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I don't remember if I brought it here, but here it is.
In the future it would be really cool to see a competition like this.
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I will just connect my mind to the bot I have with the jetpack and beat you. Plus, you can run into the wall while I am comfy on my sofa.
It's nice sometimes to feel a little adrenaline hahaha...
Maybe I won't get much from the couch. Perhaps...
Give me a robot to bring things to me.
That would be more practical hahaha...
Task, you are already aware that in some areas, especially in factories, the replacement of humans by machines is already happening.
Fully autonomous robots working non-stop without any human presence. This will definitely be the future.
I think cryptocurrencies will play a fundamental role when the vast majority of people no longer have “traditional” jobs.
I agree with you. We are looking at the accumulation of assets being crucial. We are going to see traditional jobs going away. There is an Indian film director who doesnt use humans for music in his films. It is all AI generated.
This is just one example.
Robots are a bit further behind. We are going to see AI crush jobs before that.
Cool! I didn't know about the Indian director and this will definitely become a trend in the future.
I separated some shorts about this and I'm going to see if I can find a robot working more than 10 hours uninterruptedly. For a human, this would be unfeasible today.
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As AI gets better at content creation, will people care if their favorite creators use it? #freecompliments #cent #askleo
Nope. In fact, some of the favorite creators might actually be AI.
My view is we are going to have AI film stars. People are going to be prompting full length films in a few years.
Totally agree on this. I have three shows I like a lot : The Wire, Person of Interest and Bosch that I'm plotting to use AI in one year or two to merge all three shows and make a TV Series based on it , including the characters! Huge FOMO
That will be something interesting. Great idea and a terrific way to start thinking about the possibilities.
Imagine when actually smart people of the industry start toying with the tech... Our brains are going to explode.
The fight for attention is going to be fiercest than ever...
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That is true.
I agree. Ultimately the idea has to come from the user and the AI tool well is just that a tool.
this is going to be an epic moment, I believe I need to sharpen my AI video editor skills because this is an industry anyone would want to get in early #freecompliments #cent
Or just wait and AI will edit for you.
You're right what was I even thinking 🤣🤣🤣 AI will do all the work #freecompliments #cent
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Elon Musk's reposts of Kamala Harris deepfakes may not fly under new California law
California's newest law could land social media users who post, or repost, AI deepfakes that deceive voters about upcoming elections in legal trouble.
California’s newest law could land social media users who post, or repost, AI deepfakes that deceive voters about upcoming elections in legal trouble. Governor Gavin Newsom suggests that AB 2839, which went into effect immediately after he signed it on Tuesday, could be used to reel in the retweets of Elon Musk, among others who spread deceptive content.
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“I just signed a bill to make this illegal in the state of California,” said Newsom in a tweet, referencing an AI deepfake Musk reposted earlier this year that made it appear Kamala Harris called herself an incompetent candidate and a diversity hire (she did not).
“You can no longer knowingly distribute an ad or other election communications that contain materially deceptive content — including deepfakes,” Newsom said later in the tweet.
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California’s new law targets the distributors of AI deepfakes, specifically if the post resembles a candidate on California ballots, and the poster knows it’s a fake that will cause confusion. AB 2839 is unique because it doesn’t go after the creators of AI deepfakes, or the platforms they appear on, but rather those who maliciously spread them. Anyone who sees an AI deepfake on social media can now file for injunctive relief, meaning a judge could order the poster to take it down, or issue monetary damages against the person who posted it.
It’s one of America’s strongest laws against election-related AI deepfakes heading into the 2024 presidential election.
A sponsor that helped draft AB 2839, California Initiative for Technology and Democracy (CITED), tells TechCrunch this law can impact any social media user — not just Musk — who posts or reposts election-related AI deepfakes with malice. “Malice” means the poster knew it was false and would confuse voters.
“[AB 2839] goes after the creators or distributors of content, if the content falls within the terms of the bill,” said CITED’s policy director, Leora Gershenzon, in an interview with TechCrunch. “This is materially deceptive content that is distributed knowing it’s false, with reckless disregard of the truth, and is likely to influence the election.”
