The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis The Epik AI Yearbook Trend Taking Over Social Media
Oct 6, 2023
Discover the viral phenomenon of Epik's AI Yearbook photos and their influence on social media. Explore OpenAI's potential move into chip manufacturing to combat hardware shortages. Delve into the skepticism surrounding AI features in the Google Pixel 8 and the ongoing battle in the AI-driven image generation landscape. Uncover the ethical implications of customized AI imagery and its impact on self-perception and privacy. Finally, navigate the legal challenges and societal norms surrounding AI-generated content.
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OpenAI's Chip Conundrum
- OpenAI explores making its own AI chips due to shortages and high costs of existing options.
- This mirrors strategies by Google and Amazon, highlighting the chip bottleneck in AI development.
AI Phone Wars?
- Sam Altman and Johnny Ive are reportedly discussing an AI-centric device, potentially sparking "AI phone wars".
- Existing players like Google are incorporating AI features into their current phones, like the Pixel 8.
Epik Yearbook Trend's Impact
- Epik's AI yearbook photo app's viral success raises questions on privacy, AI onboarding, and self-perception.
- It also connects to broader issues like deepfakes, making it a multifaceted trend.