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Stay ahead of the curve in the fast world of AI! Every day, we bring you the top 3 AI headlines that matter, offering a concise snapshot of the latest developments, breakthroughs, and trends. Whether you're an industry professional, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future, "AI News Today" is your essential daily briefing. Tune in for insights in under 5 minutes and ensure you never miss a beat in the ever evolving realm of artifical intelligence, machine learning and neural networks.

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Stay ahead of the curve in the fast world of AI! Every day, we bring you the top 3 AI headlines that matter, offering a concise snapshot of the latest developments, breakthroughs, and trends. Whether you're an industry professional, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future, "AI News Today" is your essential daily briefing. Tune in for insights in under 5 minutes and ensure you never miss a beat in the ever evolving realm of artifical intelligence, machine learning and neural networks.

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Episodes
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Academic Boost by OpenAI, Perplexity's Pages Revolution, SCALE AI Leaderboards Launch

5/31/2024
In this episode, we delve into the release of OpenAI's new customizable AI chatbot, ChatGPT Edu, designed to support academic tasks with a renewed emphasis on privacy. We also explore Perplexity AI's game-changing masterstroke, Perplexity Pages - AI-generated detailed reports with impressive features. Finally, we discuss Scale AI's SEAL Leaderboards - a new ranking system promoting a trustworthy comparison of large language model capabilities.

Duration:00:01:54

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Google's Malaysian Expansion and Maven AGI's Funding Success

5/30/2024
Today's episode focuses on tech giant Google's recent announcement to invest $2 billion in Malaysia - a move set to establish its first data centre and Google Cloud region in the country, fostering local AI capabilities and services. Also in tech investment news, AI platform Maven AGI, an innovator in customer support systems, has received a significant funding boost, taking its Series A round to $28 million. Lastly, we delve into the unveiling of Mistral's AI code interaction model, Codestral and challenge its restricted commercial use by examining the trend towards AI adoption in the developer community.

Duration:00:02:07

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OpenAI Shakeup: Jan Leike to Anthropic & Sam Altman's Controversy

5/29/2024
In this episode, we discuss the departure of AI researcher Jan Leike from OpenAI to its competitor Anthropic to lead a new 'superalignment' team. We also delve into the details of former OpenAI board member Helen Toner's account regarding the removal and return of CEO Sam Altman amid allegations of a toxic atmosphere. Lastly, we touch upon Apple's recent alliance with OpenAI in a bid to bring AI advancements to iOS 18 and its ongoing negotiations with Google.

Duration:00:01:51

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Apple's AI Ambition & OpenAI vs EU Laws

5/28/2024
In this episode of AI News Today, we discuss Apple's large-scale AI plan, Project Greymatter, which aims to integrate advanced AI into everyday apps. We further delve into the controversies surrounding OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, as it grapples with EU data protection laws. Finally, we explore the strategy of the AI-integrated device maker, Iyo, hoping to succeed in the market where others have failed.

Duration:00:01:50

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xAI's $6B Funding Landslide & AI Regulation Debate

5/27/2024
In this episode, we delve into the notable $6 billion funding achieved by Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, with financial backing from Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital. We also discuss the controversial sentiments shared by Y Combinator CEO, Garry Tan, on ongoing AI regulatory attempts, highlighting his support for a Generative AI risk mitigation framework. Lastly, we explore the unique experiment from Anthropic, featuring Golden Gate Claude, an AI assistant designed to link any conversation back to the Golden Gate Bridge, showcasing the vast future potential in AI behaviour customisation.

Duration:00:02:06

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Musk's AI Predictions, Meta vs. xAI, Lucas on AI in Filmmaking

5/26/2024
Elon Musk discusses potential AI impacts on jobs and warns against children's exposure to social media algorithms at VivaTech 2024. Meanwhile, Meta and Elon Musk’s XAI are vying for partnership opportunities with AI start-up Character.AI. Lastly, Star Wars creator George Lucas addresses the 'inevitable' rise of AI in filmmaking during an interview at Cannes Film Festival, emphasizing the need for ethical guidelines.

Duration:00:01:51

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Google's Controversial AI Overview & Meta's AI Subscription

5/25/2024
In this episode, we discuss Google's heavily criticised AI Overview - a feature said to provide misleading and potentially dangerous information. Critics also express concern over potential decreases in website traffic due to AI-generated content. We also touch on Meta's plan to develop a subscription-based AI assistant and AI agents that streamline various tasks, marking a shift in user engagement with the company's products. Lastly, we look at Dell Technology's record-breaking shares against the backdrop of a generative AI-focused company rally, spurred on by Nvidia's impressive quarterly results.

Duration:00:01:58

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Amazon & OpenAI Battle in AI Voice Tech, Cohere Launches Aya-23

5/24/2024
On this episode of AI News Today, we discuss Amazon's announcement of an AI-powered monthly subscription upgrade to Alexa, challenging Google and OpenAI's advanced voice assistants. We also delve into the impressive launch by Toronto-based OpenAI competitor, Cohere, of Aya-23, their multilingual open-source large language model series. Lastly, we talk about The Browser Company's new AI feature, Call Arc, facilitating voice responses for quick answers in their app, Arc Search.

Duration:00:01:58

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Truecaller Joins Microsoft, OpenAI Partners with News Corp., Meta's New Model

5/23/2024
Discussing Truecaller's partnership with Microsoft's Azure AI Speech for personalized AI voice assistant, OpenAI's recent deal with News Corp for content integration into AI tools and Meta's entrance into AI competition with its revolutionary multimodal model called Chameleon.

