Apple's ex-Siri chief backs Gemini, Rocsys automates EV charging, Microsoft’s AI accelerates science, Alibaba, Tencent fund ZhipuAI, GPT-4 out-argues humans
AI Persuades People Better Than Humans, Study Finds. GPT-4 now argues more persuasively than humans, especially using personal info. For better or worse, AI's ability to sway opinions is growing fast. A game changer for online discourse?
Why Apple's Ex-Siri Head Pushed for Gemini Over ChatGPT Apple's winding AI path: Ex-Siri chief pushed for Google's Gemini over ChatGPT, citing concerns. Apple chose ChatGPT first for Siri, but is now exploring Gemini & Perplexity. Strategy evolving?
Self-Driving EVs Now Charged By Robots, Not Humans. Logistics is going autonomous & electric, but the crucial EV charging step remained manual. Now, Rocsys brings robotic chargers for trucks (like Einride's), paving the way for truly automated, greener supply chains.
Alibaba, Tencent Invest in State AI Firm ZhipuAI, Now $1B. State-backed Zhipu AI just hit a $1B valuation with fresh funding from giants like Tencent & Alibaba. This boost comes right after China greenlit their public generative AI services.
Microsoft AI: Changing How Science Makes Discoveries Faster. Microsofts betting on agentic AI with its new Discovery platform to speed up scientific breakthroughs. Given AIs mixed track record in science, will this be a game-changer or another overpromise?
