Professional Growth, Technology

Microsoft’s 2024 Surface AI event: news, rumors, and lots of Qualcomm laptops

Microsoft brought together Windows, AI, and Arm processors at their Surface event on May 20th. We tracked all the announcements here and provided live updates and reactions. The major highlight was the introduction of a new class of PCs called Copilot Plus PCs. These computers are equipped with processors that have NPUs (Neural Processing Units) built in, enabling them to perform more AI-oriented tasks directly on the device rather than relying on the cloud. One of the notable AI features is a new Windows capability called Recall. Additionally, Microsoft unveiled a ne

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Generative AI is speeding up human-like robot development. What that means for jobs

In Beijing, the rise of ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence is accelerating research and pushing humanoid robots closer to reality, particularly in China, a hub for global manufacturing. While OpenAI's technology isn't officially accessible in China, local firms like Baidu have introduced similar chatbots and AI models. In the realm of robotics, the advancement of generative AI is enhancing machines' ability to understand and interact with their surroundings. Li Zhang, COO of LimX Dynamics in Shenzhen, noted that AI has significantly expedited their research and develop

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LinkedIn testing Premium Company Page subscription with AI-assisted content creation

LinkedIn's new Premium Company Page subscription service aims to provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with enhanced tools to boost their online presence and engagement. Priced at $99/month or $839.88 annually per Page, the service offers AI-driven content generation, follower growth tools, and other features tailored to elevate company profiles.This initiative underscores LinkedIn's ongoing efforts to diversify its revenue streams and reinforce its utility as a professional networking platform. Amidst concerns about data privacy and content quality on other soci

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Apple plans Mac line overhaul with AI-focused M4 chips, Bloomberg News reports

According to Bloomberg News, Apple is reportedly nearing the production phase of its M4 computer processors, which are expected to feature AI processing capabilities. The company plans to update every Mac model with these new chips, aiming for a release late this year and early next year. The updated lineup is said to include new iMacs, a 14-inch MacBook Pro, both low and high-end versions, as well as Mac minis.The PC industry has seen a decline since the peak of pandemic-driven sales for remote work and learning. To reignite growth, manufacturers are banking on a new wave

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OpenAI expands its custom model training program

OpenAI is expanding its Custom Model program to assist enterprise clients in creating tailored generative AI models for specific applications and domains. Launched last year at OpenAI's DevDay conference, Custom Model has attracted "dozens" of customers, prompting OpenAI to enhance the program to optimize performance further.The expanded program introduces two key components: assisted fine-tuning and custom-trained models. Assisted fine-tuning utilizes advanced techniques, including additional hyperparameters and parameter efficient fine-tuning methods, to improve model per

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