OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been updated with two significant features: image analysis and a synthetic AI voice for conversation. Continue Reading →
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OpenAI's ChatGPT now includes a real-time web search feature, Browse with Bing, allowing the AI to pull current and cited information directly from the web. Initially available for Plus and Enterprise subscribers, a broader rollout is anticipated soon. This enhancement aligns ChatGPT with other platforms like Microsoft’s Bing Chat and Google’s Bard, which already provide live web information retrieval. Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Microsoft has announced its Copilot Copyright Commitment in response to user concerns about potential IP infringement when using outputs from their AI-powered Copilots. Continue Reading →