MyShell releases OpenVoice voice cloning AI

A new open-source AI called OpenVoice offers voice cloning with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

Developed by researchers at MIT, Tsinghua University, and Canadian startup MyShell, OpenVoice uses just seconds of audio to clone a voice and allows granular control over tone, emotion, accent, rhythm, and more.  

MyShell unveiled OpenVoice in a post this week, linking to a pre-reviewed research paper explaining the technology as well as demo sites on MyShell and...

3 January 2024 | Applications

AI & Big Data Expo: Maximising value from real-time data streams

As digital transformation accelerates across industries, more and more companies are recognising the untapped value in their real-time data streams. Enterprise streaming analytics firm Streambased aims to help organisations extract impactful business insights from these continuous flows of operational event data.

In an interview at the recent AI & Big Data Expo, Streambased founder and CEO Tom Scott outlined the company’s approach to enabling advanced analytics on streaming...

19 December 2023 | Enterprise

AI & Big Data Expo: Ethical AI integration and future trends

Grace Zheng, Data Analyst at Canon and Founder of Kosh Duo, recently sat down for an interview with AI News during AI & Big Data Expo Global to discuss integrating AI ethically as well as provide her insights around future trends. 

Zheng first explained how over a decade working in digital marketing and e-commerce sparked her interest more recently in data analytics and artificial intelligence as machine learning has become hugely popular.

At Canon, Zheng’s team...

18 December 2023 | Artificial Intelligence

Turning data into gold: 10 exceptional AI marketing campaign examples

In the ever-changing realm of digital marketing, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force, transforming raw data into marketing gold. This blog delves into the transformative impact of AI in marketing, exploring its diverse applications and showcasing ten exceptional AI marketing campaigns that have set the benchmark for innovation.

The adoption of AI is rapidly gaining momentum, with 35% of businesses currently utilizing AI-powered solutions. This trend...

18 December 2023 | Applications

AI & Big Data Expo: Unlocking the potential of AI on edge devices

In an interview at AI & Big Data Expo, Alessandro Grande, Head of Product at Edge Impulse, discussed issues around developing machine learning models for resource-constrained edge devices and how to overcome them.

During the discussion, Grande provided insightful perspectives on the current challenges, how Edge Impulse is helping address these struggles, and the tremendous promise of on-device AI.

Key hurdles with edge AI adoption

Grande highlighted three primary...

15 December 2023 | Artificial Intelligence

Google Cloud announces Imagen 2 text-to-image generator

Google Cloud has introduced Imagen 2, the latest upgrade to its text-to-image capabilities.

Available for Vertex AI customers on the allowlist, Imagen 2 enables users to craft and deploy photorealistic images using intuitive tooling and fully-managed infrastructure. 

Developed with Google DeepMind technology, Imagen 2 offers improved image quality and a range of functionalities tailored for specific use cases.

Key features of Imagen 2...

14 December 2023 | Applications

Dynatrace: Organisations embrace AI, yet face challenges

Research from Dynatrace sheds light on the challenges and risks associated with AI implementation.

The report underscores the need for a composite AI approach. This involves combining various AI types – such as generative, predictive, and causal – along with diverse data sources like observability, security, and business events. This holistic strategy aims to provide precision, context, and meaning to AI outputs, ensuring reliable results.

Key findings:

83%...

12 December 2023 | Applications

AI & Big Data Expo: Demystifying AI and seeing past the hype

In a presentation at AI & Big Data Expo Global, Adam Craven, Director at Y-Align, shed light on the practical applications of AI and the pitfalls often overlooked in the hype surrounding it.

Craven — with an extensive background in engineering and leadership roles at McKinsey & Company, HSBC, Nokia, among others — shared his experiences as a consultant helping C-level executives navigate the complex landscape of AI adoption. The core message revolved around...

7 December 2023 | Artificial Intelligence

Google’s next-gen AI model Gemini outperforms GPT-4

Google has unveiled Gemini, a cutting-edge AI model that stands as the company's most capable and versatile to date.

Demis Hassabis, CEO and Co-Founder of Google DeepMind, introduced Gemini as a multimodal model that is capable of seamlessly understanding and combining various types of information, including text, code, audio, image, and video.

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Gemini comes in three optimised versions: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. The Ultra model boasts...

6 December 2023 | Applications

Overcoming the ‘last mile problem’ in knowledge management: A guide for IT teams

The concept of the "last mile problem" is widely recognised across various industries as the challenges faced in the final stage of delivering services or products from a central system to the end user's location. Although typically associated with telecommunications and transportation, its application extends far beyond these domains.

In the realm of Knowledge Management, we are now witnessing the emergence of the last mile problem. About a year ago, ChatGPT captivated millions...

5 December 2023 | Artificial Intelligence