Salesforce Spends Big on Hiring 2,000 People, Fully Betting on AI Product Sales

Midjourney Image Editor Major Update: New Layers, Smart Selection Tool

Midjourney has announced a major update to its image editor, introducing a revamped user interface (UI), layers functionality, a smart selection tool, and a more intelligent moderation system. This update not only optimizes the user experience but also significantly enhances the flexibility and precision of AI image editing, further solidifying Midjourney's leading position in the AI art generation field. Revamped UI: More Intuitive User Experience. A major highlight of this Midjourney image editor update is the newly designed user interface.

OpenAI's Stargate Project Expands Internationally, Targeting Europe

OpenAI's "Stargate Project," a joint initiative with Oracle and SoftBank, is reportedly considering international expansion, specifically targeting the UK, Germany, and France. Initially designed to bolster US artificial infrastructure with a total budget of $500 billion, the project is now rumored to be taking steps towards global markets. Image note: Image generated by AI, licensed through Midjourney. The Stargate Project is currently evaluating the feasibility of overseas expansion.

Midjourney Image Editor Receives Major Update: New UI, Layers, and Smart Tools

Gartner Report: Task-Specific AI to Outpace General-Purpose AI by 2027

A new Gartner report predicts that by 2027, enterprises will utilize task-specific AI models three times more frequently than general-purpose large language models. While acknowledging the strong language processing capabilities of general-purpose models, the report highlights their decreased accuracy in tasks requiring deep understanding of specific business domains. Consequently, businesses are increasingly focusing on customized AI models to meet their unique needs. Image note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provided by Midjourney.

OpenAI Appoints New Nonprofit Advisors to Expand Philanthropic Efforts

OpenAI recently announced four advisors to its new nonprofit board: renowned labor activist Dolores Huerta, Monica Lozano, CEO of the College Futures Foundation, Dr. Robert K. Ross, former CEO of the California Endowment, and Jack Oliver, a leader in government, technology, business, and advocacy. OpenAI stated that these four advisors will provide crucial guidance and support for the company's philanthropic endeavors. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provided by Midjourney.

Tencent Cloud's Large Model Knowledge Engine Upgrade: MCP Protocol Support Empowers Application Development

Global Artificial Intelligence Market Projected to Reach $368 Billion by 2034

AI Now Writes 20% of Salesforce's Code: Developers Evolve, Not Disappear

Amidst the AI surge, Salesforce recently revealed that its internal tool, Agentforce, has contributed to generating 20% of its APEX code. This sparked industry-wide discussions about the future role of developers. In contrast to some expert predictions of programmers being replaced, Salesforce developers are evolving into more strategic roles. Image note: Image generated by AI, licensed from Midjourney.

Ireland Launches Investigation into Musk's X, Focusing on Grok AI Data Usage Compliance

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) over concerns that it may have used publicly available posts from EU users to train its Grok AI chatbot without transparency or legal basis. The investigation centers on XIUC (X Internet Unlimited Company) becoming the official controller of EU user data from April 1, 2023, previously under the name Twi…

Korean Startup RLWRLD Secures $14.8 Million to Develop Robotic Foundation Models

As robotics technology advances, industries are increasingly adopting robots to automate various strenuous tasks. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), over 540,000 new industrial robots were installed globally in 2023, bringing the total number of active industrial robots to over 4 million. While traditional industrial robots excel at repetitive tasks, they still face challenges in performing delicate tasks, handling fragile materials, and adapting to changing conditions. For example, robots in restaurant kitchens may cause more disruption than assistance.