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#129 - AI Clippy, lots of AI funding, Ernie 3.5, RoboCat, AI act, Adobe AI indemnity clause

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Jul 9, 2023
Discover the latest in AI with real-time voice modification tools for gamers and a new Clippy app for Windows. Explore the surge in AI startup funding, even amidst economic downturns, and the challenges of junk websites filled with AI-generated content. Learn about Baidu's impressive Ernie 3.5 model and advancements in robotics. Discuss the emerging AI regulations and the controversies surrounding Adobe's Firefly tool, including copyright claims and the need for user consent. It's a thrilling dive into the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence!
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ANECDOTE

Real-Time Voice Cloning

  • Jeremy Harris notes the shift towards real-time voice cloning and its implications.
  • This technology allows for beneficial applications like voice modification for gaming but also raises concerns about malicious uses like fraud.
ANECDOTE

AI-Powered Clippy

  • Firecube Studios is creating an AI-powered Clippy for Windows 11, similar to Windows Co-Pilot.
  • It requires a ChatGPT API key, making it less integrated than Co-Pilot but bringing back a beloved character.
INSIGHT

AI-Generated Junk Websites

  • AI-generated junk websites are monetizing programmatic ads, impacting major brands.
  • This highlights the potential for AI to worsen the internet's existing noise and spam issues.
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