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Adobe Unveils Content Credentials to Combat Digital Misinformation
The big picture: Adobe's presentation on Content Credentials at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference highlights a significant effort to address the growing challenge of verifying digital media authenticity in an era dominated by AI-generated content and deepfakes. Content Credentials explained: Content Credentials function as digital "nutrition labels" for media, providing cryptographic data to verify image validity and creation details, offering a potential solution to the problem of digital media authenticity. The system tracks modifications made to digital content over time, allowing users to trace the history of changes. Content creators can use this feature to request that their content not...
read Aug 10, 2024China-Based XPeng Motors Launches AI-Powered EV
XPeng Motors has initiated mass production of its highly anticipated AI-centric electric vehicle, the MONA M03, signaling a significant milestone for the company as it prepares for the model's official launch later this month. AI-driven innovation in automotive technology: The MONA M03, an acronym for "Made of New AI," represents XPeng's latest foray into advanced electric vehicle technology, showcasing the company's commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into its products. The new model is designed to appeal to younger buyers, with a starting price of RMB 200,000 ($27,900), positioning it competitively in the growing Chinese EV market. XPeng's CEO, He Xiaopeng,...
read Aug 10, 2024Check Point Unveils AI-Powered Security Suite to Combat Cyber Threats
Check Point Software Technologies has introduced a suite of advanced AI-powered security solutions designed to address the evolving landscape of cyber threats and data protection challenges in an era of widespread AI adoption. AI-powered data classification: Check Point's new feature leverages generative AI to prevent business data leaks when using AI applications like ChatGPT. The solution aims to safeguard sensitive information by intelligently classifying data before it is shared with external AI tools. This addresses a growing concern among businesses about inadvertently exposing confidential data through interactions with AI platforms. Enhanced data loss prevention: The Harmony Endpoint Data Loss Prevention...
read Aug 10, 2024Instagram’s AI Studio Fuels Surge in Virtual Companions
A new frontier in social media: Meta's recently launched AI Studio for Instagram has opened the doors to user-created AI chatbots, leading to an influx of virtual "boyfriends" and "girlfriends" on the platform. Meta's AI Studio allows US-based Instagram users to create digital versions of themselves or AI characters capable of conversing with others. The feature has quickly been adopted by users to create AI romantic partners, filling a niche for those seeking virtual companionship. This development marks a significant shift in how AI is integrated into mainstream social media platforms. The rise of AI companions: The emergence of AI...
read Aug 9, 2024Hugging Face Fortifies AI Platform With Advanced Security Suite
Enhanced security for AI development: Hugging Face has introduced a comprehensive set of security features for 2024, aimed at bolstering the protection of AI models, datasets, and user information on its platform. Hub Security Features: Hugging Face has implemented several security measures accessible to all users, enhancing the overall protection of the platform. Fine Grained Tokens allow users to create API tokens with specific permissions, reducing the risk of unauthorized access if a token is compromised. Two Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification during login. Commit Signing ensures the authenticity...
read Aug 9, 2024Zoom Boosts AI Capabilities With Smart Backgrounds and Enhanced Summaries
Zoom has enhanced its video conferencing platform with new AI features, joining competitors in offering advanced tools to improve user experience and productivity. AI-powered visual enhancements: Zoom introduces AI-generated backgrounds for users with paid plans, catching up to similar offerings from Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. The new feature allows users to create custom backgrounds using artificial intelligence, providing more personalized and professional-looking video call environments. This addition brings Zoom's capabilities in line with its major competitors, potentially helping the platform maintain its market position in the competitive video conferencing space. Improved meeting summaries: Zoom's AI Companion tool now incorporates...
read Aug 9, 2024OpenAI Warns Users May Get Emotionally Attached to Vocie-Enabled ChatGPT
OpenAI's recent safety analysis for its GPT-4o model, which introduces a voice interface to ChatGPT, highlights potential risks associated with users forming emotional attachments to AI chatbots. This development raises important questions about the psychological impact of increasingly human-like AI interactions and the need for responsible AI deployment. Key features and concerns: OpenAI's new voice interface for ChatGPT aims to enhance user interaction but comes with potential psychological risks. The humanlike voice interface could lead some users to develop emotional attachments to the AI chatbot, as observed during testing when users employed language suggesting emotional connections. Researchers noted instances of...
read Aug 9, 2024YouTube’s AI Brainstorming Tool Supercharges Creator Productivity
New AI tool for content creation: YouTube is testing an innovative feature called "Brainstorm with Gemini" that leverages Google's advanced Gemini AI models to assist creators in generating video ideas, titles, and thumbnails. The new tool is designed to streamline the creative process for YouTube content creators by providing AI-generated suggestions based on broad topics or initial ideas. Creators can access this feature within YouTube Studio by entering a general concept and clicking the Brainstorm button to receive refined and related video concepts. The AI-powered tool aims to address common challenges faced by creators, such as overcoming creative blocks or...
