How former restaurant worker and his two friends launched the world's most valuable company

Google Uses AI to Add Over 100 New Languages to Translate

Google Uses AI to Add , Over 100 New Languages to Translate. Google Translate continues to get better, as the company has used AI to add 110 new languages to the feature, Engadget reports. . According to Google, the new languages represent over 600 million speakers, or 8% of the worldwide population. . Google referenced its LLM, PaLM 2, as "a key piece to the puzzle, helping Translate more efficiently learn languages that are closely related to each other," . ... "including languages close to Hindi, like Awadhi and Marwadi, and French creoles like Seychellois Creole and Mauritian Creole.". Isaac Caswell, senior software engineer for Google Translate, issued a statement about the development. As technology advances, and as we continue to partner with expert linguists and native speakers, we'll support even more language varieties and spelling conventions over time, Isaac Caswell, senior software engineer for Google Translate, via Engadget. The last time Translate had a sizeable number of languages added to it was in May of 2022. At the time, the company utilized the help of Zero-Shot Machine Translation, which "allows a model to learn a new language" without viewing examples, Engadget reports. . Later in 2022, Google announced its 1,000 Languages Initiative. The Initiative seeks to develop AI models that can learn the 1,000 most common languages spoken around the world. . The Initiative seeks to develop AI models that can learn the 1,000 most common languages spoken around the world.

Amazon Reaches $2 Trillion in Stock Market Value

Amazon Reaches $2 Trillion , in Stock Market Value. On June 26, Amazon became the 5th American company to join the $2 trillion club, NPR reports. . Amazon shares ended the day up nearly 4%, giving the company a $2.01 trillion stock market valuation. . Within the past year, Amazon's stock has gained 52%. Part of that gain can be attributed to investors' enthusiasm about the company's AI endeavors, NPR reports. . A big part of the valuation boost has been cloud and AI. Amazon is going to be a major player in the AI revolution, Dan Ives, Wedbush tech analyst, via NPR. Amazon currently has a chatbot called Q, which businesses that use AWS have access to. . Amazon currently has a chatbot called Q, which businesses that use AWS have access to. . Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently said that AI has rejuvenated the growth of AWS. The cloud computing unit is reportedly on pace to bring in $100 billion in annual revenue. Amazon recently invested in Anthropic, a California AI company, "to develop so-called foundation models that underpin generative AI systems," NPR reports. . Amazon also makes its own AI chips. The other four U.S. companies that belong to the $2 trillion club are Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. . The other four U.S. companies that belong to the $2 trillion club are Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. . The other four U.S. companies that belong to the $2 trillion club are Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. . The other four U.S. companies that belong to the $2 trillion club are Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia.

YouTube Leaks Spark Concerns About Google Employee Access to Unpublished Videos

YouTube Leaks Spark Concerns , About Google Employee Access , to Unpublished Videos. Last week, PlayStation's lineup for the State of Play event was leaked shortly after the event was scheduled to appear on YouTube. Last week, PlayStation's lineup for the State of Play event was leaked shortly after the event was scheduled to appear on YouTube. The Verge reports that the leak has contributed to concerns regarding Google employees' access to videos before they go live. The issue was recently highlighted in reports by Insider Gaming and 404 Media. One of the leaks, which was noted by Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming, involved KSI's 2022 attempt to give away over $10,000 in Amazon gift cards. However, an internal YouTube investigation was started after KSI realized that all of the gift card codes had already been redeemed prior to the video going live. However, an internal YouTube investigation was started after KSI realized that all of the gift card codes had already been redeemed prior to the video going live. A similar internal investigation was opened after the trailer for GTA VI leaked online. . According to a report by 404 Media, a Google contractor was responsible for the 2017 Nintendo leak that revealed an early look at 'Yoshi's Crafted World.'. The Verge reports that an image of the game's trailer was posted to Reddit just ahead of its big reveal at E3. . The post contained an “admin.youtube.com” URL, which would suggest that an employee had accessed the video prior to its public release. According to a database entry reported on by 404 Media, Google confirmed that an employee had gained access to and deliberately leaked the video.

