Daily AI NEWS - July 21, 2024
Samsung, OpenAI, and Figma

Samsung has halted the shipment of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro amidst quality issues. The company is currently addressing these problems before releasing the new earbuds to the market.

Consumers awaiting the highly anticipated Galaxy Buds 3 Pro may face delays as Samsung prioritizes resolving these unsightly problems. The decision to pause shipments aims to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

OpenAI has introduced GPT-4o Mini, a smaller and more affordable version of its GPT-4o large language model. This new model aims to make advanced AI technology more accessible, with a pricing structure set at 15 cents per 1 million input tokens and 60 cents per 1 million output tokens.

The GPT-4o Mini is competitively outpacing similar AI models from companies like Anthropic and Google, according to various tests. Despite its smaller design, the model is reported to set new standards in the industry.

Figma AI has encountered issues with its 'Make Design' feature, repeatedly generating designs similar to Apple’s Weather app. The issue arose when a designer repeatedly received Apple-like layouts while attempting to create a weather app using Figma AI.

In response, Figma clarified that the duplication problem stemmed from insufficient vetting of new elements before launching the feature. This led to the AI mistakenly producing designs based on existing, highly-recognizable apps.

Barcelona-based singer-songwriter Maria Arnal performs two songs blending her passions for technology and art with folk and techno-pop soundscapes. Using Holly+ (a digital twin of musician Holly Herndon's voice), alongside AI-generated voices and a portable...

Netflix Boss says GenAI could be a tool to help tell better stories, but emphasizes humans remain critical to the creative process. While the impact of AI in entertainment, including film and TV, is still hard to predict, Netflix believes AI ad...

Omega’s AI technology will enhance athlete tracking and performance analysis during the Paris 2024 Olympics. This includes mid-jump measurements in pole vaulting and comprehensive gymnast-tracking.

Apple's services will also play a significant role in the Olympics coverage. Fans can use iPhones and Apple hardware to stay updated with the world's biggest sporting event, adding a new layer to their viewing experience.