Here are the top trending news from the world of technology and AI during last 24 hours.
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Google unveils Gemini 2.0, promising more productivity and efficiency
Google has officially launched Gemini 2.0 by releasing the first version in this family called Gemini 2.0 Flash. Google has promised that Gemini 2.0 will be far more productive and efficient than its predecessor Gemini 1.0. To begin with, Gemini 2.0 Flash can natively generate images, audio, and text, which means that it does not separate tools or models to perform these functions. Google further claims that Gemini 2.0 Flash comes with enhanced reasoning abilities, allowing it to handle complex queries and tasks more effectively. However, users will have to wait little longer to get access to this latest AI model. Google may start the roll-out after few weeks that will integrate Gemini 2.0 Flash with all Google products and applications including Gemini chatbot, Gmail and Google Workspace.
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OpenAI brings ChatGPT to iPhone, marking a major AI partnership with Apple
OpenAI has officially launched the integration of ChatGPT into Apple devices, marking a significant collaboration between the two companies. This new feature is part of the iOS 18.2 update, which was released barely 24 hours ago. This integration will allow users to access ChatGPT through Siri and other Apple Intelligence tools. For example, they can invoke ChatGPT via Siri for more complex inquiries or use ChatGPT to analyze photos or documents. ChatGPT is also integrated into Apple’s Writing Tools, enabling users to generate text and images directly within supported applications
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Apple releases iOS 18.2 with more Apple intelligence features & ChatGPT integration
Apple has released iOS 18.2, launching a slew of new features under the Apple Intelligence umbrella. One of its standout features is that it allows users to generate custom images using text prompts or personal photos. The update has also brought the much-awaited feature called Genmoji, allowing users to create personalized emojis by typing descriptions or using photos of friends and family. However, the most impressive thing about iOS 18.2 is that it marks ChatGPT’s integration with Apple Intelligence. This integration will allow Apple users to perform host of useful functions like generating a text document, visualizing documents and photos and answering many complex enquiries via Siri.
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Elon Musk makes history by becoming first person to top $400 Bn net worth
Elon Musk has reached a new milestone by becoming the first person ever to surpass a net worth of $400 billion. This milestone, reported by Bloomberg and other sources, was largely fueled by significant increases in the valuations of his two flagship companies, SpaceX and Tesla. A recent insider share sale at SpaceX significantly boosted Musk’s net worth by approximately $50 billion, elevating the company’s valuation to around $350 billion. The stock price of Tesla has also increased nearly 70% since the November 5 presidential election, clocking an all-time high of $424.77. Musk’s close ties to President-elect Donald Trump and his anticipated role in the new US government may have also helped in increasing the valuation of his companies.