• Scientist identify the phonetic alphabet of whales

    We've known that whales are intelligent, emotional mammals who often sing songs. But now, a team of researchers from Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) and the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab have identified what they believe to be an actual consistent phonetic alphabet in whalespeak—not unlike human vocalizations. — Read the rest

  • Alphabet unveils beefed-up AI chatbot as competition heats up

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, California >> Google parent Alphabet today showed how it is building on artificial intelligence across its businesses, including a beefed-up Gemini chatbot and improvements to search, as it faces growing competition from OpenAI and other rivals.

    • KIFI

    Scientists say they’ve discovered a ‘phonetic alphabet’ in whale calls

    By Mindy Weisberger (CNN) — Scientists have accomplished a whale of a feat. They’ve identified previously unknown complexity in whale communication by analyzing thousands of recorded sequences of sperm whale clicks with artificial intelligence. Variations in tempo, rhythm and length of the whales’ click sequences, called codas, weave a rich acoustic tapestry. These variables hint

    • ZDNet

    How AI helped scientists find an alphabet in sperm whale sounds

    Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are using machine learning to research sperm whale communication habits -- and they're learning unprecedented things. Their new study, titled "Contextual and Combinatorial Structure in Sperm Whale Vocalisations," shines some light on the language sperm whales use to communicate.The study focuses on whale vocalizations known as codas, or short bursts of clicks with various inter-click intervals. Instead of the more familiar music-like...

  • How OpenAI Trimmed $50 Billion off Alphabet’s Market Cap on Monday

    Will OpenAI introduce a new product that can threaten Google? The market is up today, but Alphabet (GOOG 0.36%) (GOOGL 0.29%) shares traded as much as 2.8% lower in early trading, cutting more than $50 billion off the company’s valuation. The stock recovered slightly but it was still down 2% at 11 a.m. ET. OpenAI stirs the pot Artificial intelligence (AI) […]

  • Keystone Financial Group Lowers Stock Holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

    Keystone Financial Group lessened its stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Free Report) by 6.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 34,756 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 2,264 shares during the quarter. Alphabet accounts for approximately 0.9% of Keystone Financial Group’s […]

    • CNBC

    Alphabet closes at all-time high as Google rebounds from disastrous start to AI race

    This week's show-and-tell at Google's annual I/O developers conference went a long way toward restoring investor confidence in the company's AI capabilities.

  • 4,720 Shares in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Purchased by Summa Corp.

    Summa Corp. purchased a new stake in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 4,720 shares of the information services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $665,000. Alphabet makes up 0.5% of Summa Corp.’s holdings, […]

  • Berkeley Capital Partners LLC Lowers Stock Position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

    Berkeley Capital Partners LLC lowered its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Free Report) by 1.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,922 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 98 shares during the quarter. Berkeley […]

  • Janney Capital Management LLC Trims Stock Holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

    Janney Capital Management LLC decreased its position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Free Report) by 24.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 13,314 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 4,200 shares during the period. Janney Capital Management […]

  • AGF Management Ltd. Has $10.82 Million Holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

    AGF Management Ltd. trimmed its position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Free Report) by 6.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 76,799 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 5,410 shares during the quarter. […]

  • Royal Capital Wealth Management LLC Trims Stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

    Royal Capital Wealth Management LLC cut its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Free Report) by 2.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 13,615 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 300 shares during the […]