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📦 Introducing: Ferret, Apple's AI move, Copilot for Android
While we were unwrapping gifts, Apple pulled off two sneaky moves. First up, they dropped a large language model called Ferret, and we're just noticing it now! Additionally, reports claim they're chatting with big media players about using news archives for AI training. Let's admit it, they're stepping up their game. Also, if you're an Android user, today's your lucky day – Microsoft Copilot is now available on the Google Play Store!
Sthefania
December 26, 2023
AI 🤖
Ferret has appeared (3 min)
There's a sneaky release making waves in the world of LLMs, and it's from the least expected player: Apple. They're stepping into open source with Ferret, an image analysis system.
No more playing around (1 min)
Apple's AI efforts are finally making it to the news, literally. The company is reportedly in discussions with major media outlets such as Condé Nast and NBC to leverage news archives for AI training.
Humane's AI pin, one of the most anticipated wearables in tech, will begin shipping in March. With priority for early orders, you're still on time to secure yours.
Santa's little AI helper (2 min)
Behind the holiday retail craze, there's a powerful helper streamlining work, with giants like Walmart and Target among those harnessing AI to boost operations.
From Microsoft to your phone (1 min)
The power of Copilot is now at your fingertips as Microsoft has recently released its powerful assistant as an app for Android users. With chatbot capabilities, DALL-E3 image generation, and more.
Electric cars 🚗
All powered up (2 min)
Nio's groundbreaking battery tech is set to transform the EV landscape. Expected to hit mass production in April 2024, it outshines current market standards with a 1,000km range on a single charge.
A glitch has surfaced (2 min)
With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevy has suspended sales of the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, attributing the decision to software quality concerns affecting a limited number of vehicles.
Rocket science 🚀
Next step: the moon (3 min)
Japan's lunar ambitions have received one of the best Christmas presents. The SLIM spacecraft has successfully reached lunar orbit, setting the stage for an exciting landing attempt on January 19th.
A turn of events (3 min)
A successful liftoff faced a challenge as Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Rocket experienced an upper-stage issue, resulting in Lockheed Martin's satellite landing in the wrong orbit.
Big tech 🌟
It’s getting real (2 min)
If all goes as planned, Apple is on track to start mass shipments of the Vision Pro in the first week of January, potentially hitting stores by the end of the month or early February.