It’s time for Bits & Bytes…
… where we bring you news, innovations, and thought-provoking insights from AI, IT, and beyond. In this week’s newsletter we’re looking at:
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OpenAI Opens ChatGPT Search to All Users.
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Google and Nvidia Push AI Innovation.
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Suki and Google Cloud Fight Doctor Burnout.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
🚀 Google Fuels Africa’s AI Infrastructure
Google is making a significant push into Africa’s digital infrastructure, investing $90M in Cassava Technologies as part of a broader $310M funding round. The investment, alongside partnerships for subsea cables and data centers, signals Google’s commitment to strengthening Africa’s digital backbone amid widespread connectivity challenges and growing cloud computing demands.
This strategic move combines with Google’s first African data center and partnerships to bring cloud and AI services to the continent, positioning the tech giant to play a crucial role in Africa’s digital transformation while expanding its global infrastructure footprint.
TL;DR
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Google invests $90M in African tech company Cassava.
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Part of broader $310M funding round.
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First subsea cable connecting Africa and Australia.
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Partnerships for cloud and AI services expansion.
TECH HEADLINES FROM ACROSS THE WEB
💡 Nvidia Launches $249 AI Computer for Developers
Nvidia has unveiled its Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, a pocket-sized AI powerhouse offering 70% more neural processing power at half the price of its predecessor. The $249 device, available now, delivers 67 TOPS of processing power and increased memory bandwidth, making AI development more accessible to hobbyists and makers.
🔍 OpenAI Makes Search Free in Latest Update
OpenAI has made its AI search engine available to all ChatGPT users, adding mobile optimization and location-based features that mirror traditional search engines. While free users can now access the search function, premium features like Advanced Voice Mode remain exclusive to paid tiers, marking another step in OpenAI’s aggressive product rollout.
🎨 Google Simplifies AI Art with Visual Prompts
Google has launched Whisk, a novel AI image generator that lets users create artwork by using images rather than text as prompts. The tool, powered by the latest Imagen 3 model, simplifies the creation process while allowing users to mix and match subjects, scenes, and styles through visual references, marking a shift in how we interact with AI art tools.
TECH FOR GOOD
🏥 Suki’s AI Saves Doctor 30 Minutes Per Patient
Suki is expanding beyond clinical documentation with Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, building features that automatically generate patient summaries and answer clinical queries. With doctors spending 28 hours weekly on administrative tasks, this AI-powered assistant could save them up to 30 minutes per patient by automating data gathering and analysis.
