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• Meet Candy.ai: Virtual Companionship Realm

• How to Make AI Work for You

• AI Reads Ancient Vesuvius-Scorched Scroll

• AI-Generated Obama Audio Swarms TikTok

IN AI & TECH NEWS

Google's AI-Powered Search Can Now Create Images and Draft Content.

Google's AI-driven Search Generative Experience (SGE) now creates images and diverse drafts.

Using prompts, SGE generates images like drawings or photos within its conversational mode, paralleling Bing's use of DALLE-E 3.

It also allows customizable drafts in different tones.

While embracing rapid AI advancements, Google ensures responsible AI usage, limiting image creation to users aged 18+ and implementing strict filters to prevent inappropriate or misleading content.

The AI-generated images are embedded with metadata and watermarks.

Users can export drafts to Google Workspace and images to Google Drive via SGE.

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3 QUICK LINKS

• AI Could Supercharge Battery Research

• Adobe Unveils AI Upscaling Tool for Old Videos and GIFs.

• New York Wants to Be AI's World Capital

NEW IN AI

Meet Candy.ai

A groundbreaking platform offering lifelike AI companions for immersive conversations and genuine connections.

Step into a world where dialogue feels real and unfiltered.

Customize your AI companion and engage in adventures.

Stay tuned for exciting updates and upcoming features! For more, visit Candy.ai and experience the future of companionship.

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AI AT WORK

How to Make AI Work for You

Discovering the potential of AI, Jana Soldicic, an event planner, embraced AI's creative tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E. AI-powered text-to-image generators helped bring her designs to life, elevating her work.

As AI transforms the workplace, upskilling becomes crucial.

AI can potentially automate up to 70% of daily work activities by 2045, according to McKinsey.

However, AI's real power lies in augmenting human productivity and knowledge.

Courses like Elements of AI and LinkedIn Learning offer accessible AI education, empowering individuals to navigate the AI-driven future effectively.

Experimenting with AI tools and embracing their potential can significantly enhance productivity and efficiency at work.

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Microsoft Outlook to Automate Email Writing

5 AI Tools for Work

• Bing Chat: Tap into many different capabilities in one place, including AI image generation and web-informed answers.

• Canva Pro: Great option for visual content-creation needs.

• Otter.ai: Records lectures or interviews on a daily basis.

• Grammarly: Check for spelling, grammar, conciseness, and more in your everyday writing.

• ChatPDF: This free AI chatbot scans the PDF in seconds.

AI & RESEARCH

AI Reads Ancient Vesuvius-Scorched Scroll

In a breakthrough, AI has unveiled the first word from charred scrolls of Herculaneum, ravaged by Mount Vesuvius in AD79.

The Vesuvius challenge, led by Prof Brent Seales at the University of Kentucky, employed AI and 3D X-ray images to discern letters from the fragile papyrus.

The revealed word, “πορφύραc” (purple), sparks anticipation for further insights into ancient texts shedding light on history, philosophy, and literature.

The initiative, supported by Silicon Valley investors, holds promise for uncovering a treasure trove of ancient knowledge.

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AI IMAGE

AI-Generated Obama Audio Swarms TikTok

Misleading content floods TikTok as AI-generated voices impersonate figures like Barack Obama, spreading conspiracy theories.

AI audio technology, like ElevenLabs' tools, facilitates the cloning of real voices to create deceptive AI puppets.

This misuse of audio fakes amplifies political disinformation, posing a threat ahead of the 2024 election.

The rise of AI-generated content extends beyond audio, encompassing deepfake videos, realistic writing by ChatGPT, and imagery from services like Midjourney.

Social platforms are challenged to detect and label such content effectively. Despite efforts, AI detection tools remain imperfect, highlighting the need for continual improvements.

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