Tech giant Microsoft has recently launched an AI chat assistant for its Xbox gaming console, officially ushering in an era of AI in its gaming business. This move coincides with the release of Sony's PS5 Pro, which features the next-generation AI super resolution technology, intensifying the AI competition in the gaming console sector. According to tech media The Verge, this new virtual assistant is primarily aimed at online customer support. This is the latest action taken by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to advance the company's AI strategy, as Xbox has previously maintained a relatively cautious distance from AI.

Recently, Raspberry Pi released a new camera module - the AI Camera, priced at $70. This device looks similar to a standard camera module but is equipped with powerful AI processing capabilities. The AI Camera is based on Sony's IMX500 smart vision sensor, featuring a 12.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor, and is capable of local inference processing, meaning there is no longer a need for a separate accelerator or for the Raspberry Pi's CPU to handle heavy visual AI tasks.

The Sony Computer Science Laboratory (CSL) Paris Music Team has recently launched a groundbreaking AI music tool - Diff-A-Riff, which could completely transform the future of music production. This tool can generate high-quality single-instrument accompaniment for any music, showcasing the immense potential of AI in the creative field.

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Sony is collaborating with Honda to launch the electric concept car Afeela, which is set to debut in 2025. Sony announced a partnership with Microsoft to develop AI technologies for Afeela. The goal is to redefine the relationship between people and cars and provide a better user experience. Qualcomm will provide safety technology support, including autonomous driving systems, for Afeela. Sony has also introduced a new VR headset aimed at content creation.

Sony has introduced in-camera authenticity certification technology to ensure that AI-generated images are credible by adding a machine-readable digital signature to image files. This technology addresses challenges related to the authenticity of images and is based on existing hardware, allowing more camera products to benefit. Collaborating with the Associated Press, it ensures the integrity of signatures in the news workflow, combating counterfeit and manipulated images, and maintaining public trust in the accuracy of factual images.

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Sony's newly launched Sophy AI agent will officially become a fixed feature in Gran Turismo 7. Sophy AI can drive 340 cars on 9 tracks, offering a more challenging gaming competition. After being fine-tuned, Sophy AI demonstrates good sportsmanship while racing against players. Currently, Sophy AI is only available in the Quick Race mode and is still being refined. The goal of Sophy AI is to completely replace the built-in AI and provide a more realistic and enjoyable gaming experience for various players.