Tuesday🌈AI Buzz: Sony’s AI-Powered PlayStation, Foxconn’s New AI, and Microsoft’s Big 50th Anniversary Event!

Happy Tuesday! The world of AI is buzzing with excitement today — from Sony’s experiments with AI-powered PlayStation characters to Foxconn unveiling its own AI technology. Meanwhile, radiology AI software provider Gleamer is expanding into MRI through major acquisitions, and Microsoft is gearing up for a special AI event to celebrate its 50th anniversary. These breakthroughs show how AI continues to shape the future across industries, bringing innovation and transformation like never before. Let’s dive into today’s top AI stories and explore what’s next in this fast-evolving landscape!

1. Sony explores AI-driven PlayStation characters

Sony is pushing the boundaries of gaming with AI, developing a prototype of Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West that can hold real-time conversations through AI-driven voice and facial expressions. Using OpenAI’s Whisper for speech-to-text, GPT-4 and Llama 3 for dialogue, and Sony’s Emotional Voice Synthesis (EVS) and Mockingbird technology for audio and face animation, the AI-powered character brings a new level of immersion. Though currently a demo, it’s been tested on PS5 with minimal overhead. As Sony keeps innovating, this experiment fuels debate on AI’s role in game development, creativity, and the future of interactive storytelling.

Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters

Sony’s advanced technology group is working on AI projects.

The VergeTom Warren

2. Foxconn debuts its own AI

Foxconn, the electronics giant behind Apple’s iPhone assembly, has launched its own AI model called "FoxBrain" to enhance manufacturing and supply chain efficiency. Built on Meta’s Llama 3.1, FoxBrain excels in reasoning, data analysis, mathematics, and code generation. It was trained in just four weeks using 120 Nvidia H100 GPUs and reportedly delivers performance close to world-leading standards. Foxconn plans to open-source FoxBrain, aiming to collaborate with industry partners and drive innovation in smart manufacturing. This move positions Foxconn at the forefront of AI-driven industrial transformation, showcasing the potential of advanced language models in real-world applications.

Exclusive-Apple, Meta likely to face modest fines over DMA breaches, sources say

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Apple and Meta Platforms are set to face modest fines for allegedly breaching landmark rules aimed at reining in their power, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday. Both companies have been in the European Commission’s crosshairs since last year for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act which could cost companies as much as 10% of their global annual sales. The act, which became law in May 2023, seeks to make it easier for people to move between competing online services like social media platforms, internet browsers and app stores, allowing smaller companies to compete with Big Tech.

Yahoo FinanceFoo Yun Chee

3. Gleamer expands into MRI with big acquisitions

Radiology AI software provider Gleamer expands into MRI with two M&A transactions | TechCrunch

Medical imaging is a broad term that encompasses several distinct technologies. After working on AI-powered tools to enhance X-rays and mammographies,

TechCrunchRomain Dillet

4. Microsoft plans a special AI event for its 50th

Microsoft is gearing up for a special Copilot AI event on April 4 at its Redmond headquarters, marking its 50th anniversary with major AI and Copilot announcements. The event will be both a media showcase and an employee celebration, featuring CEO Satya Nadella and AI chief Mustafa Suleyman alongside other Microsoft leaders. Rumors suggest the company will unveil advanced Copilot features and in-house AI tech, aiming to integrate Copilot more deeply into Windows, Office, and Azure. As Microsoft sets the stage for the next 50 years, this event promises exciting insights into the company’s AI-powered future.

Microsoft confirms special AI event to celebrate its 50th anniversary

The company has sent out invites for a special Copilot AI event which it will host at its headquarters on April 4.

Windows CentralZac Bowden

AI is evolving at an incredible pace, transforming industries from gaming to healthcare and beyond. With Sony pushing AI in PlayStation, Foxconn stepping into the AI race, and Microsoft celebrating its legacy with an AI-powered future, we’re witnessing a new era of innovation. As AI continues to reshape the world, staying updated is more important than ever.

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