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Google DeepMind’s AI Revolutionizes Molecular Modeling, OpenAI’s Model Spec for Responsible AI, Intel-Motherboard Rift on CPU Stability

Google DeepMind's new AI model can model DNA, RNA, and 'all life's molecules'. OpenAI releases Model Spec to establish rules for AI models. Intel and motherboard makers disagree on stabilizing crashing i9 CPUs. Microsoft's closure of game studios raises questions about its future goals.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152088/google-deepmind-ai-model-predict-molecular-structure-alphafoldhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152273/openai-model-spec-behavior-rules-guidelines-artificial-intelligencehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152383/intel-motherboard-manufacturer-i9-stability-bios-update-baseline-profile-defaulthttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152137/xbox-hi-fi-rush-tango-gameworks-matt-bootyOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Google DeepMind’s new AI can model DNA, RNA, and ‘all life’s molecules’(00:04:19) OpenAI’s Model Spec outlines some basic rules for AI(00:06:34) Intel and motherboard makers disagree on how to stabilize your crashing i9 CPU(00:09:03) Microsoft says it needs games like Hi-Fi Rush the day after killing its studio

Samsung Medison Acquires AI Ultrasound Startup, OpenAI Enters Search Game

Samsung Medison acquires French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7M. OpenAI is developing a search engine for ChatGPT. Plus, the US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy. Also, Germany's Insempra plans eco-friendly lipid production after $20M Series A funding.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/07/samsung-medison-to-aqcuire-french-ai-ultrasound-startup-sonio-for-92-7m/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/7/24151616/openai-is-entering-the-search-gamehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/7/24151375/renewable-energy-global-electricity-report-us-gashttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/07/after-a-20m-series-a-funding-germanys-insempra-plans-eco-friendly-lipid-production/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Samsung Medison to aqcuire French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7M(00:03:42) OpenAI is entering the search game.(00:06:52) The US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy(00:09:36) After a $20M Series A funding, Germany's Insempra plans eco-friendly lipid production

Apple’s Project ACDC and Wayve’s Record-Breaking Funding: Advancements in AI Technology

Apple's Project ACDC aims to create AI chips for data centers, while Wayve raises $1 billion to revolutionize self-driving technology. Google's new cybersecurity product and the shifting San Francisco office real estate market are also discussed in this episode of Simply Tech.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/6/24150742/apples-project-acdc-is-building-ai-chips-for-data-centershttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/06/wayve-raises-1-billion-led-by-softbank-to-take-self-driving-to-cars-and-robots/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/6/24150610/google-gemini-cybersecurity-mandianthttps://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/s-f-downtown-towers-discounts-19442452.phpOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Apple’s ‘Project ACDC’ is creating AI chips for data centers.(00:03:29) Wayve raises $1 billion to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers(00:06:44) Google’s AI plans now include cybersecurity(00:09:58) Access to this page has been denied

Randy Travis’ AI Music Experiment, Mountain Valley Pipeline Update, Tesla’s Range Unlock, and NASA’s 36-Pixel Camera

Randy Travis gets his voice back in a new Warner AI music experiment. The Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion after years of delay and booming costs. Tesla plans to charge some Model Y owners to unlock more range. NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera for groundbreaking space exploration. Stay tuned for these fascinating stories!Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/5/24149685/randy-travis-ai-voice-clone-song-where-that-came-fromhttps://wvmetronews.com/2024/05/05/mountain-valley-pipeline-after-years-of-delay-and-booming-costs-is-at-the-verge-of-completion/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/5/24149447/tesla-model-y-software-locked-battery-capacityhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/05/say-hello-to-nasas-new-36-pixel-camera/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Randy Travis gets his voice back in a new Warner AI music experiment(00:03:15) Mountain Valley Pipeline, after years of delay and booming costs, is at the verge of completion(00:06:25) Tesla plans to charge some Model Y owners to unlock more range(00:08:46) Why NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera

Google Fit APIs Shutting Down, ChromeOS Upgrades, Industrial VC Investments, and Google’s Deepfake Porn Ban

Google is shutting down developer access to Google Fit APIs. ChromeOS gets better multitasking and Wi-Fi traffic prioritization. Venture capitalist Dayna Grayson discusses software-driven transformations in industrial sectors. Google bans advertisers from promoting deepfake porn services. Stay informed about the latest tech news and developments with 'Simply' podcast.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/4/24149066/google-is-shutting-down-developer-access-to-google-fit-apishttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/4/24148786/google-chromeos-m124-update-chromebook-split-screen-qos-material-youhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/04/human-composting-and-timber-marketplaces-talking-industrial-vc-with-investor-dayna-grayson/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/3/24148368/google-ad-policy-deepfake-pornography-nudesOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) Google is shutting down developer access to Google Fit APIs.(00:04:02) ChromeOS gets better multitasking and Wi-Fi traffic prioritization(00:06:42) Human composting and timber marketplaces: talking “industrial” VC with investor Dayna Grayson(00:09:12) Google bans advertisers from promoting deepfake porn services

