Meta's Education Focus, YouTube in 8K on Quest 3, & AI Precision in Cancer Care
Plus, you can now transform your pictures into AI-made poetry and Sony hints a future of Playstation autonomy.
Good day readers! We may not bring you the news in 8K yet, but we hope you can still scan through them with clarity. Take a look at this week’s news:
Top Stories
Meta introduces education-focused features for Quest 3. This update will offer education-specific apps and features to facilitate learning experiences, such as virtual visits to historical places.
YouTube app on Quest 3 now supports 8K videos. This includes immersive 360° & 180°, and even those playing at 8K on Quest 3 may have lower bitrate compared to Apple Immersive Video.
NIH's AI tool predicts cancer patients' drug responses. Using single-cell RNA sequencing, the tool will enhance treatment accuracy, from autism screening to PTSD prediction.
In Funding
Evolution Equity Partners secures $1.1B. Aimed for new cybersecurity and AI fund, they will invest in top cybersecurity startups, focus on diversity.
Microsoft agrees to invest $1.5bn in Abu Dhabi's AI group G42. This collaboration will reinforce UAE’s position as an AI hub.
BBC to invest £6m in AI to improve education services. This move aims to personalize learning through BBC Bitesize.
Keep an eye on
Arts: The Poetry Camera, a blend of AI tech and artistic vision, captures images and transforms them into thought-provoking poetry.
Gaming: Sony hints a future where PlayStation plays your games for you, utilizing AI to mimic your gameplay style for tasks like grinding.
Hardware: Pimax announces two new VR headsets for this year, with over a year behind schedule on previously promised products.
Defense: A Russian company has created a combat drone named that can find and attack targets on its own using advanced AI technology.
Health: GE Healthcare’s new ultrasound systems employ AI to enhance clarity in women’s healthcare, with features like automated analysis.
Retail: Meta's new Imagine Feature allows users to easily create AI-generated images, democratizing the creation of imaginative visuals.
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April 22 2024 Edition - Issue 44