Edge Of AI Podcast

Cisco Snags Splunk, OpenAI's DALL-E 3, and Microsoft's Copilot AI Debut

Sep 27, 2023

06:21

Cisco's $28 billion acquisition of Splunk highlights their commitment to advancing AI-driven security. Pryon's $100 million funding round underscores the growing importance of virtual assistants in various industries. Movable Ink's Universal Data Activation empowers marketers with personalized AI strategies. OpenAI's DALL-E 3 brings enhanced capabilities for creative expression. Google's AI chatbot Bard gains user-friendly features and broader integration. Microsoft's Copilot AI, set to launch on Nov 1, promises innovative document-related tasks and real-time highlights. Infosys' collaboration with NVIDIA signifies a major step in AI training and solutions.

Key Takeaway

Cisco is acquiring Splunk for $28 billion to bolster AI-enabled security and observability.
AI startup Pryon secured $100 million in funding, specializing in virtual assistants for businesses.
Movable Ink's Universal Data Activation feature enables highly personalized AI marketing experiences using real-time data sources.
OpenAI's DALL-E 3 introduces new capabilities, including prompt creation via ChatGPT and improved contextual understanding.

Quotes:

"Cisco Systems announced its intention to acquire Splunk in a takeover agreement, valued at $28 billion."
"Pryon, an AI startup specializing in virtual assistants for businesses, secured $100 million in its latest funding round."
"Vivek Sharma, CEO & co-founder of Movable Ink said that by tapping into sources of real-time data, clients can unlock more sophisticated and higher ROI for AI marketing use cases."
"OpenAI announced the third version of its generative AI visual art platform DALL-E, which now lets users create prompts through ChatGPT and includes more safety features."
"Microsoft unveiled its latest innovation: Copilot AI for Microsoft 365 products. Microsoft announced that the new Copilot will be generally available for enterprise customers starting Nov 1."

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