Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 10/07 – Apple Intelligence Gets A Date
Oct 7, 2024
Apple is gearing up to unveil its new iOS 18.1 and products like the MacBook and iPad Mini. Meta introduces an AI model named MovieGen for creating video content. The search advertising market is shifting as TikTok and AI startups compete with Google. General Motors is making strides in Level 3 autonomous driving, while ride-hailing drivers rely on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving tech despite safety concerns. Lastly, AI is transforming online dating, with platforms like Grindr planning to use digital 'wingmen' to enhance user interactions.
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Apple Intelligence Release Date
- Apple is aiming to debut iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence on October 28th.
- New iPhone buyers will have to wait a few more weeks to get Apple Intelligence.
Meta's MovieGen
- Meta's MovieGen AI model can create realistic video and audio clips up to 16 seconds long from text prompts.
- It can also edit existing videos, add audio, or even animate photos, but it's not yet ready for public release.
Google's Shrinking Search Ad Share
- Google's share of the U.S. search ad market is expected to drop below 50% next year due to competition.
- TikTok and AI startups like Perplexity are challenging Google's dominance.