Daily AI NEWS - September 25, 2024
SAG-AFTRA, Google, and Telegram

SAG-AFTRA and a number of Hollywood celebrities are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign SB 1047, a groundbreaking and controversial AI safety bill.

The X-Men '97 voice actor is optimistic about the future despite AI making her colleagues feel like a "canary in a coal mine."

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists announced Tuesday that it’s adding Riot Games’ League of Legends as a struck game — meaning union voice actors currently working on the game must stop. SAG-AFTRA is also filing an unf...

Google is rolling out Gemini AI to its Workspace productivity suite, integrating new security tools as standard. This move could significantly increase the chatbot's user base, reaching potentially millions more.

In similar news, all paying subscribers should gain access to ChatGPT's new voice assistant this week. OpenAI has launched its Advanced Voice Mode, which offers users nine humanlike voices, following stringent safety evaluations.Enterprise users of Google Workspace will benefit from the standalone Gemini chat app, allowing them to query their company's data directly.

Telegram has updated its privacy policy to disclose a user's IP address and phone number if requested by authorities. This move aims to aid criminal investigations but raises concerns over user privacy.

Cloudflare has introduced a new feature allowing websites to block AI crawlers with a single click. The company is also planning to launch a marketplace where sites can sell data access to AI model providers for scraping their content, potentially generating new revenue streams.

Generative AI adoption has now surpassed early PC and internet usage rates, according to a recent study. 39.4% of Americans are reported to be using AI tools, which could substantially increase productivity in various sectors.

Two Princeton researchers, in their book AI Snake Oil, identify the factors driving the AI hype cycle. They emphasize the need for a critical, holistic understanding of AI to tackle the pervasive excitement head-on.

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U.S. officials have stated that Russia and Iran are leveraging AI to enhance their election influence efforts. The advanced technology allows them to swiftly and convincingly create polarizing content aimed at manipulating American voters, according to intelligence authorities.

The deteriorating relationship between China and US businesses poses a significant threat to the AI sector. With tensions escalating and the risk of a Taiwan invasion, the AI industry's chip supply faces uncertainty, potentially disrupting advancements and availability.

Officials emphasized that both Russia and Iran can "quickly and convincingly tailor synthetic content" using AI, highlighting an escalating threat to US elections and democratic processes.