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Microsoft-backed OpenAI announces ChatGPT successor GPT-4 that accepts image, text inputs

It is worth noting that GPT-4 can accept a prompt of text and images, which—parallel to the text-only setting—lets the user specify any vision or language task.

Alphabet-backed Anthropic launches ChatGPT competitor named Claude

According to Anthropic, Claude is a next-generation AI assistant based on Anthropic’s research into training helpful, honest, and harmless AI systems. Accessible through chat interface and API in its developer console, Claude is capable of a wide variety of conversational and text processing tasks while maintaining a high degree of reliability and…

Singapore AI startup Groundup.ai secures $1.8M in Seed round led by Wavemaker Partners

Groundup.ai, a Singapore-based industrial artificial intelligence (AI) startup, said Thursday it has raised US$1.8 million in its seed funding round led by early-stage investor Wavemaker Partners.

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AI and machine learning for social good: Inspiring initiatives in Asia and beyond

AI and machine learning are being used in innovative ways to address social challenges and improve people's lives. From healthcare and disaster response to environmental sustainability and financial inclusion, these technologies have the potential to create real and lasting impact.

Tencent sets up team to develop ChatGPT-like chatbot – report

Chinese tech giants such as Baidu and Alibaba Group have already announced plans to launch their own AI chatbots and incorporate the technology into their core businesses.

AI could be the ‘next big thing’ after internet & cloud, says Burda Principal Investments’ Christian Teichmann

In the interview, Burda Principal Investments CEO/Managing Director Christian Teichmann also shared the firm's plans and sectors in focus for 2023.

India’s Myelin Foundry raises $3M Series A round led by Visteon Corporation

Indian deep tech artificial intelligence (AI) startup Myelin Foundry has raised its Series A of $3 million led by Visteon Corporation, a global automotive electronics major. Other participating investors include current Myelin investors Endiya Partners, Beyond Next Ventures, and Pratithi Investment Trust.

The role of AI in insect farming

Automatization is critical in minimizing labor needs and increasing production. Still, it will not have an immediate effect, as it had in other agricultural domains.

ForgeRock’s David Hope on maintaining trust as enterprises use AI and more data-led online services [Q&A]

David Hope, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan at ForgeRock, discusses the trends driving innovation in the digital identity industry in a TechNode Global Q&A. He predicts that passwordless authentication and AI-driven access and governance will be key drivers for innovation moving forward.

3 Tech trends that will define 2023 and beyond

Bridging the technology divide by exploring the highlighted trends in 2023 and beyond is a precursor for competitive development policies. While true innovation isn't an easy challenge, the opportunities it presents are enormous.