When asked whether Musk could face legal action for reposting deepfakes, Newsom did not rule out the possibility.
“I think Mr. Musk has missed the punchline,” said Governor Newsom at a press conference Thursday. “Parody is still alive and well in California, but deepfakes and manipulations of elections — that hurts democracy.”
Specifically, the new law bans election-related AI deepfakes from TV, radio, phone, texts, or any communication “distributed through the internet.” The bill is not exclusive to political campaign ads, which other laws have focused on, but also posts from everyday people. AB 2839 creates a window –120 days before a California election and 60 days after — where there are stricter rules about what you can, and can not, post about political candidates on social media.
“The real goal is actually neither the damages or the injunctive relief,” said Gershenzon. “It’s just to have people not do it in the first place. That actually would be the best outcome… to just have these deepfakes not fraudulently impact our elections.”
This law pertains to candidates for state and local elections in California, as well as federal candidates that will appear on California’s ballot, such as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. If there’s an obvious disclaimer on an AI deepfake, stating that it has been digitally altered, then AB 2839 does not apply to it.
Musk is already trying to test the will to enforce California’s new law. Musk reposted the deepfake resembling Kamala Harris that Newsom referenced in his tweet on Tuesday, amassing more than 31 million impressions on X. Musk also reposted an AI deepfake resembling Governor Newsom on Wednesday, which received more than 7 million impressions.
Musk and X are facing other legal problems related to moderation. For instance, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge fined the X Corporation on Thursday for skirting the country’s ban on the platform. The judge previously said X’s failure to combat fake news and hate speech is harming Brazil’s democracy.
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Chipmaker Qualcomm lays off hundreds of workers in San Diego
This is the chipmaker's second round of layoffs over the past year, while the company recorded billions in revenue.
Qualcomm, which makes chips for smartphones, said it will lay off 226 workers in San Diego later this year, according to a California WARN notice published this week. The layoffs, which were first reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune, will take effect the week of November 12.
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The layoffs affect employees at 16 facilities across San Diego, including the company’s headquarters, which has a cybersecurity presence. It’s unclear if the cybersecurity team is affected, and a Qualcomm spokesperson declined to say when asked by TechCrunch.
In a statement, Qualcomm spokesperson Kristin Stiles said: “Our leading technology and product portfolio has positioned us to execute on our diversification strategy. As part of a normal course of business, we prioritize and align our investments, resources, and talent to ensure we are optimally positioned to take advantage of the unprecedented diversification opportunities in front of us.”
The decision by Qualcomm to lay off hundreds of employees comes less than a year after the chipmaker let go of more than 1,250 workers. During 2023, Qualcomm recorded $35.8 billion in annual revenue and its chief executive Cristiano Amon took home $23.5 million in total executive compensation.
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Apple's new macOS Sequoia update is breaking some cybersecurity tools
On Monday, Apple released its latest computer operating system update called macOS 15, or Sequoia.
On Monday, Apple released its latest computer operating system update called macOS 15, or Sequoia. And, somehow, the software update has broken the functionality of several security tools made by CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft, and others, according to posts on social media, as well as messages posted in a Mac-focused Slack channel.
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At this point, it’s unclear exactly what is the issue, but it appears to affect several products made by companies that provide software for macOS users and enterprises, which has caused frustration among people who work on and with macOS-focused security tools.
“As a developer of macOS security tools, it’s incredibly frustrating to time and time again have to deal with (understandably) upset users (understandably) blaming your tools for breaking their Macs, when in reality it was Apple’s fault all along,” said Patrick Wardle, the founder of Mac and iOS security startup DoubleYou, and a longtime expert on macOS security.
“I get it, that writing bug-free software is challenging, but maybe if Apple spent less time and money on marketing, and more time on actually testing their software, we’d all be better off!” Wardle told TechCrunch.
On the day of macOS Sequoia’s release, a CrowdStrike sales engineer said in a Slack room for Mac admins that the company had to delay support for the new version of Mac’s operating system. “I’m very sorry to report that we will not be supporting Sequoia on day 1 in spite of our intention (and previous track record) to support the latest OS within hours of [General Availability],” the engineer said in the message, seen by TechCrunch.