Google Search Algorithm Documents Have Been Leaked

Google Search Algorithm Documents , Have Been Leaked. On May 29, Google confirmed that 2,500 internal documents have been leaked, The Verge reports. The documents contain data that the company uses for its search algorithm. . Google spokesperson Davis Thompson issued a statement. We would caution against making inaccurate assumptions about Search based on out-of-context, outdated or incomplete information. , Davis Thompson, Google spokesperson, via statement. We’ve shared extensive information about how Search works and the types of factors that our systems weigh, while also working to protect the integrity of our results from manipulation, Davis Thompson, Google spokesperson, via statement. The leaked documents suggest that the tech giant may collect and use data that it previously denied using for rankings. such as "clicks, Chrome user data and more," The Verge reports. However, it's not clear what data is actually utilized to rank searches, as some info could be outdated or used for training purposes. Nevertheless, the leak is likely to make waves throughout "search engine optimization (SEO), marketing and publishing industries," The Verge reports.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Dates Announced

Amazon Prime Day 2024 , Dates Announced. This year, Amazon Prime Day will fall on July 16 and 17, Engadget reports. . It will begin at 3:01 a.m. ET on July 16. Thousands of deals on electronics, household items, fashion and more will be available to members only. . Historically, Amazon Prime Day has helped the retail giant to gain more subscribers, Engadget reports. . However, the price of a subscription has nearly doubled since 2005, when the service debuted. . At launch, a Prime subscription was $79. Now it will cost you $139. Although July's Prime Day has been Amazon's most significant shopping event for a while now. the company has also offered a "fall Prime Day" in recent years, Engadget reports. . It's likely that a similar event will return in the fall this year, but those dates have yet to be announced.

'The Boys' Ending With Season 5 on Amazon | THR News Video

'The Boys' are heading toward their final fight. Season five of the Amazon Prime Video show will be its last. Showrunner Eric Kripke shared the news on social media. He wrote, "Season 4 premiere week is a good time to announce: Season 5 will be the final season! Always my plan, I just had to be cagey till I got the final OK from Vought. Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax."

'Inside Out 2' Star Sarayu Blue Shares Which Emotion Drives Her Mind & Talks 'Expats' Fan Response | THR Video

Sarayu Blue chats with THR at the 'Inside Out 2' carpet and shares how she taps into joy. Plus, she reveals which emotion drives her mind and talks 'Expats' and the fan response with the Amazon show.

Nvidia Rides Wave of AI Interest to Overcome Apple as the Second-Most Valuable Company

Nvidia Rides Wave of AI Interest , to Overcome Apple as the, Second-Most Valuable Company. 'The Independent' reports that Nvidia has overtaken Apple as the world's second-most valuable company, with an estimated value of over $3 trillion. 'The Independent' reports that Nvidia has overtaken Apple as the world's second-most valuable company, with an estimated value of over $3 trillion. The chipmaker has seen share values skyrocket amid speculation about artificial intelligence, which is powered by chips like those produced by Nvidia. The growing interest in AI has made Nvidia the biggest company in Silicon Valley, allowing it to unseat Apple. . The growing interest in AI has made Nvidia the biggest company in Silicon Valley, allowing it to unseat Apple. . Meanwhile, the iPhone maker has seen its own value fall amid concerns such as dwindling sales in the Chinese market. Nvidia now has plans to split its stock ten-for-one on June 7, a decision that has the potential to attract more individual investors. Nvidia is making money on AI right now, and companies like Apple and Meta are spending on AI, Jake Dollarhide, chief executive officer at Longbow Asset Management, via 'The Guardian'. It may be a foregone conclusion that Nvidia will overtake Microsoft as well. There’s a lot of retail money that’s piling in on what they see as a straight shot up, Jake Dollarhide, chief executive officer at Longbow Asset Management, via 'The Guardian'. So far in 2024, Nvidia has seen its stock surge 147%, rallying nearly 30% since May alone when the company released its latest revenue forecast. On June 5, the chipmaker added almost $150 billion in market capitalization, which is more than AT&T's total value. The same interest in AI also drove a general rally for AI chip stocks, with PHLX chip index rising 4.5% and Super Micro Computer climbing 4%

Intel Reveals New AI Chips

Intel Reveals , New AI Chips. On June 4, Intel announced its new Xeon 6 processor, CNBC reports. . The new AI chips will help to provide better performance and more efficient power for data centers. The announcement follows similar launches from rivals Nvidia and AMD. The announcement follows similar launches from rivals Nvidia and AMD. Intel launched its 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors just six months ago. In April, the company unveiled the Gaudi 3 processor. Customers are looking for high performance, cost-effective gen AI training and inferencing solutions. And they’ve started to turn to alternatives like Gaudi. , Patrick Gelsinger, chief executive officer of Intel Corp., via statement. They want choice. They want open software and hardware solutions and time to market solutions at dramatically lower TCOs [total cost of ownership], Patrick Gelsinger, chief executive officer of Intel Corp., via statement. Intel plans "to continue to grow the AI PC category" with its Lunar Lake chips, which are scheduled to ship in Q3 2024. Intel, which recorded a $7 billion operating loss in 2023, is attempting to catch up to its rivals amid the ongoing AI frenzy. While Intel has been struggling, it differs from Nvidia and AMD because it manufactures chips in addition to designing them. Additionally, Intel received $20 billion in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act which could help the company to advance. Additionally, Intel received $20 billion in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act which could help the company to advance

