Apple has delayed the release of its smart home hub, initially targeting 2025, due to challenges with its AI upgrade, specifically Siri. The device, internally known as J490, is expected to feature a 7-inch display and speaker. The delay is attributed to issues with the Apple Intelligence version of Siri, which are crucial for several features of the smart home hub.
AvodahMed and Pulse4Pulse have partnered to improve preventative care through AI-powered clinical documentation and early detection diagnostics. The Ambient Screening solution, embedded in Pulse4Pulse's diagnostic offering, uses real-time AI insights to enhance preventative care and streamline provider workflows. This collaboration aims to address the growing need for early disease detection, with the World Health Organization estimating that noncommunicable diseases cause 74% of global deaths annually. The partnership enables providers to proactively flag patients who may require further diagnostic testing, improving patient outcomes and reducing administrative burdens.
Kaspersky warns that AI-powered tools are being used to launch targeted phishing attacks, analyzing public data from social media or corporate websites to steal sensitive information such as MFA codes and passwords. These attacks often take the form of HR-themed emails or fake calls referencing personal details. To stay safe, users should be skeptical of unsolicited incoming messages, especially those demanding urgent action or threatening a disaster.
Cohere has secured funding to advance its agentic AI technology. The company plans to use the funds to improve operational efficiency for businesses and governments. Joelle Pineau, former Meta's Vice President of AI Research, has been appointed as Chief AI Officer, while Francois Chadwick, former CFO at Uber and Shield AI, will lead the company as Chief Financial Officer.
Cohere, an AI startup, has faced legal challenges similar to its rivals despite focusing on business clients and prioritizing security. In a recent lawsuit by the News Media Alliance, Cohere was accused of copyright infringement after allegedly training its model on at least 4,000 copyrighted works. The company's approach to using internal data and running workloads on premises may not be enough to avoid similar legal issues.
US authorities have secretly embedded location tracking devices in shipments of servers from Dell and Supermicro, which include chips from Nvidia and AMD, to detect artificial intelligence chips being diverted to China under US export restrictions. The trackers are used in targeted shipments under investigation and could help build cases against those who profit from violating US export controls.
The National Trades Union Congress' Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) has seen over 7,000 jobseekers use artificial intelligence tools since April 2024 to build resumes and practice for interviews. A new portal called the AI Career Coach is being trialled to help users better understand the job market and apply for suitable roles, particularly targeting first-time jobseekers.
Eightfold AI has achieved the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, a milestone in its commitment to responsible AI practices. The company's security and governance measures are designed to minimize risk and protect customer data, following industry standards that prioritize confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This certification complements Eightfold's existing FedRAMP Moderate Authorization and DISA IL4 Provisional Authorization, supporting global enterprises and public sector organizations in their adoption of secure AI systems.
eSelf, a global leader in conversational AI avatars, has completed a national pilot with the Center for Educational Technology (CET) and Harvard University's MIT Media Lab. The initiative helped thousands of Israeli students improve their scores on the National English Oral Matriculation Exam by an average of 4% through simulated exams. Students who spent over 25 minutes with the AI avatar experienced greater improvement. Harvard's Dr. Abel Sanchez validated the learning outcomes, while eSelf's CEO, Alan Becker, stated that practice with a smart digital tutor delivers measurable and targeted improvement in student confidence as well.