🔑KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman demands payment from AI giants like Microsoft for data access, aiming to formalize agreements similar to those with Google and OpenAI.

2. OpenAI releases an advanced voice mode for ChatGPT Plus users, ensuring real-time conversational capabilities with strong safety measures.

3. Google Photos introduces AI editing tools for all users, allowing advanced photo editing without a subscription.

In this episode of The AI Briefing, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman's demanding stance on companies like Microsoft paying for data access. Huffman emphasizes the changing value exchange from search engines and spotlights ongoing refusals to negotiate from specific AI firms.

We also discuss OpenAI's long-awaited advanced voice mode for ChatGPT Plus users, emphasizing real-time conversations, emotional sensing, and strict content safety.

Lastly, you'll learn about Google Photos’ newly accessible AI editing tools like Magic Editor and Magic Eraser, now available free to all users for enhanced photo editing experiences.

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📰 SOURCES

• https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/20/23925504/reddit-deny-force-log-in-see-posts-ai-companies-deals

• https://ca.news.yahoo.com/openai-rolling-ai-voice-assistant-140935302.html?guccounter=1

• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-30/openai-begins-rolling-out-voice-assistant-after-safety-related-delay

• https://www.zdnet.com/article/you-can-now-use-google-photos-ai-editing-tools-on-android-and-ios-for-free/

• https://blog.google/products/photos/google-ai-photo-editing-features-tips/

Key Takeaways:

1. Google’s AI tackles urban traffic congestion, reducing stops and emissions significantly.

2. Next-gen AI agents capable of executing autonomous workflows are emerging.

3. Apple delays rollout of its advanced personal intelligence features until 2025.

In today's episode of The AI Briefing, Google’s Project Green Light is cutting down stop-and-go traffic and emissions by optimizing traffic light timing with AI. By integrating Google Maps driving data, this system models urban traffic patterns to provide effective optimization strategies for city traffic engineers, currently impacting millions of car rides monthly.

We then explore the rise of AI agents capable of executing complex, multi-step workflows autonomously. Leading tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI are investing heavily in these cutting-edge technologies, which promise to transform business operations and human productivity, albeit with certain risks and challenges that need addressing.

Lastly, we discuss Apple’s deferral of some highly anticipated features of its Apple Intelligence system to 2025. Announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference, these personal intelligence features won’t fully launch with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia this fall but will roll out in beta versions with updates expected in October, as Apple prioritizes privacy and security.

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📰 SOURCES

• https://sites.research.google/greenlight/

• https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-ai-reduce-greenhouse-emissions-project-greenlight/

• https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/why-agents-are-the-next-frontier-of-generative-ai

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexanderpuutio/2024/03/22/what-ceos-need-to-know-about-the-next-frontier-of-ai-ai-agents/

• https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/apple-intelligence-features-reportedly-wont-be-ready-for-ios-18s-launch-this-fall/

• https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/29/24208656/apple-intelligence-ai-ios-18-1-iphone-16-launch

Key Takeaways:

1. The Evolution of AI-Powered Search Engines: How Perplexity AI, Microsoft Bing, Google Bard, You.com, and Brave Search are rewriting the rules of online search.
2. Understanding SearchGPT: A deep dive into OpenAI’s latest SearchGPT prototype and its potential to disrupt the search industry.
3. Opportunities and Challenges: The benefits and ethical concerns surrounding the rise of AI-powered search engines.

In this episode, we discuss the transformative impact of AI-powered search engines like Perplexity AI, Microsoft Bing, Google Bard, You.com, and Brave Search on how we find and interact with information online. Traditional keyword-based search is being outpaced by AI models utilizing natural language processing to understand context and intent, delivering more accurate and conversational answers.

We'll explore specific examples such as Perplexity AI’s comprehensive responses with citations, Microsoft Bing's integration of AI-generated answers, and Google Bard’s use of a vast knowledge graph for dialogue-based queries. The episode highlights the efficiency and personalization benefits of AI search engines, while also addressing challenges like societal bias in training data and privacy issues.

A special focus is given to OpenAI's SearchGPT prototype. Unveiled in July 2024, this new entrant offers real-time web information in a conversational manner, providing summaries and source attributions, and is currently being tested with major publishers.