Duration:00:02:08

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Microsoft's Azure AI Studio Progress, Suno's Massive Funding and Humane's Sales Plans

5/22/2024
In this episode, we discuss Microsoft's announcement at the Build developer conference about Azure AI Studio entering general availability and integrating OpenAI's multimodal model. Moving on, we delve into AI music generator startup, Suno's recent $125 million funding round, the technology behind it and its implications for the music industry. Lastly, we cover the struggling AI wearable computer maker Humane reportedly seeking a buyer for their operation, despite receiving negative reviews for their device.

Duration:00:02:05

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Microsoft's AI Revolution: Surface Copilot Plus and Recall

5/21/2024
In this episode, we explore Microsoft's attempt to dominate the AI scene with its launching of the AI-powered Surface line Copilot+PCs, claiming to outdo Apple's MacBook Air M3. We also delve into the new Windows 11 feature, Recall, to enhance efficient search and retrieval using local data. Lastly, we discuss Dell's new AI-optimized PC line intended to reignite interest in a dwindling business sector.

Duration:00:02:09

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AI Protections Rising: OpenAI, CAA and Microsoft Build 2024

5/20/2024
This episode discusses OpenAI's recent halting of the Sky voice on its ChatGPT platform due to unexpected likeness to Scarlett Johansson, the establishment of CAA vault—a new system by Creative Artists Agency aiming to protect and monetize celebrities' digital assets amidst the persistent rise of deepfake incidents and the upcoming Microsoft Build 2024 event focusing on AI and cloud computing advancements.

Duration:00:01:52

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OpenAI Team Dissolved & Geoffrey Hinton's AI Concerns

5/19/2024
In this episode, we cover the latest in artificial intelligence news. First up is OpenAI's decision to dissolve its Superalignment team, aimed at mitigating possible AI risks, following the departure of co-leaders Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike. Next, we discuss AI pioneer Professor Geoffrey Hinton's concern over AI's impact on job security and his advocacy for a universal basic income. Lastly, we share updates on Microsoft's upcoming plans to reveal its AI visions at the annual developer conference, Microsoft Build, alongside its rumored new Surface PCs.

Duration:00:01:55

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OpenAI Executive Departure & DeepMind's Safety Framework

5/18/2024
This episode discusses the departure of a key executive from OpenAI due to concerns over the company's commitment to safety, Google DeepMind's introduction of a system to continuously evaluate AI model risks and user dissatisfaction with Slack's data use policies for training AI services. Tune in to learn how these events pose significant questions about AI safety, evolving model capabilities and user data privacy.

Duration:00:01:51

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OpenAI X Reddit Collab & Snowflake's Big AI Acquisition

5/17/2024
In this episode, explore the partnership between OpenAI and Reddit to boost AI model training using Reddit's broad content range. Catch up on reports of Cloud data giant Snowflake's acquisition negotiations with AI model developer Reka AI. Finally, discover OpenAI's new 'Connect Apps' feature for ChatGPT, offering easy integration with Google Drive and Microsoft's One Drive for an improved user experience.

Duration:00:01:54

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AI Impacts Labor Force, Tech Giants Advance & Anthropic Hires Instagram Co-founder

5/16/2024
In this episode of AI News Today, we discuss IMF's warning about AI's significant effects on the global labor force. We also touch on Google's search engine AI updates and the launch of OpenAI's new flagship model. In addition, Instagram's co-founder moves to Anthropic as its new chief product officer and AI start-up, Stability AI, is reportedly in discussions for possible sale due to financial difficulties.

Duration:00:01:56

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OpenAI Shake-up & Google's AI Advances

5/15/2024
In this episode, we discuss key changes at OpenAI, with co-founder Ilya Sutskever leaving his post. We also cover Google's recent unveilings, including the Music AI Sandbox tool and the integration of its smallest AI model, Gemini Nano, with apps like Patreon and Grammarly. Discover more about AI-driven music and how AI is boosting app capabilities in this comprehensive news roundup.

Duration:00:01:47

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Google's Project Astra, Apple's AI-powered Apps and Meta's Camerabuds

5/14/2024
On today's episode, we discuss the latest advancements in AI from top tech companies. First off, we look at Google's announcement of their new AI products, including the AI-integrated Project Astra. Next, we delve into Apple's plans to update their Voice Memo and Notes apps with AI-powered transcription. Wrapping up, we evaluate Meta platforms' exploration into AI-powered earphones with cameras, which mark another step towards wearable AI technology.

Duration:00:01:49

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OpenAI's GPT-4o Reveal, Falcon 2 Launch in UAE & Voicenotes Debut

5/13/2024
In today's episode, we delve into the anticipated launch of OpenAI's GPT-4o AI model, offering intelligence enhancements and a new desktop version of ChatGPT. We also explore the UAE's entry into the AI landscape with the open-source model, Falcon 2 and the country's extensive AI investment plans. Lastly, we discuss the Buymeacoffee's founder's new venture, Voicenotes, an AI-powered voice note app offering sophisticated transcription and content transformation options, soon to be on smartwatches.

Duration:00:01:56

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UK Safety Institute's AI Toolset & OpenAI's Exciting Announcement

5/12/2024
In this episode, we delve into the UK Safety Institute's launch of Inspect, an open-source tool for assessing AI model safety. We also discuss the buzz surrounding OpenAI's impending livestream announcement concerning updates on their ChatGPT and potential GPT-4 technologies. Lastly, we touch on Google's anticipated AI advancements at their upcoming Google I/O developer conference, including their latest AI model, Gemini and a possible reveal of 'Pixie', an AI-powered digital assistant.

Duration:00:01:47