Xiaomi Hires Former HUAWEI Kirin Architect for In-House AI Chip Development In a strategic move to bolster its self-developed technology, Xiaomi has reportedly hired Liang Jun, a former chief SoC architect for HUAWEI’s HiSilicon Kirin chips, to spearhead its artificial intelligence (AI) chip development. The news follows a similar report
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Apple Puts Money on the Table to Catch Up in AI Race, CEO Tim Cook Signals Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced a significant strategic shift, signalling the company is ready to increase spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres, and is open to making larger acquisitions to catch
Beyond Gemini: Samsung Explores OpenAI and Perplexity for Galaxy AI Samsung is reportedly seeking to broaden its artificial intelligence capabilities on its flagship Galaxy smartphones, exploring partnerships with leading AI firms OpenAI and Perplexity. This strategic move aims to diversify the AI models available to users, moving beyond its current
Google Photos Debuts AI Tools for Video Generation and Photo Remixing Google Photos is set to revolutionise how users interact with their cherished memories, introducing a suite of new AI-powered creative tools that transform static images into dynamic videos and stylised artwork. These features, including Photo to video and Remix,
Malaysian Government Eyes Mandatory “AI-Generated” Labels for Online Content The Malaysian government is advancing discussions to mandate the labelling of AI-generated content under the upcoming Online Safety Act 2024. This move is seen as a critical step to combat the rising tide of AI misuse, including scams, defamation, and identity
Historic First: AI-Developed Drugs to Begin Human Clinical Trials Isomorphic Labs, a subsidiary of Alphabet’s DeepMind, is on the cusp of a potentially transformative moment in pharmaceutical history, announcing that the first human clinical trials for drugs entirely developed by artificial intelligence are “very close.” This pioneering initiative, leveraging DeepMind’s