Microsoft AI opens London hub to access ‘enormous pool’ of talent

Microsoft is doubling down on its AI efforts in the UK with the opening of a major new AI hub in London. The Microsoft AI London outpost will focus on advancing state-of-the-art language models, supporting infrastructure, and tooling for foundation models. The hub will be led…

From Siri to ReALM: Apple’s Journey to Smarter Voice Assistants

Since Siri’s launch in 2011, Apple has consistently been at the forefront of voice assistant innovation, adapting to global user needs. The introduction of ReALM marks a significant point in this journey, offering a glimpse into the evolving role of voice assistants in our interaction with…

Is Character AI Safe? Understanding Safety and Privacy Concerns

In the modern, fast-paced era, where the world depends on AI-driven decisions, trust is paramount. Character.AI, a rising star in conversational AI, tackles this very concern. It aims to transform digital interactions into genuine experiences while prioritizing user safety. According to DemandSage, its billion dollar valuation…

ML Olympiad returns with over 20 challenges

The popular ML Olympiad is back for its third round with over 20 community-hosted machine learning competitions on Kaggle. The ML Olympiad – organised by groups including ML GDE, TFUG, and other ML communities – aims to provide developers with hands-on opportunities to learn and practice…