AI Pulse #42: Photographer Axed After Real Photo Wins AI Contest, Mistral Raises $640M to Battle OpenAI, Anthropic, + MORE
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Latest Funding News
Issue #42 brings you a closer look at Mistral, which has raised an impressive $640 million, setting the stage to take on the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic in AI innovation. Plus, don’t miss the intriguing tale of a photographer who turned heads by winning an AI image contest with a genuine photograph, only to be disqualified. There’s plenty more to discover, so keep reading for additional exciting news!
Top Trending AI News
1. Photographer Disqualified for Winning AI Contest With Real Photo
Publisher: PetaPixel
Published: 6/12/2024
Photographer disqualified after real photo wins AI category in contest, highlighting debate on AI in art.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Real photo wins AI art contest by mistake.
2️⃣ Judges couldn’t tell real from AI in contest.
3️⃣ Photographer aims to prove nature beats AI.
4️⃣ Contest disqualifies real photo from AI category.
5️⃣ Photographer’s stunt sparks AI art debate.
2. Pope Francis Urges Church Involvement in Global AI Discussions
Publisher: CNN International
Published: 6/12/2024
Pope Francis to advocate for AI ethics at G7, urging regulation to serve humanity and prevent a “technological dictatorship”.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Pope warns against AI risks at G7 summit.
2️⃣ Francis first pope to join G7 talks.
3️⃣ Vatican pushes for ethical AI framework.
4️⃣ AI deep fake of pope highlights tech misuse.
5️⃣ Pope aims for tech that benefits humanity.
3. Apple’s AI Vows: Your Data Remains Private, Never Stored or Accessed
Publisher: Ars Technica
Published: 6/11/2024
Apple’s new “Apple Intelligence” ensures data privacy with “Private Cloud Compute” and on-device processing for AI, apple announces at WWDC.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Apple unveils “Private Cloud Compute” for AI privacy.
2️⃣ New Apple AI runs on device for data safety.
3️⃣ Apple’s AI won’t store personal data, says exec.
4️⃣ Apple to let experts verify AI privacy claims.
5️⃣ Apple emphasizes privacy in AI keynote speech.
4. Apple Unveils New AI Features for iPhone and Mac
Publisher: The Verge
Published: 6/11/2024
Apple’s WWDC 2024 introduces “Apple Intelligence”: AI suite for iPhone, Mac with conversational Siri, Genmoji, GPT-4o Siri aid, and more, starting fall.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Apple unveils “Apple Intelligence” AI features.
2️⃣ Siri becomes more conversational with AI.
3️⃣ New “Genmoji” and Image Playground announced.
4️⃣ Apple integrates GPT-4o with Siri for better responses.
5️⃣ AI features exclusive to new Apple devices.
5. Nvidia Powers ChatGPT, Joins $1 Trillion Club
Publisher: Bloomberg News
Published: 6/15/2023
Nvidia’s rise led by CEO Jensen Huang, betting on AI chips for 30 years, now powers ChatGPT, entering the $1 trillion club.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Nvidia’s CEO bet on AI pays off.
2️⃣ Nvidia joins $1 Trillion Club.
3️⃣ AI chips drive Nvidia’s success.
4️⃣ Nvidia’s GPUs power ChatGPT.
5️⃣ Huang delivered AI server to Musk.
6. AI Impersonating Morgan Freeman Tricks Production Company Head
Publisher: Breitbart Entertainment
Published: 6/12/2024
AI Morgan Freeman fooled production head, highlighting deepfake challenges and need for detection tools.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI Morgan Freeman fools production head.
2️⃣ Industry seeks fake video solutions.
3️⃣ Deepfake detection tools needed.
4️⃣ Major studios key to fighting deepfakes.
5️⃣ AI could change movies forever.
7. Miss AI: First Beauty Pageant for AI Models
Publisher: Breitbart Tech
Published: 6/10/2024
Miss AI pageant debuts with digital contestants, challenging beauty norms and showcasing AI technology’s potential in creating engaging content.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ “Miss AI” pageant debuts with digital models.
2️⃣ Pageant reflects on traditional beauty ideals.
3️⃣ AI models challenge costly human influencers.
4️⃣ Critics call for diversity in AI beauty standards.
5️⃣ Pageant highlights AI’s role in marketing.
8. Amazon Bedrock Utilizes Generative AI for Enhanced Security and Customer Impact
Publisher: Harvard Business Review
Published: 6/10/2024
Cybercrime combated with GenAI for defense, enabling faster response and scaling staff to handle threats efficiently.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Cybercrime uses AI for faster attacks.
2️⃣ Underfunded teams struggle with AI threats.
3️⃣ GenAI helps automate security investigations.
4️⃣ Building a defensible environment is key.
5️⃣ GenAI scales security staff efficiency.
9. How Gen AI Enhances Job Satisfaction and Fulfillment
Publisher: Harvard Business Review
Published: 6/12/2024
Enjoying work reduces job-seeking by 50%. Effective gen AI integration can enhance job satisfaction and reduce toil. Leadership plays a key role in adoption and enjoyment.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Enjoying work reduces quitting risk.
2️⃣ Managers impact gen AI adoption.
3️⃣ Co-creation boosts gen AI use.
4️⃣ Gen AI can cut work toil.
5️⃣ Joy at work matters in tech rollout.
10. Microsoft Prioritizes Security Over AI Amid Damage-Control Efforts
Publisher: Ars Technica
Published: 6/14/2024
Microsoft prioritizes security over AI, responding to cyberattacks and congressional scrutiny by enhancing culture and accountability, led by CEO Satya Nadella.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Microsoft prioritizes security over AI.
2️⃣ CEO Nadella leads Microsoft’s security.
3️⃣ Whistleblower exposes Microsoft’s flaws.
4️⃣ Microsoft vows to improve cybersecurity.
5️⃣ Microsoft links pay to security goals.
AI Image of the Week
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/imagine: cute fat cat illustrative realistic baking donuts with pink icing colored sprinkles in a modern kitchen hd high res detailed 4k sunlight well lit eyecatching anime style of meow of tik tok
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