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Anthropic Empowers Businesses with Autonomous AI Tool Use
Anthropic, a leading AI company, has announced the general availability of Tool Use for its AI assistant, Claude. This powerful new feature allows Claude to autonomously interact with external data sources, APIs, and tools, revolutionizing the way businesses can leverage AI to automate tasks, personalize recommendations, and streamline data analysis.
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Mistral AI Mixtral 8x22B Available for Download
In the realm of artificial intelligence advancements, Mistral AI has made waves with the release of its latest sparse mixture of experts (SMoE) model, Mixtral 8x22B. This Paris-based startup, known for raising Europe’s largest seed round in June 2023, has taken a unique approach to unveiling its new model by providing a torrent link for enthusiasts to download and test the technology.
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AI Data Security Startup Cyera Raises $300 Million Series C at $1.4 Billion Valuation
Cyera, an AI-powered data security platform, has raised $300 million in a Series C funding round that values the company at $1.4 billion. The round was led by Coatue Management and nearly triples Cyera’s valuation from its $100 million Series B raised less than a year ago.
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The Rise of In-Memory Computing Chips in China, Due to the AI Energy Crisis
A recent article from Bloomberg highlights how the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence are boosting interest in a technology called in-memory computing. As AI requires massive amounts of data processing that consumes vast amounts of electricity, startups and major chipmakers are exploring new “in-memory” chip designs that could make AI more energy efficient.
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AI Just Got a Major Speed Boost With Matrix Multiplication Discovery
If you thought AI was advancing at a blistering pace already, brace yourself - a monumental breakthrough in matrix multiplication could kick things into an even higher gear. At the core of most AI systems lies matrix math, the fundamental calculations that power everything from language models like ChatGPT to image recognition and video synthesis. And researchers have just discovered a way to make those calculations faster and more efficient than ever before.
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Astera Labs, an AI Connectivity and Hardware Company, Aims to Raise $500M in IPO
Silicon Valley-based chip innovator Astera Labs launched its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) today, aiming to raise around $500 million to fuel its cutting-edge work in AI connectivity solutions. The company plans to offer over 17 million shares of common stock, with an expected price range of $27 to $30 per share.
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Slack Unleashes AI to Unlock Hidden Knowledge
Slack has become the central hub for workplace communications and information sharing. But accessing and surfacing relevant institutional knowledge from years of messages can prove challenging. To address this, Slack now incorporates the latest AI to power intelligent search and summarization.
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How AI is Transforming DevOps
DevOps combines software development and IT operations into a unified workflow. This approach enables engineering teams to deliver code changes more rapidly while maintaining reliability and security. As DevOps matures, artificial intelligence is stepping in to further optimize processes. AI assists with key tasks like application monitoring, vulnerability detection, documentation, and automation.
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Nightshade is Helping Artists Fight Back Against Unauthorized AI Training
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made astonishing advances in recent years, with models like DALL-E 2 and Stable Diffusion capable of generating remarkably realistic synthetic images and art. But the vast training data required to build these powerful systems comes with major ethical concerns.
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AI "resurrects" George Carlin in the form of a podcast
A new AI-driven comedy special features an eerie, computer-generated impression of the late legendary comedian George Carlin, who died in 2008. As Rolling Stone reported, the hour-long YouTube show titled “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead” comes from podcasters Chad Kultgen and Will Sasso. Their show Dudesy uses AI to mimic celebrities based on their body of work.