META HUMAN CONCIERGE
Gemini can now call businesses for you: Unboxing Google’s new AI feature
Google is set to roll out its Call for Me feature in the Gemini app for selected users. This feature allows users to automate calls to businesses and check services like prices and hours. Users must be 18 or older, possess a Pixel 11 device, and have a paid subscription. Initially, limits will be placed on the number of calls made each day.
Meta testing a 'human concierge' for its new personal AI agent, Muse
Meta has been testing a phone-calling feature for its AI assistant Muse, which involves human contractors making calls. Employees raised privacy concerns regarding sensitive information potentially being shared during these calls. Following a critical incident involving a racist remark, Meta has decided to roll back this feature for now. The company reported significant success in app downloads and stock performance since Muse's launch.
Meta testing a 'human concierge' for its new personal AI agent Muse
The Facebook and Instagram owner told employees about the test last week, shortly after the company publicly launched a phone calling feature for Muse, one of those posts showed.
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
The last few trading sessions have seen considerable volatility. Yet, there are indications of an underlying bullish bias… or at least an absence of force with the bears. What are these indications? One is the largely positive market breadth. And the second is the behaviour of the mid-cap indices. Yes, while they do come under pressure, things look hopeful on days when the broader market indices like the Nifty and Sensex are trading in the green and market breadth tends to be positive. But because the bears do have the ability to pull off surprises, it is better to be selective when it comes to mid-caps.
Why is Big Tech dangling millions of dollars for chosen AI engineers?
Tech companies are laying off workers, citing AI's efficiency, while simultaneously offering exorbitant sums to acquire top AI talent. This reflects a shift where uniquely human skills like curiosity, judgment, and storytelling are becoming increasingly valuable.
MakeMyTrip’s record raise, Zuck’s AI talent grab
MakeMyTrip has raised $3.1 billion in the largest fundraise by a listed Indian internet company. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
