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Microsoft Releases Two In-House AI Voice Models
Lessening their dependence on OpenAI, Microsoft AI has launched MAI-Voice-1, a cutting-edge speech model that delivers lightning-fast, high-fidelity audio for both single and multi-speaker experiences. Now available in Copilot Daily, podcasts, and Labs.
Anthropic To Start Training Models on User Data
In a major policy change, to gather more real-world data and compete with rivals like OpenAI and Google, Anthropic will now use consumer chat and coding data for model training. Users will have the option to opt-out by September 28th, if they don’t, data will be stored for up to 5 years.
Perplexity Launches Publisher RevShare
With Comet Plus, their new $5/month tier, Perplexity is setting aside $42.5 million to compensate news publishers every time their content supports AI-powered searches.
The NSF is Strengthening US AI Research Infrastructure
With the launch of the Integrated Data Systems and Services (NSF IDSS) program, the NSF will fund large-scale data systems to grow the nation’s AI-literate workforce and advance domain-specific research
AI Making Strides in Cardiac Medical Imaging
Esaote will soon be unveiling CVIS PACS, a platform that makes clinical workflows smarter and cardiac imaging more efficient with real-time image sorting and automated measurements.
Keurig Buys a Coffee Chain
Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire JDE Peet’s, the parent company of Peet’s Coffee, and then spin off into two independent companies. One specializing in global coffee and the other in leading beverages for North America. The reported deal is worth $18B.
Flying Cars Are Coming Online
Alef, the Bay Area aeronautics company behind what it’s calling "the first true flying car in history" announced that it will begin operations out of two airports.
New Breakthrough Gives Quantum Memory 30x Boost
By storing information as soundwaves instead of electricity, Caltech scientists have dramatically expanded how long quantum computers can remember information, paving the way for real-world machines.
Hyundai Ups US Investment to $26B
Increasing their initial commitment by $5B, by 2028, the company aims to add 25,000 additional jobs and support new facilities and partnerships, including a Louisiana steel mill and a 30,000 unit per year robotics hub.
Spotify Launches In-App Messaging
The new feature lets you directly message friends you’ve shared content with before. Rolling out now to users 16+ in select regions, with worldwide expansion to come.
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