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Deepfake Alert: AI “Biden Bot” Makes Unsettling Robocalls to Voters!

Also, discover how Apple Podcasts’ latest AI feature is changing the game.

Plus, OpenAI's chip quest and ElevenLabs' $80M boost for voice AI magic.

So, grab your beverage of choice and enjoy your weekly dose of AI news.

Today’s newsletter includes:

• 📰 AI NEWS RECAP

• 🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

• 🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

• ⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

• 📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

📰 AI NEWS RECAP

Could this be the future of disinformation?

An AI “Biden Bot” made deepfake robocalls to voters.

Voters in New Hampshire received a shock last weekend.

Robocalls from an eerily accurate AI replica of President Biden’s voice.

The fake Biden discouraged voting in Tuesday’s state primary.

Telling voters to “wait until November to vote”.

While suppressing votes using robocalls is already illegal.

AI adds believability that turbocharges impact.

Lawmakers fear generative AI could cause disinformation in the 2024 election and beyond.

While the source is unknown…

Experts confirmed it’s likely a “deepfake” using AI.

My Take:

Telling voters not to vote is a bunch of malarkey.

Swift action must happen before deepfakes get out of control.

There’s still time before the 2024 elections to put safeguards in place.

Apple Podcasts Adds Auto-Generated Transcripts. iOS 17.4 brings auto-generated transcripts to Apple Podcasts, enhancing searchability and accessibility in multiple languages.

Apple's AI Boost for iPhones in 2024. Apple is set to enhance iPhones with generative AI features, potentially upgrading Siri and integrating AI into more apps.

AI and Crypto Mining Spike Data Center Energy Use. AI and cryptocurrency mining are driving a significant increase in data center electricity consumption, posing environmental and energy efficiency challenges.

OpenAI's Ambitious Chip Development Venture. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is raising funds to develop in-house AI chips, aiming to ensure a steady supply and enhance AI model performance.

ElevenLabs Secures $80M for Voice AI Innovation. ElevenLabs raises $80M in Series B funding, focusing on advancing voice AI technology and launching new products like Dubbing Studio and Voice Library marketplace.

ElevenLabs Introduces Advanced Dubbing Studio. ElevenLabs launches Dubbing Studio, offering enhanced control over video localization with transcript editing, translation, and voice customization across 29 languages.

Hugging Face and Google Cloud Partnership. Hugging Face collaborates with Google Cloud to democratize AI, focusing on open science, open source, and enhanced cloud and hardware capabilities.

Google's Art Selfie 2. Google Arts & Culture's Art Selfie 2, enhanced with generative AI, lets you reimagine yourself in various artistic styles, blending selfies with cultural exploration.

Chrome Introduces New Generative AI Features. Google Chrome adds three experimental AI features, including Tab Organizer, custom AI themes, and writing assistance, enhancing browsing efficiency and personalization.

DeepMind Scientists to Launch AI Startup. Google DeepMind scientists Laurent Sifre and Karl Tuyls plan to leave and start their own AI venture, potentially creating a new AI model.

Google Ads Enhanced with Generative AI. Google Ads introduces Gemini-powered conversational features, enabling advertisers to create optimized search campaigns and AI-generated ad content more efficiently.

Google's Lumiere. Google's new AI video generator, Lumiere, creates realistic videos of cute animals in imaginative scenarios, showcasing advancements in AI video synthesis.

Microsoft Leadership Emails Hacked by Russian Group. Russian state-sponsored hackers accessed emails of Microsoft's senior leadership, stealing documents in a sophisticated cyberattack late last year.

Microsoft Hits $3 Trillion Market Cap. Microsoft reaches a $3 trillion market valuation, driven by AI advancements and strategic acquisitions under CEO Satya Nadella.

MIT Says AI May Not Replace Jobs Afterall. MIT CSAIL's study suggests AI may not replace as many jobs as expected, finding many tasks economically unfeasible to automate with current AI technology.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Uses China’s ‘Ernie’. Samsung's Galaxy S24 in China will use Baidu's AI 'Ernie' instead of Google Gemini, enhancing AI features like translations and content summaries.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

Discover a range of Large Language Models beyond ChatGPT.

Learn how the unique features of LLMs like Claude 2 and Google Bard differ from ChatGPT.

Understand their distinct capabilities in handling extensive texts, creative projects, and data management.

This video is ideal for those seeking diverse AI tools for enhanced efficiency both at home and at work.

Click here for my full list of LLMs.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

MindStudio: Revolutionizing the AI landscape with its no-code AI creation platform, MindStudio empowers anyone to build and launch AI apps without needing programming or machine learning expertise.

This innovative platform enables the creation of advanced, personalized AIs, democratizing AI development and enhancing human-computer interaction.

Send your tool here to be featured next week!

⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

CatGPT: Serving up your daily dose of feline fun. Create funny cat memes, jokes, and more with CatGPT😸

📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite chatbot.

Design a clothing line for interdimensional travel, ensuring style adapts to different physics and cultural norms across dimensions

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite image generator.

Baroque giant green house, summery abundant flowers, gold ornamentations, the birth of venus by Alexandre Cabanel 1863

Not paying for Midjourney or DALL-E 3?
Click here for Microsoft’s FREE image creator.

Send your image here to be featured next week!

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