read Aug 9, 2024AI Video Creator ‘Diffuse 2.0’ Gets Major Upgrade
Diffuse 2.0, an AI-powered video generation tool from Higgsfield, has introduced new features aimed at simplifying and democratizing high-quality video creation for social media and personal use. Major update to AI video creation: Higgsfield's release of Diffuse 2.0 marks a significant advancement in AI-driven video generation tools, offering a range of new features designed to make video creation more accessible and efficient. The updated tool includes a Selfie Animator feature, allowing users to bring still photos to life through animation. New video templates have been added to provide users with more creative options and starting points for their projects. A...
read Aug 8, 2024Google-Acquired ‘Prompt Poet’ Wants to Make you Better at Prompt Engineering
Prompt Poet, a recently Google-acquired tool developed by Character.ai, is reshaping the landscape of LLM prompt engineering with its innovative features and user-friendly approach. A game-changing tool for prompt engineers: Prompt Poet introduces a low-code methodology that simplifies the process of creating and managing prompts for large language models (LLMs). The tool utilizes YAML and Jinja2 for crafting flexible and dynamic prompts, allowing for greater versatility in prompt creation. By focusing on context management, Prompt Poet enables engineers to create more nuanced and effective prompts that consider both instructions and relevant data. The platform's ability to integrate external data sources...
read Aug 8, 2024LG Releases South Korea’s First Open-Source AI Model
LG's introduction of Exaone 3.0, South Korea's first open-source AI model, marks a significant milestone in the country's artificial intelligence sector and presents a challenge to global tech giants in the field of language AI. The big picture: LG AI Research's launch of Exaone 3.0 represents South Korea's entry into the competitive open-source AI arena, potentially reshaping the global AI landscape and demonstrating the country's growing capabilities in artificial intelligence technology. Exaone 3.0 is a 7.8 billion parameter model that excels in both Korean and English language tasks, positioning it as a versatile tool for various applications. The model's open-source...
read Aug 8, 2024Alibaba’s New AI Model Just Dropped and It’s a Beast at Math
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled a new series of mathematics-focused large language models called Qwen2-Math, with its top variant claiming superior performance on key math benchmarks compared to other leading AI models. Benchmark-breaking performance: Qwen2-Math-72B-Instruct, the most powerful model in the series, has set new standards in mathematical problem-solving capabilities among AI models. The model achieved an impressive 84% score on the MATH Benchmark for LLMs, surpassing previous top performers in this challenging test of mathematical reasoning. On the GSM8K grade school math benchmark, Qwen2-Math-72B-Instruct scored a near-perfect 96.7%, demonstrating its proficiency in solving elementary and middle school-level math problems. The...
read Aug 8, 2024Reddit Will Begin Using AI to Summarize Long Threads
Reddit's AI-powered search summaries: Reddit is set to launch a new feature that uses artificial intelligence to generate concise summaries of search results, aiming to enhance user experience and content discovery on the platform. The AI-powered summaries will appear at the top of search results, providing users with quick overviews of long Reddit threads and discussions. This feature is designed to help users find relevant content more efficiently, potentially saving time and improving navigation through Reddit's vast array of communities and conversations. Reddit plans to implement both first-party and third-party AI models to create these summaries, indicating a hybrid approach...
read Aug 8, 2024Open-Source AI Image Generator ‘Flux’ Just Launched — Here’s How to Get Access
The AI image generation landscape is evolving rapidly with the introduction of Flux, a new open-source model from startup Black Forest Labs that's drawing comparisons to industry leaders like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion. Key features and availability: Flux offers a range of options for users, from commercial licenses to faster, lightweight models suitable for personal use. The model is available in three versions: Pro (with a commercial license), Dev, and Schnell (mid-weight and fast models). Users can access Flux through various platforms, including NightCafe, Poe, Based Labs, Hugging Face, and Fal.ai. For those preferring local operation, Flux can be downloaded...
read Aug 8, 2024ProRata is Pioneering a Pay-Per-Use Data Sales Model to Solve AI’s Copyright Woes
The emergence of AI pay-per-use models aims to address copyright concerns in generative AI by ensuring fair compensation for content creators and publishers whose work is used to train AI systems. ProRata's innovative approach: Bill Gross, CEO of startup ProRata, is spearheading an "AI pay-per-use" model to tackle the issue of AI companies using copyrighted data without permission. ProRata's primary goal is to establish revenue-sharing agreements that allow publishers and individuals to receive compensation when AI companies utilize their work. The company has already secured partnerships with major players in the media and publishing industry, including Universal Music Group, Financial...
read Aug 8, 2024AMD and NZ-Based Startup Partner on Free AI Image Generator That Runs Locally
Introducing Amuse: AMD's foray into AI image generation: AMD has partnered with New Zealand-based AI startup TensorStack to develop Amuse, a new AI image generator designed for Windows users that operates locally on their computers. Amuse, currently in beta, allows users to create AI-generated images without relying on internet connectivity or cloud-based processing, offering a more private and localized approach to image generation. The tool is free to use and does not require a subscription, making it accessible to a wide range of users interested in AI image creation. Amuse leverages AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series processors to run stable...
