan, India's public broadcasting service, has introduced an agricultural show with AI-driven virtual hosts named Krish and Bhumi. Currently, they broadcast in Hindi, but plans are in place to add support for up to 50 languages.
Bloomberg sources report that Apple won't be paying OpenAI for using its artificial intelligence features (ChatGPT) in its products, at least at the start of their collaboration. Apple believes that the value of embedding OpenAI’s technology into millions of its devices outweighs monetary payments.
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, is set to invest another $1 billion over the next year in projects related to alternative financial infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.
Yahoo Mail has rolled out new AI-based features in its desktop app. Users can now generate a concise email summary with key tasks highlighted in a list format.
The Chinese payment app Alipay, owned by Alibaba, has deployed a new AI feature designed to detect hair loss. This specialized model analyzes uploaded headshots and offers results, including potential medical advice.
Amazon is set to launch a paid version of its Alexa voice assistant, aiming to monetize the system, which is currently non-profit, by integrating generative AI capabilities. Early reports suggest that the subscription for the premium Alexa service will cost around $5 per month.
Tesla investors have accused Elon Musk of diverting the company's resources and personnel to benefit his AI project, xAI.
French artificial intelligence company Mistal AI has secured €600 million in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to €6 billion.
Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), unveiling a slew of innovations centered around AI integration into their devices.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Intel Corporation have initiated a joint program aimed at equipping Africans with artificial intelligence skills. The project is set to provide relevant knowledge to at least 3 million ordinary citizens and approximately 30,000 government officials.
