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IDC study: Businesses report a massive 250% return on AI investments 

November 3, 2023
A survey of 2,100 global business leaders and decision makers by research firm IDC suggests a new level of momentum around AI investments by businesses, driven by perceived value and excitement around generative AI. The report, which was commissioned by Microsoft, but independently conducted by IDC, found that respondents report an average 3.5x return on their AI investments. In other words, they…
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DeepMotion launches MotionGPT for text-to-3D animation

November 3, 2023
DeepMotion, a maker of AI-powered motion capture technology, wants to redefine the animation landscape with the launch of MotionGPT. This tool leverages the power of generative AI to seamlessly transform text prompts into intricate 3D animations, ushering in a new era of democratization in animation creation. MotionGPT simplifies the animation creation process but also transcends physical…
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Aethir wants the decentralized cloud to speed up gaming and AI

November 3, 2023
The shift to cloud infrastructure has become a massive trend for the internet. But moving generative AI and gaming applications to the cloud can strain computing resources. That’s why Singapore-based Aethir is focusing on decentralization — of the sort made possible through blockchain and peer-to-peer networking — as a way to speed up games and AI. One of the ways it does this is to take…
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Canva launches AI tools for education

November 2, 2023
Canva is not resting on its AI laurels. Less than a month after launching its new AI-powered Magic Studio, the decade-old Australian startup that’s won a massive userbase by offering cloud-based graphic design and digital multimedia tools for the non-art degree-holding…
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Sony launches AI racing agent Sophy 2.0 worldwide for Gran Turismo

November 2, 2023
After testing it for months, Sony AI and Polyphony Digital announced the global release of Gran Turismo Sophy 2.0, an innovative AI racing agent in the Gran Turismo 7 (GT7) PlayStation racing simulation game. This release marks a pivotal achievement in the realm of AI-driven gaming experiences where AI can challenge both average players and some of the best virtual drivers in the world, said…
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