read Aug 8, 2024Context Labs Is Using AI and Blockchain to Fight Climate Change
The emergence of Context Labs marks a significant advancement in the fight against climate change, offering companies a powerful tool to measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through AI-enabled data analytics and verification. Innovative emissions tracking platform: Context Labs has developed a groundbreaking system that adds context to emissions data from various sources, providing companies with a comprehensive view of their environmental impact. The platform integrates data from sensors and satellites, offering third-party verification and recording information on a blockchain for enhanced reliability and transparency. Companies gain access to an interactive interface that allows them to visualize emissions across...
read Aug 8, 2024WhatsApp Tests Voice Commands for Meta AI
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that would allow users to send voice messages to Meta AI, potentially expanding the ways users can interact with the artificial intelligence assistant within the popular messaging app. Beta testing underway: The voice messaging feature for Meta AI has been spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.16.10, signaling a possible upcoming expansion of AI interaction options for users. A screenshot from the beta version shows a new button added to the chat interface specifically for sending voice messages to Meta AI. This feature enables select beta testers to communicate with Meta AI using...
read Aug 8, 2024ChatGPT Update Brings a Big Multitasking Feature to Macs
ChatGPT Mac app update enhances multitasking: OpenAI has rolled out a significant update to the ChatGPT Mac application, introducing features that streamline workflow and improve user experience. The most notable change is the introduction of a small ChatGPT overlay that appears on top of other windows when users activate the Option-Space shortcut. This new overlay replaces the previous behavior where the full ChatGPT window would come to the foreground, potentially disrupting workflow. Users can now position the ChatGPT mini-window alongside other applications, eliminating the need for constant window switching. Data analysis capabilities expanded: The update brings improvements to ChatGPT's data...
read Aug 8, 2024Google’s Upcoming Pixel 9 Will Have Major AI Upgrades
Google's Pixel 9 lineup: A RAM boost for AI readiness: The upcoming Google Pixel 9 smartphones are set to receive a significant upgrade in RAM, preparing the devices for advanced AI features while offering benefits to all users. The base Pixel 9 model is rumored to come with 12GB of RAM, a 50% increase from the 8GB in the Pixel 8. The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL variants may feature 16GB of RAM, up from 12GB in the Pixel 8 Pro. This RAM boost is expected to benefit all users, regardless of their engagement with AI features, enhancing...
read Aug 8, 2024Amazon Music Launches AI-Powered Discovery Feature ‘Topics’
Amazon Music has introduced a new AI-powered feature called Topics, designed to enhance podcast discovery and recommendations for users. This innovation comes as streaming platforms continue to compete for listener attention in the rapidly evolving podcast market. AI-driven podcast exploration: Topics employs artificial intelligence to analyze podcast transcriptions and descriptions, identifying key subjects and generating topic tags for easy navigation. The feature creates Topic tag buttons beneath episode descriptions, allowing users to quickly find related content. By clicking on a tag, listeners can access a curated list of podcast episodes covering similar themes or subjects. This AI-driven approach aims to...
read Aug 8, 2024‘Napkin’ Uses Visual AI to Automate Business Storytelling
Napkin, a new AI-powered tool, aims to revolutionize business storytelling by automating the creation of visual elements for presentations, pitches, and reports. The big picture: Napkin leverages generative AI to transform text inputs into customizable visuals, charts, and diagrams, streamlining the process of creating compelling business presentations. Founded by Pramod Sharma and Jerome Scholler, the creators of the educational technology Osmo, Napkin addresses the challenge of efficiently producing visual content for business communications. The tool integrates with popular platforms like Google Docs, Slides, and Canva, enhancing its versatility and ease of use for professionals. Napkin's Visual AI technology quickly converts...
read Aug 7, 2024Adobe Releases AI-Powered Version of Journey Optimizer for B2B Marketing
AI-enhanced B2B marketing: Adobe has launched a new version of its Journey Optimizer, specifically designed to supercharge B2B marketing efforts through the use of generative AI. The B2B version of Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO B2B) aims to help enterprises identify and persuade key decision-makers for large purchases. This tool addresses the common challenge faced by sales and marketing teams in reaching the right people who make purchasing decisions for software or hardware. AJO B2B enables brands to reach the right person and personalize their sales pitch effectively. Key features and capabilities: Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B is built on top of...
read Aug 7, 2024Google’s New Pixel Weather App Promises AI-Powered Forecasts
The new Pixel Weather app, currently available for manual sideload, offers a comprehensive suite of weather-related features and is expected to officially launch with the Pixel 9 before rolling out to other Pixel devices via the Play Store. Key features and functionality: The native Pixel Weather app provides users with real-time weather information and forecasts for their current and saved locations, along with customizable notifications and interactive weather cards. Users can receive timely precipitation notifications and daily weather forecast updates to stay informed about changing conditions. The app allows for rearrangeable weather cards, giving users the flexibility to prioritize the...
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