Finally, we reflect on the future landscape of AI-powered search engines, recognizing both their potential and the need for vigilance with respect to ethical considerations.

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Key Takeaways:

1. Apple commits to White House AI safety guidelines alongside major tech companies.

2. Lumeo introduces AI search and analytics capabilities using generative AI models.

3. OpenAI reduces fine-tuning costs for GPT-4o Mini, making advanced AI more accessible.

In this episode of The AI Briefing, we discuss Apple's decision to join the White House's voluntary AI safety commitments, a step taken by 15 other major tech companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI. This voluntary initiative by the Biden administration emphasizes ethical AI development and responsible usage to mitigate potential risks.

We then transition to Lumeo's recent launch of generative AI capabilities for video analytics. This update allows users to perform AI-powered searches and extract advanced insights from video content using natural language. The integration with major vision models like OpenAI GPT-4, Google Gemini, and Nvidia NIMs enhances user efficiency and precision in analyzing video footage.

Finally, we cover OpenAI's significant pricing reduction for fine-tuning the GPT-4o Mini model, which now costs as low as $3 per million tokens. This initiative not only makes AI more affordable and accessible for developers but also democratizes the process of building customized AI applications. OpenAI's offering of two million free tokens daily to select institutions until September 23 further supports this goal.

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📰 SOURCES

• https://www.pymnts.com/apple/2024/apple-signs-biden-administrations-commitment-for-ai-safety/

• https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/26/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-ai-actions-and-receives-additional-major-voluntary-commitment-on-ai/

• https://lumeo.com/blog/lumeo-unveils-ai-search-and-training-free-analytics-to-supercharge-video-analytics-using-generative-ai-models/

• https://securityjournalamericas.com/lumeo-analytics-generative-ai-models/

• https://www.zdnet.com/article/openais-budget-gpt-4o-mini-model-is-now-cheaper-to-fine-tune-too/

• https://openai.com/index/gpt-4o-mini-advancing-cost-efficient-intelligence/

Key Takeaways

1. OpenAI reveals its new AI-powered search engine, SearchGPT, aiming to compete with Google and Perplexity.

2. Major AI companies, including Apple and Nvidia, are accused of using YouTube captions without permission for training.

3. Kling AI, a Chinese AI video generator, expands globally, challenging OpenAI's Sora.

In today's episode, we discuss OpenAI's latest innovation, SearchGPT, a new search engine designed to provide more meaningful results than traditional search engines like Google. Instead of just listing links, SearchGPT offers summarized findings with attribution, and is set to be tested by an initial 10,000 users.

We then explore a controversy involving AI giants Apple, Nvidia, and Anthropic, who have been accused of using YouTube captions without creators' permission to train their AI models. This investigation shines a light on the legal and ethical issues surrounding data provenance and copyright in the AI field.

Finally, we turn our attention to Kling AI's global launch. This Chinese AI video generator allows users worldwide to create high-definition videos using text and image inputs. We discuss the platform's capabilities, limitations, and its position as a challenger to OpenAI's Sora model.

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📰 SOURCES

• https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/25/24205701/openai-searchgpt-ai-search-engine-google-perplexity-rival

• https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-announces-ai-powered-search-tool-searchgpt-2024-07-25/

• https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/apple-and-ai-companies-accused-of-scanning-youtube-data-without-permission-heres-what-we-know

• https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/investigation-finds-companies-are-training-ai-models-with-youtube-content-without-permission

• https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/china-kling-ai-video-generator-available-worldwide/

• https://www.aicoin.com/en/article/410161

Key Takeaways:

1. AWS introduces App Studio, a low-code AI-powered app builder.
2. Stability AI launches Stable Video 4D model enhancing 3D video generation.
3. OpenAI rolls out GPT-4o Advanced Voice for select users with advanced speech capabilities.

In this episode of The AI Briefing, AWS has debuted App Studio, a low-code AI service that helps IT professionals build secure, enterprise-grade applications with ease using a generative AI-powered assistant.

Stability AI has revealed its newest innovation, the Stable Video 4D model, which enhances 3D video production by adding time as an additional dimension, offering new possibilities for industries needing immersive experiences.

Lastly, OpenAI is gradually rolling out their GPT-4o Advanced Voice feature to a select group of users, aiming for natural, emotional, and non-verbal communication in AI interactions, highlighting the need for rigorous safety tests before broader release.

