xAI unveiled Grok-1.5V which can “understand” images
xAI, the OpenAI competitor founded by Elon Musk, announced its first multimodal model Grok-1.5 Vision, or Grok 1.5V. The chatbot not only understands text but is also capable of image processing. It can process everything it sees in documents, images, screenshots, charts, as well as diagrams.
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Meta is testing an AI-powered search feature for Instagram
Some Instagram users found a new search bar where they can start conversations in DM with Meta AI by doing search queries. Aside from conversations, Meta’s AI can help Instagram users discover new content on the social network.
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WhatsApp will have an AI chatbot
The Meta AI integration within the search bar was initially limited to certain regions, but WhatsApp is now expanding the experiment to more users across the globe. Meta’s AI chatbot will work independently, so it won’t be tied to the conversations users have on WhatsApp.
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Microsoft is testing ads disguised as “Recommendations” in Windows 11
The ads will promote apps available in the Microsoft Store and appear in the Start menu’s “Recommended” section.
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New products
Pixel 8a
Pixel 8a will have a 6.1-inch OLED display and the Tensor G3 processor. It will be launched on May 14th.
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Redmi Pad Pro
The tablet will have a 12.1-inch screen, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will come with a 10,000mAh battery.
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