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1. Hello GPT-4o

GPT-4o is a new model that combines text, audio, and image inputs to create more natural human-computer interaction. It can respond to audio inputs in as little as 232 milliseconds and matches GPT-4 Turbo performance on text in English and code. GPT-4o is faster and 50% cheaper in the API, and is better at vision and audio understanding compared to existing models. 

It has been trained end-to-end across text, vision, and audio, processing all inputs and outputs by the same neural network. GPT-4o achieves GPT-4 Turbo-level performance on text, reasoning, and coding intelligence.

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2. Google teases new camera-powered AI feature one day ahead of I/O

Google is teasing a new camera-powered AI feature ahead of its I/O developer conference. The video, labeled as a prototype, shows a Pixel device with the camera open viewing the keynote stage at I/O. The voice responds that it looks like people are setting up for a large event, possibly a conference or presentation.

The feature bears some similarities to Google Lens, the company's camera-powered search feature. The demo is shown on a Pixel device, which is intriguing as Google often releases new AI-powered features on its Pixel lineup first. Google I/O kicks off on May 14, with Engadget covering the keynote live from Mountain View.

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3. BT ramps up AI use to counter hacking threats to business customers

BT is increasing its use of AI to detect and neutralize hacking threats to business customers. The £10.5bn group is aiming to protect customers from online criminals and has patented technology called Eagle-i, which analyzes attack data to protect tech infrastructure.

BT has 725 AI-related patents and patent applications in Europe, the US, and China. The company is also using AI to detect faults across its network, improving fix times. BT recently conducted a study of 2,000 business leaders, finding 86% of them report technology as a source of stress.

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4. TikTok is testing AI-generated search results

TikTok is testing a more robust search results page, including using generative AI, called "search highlights." A snippet of AI results appears at the top of some search results pages, and clicking into the section opens a new page with the full response. The feature is called "AI Smart Search" and is limited so far, as not all queries have AI answers.

TikTok has steadily added more features to its in-app search, including adding Google Search results and links to Wikipedia, IMDb, and other websites directly in the app's search results page. The platform is trying to harness some of the habits its users, especially younger people, have developed on the app, and is leaning into AI results by including them above creator content.

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5. Microsoft Places uses AI to find the best time for your next office day

Microsoft Places is an AI-powered app that integrates into Microsoft 365 to help businesses with flexible and hybrid working. It aims to solve the issue of coordinating in-office time, which has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Places allows employees to select which days they're using an office space, set and share location plans, and view coworkers' proposals.

The location data will be fed into Outlook calendars, allowing businesses to better coordinate in-office time. Microsoft also plans to integrate Places into Microsoft Copilot, allowing users to adjust their schedules based on location data.

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