The engineer also said CrowdStrike sent out a “Tech Alert” to customers, adding that “there’s quite a lot going on with the changes in the network stack.”
”We’re also tracking some similar issues with other vendors, and have feedback and a case in to Apple. While we would love for there to be a fast-follow patch that resolves this for us, we’re acting under the assumption there won’t be and we’ll need to fix it in our code with a sensor release,” the sales engineer wrote.
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Apple Intelligence is now live in public beta. Here’s what it offers and how to enable it.
Starting Thursday, those who are enrolled in Apple’s public beta program will be able to experience the generative AI-fueled platform the company has been talking up since June.
Apple Intelligence took another major step toward mainstream availability Thursday with the launch of the iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 public betas.
Starting Thursday, those who are enrolled in Apple’s public beta program will be able to experience the generative AI-fueled platform the company has been talking up since June.
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For the time being, Apple Intelligence is only available in U.S. English. The feature is also indefinitely unavailable in both the EU and the People’s Republic of China, owing to regulatory hurdles. Those in the States can access the feature with the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and any member of the newly unveiled iPhone 16 line.
TechCrunch has been putting the developer beta of iOS 18.1 through its paces as part of our iPhone 16 Pro Max review. There are a handful of standout features, including cross-system writing tools, Clean Up for Photos, and the biggest revamp to Siri since launch.
Writing Tools takes advantage of the kinds of generative AI features familiar to anyone who has played around with ChatGPT and its ilk. Along with proofreading and summarizing, the system will rewrite text in a variety of styles, including professional, concise, and friendly. Over in Mail, users gain a Smart Reply feature, message prioritization, and summaries.
Siri gets a big face-lift, beginning with how the smart assistant is presented on-screen. Gone is the colorful Siri icon in the bottom of the screen, replaced by illuminated borders that won’t obscure text. Siri can also better understand when you trip over your words, and for instances when you can’t speak to the assistant, you can type instead.
The last major Siri feature dropping Thursday is product knowledge, wherein users can ask the assistant how to perform a variety of different on-device tasks, from screen recording to resetting an AirTag. Features like conversational and app context and Visual Intelligence are still on the way.
On the Photos front, the most interesting addition is Clean Up, Apple’s answer to Google Magic Eraser. After circling an object with your finger, the tool goes to work removing it by generating a background over it. Search has been improved within the app to accommodate more natural language queries, and users can now generate Memories via a text prompt.
Users must manually enable the feature by going to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > Join the Apple Intelligence waitlist. Joining the public beta programs, meanwhile, is as simple as visiting beta.apple.com.
Additional Apple Intelligence features are set to roll out later this year.
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Kiwibot acquires an ad startup to turn its delivery robots into mobile billboards
There’s ample opportunity in the form of a mobile billboard. Kiwibot is so convinced of this fact that it plunked down $25 million to purchase Nickelytics.
From the standpoint of any advertising executive, Kiwibot has left a lot of money on the table since its robots began making food deliveries on the UC Berkeley campus back in 2017. After all, the semi-autonomous wheeled systems tend to traverse high-traffic areas. In 2024, they can still draw a crowd of curious onlookers. However you ultimately feel about advertising, you can’t deny that there’s ample opportunity in the form of a mobile billboard.
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Kiwibot is so convinced of this fact that it plunked down $25 million to purchase Nickelytics. Founded in 2019, the Tampa-based firm specializes in car-wrap advertising. It has since branched out into truck advertising, as well as digital ads through displays like the tablets found in the backseat of ridesharing cars.
In March, the company partnered with Kiwi competitor Starship to bring wrapper ads to robots designated for the University of Utah and UCLA. That pilot program launched with the “Love, Your Mind” campaign from Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council.
Clearly Kiwi liked what it saw. The robotics firm is particularly interested in Nickelytics’ data analytics. That, combined with Kiwibot’s route mapping, offers advertisers an opportunity to spread the word in high-traffic spots spread out across more than 20 states.
