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Google’s New AI Model GenCast Revolutionizes Weather Forecasting
- Google has introduced a cutting-edge AI model, GenCast, which is set to transform weather forecasting by providing more accurate predictions up to 15 days in advance.
- GenCast employs 50 or more simulations to reflect numerous possibilities, providing a more complete view of probable outcomes.
- It produces a 15-day prediction in 8 minutes using a single Google Cloud TPU v5, guaranteeing accurate projections for long-term planning and emergency action.
- GenCast is an open-source model, facilitating collaboration and advancing innovation in weather forecasting.
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My Delightful Experience at Google #DevFest24 PortHarcourt
- Last Saturday, a panel discussion on Responsible AI: Ethics, Bias, and Sustainability took place at the #DevFest24 PortHarcourt.
- Over 1,500 tech enthusiasts gathered to share ideas, learn, and celebrate technology at the event.
- A significant moment was the realization that 50% of the participants were first-time attendees, highlighting the growth of the tech community.
- The panel emphasized the importance of human-centric design in creating transparent, inclusive, and ethical AI.
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Google Search Set for Profound Changes by 2025, Says Sundar Pichai
- Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, predicts significant changes to the company's search engine by 2025 due to advanced AI.
- Pichai expects surprising new capabilities in search, revolutionizing how people find and engage with information.
- AI-powered features like summary creation, improved video search, and Google's Gemini model will be enhanced.
- Pichai emphasizes the importance of search and addresses the balance between fair use and compensation for content creators.
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Google Introduces Key New Option for Web Searches!
- Google has introduced a new feature that allows users to opt out of personalized search results.
- This feature is helpful for users who want to find unbiased information.
- Before this feature, users had to go through complicated steps to turn off personalized results.
- Overall, this new feature offers users more control over their search experience.
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Google Gemini-Exp-1206: The new Best LLM
- Google Gemini has released a new experimental model, Gemini-1206-Exp, which outperformed other models on the ChatArena leaderboard in the GenAI race.
- LMArena is an open-source platform for evaluating large language models (LLMs) through live tests and comparisons.
- Gemini-Exp-1206 received 5052 votes, while ChatGPT-4.0 leads with 21,929 votes on LMArena.
- Although Gemini scores slightly higher on average, ChatGPT-4.0 demonstrates greater stability in evaluations with a smaller confidence interval.
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Google AI Tool Could Fast-Track 3D Game Development and Retail
- Google's Genie 2 AI system converts simple drawings and text descriptions into playable 3D game environments.
- The technology could streamline the construction of digital worlds, making 3D environment creation more accessible to creators without technical expertise.
- It offers a rapid prototyping tool for established game studios and a more efficient path for businesses exploring virtual commerce.
- Genie 2's capabilities have the potential to generate interactive shopping experiences and personalized retail environments.
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Meta Releases Smaller AI Model With Big Cost Savings
- Meta has unveiled a more efficient artificial intelligence (AI) model called Llama 3.3, which reduces computing costs for businesses adopting AI technology.
- The new AI model requires only 4 gigabytes of memory, making advanced AI more accessible to smaller businesses and potentially saving money on hardware costs.
- The model has 70 billion parameters, down from 405 billion in its predecessor, potentially saving companies up to $600,000 in hardware costs.
- Meta's shrinking model size while maintaining performance could make advanced AI models more accessible to smaller businesses, closing the gap between businesses and expensive AI systems.
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Medium
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When AI Guardrails Uphold Systemic Racism: The Hidden Cost of Digital Bias
- Much of today’s AI is trained on data rooted in Western frameworks, dismissing non-Western practices and traditions.
- The historical roots of this bias can be traced back to the Rockefeller family and their transformation of Western medicine.
- AI guardrails often exclude perspectives outside the Western paradigm, perpetuating systemic inequities.
- To create more equitable AI systems, marginalized perspectives must be integrated, funding equity promoted, and power structures challenged.
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DEAL: Nest Hub Max for $114 Seems Good ($115 Off)
- For a limited time, Home Depot is offering the Nest Hub Max for $114, a savings of $115 off its regular price.
- The Nest Hub Max is a versatile smart device that is perfect for timers, music playback, watching videos, and controlling smart home items.
- At $114, it is a great gift for yourself or anyone in need of a smart home upgrade.
- Head to the Home Depot website or visit in-person to take advantage of this attractive deal.
