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Top tech stories today: January 12, 2024
Skip the online hunt; we’ve rounded up the must-know global tech scoop for January 12, 2024. Check them out! 1. Mercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boost Mercedes-Benz enhances its MBUX voice assistant with generative AI, promising more natural interactions and personalize…
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Skip the online hunt; we’ve rounded up the must-know global tech scoop for January 12, 2024. Check them out! 1. Mercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boost Mercedes-Benz enhances its MBUX voice assistant with generative AI, promising more natural…
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Skip the online hunt; we’ve rounded up the must-know global tech scoop for January 12, 2024. Check them out! Mercedes-Benz enhances its MBUX voice assistant with generative AI, promising more natural interactions and personalized experiences. The upgraded assistant, part of the next-gen MB.OS system, aims for human-like interfaces and predictive behaviors. The company remains tight-lipped about its AI technology provider. ( the Verge )
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss AI risks on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. The meeting explores balancing AI’s potential benefits with mitigating risks. The Biden administration pushes for AI regulation amid concerns, while Europe leads in drafting AI rules. ( Reuters ) Microsoft briefly surpasses Apple as the world’s most valuable company, driven by strong growth and investments in generative AI, particularly through OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Microsoft’s market valuation reaches $2.859 trillion, outpacing Apple amid concerns over iPhone demand. ( Reuters ) The Chilean government collaborates with Google on the Humboldt Cable Project, an undersea fiber-optic link spanning 14,800 km from Valparaiso, Chile, to Sydney, Australia. With a 144 terabyte capacity and 25-year lifespan, it aims to position Chile as a digital hub in South America. ( Reuters ) Tesla informs U.S. production workers of a pay raise, following the trend set by other automakers. Material handlers, production associates, and quality inspectors at Tesla’s Fremont facility receive a “market adjustment pay increase,” with the exact magnitude unspecified. CEO Elon Musk has been vocal against unionization. ( Reuters )
Key Points
- 1. Mercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boost
- 2. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, US House Speaker Mike Johnson discuss AI’s risk
- 3. Microsoft briefly overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable company
- 4. Chilean government partners with Google to launch Asia-Pacific fiber optic link
- 5. Tesla to raise pay for US factory workers – Bloomberg News
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