Dive into AI's rapidly expanding impact on technology, governance, and the global workforce. We explore an AI pioneer's revealing outlook on generative AI's mind-bending capabilities and risks, Oracle's vision of countries building "sovereign" national AI cloud systems, and how tech giants like Microsoft and Google are uniting to tackle AI's immense projected disruption of jobs worldwide. It's a wide-ranging look at AI's powerful transformations across indus...
Apr 08, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast From AI news blunders to tech giants pursuing ambitious new frontiers, this episode covers the latest AI developments shaking up media, consumer tech, and personal devices. We dive into the debacle of Twitter's rebranded X platform using its Grok AI to promote completely fabricated news about Iran attacking Israel, exposing the dangers of unsupervised AI news curation. Then, we look at reports of Apple exploring the creation of home robots that could follow users and assist with tasks like v...
Apr 07, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Unpack the latest AI news spanning content labeling, election threats, and new tools for creators. We'll look at Meta's expanded labeling of AI-generated videos, images and audio after criticism, as well as Microsoft's warning about China using deepfakes and AI memes to spread misinformation around elections. But there's an upside too - the launch of Remix Pro, offering unlimited AI image generation, priority processing, and advanced tools for prolific digital artists. It's a...
Apr 06, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dive into the latest developments in AI's intersection with privacy, monetization, and intellectual property protection. We'll explore Opera's groundbreaking integration of local AI language models for a private browsing experience with no data leaving your device. Then, we examine Google's controversial plans to use AI for implementing selective paywalls to its online content. Finally, we look at the Nightshade tool designed to safeguard artists' copyrighted images from bein...
Apr 05, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Explore the latest AI advancements across the spectrum - from the ethical debates around an Israeli military's controversial "Lavender" AI targeting system, to the creative possibilities of Stable Audio 2.0 for generating full music tracks and remixing audio. We'll also dive into MidJourney's ambitious roadmap with huge upgrades like social sharing, personalization tools, video generation, and photorealistic 3D on the horizon. It's an insightful look at how AI is reshap...
Apr 04, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's an AI takeover in today's stories! First, Yahoo makes a power move by acquiring the AI-powered news curation app Artifact from the Instagram co-founders. Can their tech revolutionize Yahoo's news experience? Then, over 200 famous musicians like Stevie Nicks and Elton John pen an open letter sounding the alarm on AI's threat to human artists and creativity. We'll dive into their concerns. Finally, the U.S. House of Representatives strikes a blow by outright banning Micros...
Apr 03, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready for an AI overload! We're covering the latest mind-blowing developments, Real AI "catastrophes" facing workplaces due to AI-driven productivity gains. We'll also dive into OpenAI's bold move of allowing instant ChatGPT (3.5) access without creating an account to spread AI's reach. Finally, leaked details reveal an exciting new DALL-E image editing interface that lets you visually tweak and generate images via simple text commands. It's an action-packed loo...
Apr 02, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dive into the latest AI advancements and controversies with us! First, we explore the mind-blowing AI music generation tools that can create entire albums from text prompts. Then, we examine the growing fears around a potential "AI bubble" that could devastate the tech industry if overhyped. Finally, we look at how universities like UNC Asheville are navigating the integration of AI into classrooms - allowing tools like ChatGPT for some courses while restricting them in others due to c...
Apr 01, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's episode, we dive into Midjourney's innovative new webpage letting the community submit, rate and prioritize new feature ideas to directly influence the AI model's development roadmap. Then, how generative AI could help fill the cybersecurity workforce shortage by automating tasks and training. But OpenAI ran into ethical roadblocks when preparing to release their impressive Voice Engine that can create synthetic voice clones from short audio samples - highlighting the chal...