As part of the deal, Nickelytics CEO Judah Longgrear will join Kiwibot as a co-founder. The ad firm currently has a number of high-profile customers, including AWS, Coinbase, Nationwide, and DirectTV. Those clients, in turn, will have access to more than 500 mobile Kiwibots.
“This acquisition is all about strategically positioning ourselves as a market leader and elevating our offering with Nickelytics’ added approach,” Kiwibots CEO Felipe Chavez said of the deal. “By integrating our technologies and scaling our operations, we’re laying the groundwork for global expansion and continued innovation that will bring a new edge to advertising.”
Nickelytics, a 2020 Techstars grad, recently made an acquisition of its own, purchasing Miami print shop Signs Printing Solutions.
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Health insurance startup Alan reaches $4.5B valuation with new $193M funding round
Belfius is leading Alan’s Series F funding round of €173 million (around $193 million at current exchange rates).
Alan, the French insurance unicorn, just signed a multi-faceted deal with Belfius, one the largest banks in Belgium, that includes a distribution partnership along with a significant financial investment in the startup.
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Belfius is leading Alan’s Series F funding round of €173 million (around $193 million at current exchange rates). Some of Alan’s existing investors are participating once again, namely OTPP via Teachers’ Venture Growth, Temasek, Coatue and Lakestar.
If you aren’t familiar with Alan, the company originally started with a health insurance product that complements the national healthcare system in France. French companies must provide health insurance to all their employees when they join.
Alan has optimized its core product as much as possible so that its user experience is much better than a legacy insurance provider’s. For instance, Alan has automated many parts of the claim management system. In some cases, you get a reimbursement on your bank account just a minute after leaving the doctor’s office.
Over time, the company added other health-related services, such as the ability to chat with doctors, order prescription glasses, and use preventive care content on mental health, back pain and more via its mobile app. More recently, the company has turned to AI to increase its productivity.
Earlier this year, Alan shared some metrics about the company’s performance. The company had said that over 500,000 people were covered by Alan’s insurance products, and it could reach profitability without raising another funding round.
But Alan said the partnership with Belfius was a good opportunity to grow its customer base in Belgium — the bank will offer the startup’s health insurance products to its own corporate and institutional clients, which represent millions of employees.
“This privileged partnership with Belfius, whose transformation over the past decade has been truly inspiring, opens the door to a new era for Alan in Belgium. Belfius’ investment will allow us to accelerate our development and expand our capacity to offer cutting-edge, accessible health products and services to a wide audience,” Alan’s co-founder and CEO, Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve, said in a statement.
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As sales fall in China VW group forced to shut down 2 more factories
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The Volkswagen Group Faces Major Challenges Amid Auto Industry Upheaval
The automotive industry is undergoing its most significant transformation since the invention of the automobile, and the Volkswagen Group, one of the world's largest automakers, is feeling the pressure. Recent reports indicate that the company is facing declining sales, factory closures, and a struggle to adapt to the rapidly changing market dynamics, particularly in China and Germany.
Declining Sales and Factory Closures
Volkswagen's troubles are manifesting in several ways:
electric vehicle Setbacks: The company has experienced a rapid decline in electric vehicle sales in the United States, forcing a recall of 100,000 vehicles due to faulty doors.
Production Halts: Ongoing technical issues have led to a complete stop in production for nearly a year.
Factory Closures in Germany: Inefficient operations have resulted in the closure of factories and the layoff of thousands of workers, sparking outrage among German unions.
Chinese Market Struggles: Contrary to expectations, Volkswagen's sales continue to decline even in China, leading to the shutdown of two factories according to local media reports.
The China Conundrum
China, once seen as a potential solution to Volkswagen's problems, is proving to be equally challenging:
Joint Venture Woes: Volkswagen and its Chinese partner, SAIC Motor, are shutting down one of the world's largest car factories, capable of producing 2.1 million cars annually, due to declining sales of combustion-powered vehicles and the rising popularity of EVs.
Capacity Utilization Issues: The joint venture's factories are only operating at 58% of their total capacity of 2.1 million vehicles, making them financially unviable.
Skoda Brand Review: Volkswagen is conducting a strategy review of its Skoda brand due to dropping sales, with the possibility of the brand exiting the Chinese market entirely.
