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
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
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
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
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’
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
Microsoft surges after its swoops on OpenAI’s Altman and Brockman
Microsoft surges after its swoops on OpenAI’s Altman and Brockman
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
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
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
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
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”
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
Explainer: How to spot deepfakes and avoid scams, according to a cybersecurity expert
As more scammers turn to deepfake technology to target victims, a cybersecurity expert shares the top tips to spot them and protect yourself
China’s Baidu rolls out ChatGPT rival
ERNIE Bot was first released in March but its availability was limited
Dubai’s DEWA announces success of ChatGPT-powered virtual employee
Dubai utility firm uses AI to enhance user experience