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Weekly Newsletter - 13th November 2024
PLUS: Jarvis AI Sneak Peek – Google’s New Browsing Buddy Gets Leaked 👀
Sophie Bruxner-Randall
November 13, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
From the buzz at JSNation’s JavaScript conference to Apple’s growing focus on mixed reality. Microsoft’s GenAI Accelerator drives AI innovation in the UK, while Meta faces unexpected challenges in data centre expansion.
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Executive Briefing ✏️
Technology Sector by Microsoft
Microsoft has launched the GenAI Accelerator in partnership with NVIDIA and GitHub to support UK AI start-ups. Running from January to March 2025, it offers resources, mentorship, and investor access. The initiative aims to foster innovation, create jobs, and boost economic growth in the UK AI sector.
Technology News by Techradar
Google's Jarvis AI, accidentally leaked, is an AI agent designed to automate web browsing tasks in Chrome, enhancing efficiency by handling online shopping and bookings. Officially expected in December, it highlights the growing trend of AI agents, with similar developments from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI.
Tech Pulse 📊
AI Updates by Unite.AI
Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet now enhances PDF processing, enabling CTOs to integrate AI-driven analysis across complex document workflows. This feature merges text and visual data, allowing efficient insights from technical documents like financial reports and legal files. With planned integrations into Amazon Bedrock, it’s a powerful tool for tech leaders aiming to scale document processing capabilities.
Technology Development by Gizmodo
Meta's plan for a nuclear-powered data centre was halted due to the discovery of a rare bee species on the site. Big tech firms, including Amazon and Microsoft, are investing in nuclear energy for AI operations, despite challenges. Nuclear offers consistent energy, but public acceptance remains uncertain.
Technology News by CNBC
Caitlin CK Kalinowski, former head of Meta's AR glasses project, joins OpenAI to lead robotics and consumer hardware efforts. Her appointment coincides with OpenAI's investment in Physical Intelligence, a robotics startup. This move highlights OpenAI's strategic shift towards integrating AI into physical devices, enhancing its hardware capabilities.
Cybersecurity Breach by The Verge
Canadian authorities arrested Alexander Connor Moucka, suspected of breaching 165 companies via Snowflake's cloud services. The US requested his arrest. Companies like Ticketmaster and AT&T reported data breaches affecting millions. Mandiant found compromised credentials were used, but Snowflake itself wasn't breached. Extradition details remain confidential.
The CTO’s Agenda 🗓️
Date: November 18 (hybrid in New York) & November 21 (remote), 2024
Location: New York or remote
JSNation US is a premier JavaScript conference, held in New York and remotely in November 2024. It features over 50 influential speakers and attracts 10,000 developers globally. The event offers workshops, networking opportunities, and insights into JavaScript's future, fostering community engagement and professional growth.
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