Samsung is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) department by employing former Apple heavyweight, Murat Akbacak, aiming to revitalize Bixby, their virtual assistant, and enhance their AI technologies. Samsung believes Akbacak’s vast experience will prove invaluable in pushing their AI ambitions forward.
Previously in charge of the Conversational & Contextual AI department at Apple, Akbacak has now been assigned to lead Samsung’s new division, North America AI Center. He will focus on advancing Samsung’s AI capabilities in North America and shape the future of AI technology for the company.
To strengthen its AI sector, Samsung has strategically combined its offices in Toronto and Mountain View, California. This move is expected to foster a more collaborative work environment and centralize innovation efforts, increasing product speed and enhancing the AI capabilities of Samsung devices.
Akbacak has a vast experience in AI, having contributed to the formation and implementation of plans for a renowned digital assistant.
Enhancing Bixby with ex-Apple AI expertise
With his extensive knowledge, he hopes to fine-tune Bixby and streamline Samsung’s Galaxy AI across their wide array of devices.
Samsung recently introduced their debut Color E-Paper display at the Infocomm 2024 expo. This new technology has the potential to revolutionize industries, including advertising, and indicates Samsung’s dedication to pushing boundaries in display technology.
Samsung has launched a security update specifically for the Galaxy S23 FE, which is exclusively available to AT&T Galaxy S23 FE users in the U.S, with plans to expand it soon. The update addresses potential security vulnerabilities and aims to enhance the overall performance and stability of these devices.
Finally, a new operating system has been launched that enhances cooperation between iPhones and Galaxy phones using Rich Communication Services (RCS). This enables seamless communication, where users can conveniently share high-resolution pictures, videos, and have interactive chats regardless of their device type. This stride is set to reshape the communication landscape and foster greater inclusivity among different tech brands.
