The news wires service is using AI translation to provide real-time access to premier financial news in South Korea. Dow Jones Newswires has officially launched its inaugural AI-powered language service in South Korea, as part of its strategic expansion into non-English speaking markets catering to the business and financial community. The service offers users real-time access to premier financial news, and the company says it is a big step in Dow Jones’s ongoing efforts to deliver a tailored news experience to meet local market demands. The Dow Jones Korean Language Service leverages a custom technological framework designed to facilitate effective,…

The Finnish media company is extending its trial of AI weather reports to full hosting on its Loop station. Sanoma Media, a prominent Finnish multi-platform media company, has partnered with Radio.Cloud to launch a virtual host known as Anni for the afternoon drive program on Loop, one of its radio stations. Anni, developed by Voicetrack.ai, is an AI-based virtual host that brings a new dimension to Loop’s programming, which previously aired without a host. The AI voice behind Anni is modelled after Satu Kotonen, the programme director for HitMix, Loop’s sister station. Kotonen emphasised the importance of authenticity, clarity, and…

The US financial newspaper is trialling a Key Points box to enhance reader engagement. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has embarked on a trial of AI-generated article summaries, marking its latest venture into integrating technology within journalism. The experimentation involves a Key Points box placed prominently at the top of news stories, designed to encapsulate the essence of the article in bullet points. This initiative aims to evaluate how readers interact with and benefit from AI-driven summaries. Each Key Points box includes a notice clarifying the involvement of artificial intelligence in creating the summary. It reassures readers that despite the…

The core algorithm update reveals significant shifts in search results, with AI citations increasingly aligning with organic searches, according to analysis by SEO firm BrightEdge. Google’s core algorithm update, launched earlier this month, appears to have brought convergence between organic search results and the results delivered through the search giant’s AI Overview feature. Enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge is actively monitoring this update’s impact on keyword search results, with a keen eye on trends emerging in Google’s AI Overview (AIO) and organic search. The ongoing observations provide crucial insights into Google’s evolving approach to its search algorithms, particularly regarding the integration…

As AI technology continues to evolve, content creators must be sure to comply to search engine requirements. AI-powered content creation tools have become increasingly popular, with well-known tools like ChatGPT leading the charge. These tools offer a plethora of advantages that content creators find invaluable. These include the ability to produce content quickly, improve the quality and optimisation of written material and increase efficiency and scalability. Additionally, these tools facilitate consistency in content creation, assist with keyword research and enhance branding through producing polished, error-free content. However, the rise of AI in content generation is not without its challenges. A…

Prime Video launches an AI-driven feature that offers summarised recaps to help viewers easily catch up on shows without spoilers. Prime Video has enhanced its streaming platform with the expansion of its X-Ray feature. Known for providing interactive on-screen information such as actor credits, trivia, and production details, X-Ray now includes a new functionality called X-Ray Recaps. It utilises generative AI technology to offer summarised recaps of entire seasons, individual episodes or even sections of episodes from Amazon MGM Studios Original series. This development caters to viewers who may have paused a series or lost track of plot developments and…

Chai Vasarhelyi brought diaries and letters to life with synthetic voices in her latest work on the legendary expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chai Vasarhelyi has brought to life the harrowing and legendary expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton in her latest documentary film, Endurance. Delving into the well-known story of Shackleton’s 1914-1917 expedition to Antarctica, she used AI to add human “colour” to the tale. Vasarhelyi, alongside her husband and fellow filmmaker Jimmy Chin, is well known for her compelling storytelling in films such as Free Solo and Nyad, which focus on individuals overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds.…

A recent study revealed that AI can generate well-structured narratives, but lacks the creativity and depth found in human-authored stories. Researchers Haoran Chu from the University of Florida and Sixiao Liu from the University of Central Florida have delved into the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of storytelling. Their study set out to address emerging concerns regarding AI’s potential to rival or surpass human creativity in storytelling, a domain traditionally seen as a uniquely human skill. The investigation comes on the heels of significant unrest last year among Hollywood screenwriters, who feared AI could replace their roles.…

InkSight is an advanced AI system that transforms handwritten notes into editable digital text, reshaping the interaction between traditional note-taking and modern technology. In an era dominated by digital innovation, a centuries-old method of documenting thoughts — pen and paper — has received a significant upgrade with the launch by Google Research of InkSight. This advanced AI system is designed to convert photographs of handwritten notes into editable digital text. This development could reshape how countless individuals capture and preserve their thoughts, merging traditional and modern methods. According to Andrii Maksai, the project lead at Google Research, while digital note-taking…

As organisations rush to implement Generative AI, industry leaders stress the need for clearly defined goals and robust data management to ensure successful deployments. In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has emerged as a powerful tool that is reshaping the way organisations operate. However, the paradigm shift driven by GenAI isn’t without its challenges and calls for strategic adaptation by companies across the globe. In a recent statement, Sheila Rohra, CEO of Hitachi Vantara, emphasised the importance of leveraging GenAI in a strategically selective manner. Rohra pointed out that while organisations are eager to engage…