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Newsweek
2 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Fluent English Speaker Needed for Full-Time Paid Job Looking After Cheetahs
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a remote stretch of the Zambezi Valley in Mozambique, Africa, a team of wildlife conservationists are hiring for a job they call "a once in a lifetime opportunity." The Panyame Cheetah Project, based in the vast 210,000-hectare Panyame Wildlife Conservancy, is looking for a full-time Cheetah Monitor to live deep in the bush and be involved in tracking, feeding and safeguarding the fastest land animals on Earth. The job role is no desk job, involving rugged daily treks through Jesse bush and riverine forest, telemetry-based tracking across the cheetah territory—all while living off-grid in a bush camp on the banks of the Zambezi River. "This is real conservation in action," Panyame Cheetah Project said on social media, urging candidates with data skills, fitness, and a passion for wildlife to apply. "From feeding cheetahs in the bomas to tracking them across 210,000 hectares... We're looking for a committed, hands-on field assistant." A file photo of a cheetah lounging in the wild. A file photo of a cheetah lounging in the from this, the project encouraged applications from far and wide, adding: "If you're passionate about wildlife and ready for a life in the bush, apply now." The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list has listed the cheetah as a threatened species since 2021. With an estimated population of 6,517 mature animals in the wild, their numbers are decreasing. The threats to cheetahs are varied, from hunting and trapping to residential development and wildfire risks. Founded in 1993, the Panyame Wildlife Conservancy supports four of Africa's "Big Five" species. The job will require collaboration with anti-poaching units, helicopter-assisted tracking, and an ability to manage large datasets using EarthRanger and Microsoft Excel. While English fluency is a must, Portuguese and Shona speakers may have an edge. More than anything, however, Panyame is looking for someone who thrives in isolation and is willing to trade creature comforts for conservation impact. The job has captured plenty of attention online after Panyame shared the job posting on their Instagram page last week. It's amassed thousands of likes, and in the comments, people shared thoughts from well-placed jokes to amazement at the unique role. "What happened to the last employees?" said one commenter. While another wrote: "Do they respond to pspspsps?" One Instagram user joked: "Work from home available?? I'll take cheetah's to my home." Meanwhile many people longed for the idea of the one-of-a-kind job. "In another life perhaps. What an amazing opportunity!" wrote one commenter. Applications for the role are still currently open and available via a Google form here. While the salary for the role hasn't been confirmed, replying to a comment on the Instagram post, the Panyame Conservancy said: "The salary will be dependent on the successful applicants experience and qualifications." Newsweek reached out to The Panyame Cheetah Project via email for comment.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Anthropic rolls out financial AI tools to target large clients
This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsletter. Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has rolled out Claude tools tailored for financial analysts to meet demand from enterprise clients, the company said Tuesday. While announcing the launch Tuesday in New York, Anthropic unveiled the latest features designed to answer queries for large financial workloads and integrate with financial data providers like Daloopa, Databricks, FactSet, Snowflake, PitchBook and S&P Global. Claude – Anthropic's AI assistant and a family of large language models – has been built to 'turbocharge' the work the analysts or fund managers are already doing that involves due diligence, market research, competitive benchmarking, financial modeling, investment memos and pitch decks, said Jonathan Pelosi, global head of industry for financial services at Anthropic. Claude's latest version for financial services that includes banks, insurance companies and hedge funds has a new feature that helps analysts build financial models directly in Microsoft Excel and generate downloadable Excel files with complete financial models. It also helps to create a PowerPoint deck. 'These are some of the ways we brought these features together to provide a one-stop shop to make life so much easier for these analysts to do meaningful work,' Pelosi told Banking Dive. With the advancement of AI, many financial institutions have launched AI assistants to help employees serve Wall Street clients. In January, Goldman Sachs introduced a generative AI assistant to its bankers, traders and asset managers. Anthropic's offering is geared toward helping financial analysts do their work more easily and efficiently, according to Pelosi. The AI startup's latest Claude version can pull data from multiple sources across platforms with links to source materials for cross-checking and deliver analysis in less than 30 minutes or even a few seconds, depending on the query, the firm said. That helps to save time and 'uncover insights' that can be missed, Nicholas Lin, a member of the product team, said at an Anthropic event Tuesday. Anthropic offers assistance during the implementation process to bridge the gap between theoretical capabilities and practical applications. However, Claude requires a 'human in the loop,' Pelosi pointed out, adding that the platform is not intended for autonomous financial decision-making or to provide stock recommendations that users follow blindly. 