Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 05/06 – AI Generated Books, Music Videos And… Fighter Pilots?
May 6, 2024
Jack Dorsey steps away from Bluesky, raising eyebrows in the tech world. YouTube's new AI feature, Jump Ahead, is making waves, while Threads enhances user controls. AI is booming with over 40,000 audiobooks on Audible now voiced by artificial intelligence. The U.S. Air Force gears up for a futuristic fleet of AI fighter jets. Plus, groundbreaking AI technology is shaping music videos, as seen in Washed Out's latest creation, showcasing a new era in video production.
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Dorsey Departs Blue Sky
- Jack Dorsey has left the board of Blue Sky, the decentralized social media project he initiated.
- Dorsey's departure follows his exit from Twitter (now X) and Instagram.
YouTube's Jump Ahead Feature
- YouTube Premium members can try 'Jump Ahead', an AI-powered feature that predicts and skips to key moments in videos.
- The experimental feature combines user data and AI to identify popular skip-ahead points.
Threads Quote Controls
- Threads introduces quote post controls, allowing users to manage who can quote their posts.
- This feature aims to create a more positive environment and offer users greater control.