Nvidia Looks to Accelerate Production With New Packaging Tech

Nvidia Looks to , Accelerate Production , With New Packaging Technology. Yahoo Finance reports that Nvidia Corp has announced plans to use Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging (FOPLP) technology to package its GB200 AI server chips. The change was reportedly made to address production constraints on the currently used Chip on Wafer Substrate (CoWoS) packaging used at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. The change was reportedly made to address production constraints on the currently used Chip on Wafer Substrate (CoWoS) packaging used at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. According to industry experts, FOPLP could be a viable alternative to CoWoS amid the increasing demand for AI chips. . Analysts consider Nvidia the premier accelerated compute and generative AI supplier, backed by production plans with Blackwell Chip. . Over the past year, stock in Nvidia has gained over 184%. . On May 29, shares in Nvidia were up 0.89% at $1,149.10 in premarket trading. . Yahoo Finance reports that a growing number of packaging companies are getting ready to offer FOPLP services. . Yole Group has predicted that its market share will increase from 2% in 2022 to 8% by the year 2028. The gains are expected to primarily be driven by higher yields and increasing cost efficiency. Experts point out that while FOPLPs could reduce cost and expand capacity, they have weaker technical specifications compared to the current CoWoS standard

Elon Musk Welcomes 12th Child

Elon Musk , Welcomes 12th Child. Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis welcomed their third child together earlier this year, CBS News reports. Musk recently confirmed the birth in a 'New York Post' interview but didn't share the baby's name or sex. He also addressed rumors that the birth was a secret. As for 'secretly fathered,' that is also false. , Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'. All our friends and family know. Failure to issue a press release, which would be bizarre, does not mean 'secret.', Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'. Musk and Zilis also had twins in 2021, months before the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had a second child with Grimes. Musk and Zilis also had twins in 2021, months before the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had a second child with Grimes. He had a third child with Grimes in 2023. In a 2022 tweet, Musk said that declining birth rates represent "the biggest danger civilization faces by far.". He also said, "Doing my best to help the underpopulation crisis.". Many countries are already well below replacement rate, and the trend is that almost all will be. This is simply a fact, not a 'debunked theory.', Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'. Musk also fathered six children with Justine Wilson, although they lost their first child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). He was married to the Canadian author from 2000 to 2008

Musk Threatens Ban After Apple Announces OpenAI Partnership

Musk Threatens Ban , After Apple Announces , OpenAI Partnership. Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI. Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI. Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI. That is an unacceptable security violation, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters. And visitors will have to check their Apple devices at the door, where they will be stored in a Faraday cage, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters. On June 10, Apple announced a number of new AI features to be introduced across the company's apps and operating platforms. . Apple also announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will see ChatGPT technology added to all of the company's devices. According to Apple, privacy was "at the core" of its efforts to integrate AI. It's patently absurd that Apple isn't smart enough to make their own AI, yet is somehow capable of ensuring that OpenAI will protect your security & privacy!, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters. Previously, Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for abandoning the company's original mission to create AI for the betterment of humanity rather than profit. Previously, Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for abandoning the company's original mission to create AI for the betterment of humanity rather than profit. Following the legal challenge, Musk started his own startup, xAI, to challenge OpenAI with an alternative to the popular chatbot ChatGPT. Following the legal challenge, Musk started his own startup, xAI, to challenge OpenAI with an alternative to the popular chatbot ChatGPT. Reuters reports that Musk's xAI has been valued at $24 billion, after raising $6 billion in series B funding during its last funding round

Hertz Sells Teslas for $25,000 Amid EV Slump

Hertz Sells Teslas for $25,000 , Amid EV Slump. Hertz Sells Teslas for $25,000 , Amid EV Slump. Hertz Global Holdings has been trying to unload Teslas since January. The move comes after Hertz revealed plans to buy hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2021. Our EVs can be found nationwide in most major metros and averaging around $25,000, Hertz spokesperson, via email to CNBC. The sale reflects the EV market's waning pace of growth. Even though sales of electric vehicles have "more than quadrupled from 2020 to 2023,". automakers are currently more concerned about selling hybrids, CNBC reports. . So if you've been eyeing a Tesla for a while but waiting for a more manageable price, Hertz' sale may be your answer. Hertz-certified vehicles undergo a 115-point inspection and come with a 12-month/12,000 mile warranty. Some used EVs are also eligible for tax credits. Used car expert Yossi Levi offered tips for purchasing used electric vehicles. The best bang for the buck for consumers in the market today, bar none, is the used electric vehicle. And the best-value purchase is likely a three-year-old EV, Yossi Levi, Car Dealership Guy, via CNBC

