Major OpenAI Announcements, Klarna's AI App Changes Shopping Forever, Medical AI Breakthrough

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Today we’ve got plenty on the docket to cover - OpenAI has some major announcements lined up for its DevDay on Nov 6, Klarna is changing the way we shop with its AI-powered shopping app, and a groundbreaking medical discovery involving AI that scans tumor DNA.

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OpenAI Plans Major Updates To Lure Developers With Lower Costs. OpenAI is gearing up to unveil significant updates at its DevDay on Nov 6. Anticipated announcements include slashing developer costs by up to 20 times, introducing memory storage, and launching vision and stateful APIs to enrich AI applications. These upgrades, geared towards enhancing AI chatbots and agents, underscore OpenAI's commitment to retaining developer interest amid rising competition.

Klarna Takes Aim At Google And Amazon With AI Shopping App. Fintech startup Klarna launched a shopping app that uses image recognition to identify products, similar to Google Lens. Users can snap pictures of items and styles to quickly find where to buy them. The feature identifies over 10 million items and matches them with 50 million stores, allowing users to easily compare prices, retailers, and read reviews, streamlining the shopping experience.

New AI Tool Diagnoses Brain Tumors On The Operating Table. Scientists in the Netherlands have developed "Sturgeon," an AI tool that scans tumor DNA for precise brain tumor diagnosis during surgery. By offering insights early in the procedure, it aids in surgical decision-making. Tested with promising accuracy, the system is seen as revolutionary, though its broad application requires specialized expertise.

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