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AI-generated deepfakes of Taylor Swift in nonconsensual scenarios recently sparked outrage among her fans, prompting discussions on regulating generative AI. Swift is considering legal action, while U.S. lawmakers propose bills to enhance protections against such harmful content.

The FTC is investigating Amazon, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Alphabet over multi-billion-dollar partnerships in generative AI, due in 45 days. The inquiry aims to assess impacts on market competition and innovation. Key partnerships include Microsoft-OpenAI, Amazon-Anthropic, and Google-Anthropic.

Intel's Q4 revenue grew 10% to $15.4 billion but stock fell due to cautious Q1 forecasts. 2023 revenue declined 14% to $54.2 billion. Despite challenges, CEO Gelsinger is optimistic about transformation and AI advancements. Intel aims for growth in 2024 with strategic product launches.

OpenAI has launched new embedding models that enhance text representation for machine learning, alongside upgraded GPT-4 Turbo and GPT-3.5 Turbo models and a 25% price cut on the latter. The updates improve performance, API management, and text moderation, signaling OpenAI's commitment to developers.

Google and Hugging Face have partnered to streamline AI development by integrating Hugging Face's open-source models with Google Cloud services. This collaboration enables users to train and deploy models using tools like Vertex AI and advanced hardware. Enhanced features will roll out in early 2024.

Typeface has launched a multimodal AI content hub for enterprises, offering text, image, audio, and video capabilities. Positioned against competitors like Jasper and Google, it emphasizes tailored solutions using customer data, safety, and governance. Enterprises now seek ROI from generative AI investments.

You.com has launched "AI Modes," a cutting-edge feature that enhances conversational, multimodal search, positioning it ahead of competitors like Google and Microsoft. The modes—Smart, Genius, Create, and Research—offer varying response depths, optimizing search and simplifying user engagement. CEO Richard Socher emphasizes their commitment to accuracy and innovation while ensuring user data privacy. All modes are free, with added benefits for paid members.

IBM is launching a new security framework for generative AI to address rising security challenges. It focuses on securing data, models, and usage while offering guidelines to combat risks like data poisoning and prompt injection. The framework enhances capabilities in ML detection and response, ensuring robust defense strategies for organizations.

Google's first 2024 update for Pixel phones adds health features and AI enhancements, including a thermometer for the Pixel 8 Pro. It also introduces an AI circular search tool, Photomoji for photo-to-emoji conversion, and Magic Compose for tailored text responses. A new Quick Share icon simplifies content sharing, along with a fresh mint green color option.

Generative AI is controversial among artists, prompting initiatives like Nightshade to resist its usage. While some creators, like the HBO showrunner of True Detective, use AI for artistic effect, others face backlash. As AI becomes normalized in entertainment, audience reactions vary widely, highlighting its divisive nature.

Lumiere, a space-time diffusion model developed by researchers from Google, Weizmann Institute, and Tel Aviv University, aims to enhance realistic video generation via text and image prompts. It boasts features like inpainting and stylized generation. Though it shows promise over competitors like Runway and Pika, it's not yet available for public testing and has limitations in scene transitions.

A new AI technique, InstantID, enables rapid image generation from a single reference, raising concerns about increased deepfake content, particularly ahead of the 2024 elections. Enterprise AI consultant Reuven Cohen warns of its ease of use and high realism, making deepfakes more accessible than ever.

Anthropic Secures $100 Million Investment from SK Telecom

Microsoft's Bing AI chat now features the Bing Image Creator, utilizing OpenAI's DALL-E technology for image generation based on user descriptions. The tool, currently in preview, ensures safety with added protections and transparency. Microsoft plans to expand language support and further AI features in Bing.