Perplexity AI Launches 'Comet': An AI-Powered Web Browser
Perplexity AI has introduced 'Comet,' a new web browser integrated with advanced AI capabilities. Built on the Chromium engine, Comet offers features such as generating article summaries, describing images, conducting research, and composing emails directly within the browser. Initially available to premium subscribers, broader access is anticipated in the near future. This launch signifies Perplexity AI's commitment to enhancing user experience through AI-driven tools.
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Perplexity AI Official Announcement
Applied Intuition Unveils 'Axion' and 'Acuity' for Military Autonomous Systems
Applied Intuition has announced the release of two new defense-focused product lines, 'Axion' and 'Acuity,' aimed at accelerating the deployment of autonomous systems in military applications. These products are designed to enhance the development and testing of autonomous vehicles, providing advanced simulation and validation tools. This move underscores Applied Intuition's expansion into defense technology and its commitment to supporting autonomous capabilities in complex environments.
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Applied Intuition Press Release
SENSEI: Enhancing Reinforcement Learning with Semantic Exploration
Researchers have introduced SENSEI, a framework that integrates Vision Language Models (VLMs) into reinforcement learning to guide agents toward semantically meaningful behaviors. This approach enables agents to predict rewards through a world model, facilitating the discovery of diverse behaviors in both robotic and video game simulations. The study highlights the potential of leveraging foundation models to enhance exploration strategies in AI systems.
COSINT-Agent: Advancing Open Source Intelligence with Multimodal AI
A new knowledge-driven multimodal agent, COSINT-Agent, has been developed to address challenges in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) within the Chinese domain. By combining fine-tuned multimodal large language models with structured reasoning through an Entity-Event-Scene Knowledge Graph, COSINT-Agent effectively extracts and contextualizes insights from diverse data sources. This innovation demonstrates significant improvements in tasks such as entity recognition and event interpretation, marking a step forward in automated multimodal reasoning for intelligence gathering.
Design+Code Launches 'Create Your Dream Apps with Cursor and Claude AI' Course
Design+Code has introduced a comprehensive course titled 'Create Your Dream Apps with Cursor and Claude AI.' This program guides learners through building web applications using AI tools like Cursor and Claude AI, covering frontend development with React, backend integration with Firebase, and payment processing with Stripe. The course also explores advanced AI tools such as Claude Artifacts, Galileo AI, v0.dev for UI design, Ideogram for design generation, and Cursor Composer for full-scale development. It's designed for individuals aiming to leverage AI in app development without extensive coding experience.
EDUCAUSE Announces 'Teaching with AI' Program for Higher Education Faculty
EDUCAUSE has unveiled 'Teaching with AI,' a flexible online program tailored for higher education faculty, instructional designers, and support staff. Scheduled from August 19 to 28, 2025, the program aims to deepen participants' understanding of AI and empower them to integrate it into their curricula. It features live discussion sessions offering practical strategies for enhancing student engagement, personalizing learning experiences, and improving educational outcomes. Participants will explore real-world AI applications, engage in interactive activities, and collaborate with peers to develop actionable insights for their teaching practices.