OpenAI’s Orion Model Set for December Launch, Apple Introduces Genmoji in iOS Update, and Eleven Labs Unveils Custom Voice Creation Tool

The recruitment and selection of AI talent have become pivotal as companies race to develop cutting-edge applications. From OpenAI partnering with select firms for early access to its new model “Orion,” to Microsoft leveraging tools like OmniParser for workflow automation, the AI sector highlights the importance of specialized skills. Emerging platforms, like Eleven Labs’ Voice Design engine for synthetic voice creation or Anthropic’s use of Claude’s JavaScript capabilities, underscore the demand for innovative talent. As the integration of AI expands across industries, recruiting individuals adept at merging technical expertise with creative problem-solving has emerged as a top organizational priority.

Table of Contents

• OpenAI’s Upcoming Model: ‘Orion’
• Apple Intelligence Expansion in iOS 18.2 Developer Beta
• Eleven Labs’ Voice Design Engine
• Anthropic’s Claude AI Update
• Microsoft’s OmniParser Tool

OpenAI’s Upcoming Model: ‘Orion’

OpenAI plans to release its next model, Orion, by December.

• Sources from The Verge report that Orion is expected to be the successor to GPT-4.
• Important: Initially, it will not be available to the general public. Instead, it will be offered to select partner companies for integration into their products.
• Microsoft, a key deployment partner of OpenAI, may host the model on Azure as early as November.
• Will it be branded as GPT-5? Only time will tell!

Apple Intelligence Expansion in iOS 18.2 Developer Beta

This update includes exciting new features such as:

• Genmoji: Allows users to create custom emojis based on their descriptions.
• Visual Intelligence: Provides real-time information to iPhone users by pointing their camera at objects.
• Integration with Siri: Users can now leverage ChatGPT with Siri for complex queries like itinerary planning, enhancing Apple’s ecosystem.

Eleven Labs’ Voice Design Engine

Eleven Labs introduces a new feature for custom voice creation with its Voice Design engine.

• Users can create unique synthetic voices just by entering text prompts.
• Example prompt: “An old British male with a raspy voice.”
• This tool is aimed at applications in gaming and multimedia, potentially opening new doors for indie developers focused on engaging storytelling.

Anthropic’s Claude AI Update

Anthropic has rolled out a new feature enabling its Claude AI chatbot to perform data analysis using JavaScript.

• Users can now:
  • Conduct in-depth analyses.
  • Create interactive visualizations.
• By allowing Claude to write, execute, and modify code, this tool simplifies complex data tasks, benefiting both sales and engineering applications, while also providing insights into resource logs and performance trends.

Microsoft’s OmniParser Tool

Microsoft has quietly released OmniParser, a tool designed to convert user interface screenshots into structured formats.

This tool promises to greatly enhance productivity by enabling users to better manage and utilize data captured from their visual interfaces.

That’s a quick round-up of today’s AI news. Stay tuned to AI Tech News Today for all the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field.

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