Microsoft's AI PCs, Scarlett Johansson's AI Voice Controversy, Neuralink's Brain Chip, Tanzania's Space Agency, TikTok's Smellmaxxing

May 21, 2024

Dive into the world of innovation with Microsoft's AI-powered PCs, boasting impressive new features for a smarter user experience. Explore the legal fracas surrounding Scarlett Johansson's AI voice model, raising questions about ethics and rights. Learn about Neuralink's groundbreaking brain chip trials aimed at helping those with paralysis regain control. Plus, discover Tanzania's exciting plans for its first space agency and get in on the TikTok trend of 'smellmaxxing' to elevate your personal scent game!

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Microsoft's AI PCs

Microsoft launched "Copilot+PC," AI-powered PCs integrating on-device and cloud AI.
These PCs use Qualcomm's X Elite SoC with a powerful NPU and features like "Recall" for logging user activity.

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Scarlett Johansson's Voice Controversy

OpenAI's ChatGPT voice model, "Sky," sounded like Scarlett Johansson, causing controversy and legal concerns.
OpenAI paused "Sky" after Johansson, who declined to work with OpenAI, expressed shock.

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Johansson's Lawsuit Against Lisa AI

Scarlett Johansson's voice and likeness were used without consent in a Lisa AI advertisement.
Johansson's lawyer pursued legal action, raising ethical concerns about AI and celebrity likenesses.

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In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore Microsoft's new AI-powered PCs branded as "Copilot+PC," which integrate on-device AI capabilities and cloud-based large language models to enhance performance and user experience. These PCs feature Qualcomm's X Elite SoC with a powerful Neural Processing Unit and innovative features like "Recall" for logging user activities. We also discuss the controversy surrounding OpenAI's ChatGPT voice model, which closely resembled Scarlett Johansson's voice, leading to legal concerns and broader discussions about the ethical implications of AI voice models and deepfakes.

Next, we look into Scarlett Johansson's legal battle over the unauthorized use of her voice and likeness in an AI-generated advertisement by the app Lisa AI: 90s Yearbook & Avatar. Johansson's strong reaction highlights the need for stricter regulations to prevent the misuse of AI-generated content. We then cover Neuralink's FDA approval for a second human trial of its brain-computer interface, aiming to help individuals with severe paralysis regain control over digital devices.

Finally, we discuss Tanzania's ambitious plans to establish its first space agency and launch its inaugural satellite, and the viral TikTok trend of "smellmaxxing," where users share tips to enhance their body scent through colognes and hygiene practices.

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Microsoft reveals AI-powered PCs
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Scarlett Johansson on GPT-4o voice
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Scarlett-Johansson-on-X0HPPMY1T3ixS3nVXe9VjQ

Neuralink to implant second brain chip
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Neuralink-to-implant-dXq_Avq_R2GCNneYb8v1BA

Tanzania's first space agency
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Tanzanias-first-space-rg_2zst_QR6zOyu8uSDdNw

TikTok's smellmaxxing trend
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/TikToks-smellmaxxing-trend-yKIbFWEuSTO9wpC4xxS9RA

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