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The AI research hub of LG Group, LG AI Research, has launched EXAONE, an image-to-text captioning solution powered by a 300-billion-parameter model. This technology is expected to benefit industries such as advertising and fashion and is now available on AWS. EXAONE uses GenAI for zero-shot image captioning, closely imitating human cognition. It takes advantage of Amazon EC2 for efficient training processes and helps streamline product descriptions and marketing efforts.

LG launches image-to-text captioning solution on AWS

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The given HTML code describes the introduction of Amazon's Q, a chatbot for AWS consumers. Q is powered by GenAI and is currently in public preview. The primary purpose of Q is to provide answers to queries pertaining to AWS usage. Some key features of Q include its ability to interface and customize with organization-specific apps like Salesforce and Zendesk, analyze customer problems using product features, and generate or summarize content such as blogs and emails. Furthermore, Q integrates with Amazon's CodeWhisperer and is compatible with IDEs like CodeCatalyst. <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> Q appears to be Amazon's counterpart to Microsoft's Copilot for Azure and Google Cloud's Duet AI, which function as chat-based assistants designed for cloud users, offering suggestions for app configurations and environments while aiding in troubleshooting by pinpointing possible problems and providing solutions.</p>

Amazon announces launch of GenAI-powered chatbot ‘Q’ for AWS customers

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 <p>Kyndryl, an IT infrastructure services provider, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have entered into a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) to advance GenAI and ML capabilities. The collaboration aims to drive innovation, efficiency, and digital transformation for customers. The partnership involves establishing an Innovation Factory to co-create AI solutions, enhancing Kyndryl's management of AWS cloud services, and jointly modernizing enterprise systems on AWS to reduce costs and complexities. Kyndryl plans to further its technical expertise by expanding AWS certifications and leveraging its AI-readiness program to assist customers in integrating AWS’ GenAI services responsibly, with a focus on achieving tangible business impacts.
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</div> <p><b>Analyst Quicktake</b> : Similarly, Siemens partnered with Microsoft in two instances to integrate GenAI capabilities into its industrial solutions. In April 2023, the companies <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/17717"> integrated </a> Microsoft Azure’s machine learning with Siemens’ Industrial Edge to analyze images captured by cameras and videos to provide preventive maintenance solutions. Additionally, in October 2023, Siemens <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/23377"> partnered with Microsoft </a> to bring GenAI benefits to global industries with the introduction of Siemens Industrial Copilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to enhance human-machine collaboration in manufacturing.&nbsp;</p>

Kyndryl enters multi-year partnership with AWS to expedite customer embrace of generative AI solutions

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    <p>Enhanced services like Amazon Transcribe, Amazon Personalize, and Amazon Lex now leverage FMs for improved language support, content generation, and accurate conversational responses, respectively.</p>
    <p>The company claims these advancements bring accuracy boosts of 20%–50% in Amazon Transcribe across various languages and offer hyper-personalization in Amazon Personalize through a feature called Content Generator. Additionally, AWS integrates Personalize into the LangChain framework, allowing users to build their own FM-based applications.</p>
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 <p>Axiom Space is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to migrate its terrestrial IT infrastructure to the cloud. This partnership aims to support the development of Axiom Station, an in-space infrastructure. The collaboration involves the validation of cloud-based hardware and software for in-space research. AWS will also provide modeling and simulation to aid in the development of Axiom Station. Furthermore, AWS will deploy cloud capabilities for Axiom's mission control and orbital data center.</p>
 
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Axiom Space expands partnership with AWS for next-generation space station development

Earth-friendly biotech solutions for the textile, packaging and construction industries.

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Amazon announces GenAI app-building platform PartyRock

Autonomous and connected technologies shaping the future of the auto industry

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Hyundai partners with Amazon to integrate Alexa Built-in experence into Hyundai vehicles

A decentralized version of the web powered by the blockchain

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Animoca Brands, AWS, and Polygon Labs partner to launch MoonRealm Express Accelerator for Web3 development

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Amazon's One Medical has teamed up with Hackensack Meridian Health to enhance healthcare services for New Jersey residents and with the Health Transformation Alliance to expand healthcare options for employers. Through the partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey residents will have access to tech-enabled primary care services from providers, hospitals, and facilities within the health network. Meanwhile, One Medical's collaboration with the Health Transformation Alliance aims to provide primary care services to approximately five million employees from 67 employers affiliated with HTA, including major companies like Marriott, American Express, and Coca-Cola. <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> This announcement follows a string of partnership announcements from One Medical in 2023, including a <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/23828"> partnership </a> with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and a tie-in to <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/18665"> Rightway Health’s </a> network. The company appears to be growing its market presence via partnerships, and given the rate at which it has been securing these partnerships, it seems that One Medical is likely to secure additional partnerships in the near future to bolster this strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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