An Actually BIG WEEK In The World of AI!

1. Google transitions to Gemini Ultra for AI products.

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Google shifts from Bard to Gemini Ultra, offering advanced AI capabilities like coding, logical reasoning, and creative collaboration.

• Gemini Ultra excels in complex tasks such as coding and logical reasoning.
• Gemini Advanced costs $20/month and is available in 150 countries.
• Gemini Ultra's performance is still underwhelming compared to expectations.

2. Microsoft introduces significant updates to CoPilot.

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Microsoft enhances CoPilot with features like image generation, offering diverse image editing options and styles.

• CoPilot's image generation tool provides options like colorpop, blur background, and various styles.
• CoPilot's redesigned homepage showcases improved prompts and functionalities.
• CoPilot's image generator includes features like low poly, watercolor, pixel art, and claymation.

3. MidJourney enables image generation outside Discord.

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MidJourney now allows image generation on its website, offering various settings and styles for creating art.

• Users can generate images on alpha.midjourney.com after reaching a certain image generation threshold.
• MidJourney's website provides options for aspect ratios, stylization, and speed settings.
• The website mirrors Discord's functionality for image generation.

4. Apple introduces MGE for guided image editing.

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Apple unveils MGE for image editing, enabling modifications based on text prompts like adding contrast or removing elements.

• MGE can alter images based on prompts like making them healthier or changing lighting.
• Apple's research showcases image transformations through text-based instructions.
• MGE's capabilities include adding or removing elements to images.

5. Meta and OpenAI focus on labeling AI-generated images.

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Meta and OpenAI implement labeling standards to identify AI-generated images, aiming to distinguish between real and AI-created content.

• Meta labels AI-generated images on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
• OpenAI introduces c2p standard for embedding metadata to verify AI-generated content.
• The c2p standard aids in identifying images created through AI across various platforms.

6. YouTube prioritizes AI to empower human creativity.

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YouTube's 2024 priorities focus on AI experiments like Dream Screen and Music AI, hinting at more AI advancements to come.

• YouTube introduces AI experiments like Dream Screen and Music AI.
• AI is set to play a significant role in enhancing creativity on the platform.

7. Hugging Face introduces an open-source AI assistant akin to custom GPTs.

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Hugging Face launches an open-source AI assistant similar to custom GPTs, offering diverse functionalities like Italian grandma or prisoner interrogation game.

• Users can access various models like rol 8X 7B for different AI tasks.
• The AI assistant provides unique add-ons for enhanced user experience.

8. Smaug-72B outperforms other benchmarked models, showcasing AI advancements.

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Smaug-72B, a fine-tuned model, surpasses Mistal Medium, Gemini Pro, and GPT 3.5 in benchmark tests, highlighting the progress of open-source AI models.

• Smaug-72B demonstrates superior performance across various benchmark tests.
• Open-source AI models are rapidly improving, closing the gap with proprietary models.

9. AI successfully translates ancient scrolls, showcasing AI's historical impact.

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AI aids in translating 2,000-year-old unreadable scrolls, demonstrating AI's ability to unlock ancient knowledge previously inaccessible.

• AI algorithms identify patterns in scroll images missed by humans.
• Collaborative efforts and AI technology bring ancient texts back to life after centuries.

10. AI enables a $25 million heist through deepfake technology, raising security concerns.

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Scammers use deepfake technology to orchestrate a convincing $25 million heist, highlighting the risks associated with AI manipulation.

• Deepfake technology replicates voices and appearances to deceive companies.
• The incident underscores the need for robust security measures against AI-driven fraud.

11. AI generates realistic fake IDs, posing challenges for identity verification.

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AI's ability to create authentic-looking fake IDs challenges traditional identity verification methods, necessitating innovative solutions like blockchain.

• KYC processes face vulnerabilities due to AI-generated fake IDs.
• Blockchain technology may offer more secure alternatives for identity verification.

12. AI-driven robo calls become illegal, marking progress in AI regulation.

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The FCC bans AI-generated robo calls, signaling a positive step towards regulating AI applications and protecting consumers from fraudulent practices.

• Official prohibition of AI robo calls aims to curb deceptive practices.
• Regulatory actions aim to deter misuse of AI technology for fraudulent activities.

13. Brilliant Labs unveils AI-powered AR glasses, expanding wearable AI applications.

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Brilliant Labs introduces AI-enhanced AR glasses with diverse functionalities like translation, nutrition analysis, and web browsing, setting new standards for wearable AI technology.

• AR glasses offer augmented reality experiences with multimodal capabilities.
• Open-source approach allows customization and innovation in wearable AI technology.

14. AI's role in unlocking ancient knowledge showcases its historical significance.

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AI successfully deciphers 2,000-year-old unreadable scrolls, highlighting AI's transformative impact on historical discoveries and preservation.

• AI algorithms reveal hidden patterns in ancient texts inaccessible to the human eye.
• Collaborative efforts between AI and experts lead to breakthroughs in historical research.