Google joins the price war over a week after Bhavish Aggarwal announced that Ola was exiting Google Maps
Shifting to an in-house navigation system, Ola Maps saved the company about Rs 100 crore in costs. Google is now working with ONDC to offer developers on the platform up to 90% off on select Google Maps APIs.
MMLU - A textual intelligence and reasoning benchmark
Used to evaluate the capabilities of language models, a higher MMLU score signifies better understanding and usage of language across various domains, enhancing real-world usage.
WienerAI - The latest meme coin sensation
WienerAI offers a unique AI trading bot experience in the crypto market. With user-friendly features and advanced predictive algorithms, WienerAI aims to simplify trading for investors. The presale ends on July 31, attracting significant interest.
Karnataka government's move to reserve private-sector jobs for locals draws criticism
This and more on today’s ETtech top 5. Tech giant Google unveils Gemma2, the next generation of its open models for AI innovation, released to all developers. It features performance improvements and built-in safety advancements, available in both 9 billion and 27 billion parameter sizes.
Silicon Valley's efforts towards guaranteed income and universal basic income
Propelling the idea of a guaranteed income into the mainstream, a bipartisan political consensus around the movement is fracturing despite effective programs.
UK's CMA investigating Microsoft's deal and hiring of Inflection AI staff
Decision due Sept. 11. Microsoft's ties with various AI companies are under review. Google Gemini AI may be accessing Google Drive data without permission, prompting concerns in the tech community.
AI bridging the gender gap and fostering community development
A not-for-profit organisation taps Google AI to create a network of women leaders driving social progress and educational initiatives. In Japan, a factory worker marries an AI bot through the Loverse app.
AI in the healthcare industry promising transformation
Despite some stagnation, the AI industry has potential in the healthcare sector. IBM's GenAI Innovation Center in Kochi supports AI development in India, focusing on healthcare and sustainability.
AI revolutionizing college admissions and citizen services
AI could streamline college admissions and provide efficient citizen-centric services. The World AI Conference in Shanghai showcased products from various tech companies.
China leading in AI software patents
The generative AI sector in China has expanded significantly, with the country becoming a top applicant for AI software patents. Challenges and advancements in AI safety and regulations are ongoing.
Security concerns and advancements in the AI industry
Security breaches in AI companies raise concerns about data protection. OpenAI and other organizations are working towards safeguarding AI technology.
Prominent figures in the AI industry and their contributions
Pichai's remarks on Google's AI tools for the Indian market and initiatives to democratize AI technology. India's plans for AI regulations and investments in AI infrastructure.
