Welcome to Get The Gist, where every weekday we share an easy-to-read summary of the latest and greatest developments in AI—news, innovations, and trends—all delivered in under 5 minutes! ⏱

In today’s edition:

• Nvidia Faces DOJ Scrutiny in Intensifying Antitrust Probe

• Intel Launches New Core Ultra 200V Series Processors

• ChatGPT To Offer 8 New Voices

• Salesforce Partners With Anthropic

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

Nvidia

Nvidia Faces DOJ Scrutiny in Intensifying Antitrust Probe

The Gist: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has escalated its antitrust investigation into Nvidia, issuing subpoenas to the chipmaker and others over concerns that Nvidia’s dominance in AI computing may be stifling competition.

Key Details:

• The DOJ is investigating whether Nvidia is unfairly making it difficult for customers to switch to other suppliers and if it penalizes buyers who don’t exclusively use its AI chips.

• Nvidia's acquisition of RunAI is under scrutiny, with concerns it could further lock customers into using Nvidia’s technology.

• Nvidia's rapid growth, fueled by AI demand, has made it a critical supplier for tech giants like Microsoft and Meta, but also a target for regulatory concerns over its market power.

Intel

Intel's Ultra 200V: Power Meets Efficiency in One Chip

The Gist: Intel has launched its Core Ultra 200V series processors, aimed at delivering stellar performance and power efficiency, all while enabling access to innovative AI features starting in November.

Key Details:

• The new processors can use up to 50% less energy compared to the previous models, making them greener and cost-effective.

• They are designed to handle complex AI tasks, with a newer neural processing unit that’s four times more powerful than its predecessor.

• A variety of top PC manufacturers, like Dell and HP, are gearing up to release devices with these chips by September 24.

• These processors will support advanced graphics with the new Xe2 architecture, enhancing gaming and creative applications.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT's Voice Update: More Choices, More Personality

The Gist: ChatGPT is about to get a voice makeover! With new features on the horizon, users will soon enjoy twelve voice options, including some cool, more natural-sounding enhancements.

Key Details:

• Currently, ChatGPT offers four voice options, but eight new voices are in development.

• The new voices will have fun names like Fathom, Maple, and Rainbow, plus they’ll sound more natural.

• They can mimic animal sounds, like a dog barking, and adjust tone based on text formatting.

• No word yet on when these voices will be available to users, but they might be released soon.

Quick Gist

Microsoft will begin rolling out its new AI features, including Copilot Plus, to select AMD and Intel laptops in November, enhancing capabilities like Auto Super Resolution and image Cocreate (Read More).

Salesforce has partnered with Anthropic to integrate Claude's latest AI models into its Einstein platform, allowing customers to enhance their business applications with tailored AI capabilities for improved efficiency and personalization across various industries (Read More).

Anthropic plans to release the system prompts for its new feature, Artifacts, after their initial omission prompted criticism from researchers, highlighting the company's ongoing commitment to transparency in AI model behavior (Read More).

OpenAI has released the GPT-4o-2024-08-06 model featuring Structured Outputs and reduced API pricing, now available through Microsoft in the US and Sweden, enhancing developer experience and adoption of AI tools (Read More).

Google has integrated its Gemini AI chatbot into the Chrome browser's address bar, enabling users to access AI-assisted responses directly (Read More).

Gemini AI has launched a file upload feature on Android and iOS, allowing users to upload multiple file types directly within the app, streamlining the process and eliminating the need for the web client (Read More).

Concentric AI has launched the first AI-driven data security posture management functionality that monitors and remediates user activity risks in on-premises data systems, enhancing data protection by automating the identification of sensitive data and mitigating risks from user actions (Read More).

Lloyds Bank has partnered with Cleareye.ai to implement AI-driven solutions for automating and streamlining trade document processing and compliance, enhancing efficiency and regulatory adherence for its clients (Read More).

Nvidia will invest several billion yen in Japanese startup Sakana AI, becoming a major shareholder and collaborating on research and training in the growing generative AI sector (Read More).

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!