Daily AI NEWS - September 26, 2024
Meta Innovations, OpenAI Changes, and AI Discoveries

Meta has unveiled a series of new AI features across its products. The Ray-Ban smart glasses can now set reminders and perform live language translation. Additionally, Meta is enhancing video capabilities on its Reels platform with automatic dubbing and lip-syncing, tailoring tools for content creators.

The company is also pushing forward with its AI assistant Meta AI, which now features celebrity voices and image recognition abilities. The new Llama 3.2 model, a free multimodal AI, has been released to enable advanced visual understanding.

At Meta Connect 2024, significant innovations were highlighted, including the Meta Quest 3S and the highly-anticipated 'Orion' prototype AR glasses, promising a blend of regular eyewear and augmented reality functionality.

OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has announced her resignation, ending her six-year tenure. This comes amid revelations of the company's planned restructuring and follows her brief stint as interim CEO during last year’s leadership crisis.

Reports indicate that OpenAI is seeking US approval for massive 5GW data centers. The company is framing this as critical to counter China's advancements in AI, aiming to secure swift approvals even as it sparks environmental concerns.

OpenAI has also released its ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode in the U.S., with nine preset voices and comprehensive safety evaluations. CEO Sam Altman highlights that significant investments in AI infrastructure are crucial to avoid war over the technology.

AI Survey Reveals Hundreds of ‘Nazca Line’ Geoglyphs. The recent survey doubles the count of known geoglyphs, bringing the total count to over 700, showcasing how AI can be used in cultural heritage contexts.

AI Reveal Lost Details in Famous Raphael Paintings. Two panels by the High Renaissance artist got the AI treatment, revealing the chemical composition of the works, which could help art conservation.

London Newspaper Plans to Revive Dead Art Critic With AI, Lays Off Real Writers. One of London's biggest newspapers is resurrecting a famous editorial personality via algorithm.

Hollywood is uniting behind California’s proposed AI safety bill. SAG-AFTRA and numerous celebrities are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign SB 1047, which is both groundbreaking and controversial.

Sam Altman asserts that wars might be fought over AI unless there is massive spending on infrastructure. However, experts caution that developing such infrastructure requires more than just money.

Generative AI adoption has recently seen a significant surge, surpassing early PC and internet usage rates, with 39.4% of Americans now employing AI tools. This trend holds the potential to greatly enhance workplace productivity across various industries.

Meanwhile, Intuit is fortifying its GenOS platform by integrating agentic AI capabilities aimed at automating complex business tasks. This development signifies a substantial move towards making business operations more efficient.

Additionally, Google's Workspace now includes the Gemini chat app, a new tool that allows enterprise users to inquire about their company's data, further embedding AI into everyday business processes.