Google Launches New AI ‘Learning Companion’ Tool

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The Gist: Google’s “Learn About” AI tool, powered by the LearnLM model, provides educational-style responses that go beyond typical chatbot answers, adding context, visuals, and interactive learning elements.

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Unlike traditional chatbots, Learn About uses educational formatting with features like vocabulary builders and “why it matters” sections to deepen understanding.Responses are visual and interactive, using educational sources and offering related topics for further exploration.The tool successfully interprets even tricky questions, showing promise for refining AI’s role in learning and answering “common misconceptions.”Image by: Bloomberg

The Gist: Amazon is advancing its in-house AI chips to decrease reliance on NVIDIA’s powerful GPUs, leveraging its custom processors to cut costs and boost AI capabilities for cloud and AI partner applications.

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Amazon’s Annapurna Labs, which previously developed the Graviton and Trainium processors, is now creating… Read the full blog for free on Medium.

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