Daily AI NEWS - September 27, 2024
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Meta enhances its AI with new features for smart glasses and video dubbing. OpenAI faces internal changes with key departures and new data center plans. Samsung to release AI-enhanced devices.
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Meta's AI advancements
Meta recently introduced significant advancements to its AI capabilities. The updated Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses now feature a Meta AI agent that can set reminders based on what the camera captures. These glasses bring the company closer to creating a hands-free smartphone experience.
During Meta Connect 2024, Meta unveiled the Orion AR glasses, described as the most advanced AR glasses to date, combining the appearance of regular glasses with powerful augmented reality features. Additionally, the release of Llama 3.2, a multimodal model with visual skills, marked a significant step forward.
Meta is also working on AI-powered video dubbing and lip-syncing for its Reels platform, aimed at helping creators share videos more broadly. These updates, along with AI assistance that can interact using the voices of celebrities like John Cena and Kristen Bell, highlight Meta's ongoing commitment to enhancing its AI technologies.
OpenAI's internal turmoil
Mira Murati, OpenAI's chief technology officer, has announced her sudden departure, marking the latest in a series of high-profile exits from the company. Murati had been with OpenAI for six years and briefly served as interim CEO during a previous leadership shakeup. Her resignation coincides with major restructuring plans at the firm.
OpenAI is navigating significant internal changes while seeking approval for 5GW data centers to support its expansive AI projects. The company is reportedly leveraging US-China tensions to gain favorable regulatory approvals for these energy-intensive facilities.
The company is also transitioning from a nonprofit to a for-profit model, a move expected to give CEO Sam Altman 7% equity, drawing mixed reactions from the AI community. Meanwhile, industry leaders and investors are expressing both concern and skepticism about OpenAI’s ability to maintain its valuation amidst this period of staff exodus and internal turmoil.
Samsung's AI features in new devices
Samsung has announced a host of new products set for release on October 3rd, including the affordable Galaxy S24 FE, and the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Ultra. These devices are imbued with advanced AI capabilities, previously exclusive to flagship models.
The Galaxy S24 FE, while stepping down in some areas to meet a lower price point, maintains several AI features from the high-end Galaxy S24, making sophisticated tech more accessible. Similarly, the Galaxy Tab S10 lineup aims to leverage its large displays to maximize the benefits of integrated AI, enhancing user experience for productivity and entertainment.
With a redesigned form factor and upgraded Exynos chip, the Galaxy S24 FE bridges the gap to Samsung’s flagship phones, offering consumers a larger display and cutting-edge technology without the premium price tag.
Deepfakes and AI misuse
Deepfake caller pretending to be a Ukrainian official almost tricked US Senator Benjamin Cardin into answering politically charged questions related to the upcoming election.
Mark Zuckerberg announced new Meta AI features, allowing users to interact with AI speaking in celebrity voices. Concerns grow over the spread of manipulated content in user feeds.
Political consultant Steve Kramer has been fined $6 million for orchestrating Biden deepfake robocalls aimed at voter suppression. Meanwhile, Instagram sees a wave of posts, including one from Tom Brady, saying "Goodbye Meta AI" to protest against data usage in AI training. Veteran ethical hacker Laura Kankaala warns that AI is making online scams much worse and easier to execute.
AI's role in global and economic infrastructure
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advises students to master AI technology to stay ahead in future job markets, emphasizing the evolving role of human creativity.
Sam Altman says the development of AI infrastructure is key to avoiding war over the tech. Experts say such development costs more than just money.
Microsoft, Oracle, and Amazon have struck deals in nuclear power in hopes of supplying data centers with carbon-free electricity.
Getting compliance, cybersecurity, and governance orchestrated as part of an AI infrastructure helps AI teams find roadblocks.
Selected articles of the day
Meta Orion hands-on: This is the future of AR glasses
We had the chance to test out Meta's Orion AR glasses at Meta Connect prior to Mark Zuckerberg's on-stage reveal. Here's how they work, what we loved about them, and what still needs work.
Read on Android Central
iPhone Designer Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman Reportedly Working on a Top-Secret AI Device
Altman, who introduced ChatGPT to the world, is reportedly working on an AI device with Ive, who designed Apple's iPhone and iPad.
Read on CNET
Reddit Will Use AI to Expand Translation Services to 35 More Countries
Brazil and Spain users will be the first to get the feature after it previously launched in France.
Read on CNET
Google Paid $2.7 Billion To Bring Back an AI Genius Who Quit in Frustration
At a time when tech companies are paying eye-popping sums to hire the best minds in artificial intelligence, Google's deal to rehire Noam Shazeer has left others in the dust. From a report: A co-author of a seminal research paper that kicked off the AI boom, …
Read on Slashdot.org
DoNotPay Has To Pay $193K For Falsely Touting Untested AI Lawyer, FTC Says
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Among the first AI companies that the Federal Trade Commission has exposed as deceiving consumers is DoNotPay -- which initially was advertised as "the world's first robot lawyer" with the ability to "sue…
Read on Slashdot.org