Expansion of Spotify’s AI-Powered DJ Feature to the UK and Ireland
Spotify is introducing a new ” DJ ” feature exclusively for its UK and Ireland premium customers. Designed to enhance music discovery, this feature employs artificial intelligence to curate music and provide English commentary. Using the...
Impact of EU’s Decision on the Microsoft-Activision Deal
The European Commission has officially supported Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, as revealed on Monday. This deal will mark Microsoft’s largest gaming acquisition in history, with a $69 billion USD value. Previously, the United Kingdom’s...
OpenAI CEO advocates regulation for powerful AI systems
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, testified before a U.S. Senate committee, emphasizing the necessity of government intervention to address the risks posed by powerful AI systems. OpenAI, founded by Altman in 2015 with assistance from...
The Voice launches new permanent residence in Decentraland
Popular karaoke contest, The Voice, just launched a new permanent residence in the Vegas City area of Decentraland. The new residence will allow fans of the popular tournament to meet up with celebrities, enjoy...
Wendy’s Revolutionizes Drive-Through Experience with Adoption of Google AI for Taking Orders
United States-based fast-food giant Wendy’s has recently embraced cutting-edge technology by incorporating a Google-powered Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot to streamline the process of taking orders from drive-through customers across the US. This move positions...
Cannes XR Unveils Immersive VR Experiences Featuring Ukraine and Banksy
In May, the XR division of the Cannes Film Festival opened, featuring massive immersive art and experiences. Cannes Next intends to launch its immersive festival with marketplaces, AI-related activities, and competitions. One main exhibition at...
Binance Introduces Metaverse Investment Competition Showcasing Web3 Startups
Binance, the well-known blockchain and cryptocurrency company, is venturing into the metaverse with its latest initiative, “Build The Block.” This digital series, developed by Binance Labs, will allow web3 startups to compete for investments...
Samsung’s Upcoming XR Headset to Run on Android, Confirmed by Google
Samsung remains dedicated to advancing its XR ambitions. Following the Google I/O event, new information about Samsung’s forthcoming XR headset emerged. At the Galaxy S23 series launch earlier this year, Samsung disclosed its collaboration with...
Publishers Express Concerns Over Google’s New AI Search, Fearing Decreased Website Traffic
Google recently disclosed a significant update to its search engine. When users do searches online, information from diverse online sources gets summarized using AI models. The usual “ten blue links” structure of search results will...
Google launches next-generation AI tool, PaLM 2
Google has launched PaLM 2, a next-generation large language model that the company claims will surpass the performance of top systems on some tasks. The company unveiled the avant-garde artificial intelligence at its yearly...