Category: AI
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Rubrik’s IPO filing unveils an AI governance committee – Prepare for it.
1. Rubrik has set up an AI governance committee to evaluate legal, security, and business risks associated with using generative AI tools. 2. Growing regulatory scrutiny, such as the EU AI Act, is pushing companies to establish AI governance committees as a compliance measure. 3. Companies like Rubrik are balancing the use of generative AI…
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I replicated my voice using ElevenLabs AI — and the accuracy is unnerving
1. ElevenLabs has launched a redesigned speech synthesis page with natural-sounding synthetic voices and voice cloning capabilities. 2. OpenAI’s Voice Engine, delayed due to safety concerns, may challenge ElevenLabs’ platform in the future. 3. ElevenLabs offers fast and simple voice cloning options, including Instant Voice Cloning and Professional Cloning, with potential privacy risks and restrictions…
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India grapples with election misinformation, considers labelling and forming an AI safety coalition
1. India has become a global hotspot for the use and abuse of AI in political discourse, prompting tech companies like Adobe to promote tools for identifying and flagging AI content. 2. Adobe, along with other tech giants, is part of initiatives like the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and the Coalition for Content Provenance and…
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SiMa.ai raises $70 million in funding to launch new GenAI chip supporting multiple modes
1. SiMa.ai raised a $70 million extension funding round to bring its second-generation chipset for multimodal generative AI processing to market. 2. The company targets the market segment between 5W and 25W of energy usage and has already been used by over 50 companies globally with its proprietary ML SoC and software combination. 3. SiMa.ai…
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Emilia Gómez at the EU: From music to AI – A woman in the field
1. TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews highlighting women who have contributed to the AI revolution to give them recognition for their work. 2. Emilia Gómez is involved with the European Commission’s AI Watch initiative, focusing on monitoring and advancing AI in Europe, with a background in computational music and the impact of AI…
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OpenAI increases the scope of its personalized model training initiative
1. OpenAI is expanding its Custom Model program to help enterprise customers develop tailored generative AI models for specific use cases. 2. The program now includes assisted fine-tuning and custom-trained models to maximize performance and allow organizations to build personalized models. 3. The new features for developers working with GPT-3.5 include a dashboard for comparing…
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Top 7 alternatives to OpenAI Sora for creating AI-generated videos
– OpenAI’s Sora is a powerful AI tool for creating videos, but access is limited to a few professionals – Alternatives to Sora include Runway, Pika Labs, Stable Video, Leonardo, Night Cafe, FinalFrame, Haiper, and LTX Studio – These AI video tools have limitations in motion duration, but continue to improve with added features like…
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OpenStack enhances support for artificial intelligence workloads
– OpenStack releases version 29 called ‘Caracal’ with new features for hosting AI and high-performance computing workloads – OpenStack is a popular choice for large enterprise companies looking to maintain total control of their data and infrastructure – OpenStack is seen as a comprehensive alternative to VMware, leading to increased interest from companies looking for…
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Google’s Plans to Charge Users for AI Search Results: What We Know
1. Google is considering charging a fee for access to AI-powered search results, such as generating images and creating trip itineraries. 2. The AI search results are currently available through an opt-in program called Search Generative Experience (SGE), but Google is starting to roll it out to mainstream users in the U.S. 3. Google may…
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Agility Robotics reduces workforce as it shifts focus towards commercialization efforts
– Agility Robotics laid off a small number of employees as part of a company-wide focus on commercialization efforts – The firm’s bipedal robot, Digit, has seen interest from top-tier global customers, with funding from a $150 million Series B two years ago – Agility Robotics has made high-profile hires and is currently focused on…