Author: Advanced AI Bot
If you are interested in building your very own local deep research AI assistant, you might be interested in Google’s Gemma 3 AI models. They represent a significant advancement in artificial intelligence, offering a compact yet robust solution tailored for local deployment. Derived from the larger Gemini series, these models combine high performance with a strong emphasis on privacy and accessibility. Featuring multimodal capabilities, support for 140 languages, and the ability to generate structured outputs, Gemma 3 is engineered to meet diverse AI research assistant and productivity demands. These models are open source and optimized for local use, allowing you…
In today’s industry news roundup: French AI specialist to identify new use cases and develop tailor-made models with shipping and logistics firm; Juniper Research expects telco AI investments to hit $22bn per year by 2029; African telco giant MTN is developing a streaming platform with Synamedia; and much more! Mistral AI, the Paris-based generative AI developer, has agreed a €100m multi-year contract with French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM to identify new AI use cases within the business and develop tailor-made models and agents. Sifted reports that as part of the five-year deal, Mistral AI will embed a dedicated…
Texas Texas became the first state to ban DeepSeek as of Jan. 31, 2025, with a handful of other applications, including Lemon8 and RedNote, that it deemed to be security threats. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a statewide ban of DeepSeek that forbids it from being downloaded or used on any government networks or devices as of Feb. 10, 2025. Virginia The Commonwealth became the third state to ban DeepSeek on Feb. 11, 2025, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin calling it “a threat to the security and safety of the citizens.” Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds sent a directive to…
Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE BABA) co-founder Jack Ma appeared at Alibaba Cloud’s campus in Hangzhou on Thursday to celebrate its 15th anniversary, SCMP reports. On Wednesday, Alibaba’s cloud unit showcased its Blossom project, which aims to accelerate AI adoption by providing its clients with infrastructure, AI models, data, and other services. The company upgraded global AI tools with Qwen-Max, a new reasoning model, and $1/year developer kits. Also Read: China’s DeepSeek Teams Up With Tsinghua University To Raise AI Bar, Boost Reasoning Capabilities Alibaba committed at least 380 billion yuan ($52 billion) in cloud computing and AI infrastructure over the…
On 26 March, Suzhou Pudu Co-Intelligence Technology Company, a joint venture between Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and Baidu Group, was launched as China’s first AI-focused joint venture co-founded by Baidu and a university. SUZHOU, China, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On 26 March, Suzhou Pudu Co-Intelligence Technology Company, a joint venture between Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and Baidu Group, was launched as China’s first AI-focused joint venture co-founded by Baidu and a university. AI+education: Redefining learning Through AI-driven innovation, Pudu Co-Intelligence seeks to transform the whole education value chain, empower industrial evolution and cultivate localised service ecosystems. The company will…
In a blog post last July, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that “selling access” to Meta’s openly available Llama AI models “isn’t [Meta’s] business model.” Yet Meta does make at least some money from Llama through revenue-sharing agreements, according to a newly unredacted court filing. The filing, submitted by attorneys for the plaintiffs in the copyright lawsuit Kadrey v. Meta, in which Meta stands accused of training its Llama models on hundreds of terabytes of pirated e-books, reveals that Meta “shares a percentage of the revenue” that companies hosting its Llama models generate from users of those models. The filing…
What is “Claude AI”? Claude AI is an advanced conversational artificial intelligence developed by Anthropic, a company focused on creating safe and interpretable AI systems. Claude AI is named after Claude Shannon, a key figure in information theory. It operates similarly to OpenAI’s GPT models, but Anthropic emphasizes the importance of AI safety, alignment, and ethical considerations in its development. Claude AI is designed to provide natural, engaging, and helpful conversations, catering to various tasks like answering questions, providing summaries, and generating human-like text. Key Features of Claude AI: Claude AI is built with the goal of ensuring that AI…
Image: Envato/YuriArcursPeopleimages In the high-stakes race for AI dominance, Google’s DeepMind division is tightening its grip on talent, forcing some employees to sit out of the industry for up to a year if they leave. According to multiple reports and former employees, DeepMind, Google’s AI research lab, is using aggressive noncompete clauses to block staff, especially those working on key projects like the Gemini AI model, from joining rivals like OpenAI or Microsoft for months after quitting. Some senior-level researchers are subject to a full year of paid “garden leave,” during which they are prohibited from taking other roles. “That’s…
OpenAI launched a new family of AI models this morning that significantly improve coding abilities while cutting costs, responding directly to growing competition in the enterprise AI market. The San Francisco-based AI company introduced three models — GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano — all available immediately through its API. The new lineup performs better at software engineering tasks, follows instructions more precisely, and can process up to one million tokens of context, equivalent to about 750,000 words. “GPT-4.1 offers exceptional performance at a lower cost,” said Kevin Weil, chief product officer at OpenAI, during Monday’s announcement. “These models are…
AI writing tools are becoming a go-to for students. They’re fast, easy, and often free, making them an appealing option when deadlines loom. But how reliable are they? While AI offers convenience, it often misses the mark on understanding academic expectations. Generic content, lack of subtlety, and plagiarism risks make it less dependable. In this comparison, we’ll explore AI vs human essay writing and how EssayService—a professional platform providing custom essays tailored to your needs—stacks up. Read on to see which option truly delivers. Why AI Essays Fall Short Although AI tools might appear convenient, they have several drawbacks. First,…