Mar 31, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast We explore Remix's blisteringly fast new "Lightning" AI models like DreamShaper XL and Juggernaut XL that generate high-quality images in seconds. Are guardrails needed as AI goes mainstream? The Biden administration issues new guidance for federal AI use, while New York City's business chatbot spreads misinformation by providing illegal advice on housing, labor laws and more. It's a look at the latest AI tech juxtaposed with its potential pitfalls as the world rushes to ad...
Mar 30, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast AI is pushing the boundaries of digital media creation. We explore RunwayML's Lip Sync for animating lip movements on any character from audio, HeyGen's mind-bending Avatar in Motion that translates video footage to new languages with updated lip-sync, and Leonardo AI's blazing fast, cost-effective Lightning XL models for generating stunning AI imagery and effects. It's a dive into the latest revolutionary avatar animation, lip-syncing, and generative AI tools available to creato...
Mar 29, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amazon doubles down with a massive $2.75 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic, whose Claude 3 model outperformed GPT-4. Microsoft is quietly laying groundwork for its Copilot AI assistant across Windows. And Midjourney is pushing towards model personalization, upscaling, 3D capabilities and more cutting-edge AI image generation features. Sources: - https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/27/amazon-spends-2point7b-on-startup-anthropic-in-largest-venture-investment.html - https://www.techspot.com/news/...
Mar 28, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast AI is supercharging image generation and taking on Google's search dominance. We'll dive into MIT's groundbreaking new framework that condenses the diffusion model process into one blazing fast step for ultra high-quality AI imagery. Are AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini true "Google killers?" We break down how they stack up across different search query types. Get ready for an AI revolution accelerating visual content, information access, and more. Plus, Adobe Firefly unle...
Mar 27, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amazon tackles the AI education gap through initiatives like educator training, free resources, and tailored curricula aimed at ethical, responsible AI use from an early age. Meanwhile, the creative community is buzzing about AI models like Sora, which allows artists to push boundaries and visualize abstract concepts rapidly. Amid the AI creativity boom, Midjourney has released a new bug reporting tool with screenshot uploads and system data collection for more efficient issue investigation. As ...
Mar 26, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast A psychologist resigned from Meta's expert group, accusing the company of prioritizing profits over user safety by failing to remove self-harm content from Instagram to keep young users engaged. A bunch of AI capabilities are already baked into our iPhones right now. A new AI model is attempting to enhance reasoning capabilities by mimicking human internal dialogue before providing answers. Sources: - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/16/instagram-meta-lotte-rubaek-adviser-quit...
Mar 25, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast AI's disruptive potential is spanning creative, legal and military domains. Remix.ai introduces 3D video capabilities allowing depth in creations. Tennessee passes the ELVIS Act prohibiting unauthorized AI impersonation of musicians, protecting intellectual property. The Pentagon's Replicator program aims to mass-produce AI-enabled expendable drones to counterbalance adversaries like China through autonomous battlefield systems. These advancements highlight AI's rapidly expanding fro...
Mar 23, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast A wave of AI advancements is sweeping multiple industries. Nvidia has partnered with Hippocratic AI to develop AI-powered "NurseBots" that can outperform human nurses in various tasks at a fraction of the cost, addressing healthcare staffing shortages. Microsoft is ushering in the "year of the AI PC" with new Surface devices featuring dedicated AI hardware and seamless Windows 11 integration. Meanwhile, in the world of generative AI art, Midjourney has unveiled new algorithms...
Mar 22, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Major developments are unfolding in the AI world - from the U.S. providing $8.5 billion to bolster Intel's domestic chip manufacturing, to the United Nations preparing its inaugural resolution on establishing global governance frameworks for the responsible development of artificial intelligence technology. Meanwhile, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang weighed in on the formidable challenges of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) that can match human cognition across domains, proposing rigo...
Mar 21, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode covers the intensifying battle for AI talent, with Microsoft poaching DeepMind co-founders to lead its new AI division focused on Copilot. We also look at NVIDIA's launch of GPU-accelerated generative AI microservices for enterprises. Plus, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman delivers a surprisingly blunt critique of GPT-4 as the company looks ahead to GPT-5. Sources: - https://qz.com/sam-altman-openai-chatgpt-4-1851346649 - https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/19/microsoft-names-deepmind-co-fo...
