Join Mercedes-Benz's intuitive voice control beta program with ChatGPT integration, starting June 16, 2023. Seamlessly operated with Hey Mercedes voice command.
ChatGPT enables humans to communicate with trees through California-based ePlant's TreeTag device, which records data on light, moisture, temperature, and movement. This AI integration gives trees a voice, enhancing the experience of caring for them and building connections with nature. However, it is vital to use this technology cautiously and respect non-human organisms, rather than anthropomorphizing them.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai discusses the trend of ex-employees creating startups and the company's chatbot strategy. Despite layoffs earlier this year, Pichai is optimistic about Google's future in AI.
Oracle partners with Toronto-based AI startup, Cohere, to offer enterprise customers an alternative method to build generative AI apps using their own data. Cohere raised $270M in a series C funding round, with big tech names including NVIDIA, Salesforce Ventures, and SentinelOne. Oracle will be embedding Cohere's AI technology, and Cohere will use Oracle's cloud to train, build, and deploy its AI models. This partnership looks similar to Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, but Cohere is designed for enterprise customers, allowing them to use their own data to train their AI models without sharing it.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Chairman N Chandrasekaran discussed the company's investment in AI capabilities, despite global uncertainty in the IT industry, with plans to build AI-powered products and platforms. TCS achieved growth of 17.6% and an order book worth $34.1bn in FY23. The letter also highlighted potential investments in 5G, IoT, generative AI, virtual reality/metaverse, and digital twin. The company's commitment to investing in technology, innovation, and sustainability remains its top priority.
Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?