The global expansion of Alibaba Cloud’s ModelScope heralds a new era in AI accessibility and innovation. Originally launched in mainland China in 2022, ModelScope is an open-source AI model community designed to provide developers worldwide with a comprehensive set of AI models, tools, and resources. By making these advanced capabilities available globally, Alibaba Cloud aims to democratize AI, enabling businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a central theme in technological advancement for years, and the race to develop superintelligent AI is becoming more intense. Masayoshi Son, the founder and CEO of SoftBank, recently made a bold prediction about the future of AI at the company’s annual meeting in Tokyo. Son believes that Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) will emerge within the
Hightouch, an innovative leader in the Composable Customer Data Platform (CDP) market, has been honored in the Redpoint InfraRed 100, a prestigious list recognizing 100 promising private companies in Cloud Infrastructure. Redpoint Ventures launched the InfraRed 100 in 2023, highlighting industries poised for market transformation. Notable mentions from Redpoint’s portfolio include tech heavyweights like Snowflake and Netflix. Hightouch’s inclusion in
The political landscape of Brighton Pavilion, UK, is experiencing a monumental shift as “AI Steve,” an artificial intelligence entrant, gears up for a historic run for a parliamentary seat on July 4. Created by Sussex entrepreneur Steve Endacott, AI Steve represents a pioneering stride in the political applications of AI technology, powered by the sophisticated Neural Voice system. This innovative
Artificial intelligence is reshaping many industries, but its impact on material discovery may prove to be one of the most revolutionary shifts of our time. Leveraging AI, companies like CuspAI are radically transforming the way materials are discovered and developed. Traditional methods involve creating materials first and then analyzing their properties, a process that can be both time-consuming and inefficient.
HeyGen, a startup founded in 2020, has rapidly advanced in the field of AI-driven, hyper-realistic avatars, securing $60 million in a Series A funding round, which has raised its valuation to an impressive $500 million. The company’s groundbreaking technology employs generative AI to create stunningly realistic avatars and high-quality video content, revolutionizing the video production landscape by making high-quality video
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are poised to revolutionize various fields, including medicine. The Mahmood Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has developed PathChat, a specialized large language model (LLM) designed to support pathologists in diagnosing complex medical conditions. Unlike general-purpose models such as ChatGPT-4V, LLaVA, and LLaVA-Med, PathChat is fine-tuned specifically for pathology, offering higher accuracy and insightful analysis
In today’s digital age, the security of artificial intelligence (AI) systems is paramount. Cyber threats are increasingly becoming sophisticated, aiming to exploit vulnerabilities within AI models. One innovative approach emerging from recent research is a prompt-based system designed to enhance AI security dynamically. This groundbreaking method promises to not only identify weak points in AI systems but also fortify them
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed it from a once-fictional innovation into a critical engine driving sectors that shape contemporary society. This evolution has even compelled traditionally skeptical federal agencies to acknowledge AI’s intrinsic value. A notable milestone in this shift is the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) plan to integrate generative AI across its operations. This
A groundbreaking approach developed by researchers in South Korea has unveiled a new method for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using artificial intelligence (AI). This innovative technique employs a deep learning algorithm, specifically a convolutional neural network, trained on images of the eye’s iris to objectively detect the presence of ASD and assess the severity of symptoms. Conducted at Yonsei
Mastercard’s strategic implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) serves as a cornerstone in the company’s quest for innovation and operational excellence. By integrating AI extensively into their operations, Mastercard has streamlined various processes, resulting in substantial improvements in decision-making, fraud detection, and overall efficiency. Central to this integration is their decision management platform, which acts as the AI network’s brain. This
In the quest to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability, scientists have developed a groundbreaking algorithm capable of estimating flower counts on fruit trees using nothing more than smartphone images. This revolutionary advancement comes from a collaboration among researchers from Chile, Spain, and the National Robotarium in the United Kingdom. By predicting harvest sizes months in advance, this AI-driven technology aims
