AI Weekly: Unveiling the Power of AI – From Legal Changes to Tech Giants' Battle

Welcome to this week's AI Weekly! We're diving into some pretty exciting news from the world of artificial intelligence. From new laws in the U.S. aimed at keeping AI honest to the fierce competition between China's tech giants, there's a lot to cover. Plus, we'll explore how generative AI is changing the way we chat with machines and take a peek at some cool updates in Google Workspace. So, grab a cup of coffee, and let's get started on this AI adventure!

New U.S. Bill Requires AI Transparency 📜: Unveiling Copyrighted Material Use

The U.S. is proposing a bill that mandates AI companies to disclose the use of copyrighted material in their AI models. This aims to address copyright infringement concerns in AI-generated content. The bill seeks transparency from AI developers about their training data sources to ensure lawful use of copyrighted works. This reflects growing scrutiny of AI technologies and their impact on intellectual property rights. As AI evolves, such regulations could help balance innovation with creators' rights protection. Read more

AI Showdown: Alibaba's Kimi vs. Baidu's Ernie in China's Tech Battle 🔥

China's AI rivalry is heating up with Alibaba's Kimi and Baidu's Ernie leading the charge. Both AI models are gaining attention for their advanced capabilities, fueling competition between the tech giants. Kimi, Alibaba's answer to OpenAI's ChatGPT, aims to integrate with its ecosystem, while Baidu's Ernie has already seen integration in various services. This race reflects China's ambition to be a global AI leader. Read more.

🤖Chatbots are dead: How generative AI & automation is transforming the way we interact with technology

Remember those frustrating early chatbots? The ones that left you feeling like you were talking in circles? Well, get ready for a revolution in how you interact with technology. A new generation of AI agents powered by generative AI and automation is here. These advanced chatbots can understand your questions and respond in a natural, engaging way, even generating creative text formats. This goes beyond just answering questions – imagine a comprehensive AI guide that automates tasks, offers real-time help, and navigates complex processes for you. Generative AI promises to make interacting with digital platforms smoother and more intuitive than ever before. Read more

🚀Meta to launch new generative AI model Lama 3 in May

Meta is set to release Llama 3, a new AI model, to power AI assistants. Llama 3 aims to improve response accuracy and handle a wider range of topics, including controversial ones. Meta plans to release several versions of Llama 3 with varying capabilities throughout the year, starting soon. This move is part of Meta's effort to catch up with OpenAI's ChatGPT success. Llama 3 will be open source, allowing developers to access and modify the code. Read more

🌟Google Workspace Update Brings a New Vids App, Generative AI Features

Google Workspace is expanding its AI capabilities with new features and a Vids app. Vids, an AI-powered video creation tool, allows users to generate storyboards and edit videos using stock media. Google Meet introduces automatic caption translation, now supporting 69 languages. Sheets and Docs receive updates for better data organization and document customization. Gmail's "Help me write" feature now supports audio prompts, and Gemini polishes rough notes into complete emails. These updates enhance productivity and creativity in the Workspace suite. Read more

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