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Microsoft has released VibeVoice, a new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model that lets users create podcasts and other audio — a counter to Google’s popular NotebookLM.
But there are notable differences. Microsoft’s text-to-speech model can generate four voices and up to 90 minutes of podcast-quality speech. NotebookLM can do two voices.
Additionally, VibeVoice reads and...
Data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) latest report on the state of the banking industry is signaling both optimism and caution. While the number of “problem banks” on its watchlist has declined for the third straight quarter, the regulator also highlighted rising credit card charge-offs, a risk area that could test consumer resilience.
How FDIC Defines a...
Japanese startup LayerX reportedly raised 15 billion yen (about $101 million) in a Series B funding round for its artificial intelligence software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that provides back-office automation for enterprises.
“We will strengthen our recruitment of engineers and further accelerate our AI agent business,” the company said in a Monday (Sept. 1) post on social platform...
Google is beefing up its features for Gemini, its primary suite of generative AI models and the chatbot that serves as its main interface.
New tools are aimed at productivity, scheduling and learning. The latest update brings Gemini closer to becoming an all-purpose AI platform for individuals and businesses.
In the latest update, Gemini gets guided learning, productivity planners,...
Web3 companies are reportedly developing devices in an effort to add blockchain features to consumers’ daily lives.
The latest example comes from Gaia Labs, which said Tuesday (Sept. 2) that it is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) smartphone for users in South Korea and Hong Kong, Cointelegraph reported Tuesday.
Gaia Labs is a decentralized AI and Web3 infrastructure firm, and...
German software giant SAP announced Tuesday (Sept. 2) that it is investing 20 billion euros ($23.3 billion) to expand its “sovereign cloud” services as it bets on Europe’s desire to keep its data within its borders.
The new investment underpins an expanded SAP Sovereign Cloud portfolio, which gives European customers access to a full technology stack while keeping sensitive data under...
Predoc raised $30 million in seed and Series A funding for its artificial intelligence-powered health information management system, according to a banner on the company’s website.
The company said in a Tuesday (Sept. 2) post on LinkedIn that the fundraise “will enable our team to continue to solve the inefficient and painfully manual Health Information Management workflows plaguing...
Uber has teamed with Best Buy to provide electronics deliveries via the Uber Eats platform.
This partnership, which launched Tuesday (Sept. 2), lets Best Buy customers order electronics, appliances and other products from 800 locations.
“Consumers today expect everything from groceries to gadgets to arrive at their doorsteps quickly and reliably,” Hashim Amin, head of grocery and...
Credit unions should focus on digital tools, personalization and authentic storytelling to appeal to members of the increasingly influential Generation Z, credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera said in a Tuesday (Sept. 2) press release.
Compared to members of other generations, Gen Z consumers are especially interested in omnichannel engagement that lets them shift between...
U.K. digital bank Zopa says it is purchasing payments platform Rvvup.
The company said the deal, announced Monday (Sept. 1), will accelerate its retail finance services and triple the size of Zopa’s embedded finance business within two years.
“This unique offering drives multiple benefits for merchants and end consumers alike,” Zopa said in a news release. “New and existing merchants...