AI News, October 14th, 2024

Here’s the latest AI tech news from today, October 14, 2024:

1. Google Introduces AI-Enhanced Search Features:
   • Google has launched a significant update to its search capabilities with AI-powered tools, including features like "search by video," where users can ask questions about objects within moving video content. Other enhancements include more advanced Google Lens features, such as real-time shopping insights, and "Circle to Search," which allows Android users to identify songs by circling on the screen. This update aims to create a more interactive and visually driven search experience for users worldwide​blog.google.
2. Microsoft’s Updated AI Copilot:
   • Microsoft has rolled out new updates for its AI-powered Copilot, which now integrates “Copilot Voice” and “Copilot Daily,” offering a personalized voice assistant experience. Users can interact more intuitively, receive daily summaries of news and reminders, and get contextual assistance tailored to their specific needs. The Copilot integration in Microsoft Edge also provides quick help with web content, adding a seamless AI assistant experience within the browser​The Official Microsoft Blog.
3. Singapore's Economic Growth Boosted by AI Demand:
   • Singapore reported a stronger-than-expected 4.1% economic growth in Q3, driven primarily by a resurgence in manufacturing, especially in AI-related technology like computer chips. The city-state’s performance, often seen as a global economic indicator, highlights the rising global demand for AI-driven products across consumer electronics and tech industries, fueling manufacturing recovery and broader economic optimism in the region​Malay Mail .

These stories highlight how AI is reshaping various facets of technology, economic growth, and user experience across major platforms and sectors.