AI weekly roundup: Google’s new shopping features to Accenture investing $3 billion in AI space, here’s how AI made headlines this week

Accenture to invest $3 billion in AI over three years

The IT consulting firm announced that it will invest $3 billion over the next three years in its data and artificial intelligence (AI) space. The company said that it will double the number of its employees to 80,000 working in the cutting-edge technology and AI arena. Accenture is also planning to hire, and buy more companies working in the AI space and train more employees with the latest technologies. Click here to read the full story

Google unveils Generative AI shopping features

This week, Google unveiled a range of shopping features that leverage generative AI technology. The tech giant introduced features like assisting users in assessing how clothing items will fit them regardless of body size, utilizing search and image-recognition technology to find products, and introducing innovative methods to explore travel destinations and plan routes using generative AI. The company also introduced a virtual “try-on” feature that allows users to visualize how clothing fits on various body types, ranging from XXS to 4XL sizes. Click here to read the full story

Meta unveils ‘Human-Like’ AI model to complete unfinished images

Meta has introduced its “human-like” AI model, I-JEPA that exhibits enhanced capability in analyzing and effectively completing unfinished images, surpassing the accuracy of current models. The company says that the AI model employs a unique approach to address the challenge of completing unfinished images. Unlike conventional generative AI models that rely solely on neighboring pixels, I-JEPA leverages comprehensive background knowledge about the world, Meta said. Click here to read the full story

India’s metaverse platform Bharatmeta receives global recognition at VivaTech in Paris

At the prestigious VivaTech event held in Paris 2023, Kiya.ai unveiled its version of the metaverse called Bharatmeta, making it the first of its kind from India. The demonstration took place at the India Pavilion during the event, which is recognized as Europe’s largest annual technology and startup gathering. Click here to read the full story

Mercedes-Benz cars to come integrated with ChatGPT

Mercedes-Benz will integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT in its MBUX Voice Assistant to enhance the natural dialogue format. Users can receive updates and even control their smart homes. Customers can participate in a US-focused beta programme for three months to become early adopters of the new technology. Click here to read the full story

Still a long time to ChatGPT-5 

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at a conference hosted by Economic Times said that the company is still not training GPT-5. Click here to read the full story

Updated: 18 Jun 2023, 02:51 PM IST