AI Pulse #53: Survey Finds In-Car Tech Often Unnecessary, Codeium Gets $150M, + MORE
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Issue #52 brings you to the forefront of funding news and tech insights. Highlights include a revealing survey about in-car technology’s necessity and a look at recent major funding rounds in the AI sector, with startups Magic and Codeium raising impressive sums. Keep reading for more in-depth articles and updates in this fast-paced sector!
Top Trending AI News
1. Survey Reveals Much In-Car Tech Deemed Unnecessary
Publisher: Ars Technica
Published: 8/26/2024
JD Power survey finds car tech overload, with buyers valuing useful advancements but critical of excessive or gimmicky features, highlighting a need for relevant innovation.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ New cars may have too much tech for some buyers.
2️⃣ Car tech evolves but not all is wanted.
3️⃣ Safety tech valued over gadgets in cars.
4️⃣ Passenger screens in cars not a hit.
5️⃣ Smart climate control wins in new tech.
2. Jenna Ortega Leaves Twitter Over Explicit AI-Edited Images of Her
Publisher: Variety
Published: 8/25/2024
Jenna Ortega quit Twitter after seeing AI-generated explicit images of herself and receiving disturbing messages.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Jenna Ortega quits Twitter over AI-generated explicit images.
2️⃣ Ortega faced early online harassment, starting at 12.
3️⃣ AI’s positive potential highlighted by Ortega despite personal woes.
4️⃣ Ortega reflects on the mixed impact of child acting career.
5️⃣ Lawsuits against AI companies on the rise, reports suggest.
3. Security Robots Begin Joining Human Guard Ranks
Publisher: CNN
Published: 8/25/2024
Security robots with advanced tech are complementing human guards in the US, raising privacy and job concerns despite their unique capabilities.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Security robots patrol some US communities.
2️⃣ Critics worry about privacy and jobs.
3️⃣ Robots add value to existing security systems.
4️⃣ They act as a physical deterrent.
5️⃣ The effectiveness of security robots is debated.
4. Nvidia Sees 122% Revenue Surge Due to High Demand for Data Center Chips
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 8/28/2024
Nvidia beats Q3 expectations, sees revenue surge, dominates AI chip market, and forecasts strong sales, despite shares falling 8%.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Nvidia beats earnings and expectations.
2️⃣ Shares drop 8% after-hours.
3️⃣ Revenue jumps 122% annually.
4️⃣ AI boom boosts Nvidia’s growth.
5️⃣ Nvidia anticipates strong chip demand.
5. Elon Musk Faces Accusations Over Smog From Gas-Powered AI Center
Publisher: Futurism
Published: 8/29/2024
Elon Musk’s AI datacenter in Memphis faces local backlash for air pollution and lacking permits for gas turbines.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Elon Musk’s AI project worsens Memphis air.
2️⃣ Locals protest Musk’s polluting datacenter.
3️⃣ Musk’s AI datacenter lacks proper permits.
4️⃣ Musk’s operations challenge environmental laws.
5️⃣ AI datacenters strain power grids and resources.
6. Apple Develops Next-Gen AI With Humanlike Personality Beyond Siri
Publisher: 9to5mac
Published: 8/26/2024
Apple to upgrade Siri in iOS 18.1 with new features, and works on a separate AI for robotics.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Apple to update Siri with AI in iOS 18.1.
2️⃣ New AI ‘personality’ in development for Apple robots.
3️⃣ Next-gen Siri not enough for Apple’s robotics.
4️⃣ Siri may get a competitor from within Apple.
5️⃣ Apple’s robotics to possibly feature unique AI.
7. Trump Calls AI Dangerous But Seems To Post AI-Created Content
Publisher: Business Insider
Published: 8/28/2024
Trump criticizes AI use in elections, accuses Harris of faking rally sizes, but faces scrutiny for sharing AI-generated content.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Trump warns AI could harm elections.
2️⃣ Trump accuses Harris of AI rally fraud.
3️⃣ Harris campaign denies AI photo fakery.
4️⃣ Trump posts AI-generated content.
5️⃣ Experts caution AI’s role in misinformation.
8. Fed Up With Subscriptions, Paying For AI Not A Priority
Publisher: Android Authority
Published: 8/25/2024
AI subscriptions face backlash as users resist extra fees on top of existing service costs.
1️⃣ AI subscriptions meet resistance.
2️⃣ Many find AI features unexciting.
3️⃣ High cost of AI services questioned.
4️⃣ Skepticism over AI subscription value.
5️⃣ Consumers resist AI subscription trend.
9. California Bill Passes to Limit AI Replicas, SAG-AFTRA Triumphs
Publisher: Variety
Published: 8/27/2024
California Senate approves bill to protect performers from AI replicas, requiring consent for digital likenesses.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ California Senate OKs AI performer protection bill.
2️⃣ Bill seeks consent for AI use of performers’ images.
3️⃣ New bill extends to non-union and various media.
4️⃣ AI rights must be explicitly bargained, says bill.
5️⃣ SAG-AFTRA fights for broader AI image protection.
10. Apple to Unveil First Generative AI iPhone on September 9
Publisher: ABC7 Chicago
Published: 8/27/2024
Apple to launch iPhone 16 at “It’s Glowtime” event, spotlighting AI features and a partnership with OpenAI.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Apple sets date for iPhone 16 launch event.
2️⃣ iPhone 16 to feature advanced AI capabilities.
3️⃣ AI to enhance Siri and personalization in iPhone 16.
4️⃣ iPhone 16 launch could boost Apple’s market position.
5️⃣ No significant price hike expected for iPhone 16.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: Create a realistic image of fierce-looking cats in astronaut suits, set in space. The cats have intense expressions, visible through helmet visors, against a backdrop of stars and dimly lit planets, conveying an intimidating vibe.
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