Open generative AI pioneer Stability AI has launched its newest model, Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL) 1.0. This advanced text-to-image model is now featured on Amazon Bedrock, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) service that offers foundational models from top AI startups and Amazon Titan via an application programming interface (API).
Global credit and business information systems specialist CRIF is partnering up with RegTech expert Know Your Customer, known for its innovative digital onboarding solutions. The collaborative effort involves working with Ping An OneConnect Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Glassdoor, globally recognized for providing valuable insights about jobs and companies, has introduced anonymous community features aimed at fostering real-time networking, advice and connection on various work and life topics.
Goodwater, a venture capital fund specializing in consumer tech investments, announced that it has raised over US$1 billion across its collection of early and growth stage funds. This substantial raise empowers Goodwater in its mission to support exceptional entrepreneurs in transforming the world for good.
Lilium, a Germany-based developer of the world’s first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, announced a staggering US$192 million capital raise. The funding was secured through an upsized round with active participation from leading German technology investors such as Earlybird Venture Capital, BIT Capital,
Web3 technology company NFKings has partnered with Star CM Holdings Limited, the biggest creator and operator of variety program IP in China, to launch Sing!Meta. This web3 entertainment metaverse will provide an immersive and interactive experience for over 100 million viewers and fans of Sing!China, a popular reality TV show in mainland China.
China-based Dreame Technology, a rapidly growing tech company known for its household cleaning devices, has unveiled its latest innovation: the robotic pool cleaner. With a keen focus on the mid-to-high-end market, Dreame Technology is set to introduce two state-of-the-art models of robotic pool cleaners. These products have already entered full-scale manufacturing and are poised to make their debut in the North American market, starting with Amazon in September.
South Korea-based blockchain gaming platform SKY Play has secured a US$10 million commitment from global investment group LDA Capital Limited. The funding will bolster SKY Play’s efforts to expand its gaming catalog, acquire new users, and tap into its current blockchain community of over 300,000 monthly active users. SKY Play’s platform, which uses SKP coins as in-platform currency,
Voice AI game creator Volley has released its Volley app on streaming video player Roku. As part of this launch, Volley introduces Jeopardy!, the beloved game show from Sony Pictures Television, as the inaugural voice-enabled game on the Roku platform.
Meta has introduced Llama 2, the latest iteration of their open-source large language model (LLM), building on the success of its predecessor, Llama. Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, Llama 2 is now accessible via various platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AI company Hugging Face. The best part is that it is free of charge for research and commercial purposes.
SimWin Sports, a virtual sports league that caters to daily fantasy players and e-sports fans, has announced a strategic partnership with web3 gaming platform Immutable. Through this alliance, SimWin Sports will leverage Immutable’s expansive knowledge in the web3 gaming realm, including strategic advisory services, marketing support, community building and virtual asset drops.
The Associated Press (AP) and OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, have embarked on a partnership to study the capabilities of generative AI in news products and services. This collaboration will see the exchange of select news content and technology between both entities.
Anthropic, an AI startup with Google’s backing, has launched its latest AI model called Claude 2. This upgraded version offers enhanced performance, longer responses and accessibility through an application programming interface (API), all at the same price as its predecessor, Claude 1.3. According to the company, Claude is designed to be a friendly and enthusiastic
Japan, known for its technological prowess, has solidified its position as a dominant force in the robotics industry. With its cutting-edge innovations and precision engineering, Japan has emerged as the world’s largest exporter of robots. While established giants have long commanded attention, a promising Japanese robotics startup, Telexistence (TX), recently made headlines by securing significant funding from none other than SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG).
Shutterstock, Inc., a provider of stock images, vectors, videos and music, has announced an expanded partnership with OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company. The new six-year agreement focuses on Shutterstock’s role as a provider of high-quality training data for OpenAI models.
Astra Protocol has introduced strategies to enhance compliance for crypto exchanges and wallets, responding to the European Union’s fifth anti-money laundering directive (AMLD5). In the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi), there is a growing need for regulatory measures to address illegal activities while fostering technological innovation.
