AI-driven Studio Ghibli, action figure images as part of viral trends raise alarms among UAE experts, warning that creatives’ rights and copyright protections are being compromised in the rush for innovation
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OpenAI raises $40bn at valuation of $300bn
The funding news came the same day the Microsoft-backed company announced it was building a more open generative AI model
AI adoption
DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Which AI model is better?
DeepSeek’s capabilities appear to match or exceed those of established AI platforms in several key areas
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Apple integrates ChatGPT feature in its new iOS and iPadOS updates
Apple Intelligence’s language expanded beyond US English; Several new languages coming soon in 2025
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OpenAI adds new search function to ChatGPT in challenge to Google
OpenAI collaborated extensively with the news industry and gathered feedback from its partners regarding the search function
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Abu Dhabi’s MGX participates in OpenAI’s record $6.6 billion fundraise
The company is now valued at $157 billion after it eclipses the $6 billion round by Elon Musk’s xAI earlier this year
Artificial intelligence
OpenAI announces launch of GPT-4o
GPT-4o is tipped to be twice as fast as, and will come at half the cost of GPT-4 Turbo
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Apple in talks with Google to integrate Gemini AI features on iPhones: Bloomberg
Apple plans to use its own homegrown AI models for some new capabilities in its upcoming iOS18 but is seeking a partner to power GenAI features like image creation and essay writing based on simple prompts
Artificial intelligence
Elon Musk announces open-sourcing xAI’s chatbot Grok
The move is another swipe at ChatGPT owners OpenAI, against whom he filed a lawsuit for ‘chasing profits’
Artificial intelligence
ChatGPT, MidJourney, Google Bard: Generative AI set to dominate in 2024 after watershed year
Major leaps in generative AI opened unprecedented possibilities for businesses and consumers last year, laying the foundation for it to permeate more domains in 2024
Artificial intelligence
Microsoft surges after its swoops on OpenAI’s Altman and Brockman
Microsoft surges after its swoops on OpenAI’s Altman and Brockman
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OpenAI’s interim chief plans to rehire Sam Altman, Greg Brockman after exits: Report
Altman’s ouster has angered current and former employees amid concerns about how an upcoming $86 billion share sale could be affected by the sudden management upheaval
Artificial intelligence
OpenAI in talks to sell shares at $86bn valuation: Report
At $86 billion, it would leapfrog the likes of Stripe and Chinese online retailer Shein to become one of the world’s most valuable closely held companies
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BrightCHAMPS launches world’s first ChatGPT-based virtual tutor platform in the Middle East
The company is currently in the process of soft-launching its generative AI-based virtual tutor platform for its financial literacy courses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Artificial intelligence
Vast majority of MENA marketing leaders optimistic about long-term growth, says report
The report, by GfK, also revealed a huge gap between marketer’s and consumer’s expectations in terms of sustainability
Address Downtown
Dubai’s Address Hotel AI concierge says go stay at Burj Al Arab
‘Nuha’, the Address Hotel and Resort’s newly launched chatbot said that she recommends the Burj Al Arab for its “luxurious accommodations and exceptional service”
Address Downtown
Dubai’s Address Hotels and Resorts announces new ChatGPT concierge
Address Hotels and Resorts becomes first luxury hospitality in the UAE to leverage AI for virtual concierge