2.11.2023
Delve into the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, highlighting Humane’s Ai Pin at Paris Fashion Week, Google's innovative AI in healthcare and search, and Meta's use of celebrity likenesses in AI chatbots.
Cedric May
Chief Technology Officer
Welcome to the latest edition of Frontnow - Trends in AI, your monthly digest exploring the cutting-edge of artificial intelligence. This issue is packed with thrilling advancements and thought-provoking developments that are shaping the future right before our eyes. From AI's glamorous debut on the fashion runway to its transformative role in healthcare and content creation, we're diving into the stories that matter in the AI world. Here's a glimpse of what's inside:
Enjoy the read and join us on a journey through the latest AI trends that are redefining industries and changing our world.
Humane, a secretive software and hardware company, was founded in 2017 by former Apple employees Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri. The Ai Pin made an appearance during Coperni's 2024 Spring Summer show at Paris Fashion Week, worn by supermodel Naomi Campbell. Humane founders Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno expressed their excitement about the collaboration with Coperni and referred to the device as "a new paradigm of ambient, AI-driven computing." The Humane Ai Pin is a screenless, standalone device and software platform designed for AI. It uses sensors for natural and intuitive compute interactions, prioritizing privacy and trust. While the details are still unclear, the device appears to be screenless with front-facing sensors and additional sensors on top. Humane emphasizes its standalone capabilities, potentially allowing users to leave their smartphones at home.
OpenAI is partnering with WHOOP to launch WHOOP Coach, an advanced generative AI feature for wearables. WHOOP Coach acts as a personalized search engine for your body, using GPT-4, OpenAI's most advanced AI system, to provide highly specific recommendations and guidance. By analyzing WHOOP data, sports science, and your own body information, WHOOP Coach generates personalized answers about health, fitness, and well-being. Privacy is ensured as user data is anonymized and analyzed by a third-party language learning model partner. In addition, Jony Ive, renowned iPhone designer, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are discussing the development of a new AI hardware device, according to sources. Recently, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT will now have visual and voice capabilities, with voice functionality available on iOS and Android apps and image processing capabilities on all platforms. These updates will be introduced to paying users in the next two weeks.
Apple plans to differentiate its AirPods lineup with new models launching over the next few years, including phasing out the second and third-gen AirPods. The company will launch two sets of fourth-generation AirPods in 2024, both with a new design and clear differences. The higher-end model will feature noise cancellation and integrated speakers on the charging case. The next AirPods will continue Apple's transition to USB-C, and a slight refresh of the AirPods Max is expected next year. A redesign of the AirPods Pro is anticipated in 2025.
Google Cloud has announced new AI-powered search capabilities that will help clinicians access information from different data sources, saving them time and energy. The tool allows doctors to pull information from various medical records, such as clinical notes and electronic health records, in one place. The features will be offered through Google's Vertex AI Search platform and can be used for tasks like applying billing codes and determining eligibility for clinical trials. The aim is to reduce the burden on healthcare workers and improve efficiency in accessing accurate clinical information.
Google's AI-powered search feature, SGE (Search Generative Experience), now has the ability to generate images and allow users to write drafts. With the new image generation feature, users can enter prompts to specify the type of image they want, and SGE will return four results. The feature is powered by Google's Imagen text-to-image model. The same image generation feature will also be available in Google Image search. To ensure responsible use, Google has implemented strict filtering policies to prevent the creation of harmful or misleading images. The new draft writing feature in SGE allows users to customize the length and tone of their writing. Both features are rolling out gradually to SGE users and will be available to those who have opted in to use SGE via Google Search Labs.
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Adobe and other companies have created a symbol, called an "icon of transparency," to be attached to AI-generated content, indicating its provenance and the AI tools used to create it. The symbol will be added to metadata and can provide information about ownership and production details. The symbol is part of the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) initiative, which aims to establish technical standards for certifying the source and provenance of content. Other companies, including Microsoft, will implement the symbol in the coming months. The presence of the symbol encourages transparency and tagging of AI-generated data.
