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On Monday, the U.S. Commerce Department released a report advocating for "open-weight" generative AI models, such as Meta’s Llama 3.1. The report emphasizes the need for the government to establish “new capabilities” to monitor these models for any potential risks.

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OpenAI, Adobe, and Microsoft are backing a California bill that mandates tech companies to label AI-generated content, as indicated by letters from these companies. The bill is slated for a final vote in August.

OpenAI has begun the rollout of ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, providing users their first glimpse of GPT-4o's hyperrealistic audio capabilities. Currently available to a select group of ChatGPT Plus users, this alpha version is expected to gradually become accessible to all Plus subscribers by fall 2024.

I’ve spent the past week exploring OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode (AVM), and it’s given me a fascinating glimpse into an AI-powered future. This week, my phone engaged in playful banter, shared jokes, inquired about my day, and expressed that it was “having a great time.” I was conversing with my iPhone without needing to use my hands.

Earlier this year, AI-generated fake audio of President Biden reached voters in New Hampshire, raising significant concerns. In response, the FCC acted swiftly, pinpointing the culprit as Life Corporation, a Texas-based firm with a history of similar scams. The agency imposed a hefty $6 million fine on the company and an associated individual. Alarmingly, the scammers collaborated with a problematic telecom known variously as Lingo Telecom (formerly Ameritel, Excel, Impact, Startec, Trinsic, and more). As a consequence, Lingo Telecom will face a $1 million civil penalty and has pledged to adhere strictly to regulations moving forward.

Apple has announced that its latest flagship wireless earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2, will feature a “clinical-grade” hearing aid capability. While this innovative feature is not yet cleared by the FDA, the company anticipates approval will come “soon.” The AirPods Pro 2 were unveiled at the Apple “It’s Glowtime” event.

Amazon has launched an enhanced version of its proprietary image-generating model, the Titan Image Generator, for AWS customers leveraging the Bedrock generative AI platform.

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Apple has introduced exciting new AI capabilities in its latest developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1, including a remarkable feature that allows users to remove unwanted objects from photos.

Gmail users on Android can now engage directly with Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, regarding their emails within the Gmail app. On Thursday, Google announced the launch of the new Gmail Q&A feature for subscribers to Gemini, with plans to extend it to iOS devices soon.

All generative AI models, from Google’s Gemini to Anthropic’s Claude and the recent stealth release of OpenAI’s GPT-4o, experience hallucinations. This means they can sometimes mislead users, resulting in both amusing and concerning outcomes. However, the rate of these inaccuracies varies across different models, largely depending on the data sources they've been trained on.

When examining the role of generative AI in developer tools, the spotlight often shines on code generation, exemplified by GitHub Copilot. However, Greptile, an innovative startup founded by a group of recent Georgia Tech graduates, has chosen a different path: leveraging AI to improve code comprehension for developers.

Generative AI has emerged as one of the most prominent technology trends, with escalating interest and investments underscored in McKinsey’s latest Technology Trends Outlook. This comprehensive 100-page report highlights the extraordinary pace of innovation in generative AI, emphasizing a remarkable surge in both investments and job opportunities.

Apple has acquired AI startup Xnor.ai for approximately $200 million, aiming to enhance edge-based AI capabilities for future iPhones. This move aligns with Apple's strategy of acquiring smaller tech firms, potentially boosting its competitiveness in AI against rivals like Google and Facebook.