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Samsung's Galaxy AI now supports 16 languages: A look into the process

Samsung continues to innovate in the field of mobile AI experiences, and the latest development is Galaxy AI1's support for 16 languages. This allows users to enhance their language skills even while offline, courtesy of on-device translation features such as Live Translate2, Interpreter, Note Assist, and Browsing Assist. But how does AI language development occur? This article delves into the challenges encountered during mobile AI development and how they were surmounted.

Google announces new safeguards and learning tools powered by AI

Today, we are announcing the introduction of new AI safeguards designed to protect against misuse and new tools that leverage AI to make learning more engaging and accessible. We firmly believe in the transformative power of AI and its potential to improve lives and create a better world when approached with responsibility and boldness. Our research and products are already assisting people globally, aiding them in everyday tasks as well as their most ambitious, productive, and creative endeavors.

GE HealthCare and Medis Medical Imaging collaborate on non-invasive coronary assessments

GE HealthCare and Medis Medical Imaging have announced a collaboration aimed at advancing precision care in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). The two companies will focus on integrating Medis Quantitative Flow Ratio (Medis QFR), a non-invasive approach to assessing coronary physiology, into GE HealthCare’s interventional cardiology portfolio built around the Allia Platform.

CEO Harvey Schwartz to present at Bernstein's annual strategic decisions conference

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Harvey Schwartz, is scheduled to present at Bernstein’s 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. The event will take place in New York on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at approximately 9:00 AM EDT.

Google's annual developer conference I/O 2024 starts tomorrow

Google's annual developer conference, I/O 2024, is set to commence tomorrow. Those interested in learning about the latest news and updates from the event are encouraged to register for the live stream, which begins on May 14 at 10 a.m. PT. Attendees can also check back for further information regarding the announcements made during the conference.

NRG partners with Samsung to launch first-ever PUBG Mobile team

NRG, a leading gaming and entertainment company, has partnered with Samsung, a global leader in technology, to announce the launch of its first-ever PUBG Mobile team: NRG Galaxy. This move signifies NRG's return to mobile gaming since 2019 and demonstrates the organization's continued growth.

Allstate Corporation announces $0.92 quarterly dividend per share

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 14, 2024 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced today that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.92 on each outstanding share of the corporation’s common stock. This dividend will be payable in cash on July 1, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2024.

SBA roundtable celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month, discusses support for entrepreneurship

On Tuesday, May 14, Isabel Casillas Guzman, the SBA Administrator, conducted a roundtable with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) business leaders. The meeting was organized to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and to discuss ways in which the Biden-Harris Administration can further support entrepreneurship within the AANHPI community.

US P/C industry sees improved underwriting performance in 2023: Triple-I/Milliman report

The U.S. property/casualty industry experienced its second consecutive year of underwriting losses in 2023, with a net combined ratio of 101.6. Despite an improvement compared to 2022, personal lines remained the primary contributor to unprofitability in 2023. The latest industry underwriting projections by actuaries at the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and Milliman anticipate that premium growth will further enhance underwriting results in 2024, forecasting a net combined ratio of 100.2 for the P/C industry.

Carlyle Global Credit to provide financing for Big Bus Tours expansion

Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has announced that its Global Credit platform will provide a comprehensive financing package to support the growth of Big Bus Tours, the leading global provider of hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tours. With over 5 million customers annually, Big Bus Tours is the world's largest operator of open-top sightseeing bus tours with operations across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

NBA collaborates with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health on health study

CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and the Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NBGPU) have announced a collaboration with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health to conduct a pioneering research study on musculoskeletal and joint health. This longitudinal pilot study aims to quantify the impact of playing, training, and rest over a professional basketball season.

Palo Alto Networks introduces Precision AITM to enhance cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming enterprises, driving productivity and fostering broad adoption of generative AI. This trend has seen AI adoption across entire enterprises, with employees finding uses for GenAI in every department. In response to this development, Palo Alto Networks is introducing Precision AITM to help customers combat new threats while leveraging efficient security.

Five ways to personalize your Amazon Echo Buds experience

The Amazon Echo Buds (2023) are a versatile tool for those who want to take Alexa on the go. These semi-in-ear devices, designed to deliver rich audio and long-lasting battery life, offer premium features and hands-free access to Alexa for an affordable price of $49.99. They provide the convenience of asking Alexa to cue music, make a call, or set a reminder while on the move. Moreover, Echo Buds come with several features that allow users to personalize their experience and enhance productivity.

Verizon announces preliminary shareholder vote results and other updates

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has unveiled the preliminary results of the shareholder vote at its annual meeting. The meeting was conducted in a virtual-only format today. In addition to this, Verizon has completed its sixth green bond offering of $1 billion. The company anticipates that the net proceeds will be entirely allocated toward renewable energy investments.

Verizon secures $100M contract with Michigan amidst other achievements

Verizon Public Sector has secured a $100 million contract with the State of Michigan. This announcement comes alongside several other significant developments for the telecommunications giant.

AAA projects record-breaking travel numbers for Memorial Day weekend

AAA anticipates that approximately 43.8 million travelers will journey 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday period. This year's total number of travelers marks a 4% increase from last year and is close to matching the record set in 2005 with 44 million Memorial Day travelers.

Google and Harvard's AI collaboration provides unprecedented view into human brain

A collaboration between Google researchers and Harvard neuroscientists has yielded an unprecedented view into the human brain, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to make sense of vast amounts of data. The team combined brain imaging with AI-based image processing and analysis to reconstruct nearly every cell and its connections within a small volume of human brain tissue about half the size of a grain of rice.

SBA awards $300k to organizations for women veteran entrepreneurship training programs

Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and representative for America's over 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced today a $300,000 funding allocation to three organizations. These funds are intended to deliver the SBA’s Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (WVETP) to local veterans.

AlphaFold 3 predicts the structure and interactions of all of life’s molecules

Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs have unveiled AlphaFold 3, an AI model that predicts the structure and interactions of various molecules, aiming to revolutionize biological understanding and drug discovery. The model, as described in a paper published in Nature, shows significant improvements in predicting molecular interactions compared to existing methods. AlphaFold 3 extends beyond proteins to a wide range of biomolecules, potentially impacting fields like material development, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.

Precision AI Enhances Cybersecurity Capabilities, Palo Alto Networks Leading in AI

There’s been a dramatic leap forward in what’s possible around Precision AI, and security professionals are looking for ways to leverage these advances in meaningful ways. Early instances of copilots within the cybersecurity industry left many practitioners uneasy, as demos and proof of concepts returned erroneous or even offensive responses to standard security-related questions. Relevancy and precision have become the most critical characteristics to the success of GenAI within cybersecurity.