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Google warns AI could flood the internet with inaccuracies, compromising future AI models' training data.

Also, Elon Musk's xAI unveils Grok 2, a JARVIS-inspired AI assistant launching in August.

Plus, Perplexity AI known for accurate research is accused of plagiarism.

Oh yeah, and the police pulled over a driverless Waymo car for driving into oncoming traffic.

So, grab your beverage of choice.

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Today’s newsletter includes:

• 📰 AI NEWS RECAP

• 🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

• 🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

• ⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

• 📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

📰 AI NEWS RECAP

Google Warns AI Is Ruining The Internet

Imagine an internet flooded with fake content.

That's what Google researchers are warning about with generative AI.

Their new paper exposes a shocking reality that's changing the web as we know it.

They argue that AI-generated content is flooding the web, making it harder to find reliable information.

Why's everyone talking about it?

❌ Misinformation Galore

From fake news to spammy blogs, AI can generate misleading content at a massive scale. It's a fact-checker's nightmare.

❌ Search Manipulation

Some are using AI to exploit search engine algorithms, artificially boosting their content in results. The days of trustworthy organic search may be numbered.

❌ Credibility Crisis

With more AI content comes more user skepticism. The internet's reputation as a reliable information source is on the line.

My Take

As AI models train on this “polluted” data, they produce even more subpar content, further degrading the online ecosystem.

This AI-driven "race to the bottom" threatens the internet's integrity, potentially rendering it unreliable for future AI training.

We've seen similar warnings from tech experts before.

But coming from Google?!

A bit hypocritical since their Gemini model was just criticized for creating racially inaccurate depictions of World War II German Soldiers and United States Founding Fathers.

Overall, it raises questions about the future of online information.

How will we distinguish real from fake?

Can we use future AI models to “undo” the damage we’ve done and delete fake or unwanted data from the internet?

What's your take?

Elon Musk's xAI unveils JARVIS-inspired Grok 2 AI assistant. Launching in August, Grok 2 promises advanced capabilities, potentially revolutionizing human-AI interactions with its sophisticated language processing and knowledge base.

Driverless Waymo car gets pulled over by Phoenix police, captured on body cam. The incident highlights the complexities of autonomous vehicle regulations and raises questions about liability in traffic stops.

Perplexity AI faces accusations of plagiarism and unethical web scraping from news outlets. The controversy spotlights the ongoing debate about AI's use of copyrighted content and the need for clearer guidelines in the rapidly evolving field.

Figma plans to use user content for AI training, sparking privacy concerns. The move raises questions about data ownership and the ethical implications of using customer designs to improve AI tools.

Figma disables AI design feature amid controversy over Apple Weather app similarities. The incident highlights the challenges of AI-generated designs and the importance of originality in creative tools.

Meta rebrands "Made with AI" label to "AI info" on Instagram and Facebook. The change aims to address photographers' concerns about AI attribution on minimally AI-enhanced content, promoting more nuanced transparency.

ElevenLabs introduces "Iconic Voices" AI cloning service featuring Burt Reynolds and other celebrities. This groundbreaking technology allows users to hear their favorite books and articles narrated by legendary voices, potentially transforming the audiobook industry.

Suno's AI music creation app hits the App Store, democratizing music production. The innovative tool allows users to generate original songs with lyrics, potentially revolutionizing the music industry.

Google to require AI disclosures for political ads using generative AI. The new policy aims to increase transparency and combat misinformation in political advertising campaigns.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

Discover the basics of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in this comprehensive intro course.

Learn how RAG can enhance your large language models by providing external knowledge sources, avoiding the pitfalls of fine-tuning.

See practical examples of RAG in action for tasks like customer service chatbots and company document retrieval.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

Outfits AI: Outfits AI is a cutting-edge fashion tool that leverages AI to create personalized outfits, making it ideal for fashion enthusiasts and professionals.

By analyzing your preferences and wardrobe, it offers tailored recommendations and style suggestions, simplifying the process of finding the perfect look for any occasion.

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⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

Resume: Looking to land that dream job, but haven’t updated your resume in ages?

Give ‘Resume’ a try today!

🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

Harvard, Google, and Microsoft are offering FREE AI courses.

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📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

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🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

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