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AI Evolution: Finance, Design, and Innovation Trends

AQR Bets on Machine Learning as Asness Becomes AI Believer

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• Cliff Asness of AQR Capital Management, known for traditional quant finance, is now a believer in machine learning.
• AQR is making a significant move towards utilizing machine learning techniques in its investment strategies.

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Adobe adds more image generators to its growing AI family

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• Adobe has introduced two new versions of its text-to-image generative AI model, expanding its AI offerings.
• The new Firefly features and Creative Cloud app updates for Photoshop and Illustrator are part of Adobe's growing AI capabilities.

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Databricks to Hire Hundreds in India to Accelerate AI Boom

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• Databricks Inc. plans to invest over $250 million in India and increase hiring significantly over the next three years to advance artificial intelligence innovation.
• The move by Databricks is part of a trend where many Western tech and AI companies are expanding their presence in India.

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Collective licence to ensure UK authors get paid for works used to train AI

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• UK licensing bodies are introducing a collective license allowing authors to be compensated for the use of their works in training AI models.
• The initiative is a unique alternative to the government's opt-out system and is supported by publishers and writers in the UK.

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India IT Firms Tap AI to Fuel Sales Growth With Fewer New Staff

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• Indian IT outsourcing companies are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and drive sales growth while minimizing the requirement for additional staff.
• The adoption of AI by Indian IT firms is aimed at increasing productivity and expanding their businesses without significantly increasing their workforce.

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