Google's Makersuite is set to introduce Gemini, a powerful multimodal AI model, and Stubbs, a feature that allows users to build and launch AI-generated apps. Gemini will replace PaLM 2 and support text to text outputs, while Stubbs will enable users to create working app prototypes directly from the site. In addition, Makersuite will fully support translation between languages. These features are expected to significantly enhance the capabilities of Makersuite, although the release dates are yet to be confirmed.
Meta is reportedly paying millions of dollars to high-profile celebrities, including Tom Brady, Paris Hilton, and Charli D'Amelio, to use their likeness for fictional AI chatbots. The deals are non-exclusive, and Meta aims to attract a younger audience by incorporating celebrity personas into their AI experiences. The company introduced AI personal assistants and characters at a recent developer conference, allowing users to interact with them in real-time conversations.
Universal Music Group and other music publishers have sued artificial intelligence company Anthropic for distributing copyrighted lyrics with its AI model, Claude 2. The complaint alleges that Claude 2 can generate almost identical lyrics to copyrighted songs and uses phrases extremely similar to existing lyrics. The plaintiffs argue that Anthropic is distributing copyrighted material without permission and used these to train its language models. The case highlights the ongoing issue of copyright infringement in generative AI.
And that concludes this month's journey with Frontnow - Trends in AI. We've traversed a landscape where technology meets fashion, healthcare innovates through AI, and the digital world intertwines with celebrity culture. From Humane's show-stopping Ai Pin at Paris Fashion Week to Google's transformative strides in AI-powered search and healthcare, and Meta's intriguing venture into AI chatbots with celebrity faces, we've explored the multifaceted impact of AI across diverse sectors.
As we eagerly anticipate what the next month holds in the realm of AI, we encourage you to remain inquisitive, innovative, and forward-thinking. Join us in the next edition as we continue to unravel the ever-evolving narrative of artificial intelligence. Until then, let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible and shape the future we aspire to see. Stay tuned and stay inspired!
Welcome to the latest edition of Frontnow - Trends in AI, your monthly digest exploring the cutting-edge of artificial intelligence. This issue is packed with thrilling advancements and thought-provoking developments that are shaping the future right before our eyes. From AI's glamorous debut on the fashion runway to its transformative role in healthcare and content creation, we're diving into the stories that matter in the AI world. Here's a glimpse of what's inside:
Enjoy the read and join us on a journey through the latest AI trends that are redefining industries and changing our world.
Humane, a secretive software and hardware company, was founded in 2017 by former Apple employees Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri. The Ai Pin made an appearance during Coperni's 2024 Spring Summer show at Paris Fashion Week, worn by supermodel Naomi Campbell. Humane founders Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno expressed their excitement about the collaboration with Coperni and referred to the device as "a new paradigm of ambient, AI-driven computing." The Humane Ai Pin is a screenless, standalone device and software platform designed for AI. It uses sensors for natural and intuitive compute interactions, prioritizing privacy and trust. While the details are still unclear, the device appears to be screenless with front-facing sensors and additional sensors on top. Humane emphasizes its standalone capabilities, potentially allowing users to leave their smartphones at home.
OpenAI is partnering with WHOOP to launch WHOOP Coach, an advanced generative AI feature for wearables. WHOOP Coach acts as a personalized search engine for your body, using GPT-4, OpenAI's most advanced AI system, to provide highly specific recommendations and guidance. By analyzing WHOOP data, sports science, and your own body information, WHOOP Coach generates personalized answers about health, fitness, and well-being. Privacy is ensured as user data is anonymized and analyzed by a third-party language learning model partner. In addition, Jony Ive, renowned iPhone designer, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are discussing the development of a new AI hardware device, according to sources. Recently, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT will now have visual and voice capabilities, with voice functionality available on iOS and Android apps and image processing capabilities on all platforms. These updates will be introduced to paying users in the next two weeks.