Microsoft Refines Copilot AI, Google Bans Deepfake Porn Ads, Luminar Restructures, Spotify Leaks Lossless Audio

Microsoft takes time to refine updates for Copilot AI in Windows. Google bans advertisers from promoting deepfake porn services. Luminar cuts staff and outsources lidar production. Spotify leaks suggest lossless audio is almost ready. Stay updated on the latest developments in technology with these stories.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/3/24148473/windows-11-insider-copilot-preview-beta-dev-channelhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/3/24148368/google-ad-policy-deepfake-pornography-nudeshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/03/luminar-layoffs-reduction-restructuring-lidar/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/3/24147887/spotify-hifi-lossless-audio-music-streaming-ui-leakOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Microsoft needs some time to ‘refine’ updates for Copilot AI in Windows(00:02:52) Google bans advertisers from promoting deepfake porn services(00:06:01) Luminar cuts 20% of staff and outsources lidar production(00:08:37) Spotify leaks suggest lossless audio is almost ready

Spotify’s Paywall Move and FCC’s Funding Shortfall

Spotify quietly puts lyrics behind a paywall, sparking frustration among users. The FCC asks for more money to help telecom providers replace Huawei and ZTE gear. Plus, Apple's upcoming iPad event and Microsoft's responsible AI transparency report.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/02/spotify-is-quietly-moves-lyrics-behind-a-paywall/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/2/24147499/fcc-huawei-zte-rip-and-replace-funding-ispshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/02/apple-ipad-event-what-to-expect/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/2/24147573/microsoft-ai-transparency-responsible-ignore-marioOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Exclusive: Spotify is quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall(00:02:50) FCC asks for more money to help telecom providers replace Huawei and ZTE gear(00:05:36) Apple iPad event: What to expect(00:08:53) Microsoft says it did a lot for responsible AI in inaugural transparency report

TikTok Strikes Licensing Deal with UMG, Snapchat Introduces New Features

TikTok secures content licensing agreement with Universal Music Group, allowing users to create music clips using UMG's catalog. Snapchat launches editing feature and other exciting updates. Plus, Haun Ventures invests in Agora for DAO governance, and Asus faces scrutiny over faulty SD card readers in ROG Ally.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/02/tiktok-gets-tay-and-billie-back-with-new-umg-content-licensing-deal/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24146618/snapchat-message-edit-plus-feature-map-reactions-ai-reminders-bitmoji-fashionhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/01/haun-ventures-investments-accelarating-agora/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24146755/asus-rog-ally-sd-card-readerOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) TikTok gets Tay and Billie back with new UMG content licensing deal(00:04:02) Snapchat will soon let you edit your messages after sending(00:06:26) The firm invested $5 million in Agora, a front-end solution for Dao governance, this week(00:08:43) Asus won’t say if the ROG Ally’s SD card reader will ever be truly fixed

WhatsApp Introduces ’Recently Online’ Feature, Tesla’s Supercharger Expansion Plans, AMD’s MI300 AI Chip Sales, and Pixel 8A Leak

WhatsApp's iOS beta gets a new 'Recently Online' section in contacts. Find out about Tesla's plans for its Superchargers. AMD's MI300 AI chip becomes its fastest-selling product ever. Get the latest leak on the Google Pixel 8A, including its starting price and exciting features. Stay updated on the latest tech news with Simply Tech.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145887/whatsapps-ios-beta-gets-a-new-recently-online-section-in-contactshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145853/so-whats-next-for-teslas-superchargershttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145856/with-1b-in-sales-amds-mi300-ai-chip-is-its-fastest-selling-product-everhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145318/google-pixel-8a-price-leak-battery-detailsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) WhatsApp’s iOS beta gets a new “Recently Online” section in contacts.(00:02:49) So what’s next for Tesla’s Superchargers?(00:05:10) With $1B in sales, AMD’s MI300 AI chip is its fastest selling product ever.(00:07:52) Pixel 8A leak reveals $499 starting price

Google Gemini: Revolutionizing AI, Carbonfact’s Fashion Sustainability Solution, Andrena Ventures’ Startup Support, NIST GenAI Assessing Generative AI

Discover the groundbreaking Google Gemini, a suite of generative AI models, apps, and services. Learn about Carbonfact's industry-specific carbon management platform for the fashion industry. Explore Andrena Ventures' unique approach to supporting second-generation startups. Stay updated on NIST GenAI's program to assess generative AI technologies. Join 'Simply Tech' as we delve into the future of AI, sustainability in fashion, startup investments, and the fight against AI-generated misinformation.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/29/what-is-google-gemini-ai/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/29/carbonfact-is-a-carbon-management-platform-designed-specifically-for-the-fashion-industry/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/29/andrena-ventures-solo-gp/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/29/nist-launches-a-new-platform-to-assess-generative-ai/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about the new generative AI platform(00:03:19) Carbonfact is a carbon management platform designed specifically for the fashion industry(00:06:12) Solo GP fund Andrena Ventures hopes to carry startup talent onto its next challenges(00:09:47) NIST launches a new platform to assess generative AI