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Cynicism often permeates the realm of tech journalism, and we are certainly no exception. However, the potential and risks associated with technology are both significant. A new documentary series, “A Brief History of the Future,” seeks to highlight the positive aspects while acknowledging the negatives. Hosted by Ari Wallach, this PBS production is not only insightful but also completely free for viewers.

In a shocking development late Friday, former Y Combinator president Sam Altman was dismissed as CEO of AI startup OpenAI, known for popular AI innovations such as ChatGPT, GPT-4, and DALL-E 3. This decision was made by OpenAI’s board of directors. Following Altman's departure, Greg Brockman, co-founder and longstanding president, also resigned, alongside three senior OpenAI researchers. The situation continues to evolve.

At the Google I/O 2024 conference on Tuesday, the company announced that Gemini model capabilities are now accessible on the Google Maps Platform for developers, beginning with the Places API. This innovative feature allows developers to integrate generative AI summaries of locations directly into their applications and websites.

Intel Launches Articul8 AI: A New Player in Generative AI for Enterprises

Google is setting its sights on OpenAI's Sora with the launch of Veo, an innovative AI model capable of generating 1080p video clips approximately one minute long from a text prompt.

AI models designed for gaming have been around for decades, typically focused on mastering a single game with the goal of winning. However, Google DeepMind researchers are innovating with a new model that not only plays multiple 3D games like a human but also strives to understand and act on verbal instructions.

The Rise of Deep Tech in Europe: Elaia's DTS3 Fund and the Emergence of a Dynamic Ecosystem

D-ID, the innovative Tel Aviv startup recognized for its captivating technology that transforms still family photos into animated videos, is excited to announce the launch of its new mobile app today. Previously available as a web platform, D-ID’s Creative Reality Studio empowers users to upload images and scripts to create stunning AI-generated videos. This technology enables users to digitalize their own likeness, historical figures, fictional characters, presenters, or brand ambassadors.

AI2 Incubator Secures $200 Million in Computing Resources for Startups

Microsoft Copilot, the AI-driven chatbot from Microsoft, has taken a creative leap by integrating with the GenAI music app, Suno, enabling users to compose original songs effortlessly. Now, users can simply input prompts, such as “Create a pop song about adventures with your family,” and see their musical visions materialize through Suno’s plug-in. With just a sentence, Suno can generate full songs, including lyrics, instrumentals, and vocal performances.

Avail is addressing a significant challenge in the film and TV development process: script coverage. This innovative tool, powered by ChatGPT, can quickly summarize scripts and books, generating detailed summaries, loglines, synopses, character breakdowns, and tonal assessments in minutes.

Earnings Season is Here!

OpenAI's official press account on X has seemingly fallen victim to the same cryptocurrency scammers who previously targeted the company’s leadership.

The European Union and the United States are poised to announce a significant collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) during the upcoming meeting of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council (TTC) this Friday. A senior commission official provided insights to journalists prior to the event, highlighting a growing spirit of cooperation between lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic. This joint effort aims to effectively navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by advanced AI technologies, despite the current dominance of U.S. companies like OpenAI in the AI landscape.

In Q1 2023, Kuaishou saw robust growth with DAUs and MAUs up 8.3% and 9.4%, respectively. Revenue from online marketing grew 15.1%, constituting over half of total revenue. The company is focusing on AI advancements to enhance user experience, content generation, and optimization in short videos.