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Google Sues CFPB, Calling Supervisory Designation Order ‘Government Overreach’
- Google is suing the CFPB and its director over a supervisory designation order.
- The CFPB ordered federal supervision of Google, stating it met the legal requirements.
- Google claims it is a case of government overreach and challenges the order in court.
- The CFPB is responsible for supervising financial firms and can issue notices for supervision.
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Google Wallet is fixing it so you never have to worry about losing your passport
- Google Wallet is rolling out support for creating and storing a digital version of US passports.
- This feature is an expansion of the existing support for digital driver’s licenses and state IDs.
- The digital passport can be used at select TSA checkpoints, including LAX, LaGuardia Airport, and Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
- The ID pass will become available to all eligible Google Wallet users in the coming weeks.
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Hopeful hearts and other startup news
- Several funding round announcements were heartwarming this week, with notable startups securing investments.
- Three former members of Google's NotebookLM team started their own startup, following AI pioneer François Chollet.
- Kruze Consulting shared insights on average salaries for early employees, highlighting higher figures in the Bay Area.
- Startup Ladder capitalized on similarities with Peloton's new app, turning it into a marketing opportunity.
- Y Combinator's Demo Day for its Fall 2024 class took place in person.
- Major fundraising news included Heirloom Carbon's $150 million Series B funding and Cleerly's $106 million Series C extension round.
- Orakl Oncology raised nearly €15 million to develop new drugs for cancer treatment.
- FireDome raised $3 million to combat wildfires using fire retardants.
- Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner are reportedly seeking $10 million for their consumer startup, Khloud.
- Omri Casspi raised $60 million for Swish Ventures, a new fund focusing on cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and AI startups.
- Dutch investment group Prosus expects five potential IPOs from its Indian portfolio in the next 18 months.
- French VC firm Daphni launched Time4, a €100 million fund aiming to support entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds and impactful projects.
- Investors in climate tech remain cautiously optimistic about potential policy changes under the second Trump administration.
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The 10 Worst Games Of 2024 According To Metacritic
- 2024 had both good and bad games, but let's look at some of the worst-reviewed games of the year.
- With lacklustre combat and bad matchmaking, Wales Interactive's 'Night Of The Living' zombies-like wave-based shooter was criticised by many.
- Critics criticised 'Grindstone' for bad camera work and lack of content, with one reviewer stating they felt it was an early access game sold as a full version.
- Funko Fusion, described as a third-person action game starring 'ugly' Funko Pops solving bad puzzles, was described as a boring and annoying game by critics.
- Silent Hill: The Short Message from Konami was a first-person horror game that was not enjoyable and which most people likely forgot about within weeks of playing it. It was also buggy.
- Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, the third iteration of the open-world racing game, was a buggy disaster, with players disappointed and angry over its poor quality.
- 'TMNT Mutant Mayhem: Wrath of the Mutants' was seen by critics as a bland cash grab offering little that is new or exciting.
- Made by a single person, Pneumata shipped as a mostly working horror game, but was criticised by reviewers for its poor level design and bad enemy AI.
- Although a pretty-looking game, 'Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator' was criticised for its lack of fun to drive, limited depth, and was seen by many as a bland simulation game.
- Nintendo's 'Wacky World of Sports' looks good but has only four sports to choose from and plays poorly. The few good things about this co-op sports game end there.
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Medium
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Technofeudalism: What killed capitalism
- Technofeudalism is a concept coined by Yanis Varoufakis in his book, where he describes how capitalism is being replaced by a more opaque and unequal system dominated by digital platforms and 'cloud capital.'
- The Internet, originally created for military purposes, has now become the central infrastructure of cloud capital, which no longer relies on salaried workers but instead exploits the unpaid labor of billions of people who generate content, data, and attention.
- Recent events in the United States highlight how big tech and its leaders are redefining political, economic, and social power, as seen through Silicon Valley technocrats appointed in the Trump administration and antitrust investigations against Microsoft.
- Technofeudalism is becoming more relevant as state sovereignty and labor rights are challenged by the rise of this new era of technological accumulation.
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ChatGPT's search market share jumped recently, while Google has slipped, new data shows
- ChatGPT is gaining market share in the online search market, challenging Google's dominance.
- A recent survey shows that 5% of respondents preferred ChatGPT as their top search provider, up from 1% in June.
- Google's search share slipped from 80% to 78% according to the survey results.
- Generative AI features, such as those offered by ChatGPT, are increasing user engagement and posing a threat to Google's search dominance.
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