Industry-Wide disruption
Volkswagen's struggles are part of a larger trend affecting legacy automakers:
Factory Closures: Honda has closed six factories, while Hyundai sold its flagship multi-billion dollar factory in China at a significant loss.
Brand Exits: Jeep has sold off its assets after declaring bankruptcy, and Mitsubishi has left the Chinese market.
Rising Competition: Local Chinese carmakers are gaining market share, even in joint ventures with foreign automakers.
The EV Transition Challenge
The transcript highlights the difficulties legacy automakers face in transitioning to electric vehicle production:
Factory Conversion: Despite claims that legacy automakers can easily convert existing factories to EV production, Volkswagen's actions suggest this is more challenging than anticipated.
EV Sales Growth: While EV sales in China have hit record levels, growing 50% year-over-year and reaching 55% market share, Volkswagen has struggled to capitalize on this trend.
Platform Challenges: Volkswagen is relying on older EV platforms from Chinese partners, potentially putting them at a competitive disadvantage.
Financial Pressures and Cost-Cutting Measures
The Volkswagen Group is taking drastic steps to address its financial challenges:
Factory Closures in Germany: Plans to close two factories in Germany aim to save approximately 1 billion euros over the next two years.
Union Opposition: These cost-cutting measures have met fierce resistance from powerful German labor unions.
Employment contracts: Many Volkswagen employees in Germany have contracts that make it difficult to terminate their employment, complicating restructuring efforts.
Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma abandons human musicians for AI-generated music
Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is ditching human musicians for artificial intelligence, saying he'll use only AI-generated tunes in future projects, a Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says he'll use only AI-generated music in future projects.
Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is ditching human musicians for artificial intelligence, saying he’ll use only AI-generated tunes in future projects, a move that underscores AI’s growing reach in creative industries.
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The filmmaker and screenwriter, known for popular Bollywood movies including Company, Rangeela, Sarkar, and Satya has launched a venture, called RGV Den Music, that will only feature music generated from AI apps including Suno and Udio, he told TechCrunch.
Varma said he will use the AI-generated music in all his projects, including movies. The entire background score on his new feature movie, called Saree, is also AI-generated, he said.
In an interview, Varma urged artists to embrace AI rather than resist it. “Eventually, the music comes from your thoughts. You need to have clarity on what you want the app to produce. It’s the taste that will matter,” he said.
The director’s move comes as AI continues to make inroads into creative industries, prompting both excitement over new possibilities and concern about potential job losses. Many high-profile directors, including Oscar-winner Christopher Nolan have cautioned against over-reliance on AI, asserting that it cannot replace human intuition in artistic creation.
India leads the world in film production, churning out between 1,500 and 2,000 movies annually. Its music industry is equally prolific, releasing a staggering 20,000 to 25,000 songs annually.
Varma criticized composers for frequent deadline misses and scheduling conflicts, while accusing lyricists of failing to capture the essence of songs. He argued that these human factors often impede the creative process, making music production both time-consuming and costly. AI, he argues, delivers instantly — at “zero cost.”
“Human musicians, composers, lyricists, and singers will be vastly affected and then completely disappear in the near future as the apps keep developing at a rapid pace,” he predicted.
Varma said he was working with startups Reclaim Protocol and Story Protocol to secure the IP of his AI-generated songs using cryptographic proofs.
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Tech giants push to dilute Europe's AI Act
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Amazon Wants to Be Your Home Internet Provider & They Will Spend Billions to Make it Happen
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"Core Cutting Today" News Roundup: Amazon's satellite Internet, Device Discontinuations, and More
In the latest episode of "Core Cutting Today," host Luke provides a comprehensive update on major developments in the world of cord-cutting and tech. The show covers several significant stories, offering insights into the evolving landscape of home entertainment and internet services.
Amazon's Ambitious Satellite Internet Project
Amazon is making waves with its plans to launch a satellite-based home internet service, potentially rivaling SpaceX's Starlink. The tech giant is reportedly investing a staggering $20 billion in this venture, aiming to offer competitive or cheaper rates compared to existing satellite internet providers.