Apple plans to differentiate its AirPods lineup with new models launching over the next few years, including phasing out the second and third-gen AirPods. The company will launch two sets of fourth-generation AirPods in 2024, both with a new design and clear differences. The higher-end model will feature noise cancellation and integrated speakers on the charging case. The next AirPods will continue Apple's transition to USB-C, and a slight refresh of the AirPods Max is expected next year. A redesign of the AirPods Pro is anticipated in 2025.
Google Cloud has announced new AI-powered search capabilities that will help clinicians access information from different data sources, saving them time and energy. The tool allows doctors to pull information from various medical records, such as clinical notes and electronic health records, in one place. The features will be offered through Google's Vertex AI Search platform and can be used for tasks like applying billing codes and determining eligibility for clinical trials. The aim is to reduce the burden on healthcare workers and improve efficiency in accessing accurate clinical information.
Google's AI-powered search feature, SGE (Search Generative Experience), now has the ability to generate images and allow users to write drafts. With the new image generation feature, users can enter prompts to specify the type of image they want, and SGE will return four results. The feature is powered by Google's Imagen text-to-image model. The same image generation feature will also be available in Google Image search. To ensure responsible use, Google has implemented strict filtering policies to prevent the creation of harmful or misleading images. The new draft writing feature in SGE allows users to customize the length and tone of their writing. Both features are rolling out gradually to SGE users and will be available to those who have opted in to use SGE via Google Search Labs.
Adobe and other companies have created a symbol, called an "icon of transparency," to be attached to AI-generated content, indicating its provenance and the AI tools used to create it. The symbol will be added to metadata and can provide information about ownership and production details. The symbol is part of the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) initiative, which aims to establish technical standards for certifying the source and provenance of content. Other companies, including Microsoft, will implement the symbol in the coming months. The presence of the symbol encourages transparency and tagging of AI-generated data.
Google's Makersuite is set to introduce Gemini, a powerful multimodal AI model, and Stubbs, a feature that allows users to build and launch AI-generated apps. Gemini will replace PaLM 2 and support text to text outputs, while Stubbs will enable users to create working app prototypes directly from the site. In addition, Makersuite will fully support translation between languages. These features are expected to significantly enhance the capabilities of Makersuite, although the release dates are yet to be confirmed.
Meta is reportedly paying millions of dollars to high-profile celebrities, including Tom Brady, Paris Hilton, and Charli D'Amelio, to use their likeness for fictional AI chatbots. The deals are non-exclusive, and Meta aims to attract a younger audience by incorporating celebrity personas into their AI experiences. The company introduced AI personal assistants and characters at a recent developer conference, allowing users to interact with them in real-time conversations.
Universal Music Group and other music publishers have sued artificial intelligence company Anthropic for distributing copyrighted lyrics with its AI model, Claude 2. The complaint alleges that Claude 2 can generate almost identical lyrics to copyrighted songs and uses phrases extremely similar to existing lyrics. The plaintiffs argue that Anthropic is distributing copyrighted material without permission and used these to train its language models. The case highlights the ongoing issue of copyright infringement in generative AI.
And that concludes this month's journey with Frontnow - Trends in AI. We've traversed a landscape where technology meets fashion, healthcare innovates through AI, and the digital world intertwines with celebrity culture. From Humane's show-stopping Ai Pin at Paris Fashion Week to Google's transformative strides in AI-powered search and healthcare, and Meta's intriguing venture into AI chatbots with celebrity faces, we've explored the multifaceted impact of AI across diverse sectors.
As we eagerly anticipate what the next month holds in the realm of AI, we encourage you to remain inquisitive, innovative, and forward-thinking. Join us in the next edition as we continue to unravel the ever-evolving narrative of artificial intelligence. Until then, let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible and shape the future we aspire to see. Stay tuned and stay inspired!
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