OpenAI’s highly anticipated video generator, Sora, has finally launched, offering users a new way to create AI-generated videos. According to a review by YouTuber Marques Brownlee, Sora can generate videos from uploaded images and prompts, edit existing videos, and even string together prompts to create scenes or sequences of videos. However, the tool still suffers…
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In a major move, Omnicom and Interpublic Group have announced a stock-for-stock deal to create the world’s largest ad agency, with combined annual revenue of almost $26 billion. The new company will have a significant presence in the advertising industry, with iconic marketing campaigns like “Got Milk” and “Priceless” under its belt. The deal is…
Google has announced the release of Gemini 2.0 Flash, a next-generation AI model capable of generating text, images, and audio. This new model is designed to compete with OpenAI’s offerings and is expected to have a significant impact on various industries, including content creation, education, and entertainment. Gemini 2.0 Flash will be available through the…
The highly anticipated Lightchain AI Presale has captured massive attention among blockchain enthusiasts and investors. This emerging platform is poised to disrupt the market with its groundbreaking combination of artificial intelligence and blockchain innovation, offering a bold, innovative vision for the future of blockchain. With its presale tokens going for only $0.003, Lightchain AI is…
Science News has compiled a list of the best science books of 2024, covering a wide range of topics from the human experience to the challenges facing our planet. The books on this list offer thought-provoking insights into the world we live in and the potential solutions to the problems we face. From the preservation…
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. The chatbot has become an essential tool for Fortune 500 companies, with over 92% of them using it. OpenAI’s latest partnership with Apple for its upcoming generative AI offering, Apple Intelligence, has further solidified the company’s…
A team of scientists in the US has developed a non-invasive headset device that tracks changes in blood flow to assess a patient’s stroke risk. This innovative technology could make it easier to detect early signs of stroke, offering patients and physicians a direct and cost-effective approach to stroke prevention. The device uses laser-based technology…
China’s market regulator has launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia’s acquisition of Mellanox, a move that comes amid escalating tensions between the US and China over key technologies, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The probe is seen as a retaliatory measure by China following Washington’s restrictions on semiconductor manufacturers, including Nvidia, from selling their most…
Spotify has unveiled its annual Wrapped feature, which includes two new AI-powered features: a podcast summarizing users’ music listening habits and a data story tracking users’ musical evolution over the past year. The company has also expanded its social media integrations and introduced new features such as audiobooks and personalized playlists. Forecast for 6 months:…
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new transistor made from semiconducting vertical nanowires of gallium antimonide (GaSb) and indium arsenide (InAs). This innovation could lead to ultra-low-power electronics, ideal for applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence. The new transistor uses electrons tunneling through an energy…
