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OpenAI releases a tool to detect DALL-E 3-created images, Apple announces a new chip focused on improving AI-related tasks
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OpenAI releases a tool to detect DALL-E 3-created images, claiming 98% accuracy for unaltered images, and joins Microsoft and Adobe's content credentials group. - Link
Apple announces M4, a new chip focused on improving AI-related tasks, featuring up to 4x faster GPU performance than the M2 and 50% faster CPU than M2. - Link
Cloud security startup Wiz raised a $1B Series E co-led by a16z, Lightspeed, and Thrive at a $12B valuation, and plans to expand its business via acquisitions. - Link
Instacart partners with Uber Eats to expand into restaurant takeout, offering deliveries powered by Uber via Instacart's app or website in the coming weeks. - Link
Amazon launches its online store in South Africa, offering same-day and next-day delivery and 3,000+ pickup points. - Link
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