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📰 SOURCES

• https://aws.amazon.com/appstudio/

• https://press.aboutamazon.com/2024/7/announcing-aws-app-studio-the-fastest-and-easiest-way-to-build-applications

• https://venturebeat.com/ai/stability-ai-steps-into-a-new-gen-ai-dimension-with-stable-video-4d/

• https://www.oodaloop.com/briefs/2024/07/24/stability-ai-steps-into-a-new-gen-ai-dimension-with-stable-video-4d/

• https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt/openai-to-make-gpt-4o-advanced-voice-available-by-the-end-of-the-month-to-select-group-of-users

• https://community.openai.com/t/gpt-4o-new-voice-model-api-release/793753

Key Takeaways:

1. Meta's new Llama 3.1 model surpasses OpenAI's GPT-4o in key benchmarks, marking a milestone for open-source AI.

2. Adobe introduces Firefly AI tools for Illustrator and Photoshop, streamlining creative processes with text prompts.

3. Condé Nast accuses Perplexity of plagiarism, raising ethical and legal questions in AI content usage.

In today's episode of The AI Briefing, we cover Meta's groundbreaking release of the Llama 3.1 models, which include a 405 billion parameter variant outperforming OpenAI’s GPT-4o in several critical benchmarks like GSM8K and Hellaswag. This launch signifies a pivotal moment for the open-source AI community, democratizing access to top-tier AI technologies.

We also discuss Adobe's new Firefly AI tools for Illustrator and Photoshop that empower users to generate detailed textures and images in a fraction of the time through simple text prompts.

Lastly, we dig into Condé Nast's legal battle with AI startup Perplexity over alleged plagiarism, highlighting the ethical and legal challenges facing AI development in the realm of content creation.

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📰 SOURCES

• https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/23/24204055/meta-ai-llama-3-1-open-source-assistant-openai-chatgpt

• https://www.neowin.net/news/leaked-benchmarks-suggest-meta-llama-31-405b-model-may-outperform-openais-gpt-4o/

• https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/adobe-releases-new-firefly-ai-tools-for-illustrator-and-photoshop/

• https://news.adobe.com/news/news-details/2024/Adobe-Unveils-Powerful-New-Innovations-in-Illustrator-and-Photoshop-Unlocking-New-Design-Possibilities-for-Creative-Pros/default.aspx

• https://www.androidheadlines.com/2024/07/conde-nast-perplexity-plagiarism.html

• https://www.engadget.com/conde-nast-has-reportedly-accused-ai-search-startup-perplexity-of-plagiarism-191639677.html?guccounter=1

Key Takeaways

1. Discover how Microsoft’s upcoming ChatGPT-5 aims to exceed expectations with its enhanced capabilities.

2. Learn how AI is revolutionizing sports betting through predictive analytics and real-time processing.

3. Check out Luma AI's innovative Dream Machine, featuring AI-generated seamlessly looped videos.

In this episode of The AI Briefing, we explore Microsoft's announcement about ChatGPT-5, which is set to bring more advanced and sophisticated outputs by leveraging enhanced computational power. This new development in the AI model could drastically impact various industries and the future of content creation.

Next, we dive into how AI is transforming the landscape of sports betting by employing data analytics, machine learning, and real-time processing. These technologies are providing bettors with highly accurate predictions and tools to improve their betting odds, especially in live gaming scenarios where odds fluctuate rapidly.

Finally, we introduce you to Luma AI's new Dream Machine, which now includes a groundbreaking feature called Loops. This feature enables users to create infinite, seamless videos from text or images, revolutionizing digital marketing and content creation with fluid, engaging content without noticeable cuts or transitions.

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📰 SOURCES

• https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=433565

• https://solondais.fr/2024/07/22/news231510/microsoft-says-chatgpt-5-will-be-more-advanced-than-we-think/

• https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/how-ai-is-transforming-sports-betting-for-better-odds/

• https://sports-arbitrage.com/sports-betting/machine-learning-ai-prediction-software/

• https://venturebeat.com/ai/how-luma-ais-new-loops-feature-in-dream-machine-could-transform-digital-marketing/

• https://lumalabs.ai/dream-machine