Tasia Custode, a reviewer, shares insights on Pixel 8 Pro's A.I. features. UN forms advisory board for international AI governance. Google Maps introduces new changes.
The Pixel 8 Pro introduces advanced AI-powered editing features for photos and videos, including improved Magic Eraser and Magic Editor tools.
Restaurant owners are utilizing strategic naming strategies like 'Thai Food Near Me' to optimize Google searches and increase visibility in competitive markets.
Deep dives
Google's Pixel 8 Pro Introduces Innovative AI-Powered Photo and Video Editing Features
The Pixel 8 Pro introduces several AI-powered features for photo and video editing. The Magic Eraser tool has been improved to remove larger objects and generate realistic backgrounds. The new Magic Editor allows users to isolate and manipulate subjects or objects in photos, with the ability to resize, reposition, and regenerate the background. The Pixel 8 Pro also incorporates Magic Eraser for audio, enabling users to isolate and adjust specific sounds in videos. Additionally, the Best Take feature offers facial expression options to swap faces in group photos. Google plans to release more editing tools, including off-device video boost and enhanced zoom capabilities.
Restaurants Optimize for Google Searches with Clever Naming Strategies
Restaurant owners are using clever naming strategies, such as 'Thai Food Near Me,' to optimize for Google searches and attract customers. While Google's Danny Sullivan doubts the impact of restaurant names on search rankings, owners believe it helps gain visibility in highly competitive markets. Naming a restaurant based on popular search queries like 'Thai Food Near Me' aligns with how people search for nearby dining options, even if the search results are influenced by various factors beyond the name itself. The strategy also generates word-of-mouth recommendations and social media buzz.
New UN Advisory Board Established to Address Global Governance of AI
The United Nations has formed a 39-member advisory board to address the global governance of artificial intelligence. The board's mission is to build a scientific consensus on risks, harness AI for sustainable development goals, and strengthen international cooperation on AI governance. The advisory board is composed of representatives from various countries, academia, government officials, NGOs, and companies like Microsoft, Google, Sony, and Mozilla. The UN secretary-general emphasizes AI's potential benefits for developing economies and the need to balance risks with progress. The board aims to provide recommendations and hold a summit on AI governance in the future.
Google Maps Adds New Features for Enhanced Navigation and Recommendations
Google has announced several new features for Google Maps to enhance navigation and provide personalized recommendations. The photo-first search results now display a photo from the business listing in the map icon and at the top of the listing. Improvements have also been made to EV charging station listings and lane guidance. An immersive view feature has been introduced to provide a more realistic preview of a journey, including weather changes. Lens in Maps is expanding to 50 more cities, allowing users to easily identify names and reviews of stores and streets by pointing the camera. Additionally, users can search for general phrases like 'things to do' to explore various activities categorized by topic.
Tasia Custode is here to give us a first hand review of Pixel 8 Pro’s A.I. features. And the UN created a 39-member advisory board to act as a bridge between various UN efforts for the international governance of AI. Plus we detail out all of the announced changes Google is bringing to Google Maps.
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tasia Custode, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.