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Google regains AI initiative by playing to its strengths

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google regains AI initiative by playing to its strengths

Google, although initially seen as playing defense against OpenAI's ChatGPT, is proving its staying power in the AI race. With its dominant presence in search and Android, Google showcased how its generative AI tools will integrate into these widely used services at its recent I/O developers' conference. Investors responded positively, with Alphabet's stock rising 1% in two days. The challenge now is to show the financial payoff of this expensive AI race, although Microsoft may have an advantage with its existing enterprise software customer base. However, as more users try AI services, the demand and potential revenue opportunities may increase for Google.

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Google is promising millions to help businesses and non-profits get the most out of AI

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Google is promising millions to help businesses and non-profits get the most out of AI

Google has launched the AI Opportunity Initiative for Europe, which aims to make artificial intelligence accessible to all. With €25 million in funding from Google.org, the initiative seeks to provide training and skills to vulnerable and underserved communities to ensure they can benefit from AI. €10 million of the funding will be used to equip workers with skills for the evolving job market. Google is inviting social enterprises and nonprofits to apply for resources and training delivery. Additionally, Google plans to expand its AI education by offering free AI foundational courses in 18 languages.

Google unveils AI Cyber Defense Initiative to help transform cybersecurity through using AI

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Google unveils AI Cyber Defense Initiative to help transform cybersecurity through using AI

Google has launched the AI Cyber Defense Initiative at the Munich Security Conference. The initiative includes $2 million in funding for AI research projects, a three-month program for startups, and AI-focused modules for the Cybersecurity Seminars Program. Google will also open-source its Magika AI, which includes Gmail, Drive, and safe browsing AI, for integration into other tools. The company aims to leverage AI to enhance cyber resilience and address the "Defender's Dilemma" faced by cybersecurity professionals. They have also invested over $5 billion in upgrading global data centers for AI.

Google Sheets Introduces AI-Powered =AI() Formula for Enhanced Productivity

YourStory

YourStory · 3m ago

Google Sheets Introduces AI-Powered =AI() Formula for Enhanced Productivity

Google has introduced the =AI() formula in Google Sheets, powered by the Gemini AI model, allowing users to perform tasks like data analysis, text summarization, and sentiment evaluation using natural language prompts. This feature aids professionals dealing with large datasets by simplifying categorization, summarization, and sentiment analysis directly within spreadsheets. Access requires enabling Gemini in Google Sheets. This initiative is part of Google's broader AI integration in its Workspace suite to enhance productivity and accessibility.

AI added speed to dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in India: OpenAI senior executive

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

AI added speed to dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in India: OpenAI senior executive

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India, particularly in fields like agriculture, healthcare, and education. Srinivas Narayanan, Vice President of OpenAI, praised India's AI mission and expressed the organization's commitment to supporting its application development initiative. Narayanan highlighted the use of AI in providing support to rural farmers and enabling personalized learning at scale in education. He commended India's AI mission as a global example of public investment in generative AI.

Google licenses AI model to Indian firms for early detection of diabetic blindness

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Google licenses AI model to Indian firms for early detection of diabetic blindness

Google has partnered with Forus Health and AuroLab in India to detect preventable blindness among diabetic patients using AI. The goal is to provide 6 million free AI screenings for diabetic retinopathy in underserved communities in the next decade. Google also launched its CircularNet model to sort waste using machine learning, achieving 85% accuracy in detecting plastic waste. In agriculture, Google's ALU Research API utilizes satellite imagery to identify fields, water bodies, and vegetation boundaries. Project Vaani, another initiative by Google, aims to build inclusive Indic AI by covering 125 Indian languages and dialects.

One of Google’s AI agents flagged a “critical security flaw” in SQLite, an open-source database.

The Verge

The Verge · 11d ago

One of Google’s AI agents flagged a “critical security flaw” in SQLite, an open-source database.

Google's AI agent, Big Sleep, identified a critical security flaw in SQLite, a widely used open-source database. This AI, which targets vulnerabilities in Google products and open-source projects, spotted the issue utilizing Google Threat Intelligence data, preventing its potential exploitation by malicious actors. This initiative is part of Google's broader effort to enhance cyber defense capabilities with AI tools, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in cyber security.

Reddit turns 20, and it’s going big on AI

The Verge

The Verge · 28d ago

Reddit turns 20, and it’s going big on AI

Reddit celebrates its 20th anniversary by integrating AI tools such as Reddit Answers, which provide AI-generated summaries of user queries while linking back to original content. This initiative aims to enhance human-contributed content with AI, ensuring valuable and reliable information. The platform remains vigilant against AI-generated spam to protect its human-centric reputation. Reddit also monetizes its data with AI companies like Google and OpenAI, while experimenting with AI-powered searches.

DeepMind CEO used me to get better deal from Google: Zuckerberg

Inshorts · 11m ago

DeepMind CEO used me to get better deal from Google: Zuckerberg

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg praised DeepMind Co-founder and CEO Demis Hassabis for his negotiation skills during Google's acquisition of the AI startup in 2014. "I did want to buy DeepMind, but they went to Google...Demis was good...He totally did a very good job of playing me off of Google to get a good price, which I respect," he said.

GPay UPI circle, more languages in Gemini: key takeaways from ‘Google for India’

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

GPay UPI circle, more languages in Gemini: key takeaways from ‘Google for India’

- Google is expanding the Gemini AI model to support more local languages in India. - Google AI Overview is now accessible in Bengali, Telugu, and Marathi. - Real-time updates on Google Maps will include reports and alerts for flooding and fog conditions. - Google Pay introduced the UPI circle feature, allowing users to request payments on behalf of others. - Google is expanding its data storage initiative, Gemini 1.5 Flash, to allow companies in India to store data locally. - Google announced an AI-powered tuberculosis and cancer screening tool for Indian hospitals, available for free for the next decade.

Sundar Pichai announces $120 million 'Global AI Opportunity Fund'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Sundar Pichai announces $120 million 'Global AI Opportunity Fund'

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a $120 million 'Global AI Opportunity Fund' at the UN Summit of the Future. The initiative aims to provide AI education and training in local languages through partnerships with nonprofits and NGOs. Pichai highlighted the impact of technology in his own life, emphasizing the importance of access and the transformative potential of AI. Google has been investing in AI research and has made significant progress, including adding 110 new languages to Google Translate. Pichai stressed the responsible development and use of AI, guided by Google's AI Principles.

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