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Amazon’s Alexa to get major AI update, monthly subscription fee

Amazon is reportedly planning a significant update to its virtual assistant, Alexa. According to a report from Reuters, the company is looking to integrate conversational generative AI into Alexa’s services. This initiative, internally referred to as “Banyan,” marks the first major upgrade to the voice assistant since its launch in 2014. Sources within the company […]

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Epson WorkForce Enterprise AM-C400 and AM-C550 now available in PH

Citing demand for sustainable printers, Epson has announced the two new energy-efficient printers with a compact design: the Epson WorkForce Enterprise AM-C400 and AM-C550. These two printers offer print speeds of 40 and 55 pages per minute, respectively, in both regular and duplex printing mode. They utilize a C-shaped paper route path for efficient, high-speed […]

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CICC advises Filipinos to use separate email address, phone number on AI platforms

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has issued a warning to the public regarding the potential risks of using artificial intelligence (AI) software. This advisory, released on Friday, highlights concerns about the possible leakage of personal information when signing up for such services. CICC Deputy Executive Director Mary Rose Magsaysay suggested precautions that the […]

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Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI model challenges OpenAI’s GPT-4o

Anthropic, a competitor to OpenAI, has introduced the newest version of its Claude chatbot, named Claude 3.5 Sonnet, which it claims will elevate industry standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to Anthropic, Claude 3.5 Sonnet surpasses other models in various evaluations. The company also asserts that this new model performs better than its more expensive […]