Recently, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff discussed the state of artificial intelligence (AI) in a podcast, expressing his excitement about the technology while also voicing concerns about its overhype. He pointed out that while everyone is talking about the potential of AI, significant breakthroughs such as curing cancer or addressing climate change have not been realized in reality. Benioff specifically mentioned that Microsoft's promotion in this area has gone too far, leading to some...

In the field of natural language processing, the development of large language models (LLMs) has progressed rapidly and achieved significant advancements across various domains. However, as the complexity of these models increases, accurately evaluating their outputs becomes crucial. Traditionally, we have relied on human evaluations, but this method is both time-consuming and difficult to scale, struggling to keep pace with the rapid advancements of models. To change this situation, the Salesforce AI research team has introduced SFR-Judge, which consists of three large language models.

Recently, Salesforce once again turned its attention to Israel, announcing the acquisition of a startup called Zoomin Software. The deal is approximately $450 million, which is significantly less than Salesforce's recent $1.9 billion acquisition of cloud backup company Own Co, but Zoomin's technology holds important value in handling unstructured data. Image Source Note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjourney.

Salesforce recently made another significant move in the enterprise services sector by announcing the acquisition of Zoomin, an efficient tool designed for organizing knowledge and documents within enterprises. This action signifies that enterprise knowledge management is set to undergo a new revolution. Zoomin can centralize the management of all user guides, tutorials, and other documents, providing enterprises with a centralized knowledge base. This not only improves the efficiency of information retrieval but also greatly enhances the user experience. Although the specific transaction amount has not been disclosed, Salesforce plans to...

Apple recently announced a significant move to provide more users with the opportunity to test its latest software updates. This update will not only inject artificial intelligence into the virtual assistant Siri but will also enable multiple automation features on the upcoming iPhone 16 series, drawing widespread attention from the industry. Starting Thursday, Apple opened the free update of iOS 18.1 to registered testing users. It is noteworthy that currently, only two high-end iPhone models released last year are equipped with the powerful processors needed to run the new AI features.

Recently, the online sales industry has undergone a revolutionary change! A startup named Rep.ai has just announced the completion of a $7.5 million funding round, aiming to launch a brand new AI digital clone technology. This technology will help businesses create virtual sales representatives capable of conducting real-time video and audio conversations, truly providing 24/7 services and transforming our traditional shopping experience. Rep.ai was formerly known as ServiceBell, and they have rebranded to focus on developing these lifelike AI clones.

Recently, the domestic AAA game 'Black Myth: Wukong' has been gaining momentum globally, attracting not only a large number of players but also the attention of well-known figures from various sectors. Among them, famous entrepreneur Elon Musk posted on social media, giving high praise to this game and calling it an 'impressive' Chinese AAA title.

The rapid development of AI technology has propelled GPUs to become a hot commodity worldwide, with Nvidia reporting significant growth in the second quarter, exceeding $30 billion in revenue. However, powerful GPUs require adequate data centers to support the AI demand. Nvidia, along with partners, is investing $160 million in Applied Digital to expedite the construction of data centers in North Dakota, aiming to provide data center and cloud services around Nvidia's GPUs. The construction of data centers is crucial, as GPUs are expensive.

UK retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) is leveraging artificial intelligence technology to provide customers with personalized clothing recommendations based on body shape and style preferences, aiming to enhance online sales. Customers fill out a questionnaire, and the system offers outfit suggestions from a wide range of options, while AI technology adjusts the communication style to match different preferences. M&S Online Business Director Stephen Langford stated that this initiative aims to accelerate the shopping process, allowing each customer to find products that meet their needs faster.

Salesforce has acquired the AI voice assistant startup Tenyx to enhance the interactivity of its customer service system and meet user needs through a natural and smooth conversational experience. Tenyx's technology has been applied in various fields such as e-commerce, healthcare, and hospitality, and will become an essential part of Salesforce's customer service system. The transaction is expected to be completed by October 31, 2024, with the Tenyx team joining Salesforce to continue product development. The acquisition aims to leverage AI fully.

Salesforce has released an open source multimodal AI model named xGen-MM, designed to simultaneously understand and generate various data types such as text and images, significantly changing the way AI research and applications are conducted. The model performs exceptionally well in multiple benchmark tests, demonstrating strong performance compared to similar open source models, and includes pretrained models, datasets, and fine-tuning code. The largest model boasts 4 billion parameters and can handle 'interleaved data,' enabling multitasking, such as answering questions about multiple images at once. The diverse options available in the model reflect the potential of AI.

The AI industry is facing intense competition, turning the sale of AI models into a zero-profit business. Companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have invested billions in training large models, leading to fragile overall operations. Price wars have nearly eliminated the marginal profits for AI model developers, making it difficult for businesses relying solely on model sales. High R&D and hardware costs, combined with pricing competition, have pushe....

Napkin, an AI visual platform founded by former Google employees, recently secured $10 million in funding led by Accel and CRV. The platform aims to assist users in quickly creating visual content using generative AI technology, with a focus on optimizing design processes and reducing time and hassle. Napkin's core product targets marketing, content creation, and engineering professionals, allowing users to start from text or generate text based on prompts. The platform generates a Notion-like canvas, enabling users to customize visual effects and export in various formats.

Sybill, an AI assistant startup for sales representatives, raised $11 million in a Series A round led by Greycroft, bringing total funding to $14.5 million. Its unique AI assistant tracks and analyzes calls and emails, providing context-based insights rather than just meeting notes, targeting salespeople instead of sales leaders. This strategy has quickly opened up the market. Built on existing generative AI GPT models, Sybill's internal retrieva....