NVIDIA's NIM Microservices, Google-AP Gemini AI News, and ByteDance Propaganda Concerns
January 17, 2025 -
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In today's news, Mistral AI has partnered with AFP for news integration, NVIDIA has launched NIM Microservices for AI safety, and Google is partnering with AP for Gemini AI news. And as you might have expected, ByteDance AI and Boox E-Reader are sparking propaganda concerns again.
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Mistral AI Partners with AFP for News Integration
Mistral AI has partnered with Agence France-Presse to integrate AFP's news content into its AI assistant, Le Chat, aiming to enhance response accuracy and reliability. Read more
NVIDIA Launches NIM Microservices for AI Safety
NVIDIA has introduced new NIM microservices within its NeMo Guardrails collection to enhance the safety, accuracy, and scalability of AI applications. These services address trust, safety, and compliance concerns in AI development. Read more
Google Partners with AP for Gemini AI News
Google has partnered with the Associated Press to provide real-time news content for its Gemini AI chatbot, enhancing its ability to deliver current information. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. Read more
ByteDance AI in Boox E-Reader Sparks Propaganda Concerns
An AI assistant in the Boox e-reader, powered by ByteDance's Doubao language model, faces criticism for allegedly promoting Chinese government propaganda, raising concerns about Chinese AI models in U.S. products. Read more
Google Raises Workspace Prices, Adds Free AI Features
Google has increased its Workspace plan prices by $2 per user per month, now at $14, while offering AI features in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet for free. This affects new customers immediately, with changes for existing customers starting March 17, 2025, excluding small businesses. Read more
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to Test AI for Military Decisions
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is set to test generative AI tools to enhance battlefield decision-making against adversaries such as China, in collaboration with corporate partners and the Pentagon. Read more
Zuckerberg Cites YouTube in AI Copyright Case
In the AI copyright case Kadrey v. Meta, CEO Mark Zuckerberg referenced YouTube's anti-piracy measures. The case involves allegations of using copyrighted e-books to train Llama AI models, raising copyright concerns. Read more
Nvidia to Build AI Data Center in Israel
Nvidia plans to construct a 10,000-square-meter data center in Israel, enhancing local R&D and supporting AI technology development. Construction begins in 2025. Read more
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