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- OpenAI Concerned Over California Safety Bill
- System To Help Identify Fake AI Images
- Google’s AI Tool Makes Interesting Creations
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Chick-Fil-A Launching A Streaming Service
Chick-fil-A is venturing into the streaming wars with an upcoming platform featuring family-friendly contentā¦
Summer Blackouts Surge As Heat Strains Power Grid
A new analysis reveals a 60% increase in weather-related power outages during summer months in the past decade as rising energy demands push the aging US grid to its limitsā¦
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OpenAI Expresses Concerns Over California Safety Bill
Strategy Officer, Jason Kwon, is concerned that California’s AI safety bill, SB 1047, could hinder progress and push companies out of the state.
California State Senator Scott Wiener, the bill’s sponsor, defended the legislation, stating it merely requires AI labs to conduct safety testing, something theyāve already committed to.
It wouldnāt be the first time California made the genius decision to kick out more of their cash-cow businesses.
A System To Help Identify Fake AI Images
The C2PA standard, supported by major tech companies like Adobe and Microsoft, offers a way to verify the authenticity of digital images by embedding metadata that tracks the imageās origins and any alterations.
Widespread adoption has been slow, and major platforms like Twitter have yet to implement it.
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Google’s AI Tool Can Help Make Interesting Creations
Google’s new “Reimagine” tool on the Pixel 9 allows users to add or modify images with AI-generated content.
The tool is intended for creative use, but deranged journalists will likely use it to generate disturbing images, like scenes of violence or disaster.
You can watch the Verge writers ātestingā their man-made horrors here: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/21/24224084/google-pixel-9-reimagine-ai-photos
Everything Else You Need To Know
AI Ammo Vending Machines Face Senate Scrutiny
Senators are urging an investigation into AI-enabled ammo vending machines due to concerns over potential misuse by people with criminal backgrounds.
High-Profile Investors Back Muskās X
Investors like a16z, Jack Dorsey, and Sean Combs haveĀ stakes in Elon Muskās XĀ (formerly Twitter), though not all investments are performing well.
iFixit Criticizes Unrepairable Smart Rings
iFixit revealed that smart rings, including the Samsung Galaxy Ring,Ā are unrepairable, contributing to e-waste.
Boltās $450M Fundraise Includes Marketing Credits
The London Fund is leading a $450 million raise for Bolt,Ā offering “marketing credits” as part of the investment.
Claude AI App Surpasses $1M In Revenue
Anthropic’s AI app Claude surpassedĀ $1 million in mobile app revenueĀ within 16 weeks, though it trails behind competitors like ChatGPT.
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