AI Pulse

Nous Research, an emerging artificial intelligence startup known for its role in the open-source AI movement, has recently released Hermes 4, a new family of large language models. This announcement highlights a key development in the ongoing debate about access to advanced AI technologies, positioning Hermes 4 as a potential competitor to proprietary systems from […]

OpenAI has introduced a new voice model, named GPT-Realtime, which aims to enhance the competitive landscape in the enterprise voice AI sector. The model is designed to follow complex prompts and feature more natural-sounding voices. As the demand for realistic AI voices grows, particularly in applications such as customer service and real-time translation, OpenAI faces

Microsoft has terminated two employees, Nisreen Jaradat and Julius Shan, who were involved in protests against the company’s contracts with the Israeli military and government. These actions are connected to demonstrations where protestors established encampments at Microsoft’s headquarters, as indicated by Hossam Nasr, an organizer with the No Azure for Apartheid group. Recently, two other

Microsoft recently unveiled its first in-house AI models: MAI-Voice-1 AI and MAI-1-preview. The MAI-Voice-1 model is designed to produce one minute of audio in less than one second using a single GPU. The MAI-1-preview aims to provide insights into future offerings for the company’s Copilot assistance platform. Users can test MAI-Voice-1 via Copilot Labs, where

Labor Day weekend is often seen as signaling the end of summer, and it coincides with various major sports events in the U.S., including the NFL season kickoff and World Cup qualifiers. This timing is believed to create opportunities for discounts on 4K televisions as people prepare for at-home viewing experiences. Available discounts include high-end

Google is discontinuing its Preferred Care extended warranty plan in favor of the new Pixel Care Plus program. The pricing for the two plans is largely similar, with monthly fees at $8 or a flat rate of $159 for a two-year plan for the Pixel 9. For the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the two-year plan

General Motors (GM) recently announced the release of three additional adapters designed to facilitate charging for electric vehicle (EV) owners at home and in public spaces. The new adapters aim to support users transitioning from the current CCS (Combined Charging System) standard to Tesla’s NACS (North American Charging Standard) as Tesla continues to lead in

OpenAI and Anthropic recently collaborated to evaluate each other’s public AI models with a focus on alignment, accountability, and safety. This partnership aims to enhance transparency regarding the capabilities of these advanced models, aiding enterprises in selecting the most suitable options for their needs. The companies reported that their assessments found reasoning models, such as

If you are in the market for a gaming laptop without the high price tag, the MSI Katana gaming laptop is currently priced at $1,099, down from its original price of $1,499.99 at Walmart. This model features a midrange RTX 5070 GPU, which is considered a step up compared to the RTX 5060 typically found

In February 2022, Spotify faced criticism as various artists left the platform in protest against its association with podcaster Joe Rogan, prompting some subscribers to follow suit. Recently, additional concerns have arisen regarding Spotify’s CEO, Daniel Ek, investing in a company that specializes in AI technology for military drones. Moreover, Spotify’s default setting of public