'When we onboard someone, we insist on training, understanding what the limitations are of these models, putting those guardrails in place so people treat it like it is a helpful technology, not a replacement for them,' he said. Claude aims to onboard more partners to quickly build out its ecosystem of financial data, Pelosi said. Anthropic has tailored solutions for individual financial institutions, customizing requirements based on the specific line of business's regulatory environment, Pelosi noted. The platform uses citations to provide visibility into information sources. For example, Claude supports uploading institution-specific documentation, like state-level insurance regulations or can be tailored to specific contexts like know your customer workflows. Claude provides customized solutions across compliance, research, and enterprise AI adoption through some leading consultancies, including Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Slalom, TribeAI and Turing. However, the AI tool has certain limitations that Pelosi pointed out, such as its inability to generate videos or images and its intentional avoidance of consumer-focused capabilities. Some of Claude's existing clients include AIA Labs, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, American International Group, and Norges Bank Investment Management, Pelosi said. Co-founded in 2021 by Dario Amodei and Daniela Amodei, who previously worked at OpenAI, Anthropic said in March that it completed a fundraising deal that valued the company at $61.5 billion – up from roughly $16 billion around a year ago, The New York Times reported. In May, Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4 – two hybrid models – extending the features to its Claude Enterprise clients with enhanced coding and reasoning capabilities while responding more precisely to clients' queries. 'We are just getting started, and we are excited to see what people do with this new solution,' Pelosi said. 'This is just the beginning.' Recommended Reading Robinhood to launch banking product
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
OpenAI Building ChatGPT-Based Alternatives to Excel and PowerPoint
OpenAI Eyes Productivity Space with New ChatGPT Spreadsheet and Presentation Tools OpenAI is reportedly developing a new suite of productivity tools embedded directly into ChatGPT—tools that could eventually serve as AI-powered alternatives to Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. These upcoming features aim to reshape how users create spreadsheets and slide decks by allowing the entire process to happen inside ChatGPT's interface. According to a report from The Information, the tools will leverage open-source file formats to ensure compatibility with Microsoft Office, all while sidestepping the need for traditional apps or services. Users may soon be able to generate charts, tables, and presentation slides through intuitive prompts and built-in buttons, streamlining workflows without toggling between multiple platforms. The goal is clear: simplify work while reducing reliance on paid services like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Though still in development, these tools reflect a broader strategic push from OpenAI. The company is also working on advanced "agents"—AI-driven systems capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks. These could range from report generation based on public or internal data to scheduling meetings or even performing basic web-based operations. If these agents evolve as intended, ChatGPT could transform from a chat assistant into a full-scale productivity hub, replacing several existing software tools with a single, AI-integrated solution. While no official launch date has been announced, the open file format approach means OpenAI can proceed without needing Microsoft's permission. This move, however, may strain the already delicate relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft—one of its biggest investors. Despite recent rumours, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has denied any rift between the two companies. Still, the development of tools that mirror Microsoft's flagship products is bound to raise eyebrows in Redmond. Current prototypes are reportedly missing features like real-time collaboration, cloud storage, and the snappy performance users expect from established suites. However, if OpenAI can close those gaps, it may soon offer a lightweight, AI-powered alternative for individuals and small teams. ChatGPT could soon be more than just an AI that answers your questions—it might also help you create the documents you used to build with Excel or PowerPoint.