Mar 20, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode covers YouTube's new requirements for creators to disclose AI-generated or altered content in videos, with labels for synthetic media. We discuss Apple's rumored acquisition of AI startup Gemini and what it could mean. Plus, the latest from Playground AI as they join forces with Perplexity to advance open-source language models. Sources: - https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/youtube-says-will-require-creators-label-ai-content-rcna143937 - https://arstechnica.com/informati...
Mar 19, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode dives into the latest AI tech announcements, including xAI's release of the massive 314B parameter Grok-1 language model under an open-source license. We also cover Apple's development of MM1, a multimodal LLM pushing boundaries in vision and language tasks. Plus, an update on Midjourney's revised Terms of Service. Sources: - https://x.ai/blog/grok-os - https://github.com/xai-org/grok - https://huggingface.co/xai-org/grok-1 - https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/299663/apple-qui...
Mar 18, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stay ahead of the latest AI art and graphics tech! This episode covers OpenAI's game-changing text-to-video generator Sora, Leonardo AI's new Universal Upscaler and transparent image tools, plus Midjourney's powerful Style Reference v2 upgrade. Explore the cutting-edge capabilities transforming visual media. Sources: - https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/13/24099402/openai-text-to-video-ai-sora-public-availability - https://twitter.com/LeonardoAi_ - https://discord.com/channels/662267976...
Mar 16, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this insightful episode, we explore the topic of AI PCs, where AMD's CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, expresses confidence that everyone will eventually want an AI PC. Then, we delve into the aquisition of Darwin AI by Apple. Apple's CEO Tim Cook has expressed the company's commitment to advancing generative AI in 2024. Finally, we investigate how AI is disrupting content creation, from writing to filmmaking, and the ethical considerations surrounding its integration into creative processes. Joi...
Mar 15, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast We mark the first anniversary of the revolutionary GPT-4 language model and examine its impact. Then, we dive into the European Union's groundbreaking AI Act, unpacking the new rules and requirements around high-risk AI systems, biometric surveillance, and transparency. Finally, we explore the potential for using AI to optimize and transform government services in the US, as well as the challenges around bias, oversight and implementation. Join us as we look at the latest developments shapin...
Mar 14, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode explores Google's decision to restrict election-related queries on its Gemini AI chatbot to combat misinformation and deepfakes ahead of 2024 elections. Then we dive into Mayo Clinic's innovative "hypothesis-driven AI" technology that incorporates scientific knowledge into the AI learning process, showing promise for breakthroughs in healthcare like cancer research. Finally, we look at the growing debate surrounding artificial intelligence from multiple angles. We ...
Mar 13, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Explore the exciting new "Character Reference" tool recently unveiled by the AI image generation platform Midjourney. This innovative capability allows you to generate consistent character depictions across multiple scenes and prompts by providing reference images. Learn how to use it, adjust styling strength, blend multiple references, and more. Discover the potential this tool offers for digital storytelling, world-building, character design, and artistic explorations. Stay ahead of ...
Mar 12, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode explores the growing concerns around the misuse of AI technology. We dive into President Biden's State of the Union comments calling for stricter regulation of AI to combat deepfakes and protect privacy. Then, we discuss the disturbing case of two Florida middle schoolers arrested for creating deepfake nude images of their classmates using an AI app - a first in the U.S. The segment examines the legal complexities and lack of clear laws governing AI-generated explicit content, a...
Mar 12, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast "The future of AI is being shaped by generative breakthroughs daily. Gen AI Briefs is your essential under 10 minute daily podcast keeping you ahead of the latest generative AI news - from language models to image synthesis, creative AI, and more. Stay informed on the cutting-edge capabilities rapidly transforming industries and society."
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