OpenAI Introduces GPT Mentions Feature for ChatGPT Users
OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, quietly unveils the GPT Mentions feature for ChatGPT users, enabling seamless integration of custom GPTs or bots into conversations through a tagging mechanism akin to Slack.
This discreet addition follows OpenAI’s introduction of Custom GPTs at their inaugural developer conference. Users can now create personalised bots and potentially monetize them through the newly launched GPT Store, which serves as a marketplace for diverse custom GPT versions.
This innovation is expected to enhance the practical utility of custom GPTs, reducing friction and boosting overall usage. Industry experts foresee this move as a significant step towards realising OpenAI’s aspirations of establishing an app store for AI solutions.
CEO Dan Shipper of Every, an AI startup, commended the development, anticipating increased adoption and encouraging developers to venture into building custom GPTs.
Advantest’s Memory Tester Sales Forecast: 244 Billion Yen for FY Ending March
Advantest anticipates a surge in sales of memory testers, projecting a figure of 244 billion yen ($1.65 billion) for the financial year ending March.
Despite a 5 billion yen increase from its October projection, this still reflects a 25% decrease from the previous year. The overall memory tester market is expected to grow to $1.3 billion-$1.6 billion this year, compared to $1.1 billion in the previous year. In the October-December quarter, the company witnessed a 35% drop in operating profit, amounting to 26.8 billion yen, attributed to weakened consumer demand for smartphones and PCs.
Notably, China accounted for 34% of sales in the third quarter, showcasing the country’s expanding chipmaking capacity.
Volkswagen Establishes AI Lab for Innovative Product Development
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Volkswagen has inaugurated an ‘Artificial Intelligence Lab’ aimed at generating novel product concepts. The initiative involves potential collaborations with technology firms across China, North America, and Europe. While the company is engaged in preliminary discussions with international tech entities regarding initial projects, specific details remain undisclosed.
Notably, the lab operates independently, avoiding integration with Volkswagen’s software unit Cariad or any specific brand, enabling a swift development pace. Successful prototypes will be subsequently handed over to Volkswagen brands for validation and implementation, emphasising an agile approach to innovation.
Debating the AI Landscape: Microsoft CEO Calls for Global Cybersecurity Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence takes centre stage in global discussions, witnessing significant shifts within a year, particularly fueled by the emergence of AI chatbots. Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has positioned itself as a frontrunner in the AI arms race.
CEO Satya Nadella recently engaged in a crucial dialogue with NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt, exploring the merits, concerns, and rapid proliferation of AI technologies. Nadella addressed critical AI aspects, including potential job displacement and the importance of regulatory frameworks.
