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The 5 most intriguing Android 15 features (and how to enjoy 3 of 'em on any device today)
Google's first Android 15 preview has some interesting additions — and you can bring a few of 'em onto any phone this minute with a teensy touch of creative tinkering.
Apple has an Xcode plan for genAI — and that's just the beginning
Following Microsoft's lead, Apple may soon announce a new version of Xcode equipped with generative AI capabilities to help developers write code.
Q&A: How Thomson Reuters used genAI to enable a citizen developer workforce
Thomson Reuters spent years building an AI platform to cull through massive troves of data and documents for its legal, global trade and compliance clients. But when generative AI came along, the company was forced to up its game.
Yes, you can officially run Windows on Apple Silicon Macs
Parallels Desktop for Mac now runs on Arm versions of Windows 11 on the newest Apple M3 Macs — and lots of developers are taking advantage of the option.
BBEdit shows how to add generative AI to Apple platforms
The change to what is a veteran pro Mac app shows implementation must be mission focused, boosting core application tasks with added intelligence.
GenAI set to replace these jobs, disrupt others — and worsen economic inequity
While some jobs will likely be replaced by AI, the machine-learning technology will also create new roles, help alleviate mundane tasks, and free up workers to focus on more creative work.
OpenAI launches GPT Store to expand user base and add revenue streams
OpenAI’s GPT store promises to expand the user base for the company and will contribute to the growing AI ecosystem.
OpenAI to launch GPT Store next week
The long-planned digital storefront will serve as a repository for custom-built GPTs, according to an email from the company sent to some GPT users.
Coming soon to Apple: third-party app stores — and sideloading apps
Apple is preparing to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, meaning it will soon support third-party app markets and sideloading of individual apps.
Meta releases open-source tools for AI safety
The Purple Llama project aims to help developers build generative AI models responsibly.
Apple launches MLX machine-learning framework for Apple Silicon
Apple’s machine learning (ML) teams quietly flexed their muscle with the release of a new ML framework developed for Apple Silicon.
Here's why half of developers will soon use AI-augmented software
One area where generative AI tools have shown real potential is assisting developers in creating software, as well as the testing platforms and documentation that go along with it, according to a new study.
AI Alliance, led by IBM and Meta, to promote open standards and take on AWS, Microsoft, and Nvidia
Reminiscent of the recurring battle between open source and proprietary ecosystems, the AI Alliance includes about 50 members and is expected to help IBM, Meta and AMD challenge the largest players in generative AI.
Here's what AWS revealed about its generative AI strategy at re:Invent 2023
AWS CEO Adam Selipsky and other top executives at the company’s annual re:Invent conference revealed updates and new products aimed at challenging offerings from Microsoft, Oracle, Google, and IBM.
Amazon Q: AWS' answer to Microsoft’s GPT-driven Copilot
Amazon Q can do all the tasks that Copilot can and is expected to appeal to IT managers who want to limit the number of generative AI assistants in use at their enterprises.
New Amazon Lex AI features aim to let developers quickly build, enhance bots
Amazon has added generative AI capabilities to Lex, its chatbot development tool.
Anthropic's Claude 2.1 LLM turbocharges performance, offers beta tool use
Anthropic's Claude 2.1 large language model, which powers its Claude generative AI chatbot, raises the bar on how much information an LLM can ingest at once.