Some Early Tesla Bulls Are Ditching the Stock

Some Early Tesla Bulls , Are Ditching the Stock. Reuters reports that Tesla's shares are down about 30% this year. Since 2021, shares have fallen over 50%, causing the company to lose $600 billion in market value. . Q1 results fell short of analysts' expectations. As a result, many of Tesla's institutional shareholders are saying goodbye to the stock, Reuters reports. . Gabelli Funds sold all of its 65,900 shares in Q1. . It started to feel like the fundamentals were becoming detached from reality. , John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR . We think the stock works best when there are auto company fundamentals that justify the stock price, John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR . Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management has sold about 200,000 Tesla shares this year. . I think the story is over, is the best way to say it, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, via NPR. Over the last year and a half, Elon’s personal quests based on the way that he sees the world have superseded the interests of Tesla and its shareholders, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, via NPR. However, not all of Wall Street has given up on the stock. Five mutual funds tracked by Morningstar increased their Tesla shares last quarter, and 19 analysts have given Tesla a "buy" or "strong buy" rating, Reuters reports.

Tesla Recalls Vehicles Over Faulty Seat Belt Warning System

Tesla Recalls Vehicles , Over Faulty Seat Belt Warning System. Over 125,000 Tesla vehicles are being recalled in the U.S., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on May 31. The recall is due to a seat belt warning system malfunction, NBC News reports. . Some vehicles failed to flash warning lights or make noise when a driver didn't buckle up, the regulator said. . The following vehicles are affected by the recall:. 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y. . An over-the-air software update will be released by Tesla in June to fix the issue. Tesla recalled another 200,000 vehicles in January over a software malfunction that could impede drivers' visibility when reversing. Almost 4,000 Cybertrucks were also recalled in April over a faulty accelerator pedal pad. Last month, auto safety regulators launched an investigation to determine whether Tesla's December recall of over 2 million vehicles was adequate. The recall was to implement new Autopilot safeguards following a string of crashes.

Apple Announces Partnership With OpenAI

Apple Announces Partnership , With OpenAI. Apple Announces Partnership , With OpenAI. Apple made a lot of announcements at its Worldwide Developers Conference this year. Apple made a lot of announcements at its Worldwide Developers Conference this year. but one of the company's most-anticipated reveals was that it's teaming up with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, NPR reports. . The deal is the first of its kind for the tech giant, which has been slower than its competitors to adopt AI. . Apple software chief Craig Federighi said that Siri will become integrated with OpenAI. The feature will allow Apple users to ask for assistance with things such as recipes, decorating tips or even writing a story. Suppose you want to create a custom bedtime story for your six-year-old who loves butterflies and solving riddles, Craig Federighi, Apple software chief, via statement. Put in your initial idea, and send to ChatGPT, Craig Federighi, Apple software chief, via statement. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to X to celebrate the announcement. Very happy to be partnering with Apple to integrate ChatGPT into their devices later this year! Think you will really like it, Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, via X. Apple will also roll out its own generative AI software, Apple Intelligence. The new features are set to be released later this year

Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers

OpenAI Removes ChatGPT’s Scarlett Johansson-Like Voice Option

OpenAI Removes ChatGPT’s , Scarlett Johansson-Like Voice Option. A ChatGPT voice known as Sky has made headlines for sounding like Johansson, The Verge reports. A ChatGPT voice known as Sky has made headlines for sounding like Johansson, The Verge reports. Her husband, Colin Jost, even joked about the topic recently on 'Saturday Night Live.'. ChatGPT has released a new voice assistant feature inspired by Scarlett Johansson’s AI character in ‘Her,’ which I never bothered to watch because without that body, what’s the point of listening?, Colin Jost, via 'SNL'. But on May 19, OpenAI announced that it will be removing the voice. The company also said that it did not intentionally mean for the voice to resemble Johansson. We believe that AI voices should not deliberately mimic a celebrity’s distinctive voice— , OpenAI, via statement. Sky’s voice is not an imitation of Scarlett Johansson but belongs to a different professional actress using her own natural speaking voice, OpenAI, via statement. To protect their privacy, we cannot share the names of our voice talents, OpenAI, via statement. The current ChatGPT voice profiles, Breeze, Cove, Ember, Juniper and Sky. were created after receiving over 400 voice and screen actor submissions, OpenAI said. New voice assistant features for ChatGPT will reportedly launch "in the coming weeks."