ElevenLabs, a startup that became a unicorn after raising $80 million, has made its Text-to-Speech Reader app available globally, supporting 32 languages. The app, initially released in the US, UK, and Canada, allows users to upload text content and listen to it in different languages and voices. The app now supports languages such as Portuguese, Spanish, French, and more.
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AMD has announced its acquisition of ZT Systems, a provider of compute design and infrastructure for hyperscalers, for $4.9 billion. The deal includes a contingent payment of up to $400 million if certain performance metrics are met. AMD plans to incorporate ZT Systems' computing infrastructure design business.
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The South Korean government plans to introduce tablets with AI-powered textbooks in classrooms next year, with the goal of having teachers use these AI textbooks for all subjects except music, art, physical education, and ethics by 2028. The tablets will be customized for different learning speeds, with teachers monitoring student progress through dashboards. Over 50,000 parents have signed a petition demanding the government focus on students' overall well-being rather than new technology.
2024-08-20 09:15:30 AM |
Former President Donald Trump posted AI-generated memes on Truth Social, making it seem like Taylor Swift and her fans support his candidacy. The images could have implications for the use of AI-generated images in political campaigns. IP and entertainment lawyer Noah Downs notes the rise of AI impersonators for endorsements, citing his own practice.
2024-08-20 09:15:29 AM |
Procreate, a popular iPad design app, has vowed not to introduce generative AI features into its products, citing concerns about the technology's impact on human creativity. The company's CEO, James Cuda, released a video statement expressing his dislike for generative AI and its effects on artists.
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The AI boom is driving up water consumption in data centers, with Virginia seeing a 64% increase in water usage between 2019 and 2023. Microsoft and Google, major data center operators, have reported significant water consumption from areas with water stress and high water scarcity. Microsoft consumed 42% of its water from areas with water stress, while Google withdrew 15% of its freshwater from areas with high water scarcity.
2024-08-20 09:15:28 AM |
OpenAI and Anthropic spend billions of dollars annually training models like GPT-4 and Claude, but competitive price dumping is making the business precarious. Aidan Gomez, CEO of Cohere, says selling access to models is becoming a 'zero margin business'. These AI models currently cost more than they make, making it a challenging game for companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Cohere.
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Google's Gemini Live, a chatbot experience, is being tested. It's custom-tuned to be intuitive and have a back-and-forth conversation. Sissie Hsiao, GM for Gemini experiences at Google, mentioned that the AI assistant should be able to solve complex problems and feel very conversational.
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