Amazon's Revamped Alexa Set for October Launch

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1- Amazon's Revamped Alexa Set for October Launch

2-Safe Superintelligence Raises $1 Billion to Develop AI Beyond Human Capabilities

3-Canva’s AI-Powered Expansion Drives Major Price Hike

4-SportsLine AI has further enhanced its predictive capabilities for NFL matchups, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms. 

5-Google introduces AI-driven podcast feature 'Audio Overview' in NotebookLM

5-Quick Takes

Amazon is set to launch a revamped version of its Alexa voice assistant in October.

Powered by Anthropic's Claude AI, the new Alexa aims to offer more advanced capabilities and a more natural conversational experience. The move comes after Amazon's in-house AI reportedly struggled with performance issues during initial testing. The upgraded Alexa is expected to provide more comprehensive shopping advice, aggregate news stories, and execute multi-step tasks from a single prompt. While the current version of Alexa will remain free, Amazon plans to offer the new AI-enhanced version as a paid subscription service.

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Safe Superintelligence, a startup co-founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, has secured a massive $1 billion in funding to develop artificial intelligence that surpasses human capabilities while prioritizing safety. 

The company aims to create AI systems that can solve complex problems and make groundbreaking discoveries, but with a strong emphasis on ensuring they remain aligned with human values and goals. The funding will be used to recruit top talent, acquire advanced computing resources, and conduct extensive research into AI safety and alignment.

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Canva, the popular graphic design platform, has announced a significant price increase for its premium plans. 

This hike is attributed to the integration of advanced AI features, which enable users to create designs more efficiently and effectively. While Canva has not disclosed the exact amount of the price increase, it is expected to be substantial, reflecting the value added by the AI capabilities. Despite the higher cost, Canva remains committed to providing a user-friendly and accessible platform for designers of all levels.

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SportsLine AI has further enhanced its predictive capabilities for NFL matchups, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms. 

The platform now offers even more accurate predictions, taking into account a wide range of factors such as team performance, player injuries, home field advantage, and weather conditions. By providing users with data-driven insights, SportsLine AI helps fans make informed decisions and potentially improve their betting strategies.

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Google introduces AI-driven podcast feature 'Audio Overview' in NotebookLM

Google is testing a new functionality that lets users turn their research notes into an AI-generated podcast. The experimental feature, which is currently available within NotebookLM, the tech giant’s AI-powered note-taking app, can “summarise your material, make connections between topics, and banter back and forth.” 

Dubbed Audio Overview, Google says the new functionality offers “a new way to turn your documents into engaging audio discussions.” 

In a blog post, the tech giant said that with a single click, two AI hosts can start a lively “deep dive” discussion based on your sources. Users can also download these AI-generated conversations

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Quick Takes

• Amazon Strengthens Robotics with Covariant Talent: Amazon has hired Covariant's founders and a quarter of its staff, along with securing a non-exclusive license to use the startup’s robotic foundation models. This move aims to enhance Amazon's robotic capabilities by integrating Covariant’s AI technology into its operations, while Covariant continues to operate independently under new leadership.
• OpenAI Eyes $100 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round: OpenAI is in discussions to raise significant funding, led by Thrive Capital, pushing its valuation to over $100 billion. This comes as the company faces substantial financial challenges, despite generating over $3.4 billion in revenue this year.
• Supio, an AI platform designed to streamline personal injury law processes, has emerged from stealth with a $25 million investment led by Sapphire Ventures. The platform uses generative AI to automate data collection, organize files, and generate legal documents, positioning itself as a significant player in the growing AI legaltech market.

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