Adobe has introduced new AI-powered tools in Photoshop, allowing users to easily add or remove objects from photos. The "Remove" tool enables users to brush over unwanted elements, and the software automatically fills in the background to match the surrounding area, much like a professional editor would do. This upgrade aims to simplify photo editing for users, making it easier to create realistic composite images.
AI is developing the ability to read human cues in real-time, analyzing biometric signals such as blink rate and eye movement to provide personalized insights into emotional states. This technology can be combined with large language models like ChatGPT to create more emotionally intelligent AI that understands human patterns and behaviors. The goal is to build foundational emotional intelligence into AI, enabling it to respond intuitively to user needs and states in various environments, much like a great teacher adapts their teaching style to engage students.
Aker ASA, in partnership with Nscale Global Holdings Ltd. and OpenAI, has launched Stargate Norway, an advanced AI infrastructure project located in Kvandal, just outside Narvik, Northern Norway. The facility will be owned by a 50/50 joint venture between Nscale and Aker, formed through the merger of their subsidiaries. The project's completion is subject to agreed-upon closing conditions.
Chemin and SUPA are two companies that specialize in large language models. Chemin provides access to a vast network of industry specialists, including PhD-level professionals, to help companies scale AI safely and meaningfully. In contrast, SUPA offers a lightning-fast, AI-assisted labeling platform that integrates with a diverse workforce across APAC, having labeled over 100 million data points for clients worldwide, including unicorns, enterprises, and startups in various industries such as healthcare and consumer retail.
Cognizant has over 10,000 experts who have commented and validated billions of data points across various modalities, including language, 2D/3D images, video, and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), often enriched with geographic metadata for added accuracy. The company can create highly specialized datasets in areas such as healthcare, automotive, media, digital marketing, and more due to its expertise. Cognizant aims to support customers in accelerating their AI innovation efforts through the introduction of AI Training Data Services, providing high-quality, multimodal data for developing complex AI solutions. CEO Ravi Kumar S. notes that this capability, developed in collaboration with digital innovators, marks a significant step forward in supporting the AI transformation for Cognizant's G2000 customers across various industries.
CSG showcased a range of AI-powered applications at the China AI Industry Innovation Exhibition, including its latest initiatives to integrate AI in energy and power supply systems and promote the growth of an intelligent industrial ecosystem.
DeepRoute.ai, a pioneering company in intelligent driving solutions, aims to create general artificial intelligence for the physical world. The company is featured in an IDC China report evaluating assisted driving capabilities by 2025. According to the report, DeepRoute.ai is a leading player in deploying end-to-end and VLA (Vehicle-Level Automation) models on mass-produced vehicles.
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and TECO Electric & Machinery Co Ltd have announced a strategic alliance and share swap to strengthen their AI infrastructure capabilities and push these two major Taiwanese technology players into key markets in the global supercomputer race. The partnership will combine Foxconn's, the world's largest electronics manufacturing services provider and IA server producer, and TECO's, leader in industrial electrical engineering and eco-friendly innovation, expertise to explore joint commercial opportunities related to AI data centers. The companies will offer modular complete products for data centers, engineering services, and competitive total solutions. As part of the deal, TECO will take a 0.519% stake in Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd (Foxconn) while Foxconn will hold 10% of TECO.
A new report by Indeed suggests that AI may not be the primary reason for the recent decline in tech job postings, with a 36% drop compared to early 2020 levels. According to CEOs, AI is indeed a factor, but it's not the most obvious cause of the slowdown in hiring.