IBM Tech Now: April 22, 2024

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IBM Tech Now: Episode 97

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Ian Smalley

Senior Editorial Strategist

How the IBM watsonx platform breaks down barriers to generative AI adoption

5 min read - As businesses explore the potential of generative AI, they’re also at an increased risk of complications from complex data environments, a limited number of workers with AI skills and AI governance frameworks that holistically consider all compliance requirements (such as internal policies and procedures, industry standards like NIST AI and regulations). Although these challenges are similar to those of past AI technologies, generative AI demands even more specialized skills, including management of large, diverse data sets and the ability to…

AI in sports: Changing the game for fans and players alike

4 min read - At this year’s US Open tennis tournament, IBM’s AI-powered features bring fans even closer to the action. It turns out that sports and AI make for a pretty good match—and AI may even prove to be a game-changer for the sports industry. For the US Open, IBM delivers AI-generated summaries for every men's and women’s singles match. And for the second year, IBM is providing an enhanced version of AI commentaries with automated English-language audio and subtitles using watsonx. The…

AI voice assistants evolve, promising deeper interactions

2 min read - The landscape of generative AI is shifting, with tech giants betting on advanced voice assistants as the next frontier. Google's recent launch of Gemini Live for Android users marks a significant milestone in this AI marathon, closely following OpenAI's development of ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode. These next-generation voice assistants represent a leap forward from their predecessors like Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa. "Google's Gemini Live focuses on seamless integration with existing ecosystems and devices, while OpenAI's GPT-4 emphasizes human-like conversation…

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