India Today
16-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
OpenAI coming to eat Microsoft's lunch with open source Excel and Powerpoint like tools for ChatGPT users
Imagine creating spreadsheets and slide decks without ever opening Microsoft Excel or PowerPoint, and doing it all directly inside ChatGPT. That could soon be a reality, as OpenAI is reportedly developing new features for its popular AI assistant that aim to rival Microsoft's Office suite. The goal? To make productivity simpler, smarter, and far less dependent on traditional to a report by The Information, OpenAI is working on native tools within ChatGPT that will allow users to generate and edit both spreadsheets and presentations from within the chat interface. These files will be created using open-source formats that remain fully compatible with Microsoft Office, all without needing to access Microsoft's apps or of toggling between different programs, users would see intuitive buttons inside ChatGPT, guiding them through building charts, tables, or slides step by step. This could dramatically streamline office workflows, especially for users looking to bypass pricey subscriptions to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. While still under development, the tools hint at a broader ambition for ChatGPT. With these additions, it is set to become more than just a conversation partner. OpenAI is also said to be working on sophisticated 'agents', AI-powered systems capable of carrying out multi-step tasks. These include automatically generating reports using corporate or public data, booking meetings, or even handling basic web-based successful, these agents could turn ChatGPT into a full-fledged productivity assistant, performing the kind of administrative and analytical work currently done across multiple apps and platforms. It would represent a shift from ChatGPT being just an AI helper to becoming a central hub for getting work there's no official launch timeline, the strategic decision to rely on open file formats means OpenAI doesn't need Microsoft's blessing to roll out these features. That independence could pose a significant challenge to both Microsoft and Google, whose business models rely heavily on productivity software timing is notable, too. Recent speculation has suggested tensions between Microsoft, a key OpenAI investor and partner, and the AI company itself. However, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly denied any rift. Regardless, developing tools that compete directly with Office products is bound to raise eyebrows in are, of course, early limitations. According to the report, the current prototypes may lack essentials like cloud storage, real-time collaboration, or the kind of speed users expect from mature productivity suites. But if OpenAI can address those gaps, it could offer a compelling alternative, especially for individuals or small teams seeking lightweight, integrated tools powered by short, ChatGPT might soon do more than answer your questions, it could help you build the very documents you once opened Excel or PowerPoint to create.- Ends
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Business Standard
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Is ChatGPT the new MS Office? OpenAI targets Excel, PowerPoint dominance
OpenAI is developing new features for ChatGPT that could directly challenge Microsoft Office's dominance, according to a report by The Information. New tools under development will allow users to create and edit spreadsheets and presentations directly within ChatGPT, eliminating the need for Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or any Microsoft software access. The features, which are reportedly being tested by at least one early user, allow ChatGPT subscribers to generate files that are compatible with PowerPoint and Excel. OpenAI has embedded buttons beneath the ChatGPT search bar to guide users in launching a spreadsheet or presentation workflow. Users would then be able to download the resulting files and open them using a variety of third-party apps. This compatibility is possible because Microsoft has made the file formats for Excel (.xlsx) and PowerPoint (.pptx) open source. This means OpenAI does not require permission from Microsoft to support them. OpenAI developing AI agents These tools are part of a broader effort to position ChatGPT as more than just a conversational assistant. OpenAI is also developing 'agents'—AI tools designed to handle multi-step tasks such as compiling reports from corporate or public data, booking appointments, or navigating websites. These agents go beyond ChatGPT's current capabilities as they will be capable of executing full tasks autonomously, without constant user input. If successful, ChatGPT could become a powerful alternative to traditional productivity suites from Microsoft and Google, both of which generate significant revenue from business subscriptions. OpenAI–Microsoft partnership OpenAI and Microsoft have held one of the most significant AI partnerships. Microsoft invested $1 billion into OpenAI in 2019 and later $10 billion in 2023 for a multi-year partnership. Under this partnership, Microsoft had exclusive access to OpenAI's foundational models (like GPT-4) for commercial use, which powers products like Copilot in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc). Meanwhile, ChatGPT runs almost entirely on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. The development comes as both Microsoft and OpenAI have begun building competing features. While Sam Altman has maintained that the two tech companies remain aligned, media reports paint a different picture as the two companies' interests appear to be increasingly diverging from partners to competitors.
