The Finals uses AI for voiceovers — actors unhappy
On October 26, Embark Studios launched the open beta of The Finals, drawing attention not just for its gameplay but notably for its AI-driven character voiceovers. The innovation, however, stirred controversy especially among voice actors....
Leica unveils $9,500 M11-P camera with AI-proof digital authenticity features
Leica, one of the oldest and most respected companies manufacturing photographic equipment worldwide, has unveiled a new camera priced at $9,500. One of the key features of this model, dubbed M11-P, is its ability to...
Amazon's new tool uses AI to generate virtual backgrounds for product images
Amazon has introduced a beta feature for advertisers, enabling the creation of AI-generated image backgrounds for product displays. According to Colleen Aubrey, Senior Vice President of Amazon Ads Products and Technology, this feature serves as...
Bill Gates skeptical about GPT-5 surpassing GPT-4 significantly
The buzz around generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been intensifying, largely due to the swift advancements in the technology within a brief period. However, the question arises: will this momentum persist? In a discussion with...
Deep Geometrized Cartoon Line Inbetweening: A New Approach to Anime Frame Interpolation
In the field of anime production, a significant yet understudied challenge has been the inbetweening of cartoon line drawings. Inbetweening, the process of generating intermediate frames between two black-and-white line drawings, is a labor-intensive and...
AI-induced fake news a threat to human knowledge, caution news publishers
The increasing wave of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fake news is a growing concern among news publishers, who believe it's tainting the reservoir of human knowledge. The News Media Association (NMA), a representative of notable titles...
Jony Ive and OpenAI collaborate on a new consumer AI device
In a noteworthy alliance, Jony Ive, former Chief Design Officer at Apple, is reportedly in talks with OpenAI to develop what is being termed as the "iPhone of artificial intelligence." Backed by an impressive funding...
Meta introduces transformative AI tools across its digital platforms
Meta is gearing up to weave artificial intelligence deeper into its ecosystem with a series of integrations and features, as unveiled at their recent Connect event. The company is introducing AI stickers across its apps,...
OpenAI's valuation may soar to $90 billion as it discusses share sale
OpenAI, the influential artificial intelligence firm and creator of the immensely popular ChatGPT, is reportedly in discussions regarding a potential sale of existing shares, which could elevate the company's valuation from its current $29 billion...
Amazon invests $4 billion in Anthropic to shape the future of generative AI
Amazon and Anthropic have officially announced their strategic collaboration, aiming to open generative AI to millions of developers and users. This partnership promises to combine their technological might and expertise, with the objective of propelling...
ChatGPT introduced voice and image capabilities for a more intuitive user interaction
The latest enhancements to ChatGPT allow users to have voice conversations, making the interaction smoother and more natural. Whether you're on the move, craving a bedtime story, or engrossed in a dinner debate, ChatGPT is...
Meta's new AI chatbot — a sassy robot for the younger demographic
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is setting its sights on the younger generation with its upcoming generative AI chatbot, internally named "Gen AI Personas." This announcement, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, is said...
OpenAI unveils DALL-E 3 — a seamless integration with ChatGPT
The world of artificial intelligence has witnessed a groundbreaking advancement with the introduction of OpenAI's DALL·E 3, the latest and most sophisticated version of its AI art generator. This state-of-the-art system is meticulously designed to...
How AI is Shaping Journalism's Future
The world of journalism is on the brink of a significant metamorphosis, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) acting as the catalyst. The introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022 signaled a paradigm shift, offering tools that could...
New approach to question answering over structured documents with PDFTriage
Structured documents, such as PDFs, web pages, and presentations, present unique challenges for large language models (LLMs) when it comes to question answering (QA). Addressing this, a recent research paper from Stanford University and Adobe...
Google's Bard AI taps into integrated apps for enhanced personalization
Google's evolution in the world of artificial intelligence takes another leap forward with its Bard AI. As the tech giant continues to dominate the digital landscape, Bard AI stands as a testament to Google's commitment...
Reddit user turns 60,000 words of comments into AI-generated psychological profile
Ever wondered what your online comments reveal about you? Most of us see our digital footprints as fleeting moments, ephemeral thoughts captured in passing. But Reddit user Grays42 saw potential. Diving deep into the sea...
A heavy quarter for NVIDIA with 900 tons of H100 AI GPUs delivered
NVIDIA, known for pioneering graphics processing units, has recently seen its H100 AI GPUs make significant waves in the market. According to data from market research firm Omdia, NVIDIA shipped an impressive 900 tons, or...
Google preps for the launch of Gemini, its new AI software to compete with ChatGPT
Google, is inching closer to unveiling Gemini, its groundbreaking conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform. This revelation, as reported by The Information on Thursday, is based on insider sources. Gemini is poised to rival OpenAI's renowned...
Elon Musk joins tech leaders in AI regulation talks
In a recent gathering of tech magnates in Washington, Tesla CEO Elon Musk highlighted the "overwhelming consensus" surrounding the need for AI regulation. This closed-door session, spearheaded by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, saw participation...