AI

Figma has temporarily disabled its AI-powered design tool "Make Design." The tool, which utilized OpenAI's GPT-4o and Amazon's Titan Image Generator G1, came under scrutiny after producing designs strikingly similar to Apple's Weather app. Continue Reading →

YouTube quietly updated its content removal policy to address AI-generated content. Users can now request takedowns of synthetic content that imitates their face or voice through the platform's privacy request process. Continue Reading →

AI is a power hog. According to the WSJ, roughly a third of domestic nuclear power plants are in talks with tech giants to supply carbon-free power for AI operations, driving a significant shift in the power industry. Continue Reading →

Character.AI has unveiled a new feature that allows users to engage with AI avatars through voice calls in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. Continue Reading →

Paramount has made a sweeping move to redirect users from its cable network websites to Paramount+. Comedy Central, CMT, Paramount Network, TV Land, and MTV sites now point visitors to the streaming platform, effectively removing vast archives of content from public access. This follows the unexpected shutdown of the MTV News website earlier this week, which erased two decades of content. Continue Reading →

I forgot to mention a super fun moment from Cannes last week. Zombie brand Toys"R"Us and OpenAI flexed a bit as they showed the "first-ever brand film" (aka commercial) using Sora, OpenAI's new (yet unreleased) text-to-video tool. Continue Reading →

In the least surprising lawsuit of 2024, the music industry is suing AI startups Suno and Udio for allegedly using copyrighted music without permission. Continue Reading →

Apple announced a delay in releasing iOS 18’s flagship AI features in the European Union, citing concerns over the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. Affected features include Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring on the Mac, and SharePlay Screen Sharing. Continue Reading →

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company has achieved Level 3 autonomy, which allows cars to handle most driving tasks independently. Continue Reading →

Former Snap engineer Bobby Murphy has launched a new social network called Butterflies, which integrates AI-driven entities that can engage in conversations, provide companionship, and assist with various tasks. The platform's AI companions are designed to learn from user interactions to continuously improve their responses and adapt to individual preferences, creating a personalized and dynamic social experience that evolves with the user. Continue Reading →