Key points of Amazon's satellite internet project:
The host emphasizes the potential impact of this service on rural and underserved areas, drawing parallels to how Starlink has already transformed connectivity in places like rural Alaska. The project, despite facing some delays, is progressing with successful test satellite launches.
Amazon Echo Show 15 Discontinuation
In a surprising move, Amazon appears to have discontinued the Echo Show 15. The device is no longer available for purchase as a new item on Amazon's website, with only refurbished models remaining. This development suggests a possible refresh of Amazon's Fire TV device lineup.
The Echo Show 15, praised for its versatility as a kitchen or small space TV with built-in Alexa capabilities, may soon see a successor. The host speculates on the potential for new Fire TV devices, noting Amazon's recent aggressive discounting of Fire TV streaming players.
T-Mobile's Legal Troubles
T-Mobile is facing a lawsuit over its "lifetime pricing guarantee." The company, which previously advertised a price lock guarantee, has been raising prices and modifying its promise to a "price like guarantee." A judge has ruled that T-Mobile must face a lawsuit regarding this practice, raising questions about the sustainability of long-term price guarantees in the face of inflation and rising costs.
Other Notable Updates
TCL TV Plus, a free streaming service, has added a new channel featuring the Jim Rome Show and introduced a dedicated Halloween content area.
Amazon Prime members can now enjoy an early Prime day deal, offering $10 off GrubHub orders of $50 or more, along with a free GrubHub membership for Prime subscribers.
The host briefly touches on the ongoing competition between Amazon Prime and Walmart+, highlighting the different benefits each service offers to subscribers.
The episode concludes with the host expressing gratitude for the show's recent growth, mentioning thousands of new subscribers in recent weeks. He also promotes his second channel, "The Breakdown with Luke," which covers a broader range of technology topics beyond cord-cutting.
As "Core Cutting Today" celebrates its fifth anniversary, the host hints at exciting plans for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, promising continued in-depth coverage of the ever-changing world of cord-cutting and streaming technology.
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Snapchat’s New AI Video Tool is Here!
Snapchat just dropped a cool new feature for select creators, a powerful AI video-generation tool! Right now, it turns text into videos, but soon you’ll be able to use images as prompts too. Powered by Snap’s own video models, it’s launching in beta for web users first. While Snapchat hasn't shown off any video examples yet, it’s clearly aiming to compete with the big names like OpenAI and Adobe. Keep an eye out if you're into content creation!
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New iOS & macOS Updates: AI Tools You’ll Actually Use!
Apple just dropped the public betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, loaded with cool AI features. Imagine rewriting texts or cleaning up photos with a single tap. If you've got the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, or an M1-powered iPad or Mac, you're in luck, these AI tools are all yours! The full updates are expected to roll out by October, so get ready to take your devices to the next level.
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Cruise is Back on the Road: Here’s What’s New!
Cruise is rolling out human-driven cars in Sunnyvale and Mountain View to prep for autonomous vehicle (AV) testing later this fall. After an October 2023 crash led to leadership changes and a settlement, Cruise is hitting reset with new software updates. They've even teamed up with Uber to launch robotaxi services by 2025. Keep an eye out for big changes coming soon!
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Create 3D Models from a Single Image in Just 5 Minutes!
Vista3D is a game-changer for 3D modeling. Imagine uploading one image and getting a full 3D model in just five minutes. It uses a smart two-step process: first, it sketches out the basic shape, and then it fills in the details, even the parts you can't see! Whether you’re a designer, game dev, or just curious about 3D modeling, Vista3D makes creating detailed, complete 3D models fast and easy.
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AI with Feelings? It's Here!
AI is getting an emotional upgrade, thanks to companies like Humanizer. Their AI models can now interpret emotions by analyzing voice, facial expressions, and language patterns. This breakthrough could totally transform industries like customer service and healthcare by making tech more compassionate and personal. As AI becomes more empathetic, businesses will need to rethink how they use it, or risk falling behind. It's no longer just about making tech faster, it’s about making it more human. For all of us, this means tech that works with you, not just for you. Exciting times ahead!
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Ukraine bans official use of Telegram app over fears of Russian spying
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