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Apple Introduces 'Apple Intelligence' with Advanced AI FeaturesAt WWDC 2024, Apple introduced "Apple Intelligence," a suite of AI features for iPhone, Mac, and other devices, to be released in the fall. Highlights include a more conversational Siri, AI-generated "Genmoji," and integration with OpenAI's GPT-4o for advanced queries. These features, designed to enhance user interaction and productivity, will operate primarily on-device for privacy, utilizing Apple's Private Cloud when necessary. Siri will now support more natural speech and typed commands, perform actions across apps, and assist with tasks like email composition and photo editing.
To see a 2-minute summary, check out CNETs time-saving montage (start at 9:27 for the AI-related announcements):
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Claude AI Assistant Launches in Canada
Claude, Anthropic's advanced AI assistant, is now available in Canada through various platforms including Claude.ai, a free iOS app, and an API for developers. The service also offers a Team plan for collaborative use. Users can subscribe to Claude Pro for CA$28 per month to access all models and receive increased usage benefits. The Team plan, at CA$42 per user per month, requires a minimum of five users. This expansion aligns with Canada's commitment to responsible AI development and provides new opportunities for users to integrate advanced AI into their workflows.
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US Regulators Probe Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI for Antitrust Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are launching investigations into Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft. The DOJ will focus on potential antitrust violations by Nvidia, while the FTC will probe Microsoft and OpenAI's actions. Specifically, the FTC is examining whether Microsoft structured its deal with Inflection AI to evade regulatory scrutiny. Microsoft's spokesperson asserts the company’s compliance with legal obligations. These probes highlight regulatory efforts to scrutinize AI ventures more rigorously and prevent potential antitrust violations.
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OpenAI Continues Media Expansion with New Licensing Agreements
OpenAI has secured licensing agreements with The Atlantic and Vox Media, allowing their content to train AI models and be shared within ChatGPT. This move follows similar deals with News Corp, Axel Springer, DotDash Meredith, the Financial Times, and The Associated Press, aimed at acquiring legal content for AI training and avoiding copyright issues. Terms for The Atlantic and Vox Media were not disclosed, but such agreements typically involve content attribution and financial compensation. Vox Media will use OpenAI's technology to enhance its commerce and advertising platforms, while The Atlantic plans to develop AI tools for journalism.
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AI Meets Curation: Perplexity Pages Blend Automation and Human Input
- Apple unveiled "Apple Intelligence," featuring enhanced AI capabilities for iPhone, Mac, and more.
- Siri will become more conversational and capable of handling advanced tasks using OpenAI’s GPT-4o.
- Privacy remains a priority, with AI processing on-device and through Apple's Private Cloud.
Claude AI Assistant Launches in Canada
Claude, Anthropic's advanced AI assistant, is now available in Canada through various platforms including Claude.ai, a free iOS app, and an API for developers. The service also offers a Team plan for collaborative use. Users can subscribe to Claude Pro for CA$28 per month to access all models and receive increased usage benefits. The Team plan, at CA$42 per user per month, requires a minimum of five users. This expansion aligns with Canada's commitment to responsible AI development and provides new opportunities for users to integrate advanced AI into their workflows.
Key Takeaways:
- Claude, an AI assistant by Anthropic, is now accessible in Canada via web, iOS app, and API.
- Claude Pro subscription offers enhanced features and usage for CA$28 per month.
- The Team plan provides a collaborative workspace for CA$42 per user per month, requiring a minimum of five users.
US Regulators Probe Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI for Antitrust Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are launching investigations into Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft. The DOJ will focus on potential antitrust violations by Nvidia, while the FTC will probe Microsoft and OpenAI's actions. Specifically, the FTC is examining whether Microsoft structured its deal with Inflection AI to evade regulatory scrutiny. Microsoft's spokesperson asserts the company’s compliance with legal obligations. These probes highlight regulatory efforts to scrutinize AI ventures more rigorously and prevent potential antitrust violations.
Key Takeaways:
- The DOJ and FTC are investigating Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft for potential antitrust violations.
- The FTC is specifically probing whether Microsoft’s deal with Inflection AI was structured to avoid regulatory oversight.
- Microsoft maintains that its agreements and transactions comply with legal requirements.
OpenAI Continues Media Expansion with New Licensing Agreements
OpenAI has secured licensing agreements with The Atlantic and Vox Media, allowing their content to train AI models and be shared within ChatGPT. This move follows similar deals with News Corp, Axel Springer, DotDash Meredith, the Financial Times, and The Associated Press, aimed at acquiring legal content for AI training and avoiding copyright issues. Terms for The Atlantic and Vox Media were not disclosed, but such agreements typically involve content attribution and financial compensation. Vox Media will use OpenAI's technology to enhance its commerce and advertising platforms, while The Atlantic plans to develop AI tools for journalism.
Key Takeaways:
- OpenAI signed content licensing agreements with The Atlantic and Vox Media for AI model training and sharing within ChatGPT.
- These deals aim to secure legal training data and prevent copyright lawsuits, following similar agreements with other major media companies.
- Vox Media and The Atlantic will use OpenAI's technology to enhance their digital products and develop AI tools for better journalism.
AI Meets Curation: Perplexity Pages Blend Automation and Human Input
Perplexity AI has launched "Perplexity Pages," a feature that transforms search queries into visually appealing, shareable web pages. Users can create detailed articles by entering prompts and selecting an audience type to tailor the content. The tool allows for customization, including rewriting, reformatting, and adding sections. These pages, which can include relevant media, are searchable on Google and sharable via links. Perplexity Pages aims to blend AI-driven content generation with human curation, offering a new way to produce and share information-rich web pages.
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Author: Malik Datardina, CPA, CA, CISA. Malik works at Auvenir as a GRC Strategist who is working to transform the engagement experience for accounting firms and their clients. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent UWCISA, UW, Auvenir (or its affiliates), CPA Canada or anyone else. This post was written with the assistance of an AI language model. The model provided suggestions and completions to help me write, but the final content and opinions are my own.
Key Takeaways:
- Perplexity AI's new feature converts search queries into detailed, shareable web pages.
- Users can customize the generated content and include media, making it searchable and shareable.
- The feature blends AI content generation with human curation, emphasizing user input in organizing and presenting information.
Author: Malik Datardina, CPA, CA, CISA. Malik works at Auvenir as a GRC Strategist who is working to transform the engagement experience for accounting firms and their clients. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent UWCISA, UW, Auvenir (or its affiliates), CPA Canada or anyone else. This post was written with the assistance of an AI language model. The model provided suggestions and completions to help me write, but the final content and opinions are my own.
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