Spotify has launched a pilot called Voice Translation for podcasts, an AI-powered system that clones original voices as it translates podcasts into different languages using technology from OpenAI. Continue Reading →
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The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a tentative agreement. While the 146-day-old strike is not officially over, picketing has been suspended. Continue Reading →
As AI's capabilities increasingly blur the lines between human originality and machine-generated derivatives, traditional copyright frameworks appear increasingly antiquated. The once-clear demarcations of ownership, originality, and rights are now mired in ambiguity. How might we rewrite today's copyright regulations to enable a future that respects both human ingenuity and the undeniable contributions of generative AI models? Continue Reading →
Six months ago, the Future of Life Institute (with endorsements from Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak) released an open letter advocating for a halt in advanced AI development. The immediate call wasn't adopted, but the letter's impact is evident. Continue Reading →
Amazon's latest update to its Alexa voice assistant introduces a generative large language model (LLM) designed to elevate smart home interactions. Amazon says the new Alexa LLM brings enhanced contextual understanding, allowing for more natural conversations and streamlined device management. Continue Reading →
Tonight, Major League Baseball (MLB) is set to broadcast a regular season game in a virtual environment. The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Los Angeles Angels at Tropicana Field, but fans will have the option to view the game as a real-time animation. Continue Reading →
Google has announced significant updates to its AI tool, Bard. The tool now offers direct integration with Google's suite of apps and services, facilitated by the introduction of Bard Extensions. This feature enables users to seamlessly access information from Gmail, Docs, Drive, and other services within a Bard conversation. Continue Reading →
Can you rattle off the top 10 generative AI services in order of popularity? You'll probably guess that number one is ChatGPT (and you'll be right). But what's the second most popular generative AI app? Have you used it? Number three? Four? I'm going to guess that you're not as familiar with the most popular generative AI tools as you could be. Continue Reading →
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is intensifying its focus on generative AI. Central to their antitrust concerns is the practice of exclusive dealing. While such arrangements can be competitive, they raise red flags when they enable a firm to control essential market segments. Continue Reading →
Character.ai, an AI app enabling users to design AI personas, has seen a surge in U.S. mobile app usage, reaching 4.2 million monthly active users since its May 2023 launch. In comparison, ChatGPT reports nearly 6 million monthly U.S. actives. Continue Reading →