Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 07/03 – Walking Back AI Products
Jul 3, 2024
The tech world is witnessing a tug-of-war with AI products, as Figma pauses its AI design tool amid controversy. Apple is making moves to influence OpenAI's board, signaling shifts in tech alliances. Meanwhile, Meta unveils a groundbreaking tool that generates 3D assets from text, potentially reshaping industries like gaming and architecture. Venture capital is bouncing back with an impressive $27.1 billion flowing into AI startups. Finally, the evolving landscape of technology in warfare raises urgent questions about AI's role in modern combat.
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Figma Disables AI Design Tool
- Figma disabled its AI design tool, MakeDesign, after it copied Apple's Weather app design.
- This highlights the importance of quality assurance for AI products.
Copying Designs: AI Models or Training Data?
- The incident raises concerns about whether pre-trained AI models inherently copy designs.
- This poses a challenge for developers relying on off-the-shelf AI solutions.
Apple Joins OpenAI Board
- Apple's Phil Schiller joined OpenAI's board as an observer, similar to Microsoft's role.
- This gives Apple insight into OpenAI's decisions and future AI initiatives.