This week, major tech companies have been making a major splash in the AI space. Microsoft is set to launch their AI-driven assistant, Copilot, on September 26th, integrating it with Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and Edge browser to automate daily tasks. YouTube announced a series of AI-powered features for creators with their Made on YouTube event, while Kindo, an AI-based cybersecurity tool, raised $7 million in seed funding and stake.link strengthened their position on Chainlink with the launch of their AI-powered chatbot SergAI. Additionally, Impel announced their Virtual Booth, an AI-powered auto dealer solution, and Uber Technologies introduced an AI-assistant and expanded payment options for Uber Eats. AI technology is becoming ever-more heavily embedded across the tech space as companies strive to stay competitive.
Microsoft Set To Roll Out Its AI Assistant Next Week
Source: Investopedia (investopedia.com)
AI Summary:
Microsoft’s new Copilot, an AI-driven assistant, is on schedule to launch on September 26th, providing users with streamlined daily tasks. With integration into Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and Edge browser, it allows users to automate their daily tasks easily by pulling data with their permission from their calendars, emails, and documents. In addition, Copilot will be available as of November 1st with a price of $30 a month, putting it in direct competition with Google’s Duet tool in the market for personalized AI assistants.
YouTube’s upcoming AI-powered creator tools include a generative green screen
Source: Yahoo News (news.yahoo.com)
AI Summary:
At YouTube’s Made on YouTube event, the company announced a series of AI-powered features for creators, including Dream Screen which will make it easier to craft fantasy scenarios and Insights which can draft outlines and suggest ideas, as well as an AI-powered dubbing function and the new YouTube Create app for mobile device content production. All these features look to make YouTube an even more powerful creator tool in 2021 and beyond.
Kindo aims to take the security stress out of AI workflows
Source: TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
AI Summary:
Through Kindo, Ron Williams is pioneering a new wave of cybersecurity for businesses to securely leverage AI with its services specifically designed for streamlined productivity. Not only does Kindo bridge the gap between AI development tools and their target market, but it secures and monitors PII filters, employee access and permissions, audit logs, and usage tracking, and has recently raised $7 million in seed funding from a range of well-recognized investors.
Liquid staking protocol stake.link introduces AI-powered chatbot amid new upgrades
Source: CryptoSlate (cryptoslate.com)
AI Summary:
As the leading staking solution on Chainlink, stake.link is strengthening its position with newly introduced features, including a priority pool feature to automate and facilitate staking and an AI-powered chatbot called SergAI. The protocol will also migrate its staked SDL tokens to a reward escrow-based NFT representation. This marks a significant step forward, allowing for improved economic security of the Chainlink network and an easier entry point for users to participate in Chainlink staking.
Impel Launches AI-Powered Virtual Photo Booth for Automotive Retailers and OEMs
Source: Automotive News (autonews.com)
AI Summary:
Impel just revolutionized auto dealerships and OEMs with their latest AI-powered technology, the Virtual Booth. Fully automated and with no need for pricey physical equipment, the Virtual Booth features studio-grade images, 360 walkarounds, computer vision AI, and adaptive 3-D backgrounds. Impel’s success with over $3 billion in Sales and Service revenue generated has solidified them as the go-to provider for those leveraging the power of AI technology.
Uber Eats to roll out AI features, more payment options
Source: Brand Equity (brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com)
AI Summary:
In a bid to become even more competitive in a crowded market, Uber Technologies announced Wednesday the addition of expanded payment options and the launch of an AI-powered assistant to help customers find deals and explore different food options in their Uber Eats platform. The company is also partnering with federal healthcare programs to accept waiver payments, and with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to offer SNAP recipients the ability to purchase groceries with their waivers in 2024.
NOTE & DISCLAIMER
AffJumbo does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information contained in any summary, nor does it assume any liability for any errors or omissions in the summary or the original content. Users are solely responsible for evaluating the information provided and should not rely solely on the summary for any purpose.
