AWS subscribers now have access to generative AI models that rival GPT-4o. On Dec. 3, during the AWS re:Invent event held in Las Vegas and online, AWS announced six new model sizes for different use cases in the new Amazon Nova family. “Inside Amazon, we have about 1,000 generative AI applications in motion, and we’ve…
Two new Google generative AI models, Veo and Imagen 3, are now available on the cloud hosting service Vertex AI. Veo generates videos, and Imagen 3 creates photos. Google proposes these models could be used in marketing, e-commerce, and more. Veo builds video from text or image prompts After companies like OpenAI experimented with video…
Key takeaways: Cross-border payments depend on key factors such as currency conversion, country-specific and international financial regulations, and available payment methods. Interoperability among banks and other financial institutions is the major challenge for cross-border payments. Fintech innovation in digital payments continues to improve the state of cross-border transactions. Cross-border payments make global trade possible in…
Developers who want to push ahead in their profession will want to choose a programming language that appeals to them and paves the way for a promising career. That’s why it’s always advisable to learn and pursue a programming language that’s popular and in demand among top employers. To compile this list, I consulted the…
Sustainability has moved from a buzzword to a boardroom priority. But what may surprise many is that the unsung heroes driving this change are not in environmental departments — they’re in IT. As a chief sustainability officer, I have witnessed firsthand this transition — and the challenges and opportunities that come with it — at…
The Chinese government is investigating US chipmaker NVIDIA for allegedly violating its anti-monopoly law by acquiring interconnect provider Mellanox. On Monday, the State Administration for Market Regulation made a statement via China Central Television announcing the investigation, but it does not discuss the specifics of NVIDIA’s suspected violations. The authority approved NVIDIA’s $6.9 billion acquisition…
OpenAI released its video generator Sora to select tiers of ChatGPT users on Dec. 9 as part of the cascade of “shipmas” announcements. The organization first demonstrated Sora’s capabilities in February 2024. In the intervening months, they’ve built a faster version and explored how to release AI video generators responsibly. OpenAI’s emphasis on safety around…
April 1: CISO Perth in Perth, Australia [in person] April 1-2: Generative AI Summit in London, UK [in person] April 3-4: TECHSPO in los angeles [in person] April 4-5: HBS/MIT Sloan Technology and National Security Conference in Cambridge, Mass. [in person] April 7-8: Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in Dubai, UAE [in person] April…
ChatGPT Fast Facts What is ChatGPT? A generative AI that can answer questions in natural-sounding language.Who developed ChatGPT? OpenAI, Inc.Pricing: ChatGPT is free. ChatGPT Plus costs $20/month. ChatGPT Teams, which is the business subscription for at least two people, costs $25/month. ChatGPT Pro, with unlimited access to OpenAI’s most powerful “reasoning” model, costs $200/month. The…
Australia has announced plans to develop a national AI strategy to strengthen its AI capabilities and attract investment, aiming to unlock the economic productivity potential of these technologies. The strategy will focus on building AI skills, sovereign capabilities, and infrastructure, positioning Australia to seize the $600 billion boost to GDP that the government expects AI…
