It’s time for Bits & Bytes…
... where we bring you news, innovations, and thought-provoking insights from AI, IT, and beyond. In this week’s newsletter we’re looking at:
Microsoft's AI Agents Supercharge Fortune 500 Efficiency.
Meta's Facial Recognition Fights Scammers.
Anthropic's AI Takes Over Your PC.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
🌐Google's Next Big Thing: AI That Runs Your Browser
Google is set to revolutionize web browsing with Project Jarvis, an AI agent launching with Gemini 2.0. This ambitious development promises to execute complex tasks autonomously, marking Chrome's biggest update since 2008. While Gemini 1.5 Pro already assists with travel planning, Project Jarvis will handle everything from flight bookings to email confirmations with a single command.
Named after Iron Man's AI assistant, the system could launch this December, joining the ranks of Anthropic's Computer Use and OpenAI's Swarm Framework in the race to transform how we interact with browsers.
TL;DR
Project Jarvis launches with Gemini 2.0 in December.
Executes complex web tasks autonomously.
Chrome's biggest update since 2008.
Joins Anthropic and OpenAI in AI agent race.
TECH HEADLINES FROM ACROSS THE WEB
💪Open AI Is Building Its Own AI Chips
OpenAI is teaming up with Broadcom and TSMC to create its first custom AI chip by 2026, while adding AMD to its supplier roster alongside Nvidia. The ChatGPT maker's 20-person chip team, led by former Google engineers, marks a strategic shift as the company tackles massive computing costs that are driving a projected $5 billion loss this year.
⚡️ Anthropic's New AI Can Control Your PC
Anthropic's new AI, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, can now operate your PC, handling tasks from coding to trip planning via your apps and websites. While it showcases impressive capabilities, Claude does face challenges in task accuracy and reliability. Anthropic views these early releases as crucial steps toward evolving safer, more refined AI agents.
🔧 Windows 10 Gets a Makeover with New Update
Microsoft's latest KB5045594 update for Windows 10 brings crucial fixes and a sleek redesign of the Start Menu aimed at enhancing user experience. This optional update, available for preview, addresses issues with multi-function printers and introduces a new account manager in the Start Menu, making it easier to view and manage account settings.
TECH FOR GOOD
GE HealthCare is taking a bold step into the future of oncology care with CareIntellect for Oncology, a groundbreaking cloud-based application powered by generative AI. With just a few clicks, clinicians can now quickly assess disease progression and identify any deviations from the treatment plan.
By summarizing complex clinical notes and reports, CareIntellect empowers healthcare providers to make faster, more proactive decisions, ensuring patients receive timely and tailored care.Launching next year, the application will initially focus on prostate and breast cancer, with Tampa General Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center serving as early adopters.
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