🤖 AI News (Aug 17, 2024):

1️⃣ Qwen: #Alibaba has introduced a new series of large language models (LLMs) named Qwen2-Math, which excel in mathematics and are said to "outperform GPT-4o and Claude 3.5" in this domain. 📊

2️⃣ Google: #Google has unveiled its latest line of Pixel 9 smartphones, featuring the #AI assistant Gemini as the default, alongside the voice-enabled chatbot Gemini Live, smartwatches, headphones, and other AI-driven products. 📱

3️⃣ Cyberport: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Cyberport have launched a generative AI sandbox aimed at the financial sector, designed to enhance the efficiency of various organizations in this industry. 💰

4️⃣ SCMP: German automaker Mercedes-Benz has formed a partnership with ByteDance's cloud division, Volcano Engine, to collaborate on AI initiatives. 🚗

5️⃣ OpenAI: Developers at #OpenAI have banned a group of ChatGPT accounts linked to an Iranian influence campaign that was generating content about the U.S. presidential elections. 🚫

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