AI News 22 Advancements That Happened This Week!
AI Summary
AI News Summary
- Meta’s Llamacon
- First dedicated AI event, separate from Meta Connect.
- Launch of Meta AI app from rebranded Meta View app.
- Includes a standalone AI chat feature.
- Users can chat with Llama.
- Social sharing capabilities for chats.
- Integrated image generation using Meta’s emu AI.
- Conversational continuity between devices (Ray-Band glasses to mobile/web).
- Privacy Policy Changes:
- Camera use always enabled unless turned off.
- Voice recordings stored in the cloud; cannot opt out.
- Photos and videos not used for AI training.
- Future ad plans hinted by Mark Zuckerberg.
- Google Updates
- AI mode available in Google Labs for US users.
- Gemini app allows image uploading and editing directly.
- Notebook LM can generate audio overviews in multiple languages.
- New app, Little Language Lessons, for basic language learning.
- Other AI Updates
- Grock 3.5 expected soon for subscribers, focusing on technical questions.
- Entropic updates Claude with improved integrations.
- Alibaba introduces Quinn 3, a hybrid AI reasoning model.
- Versep’s new AI agent, VI, interacts with your computer for task automation.
- MidJourney’s omni reference feature allows inserting images into creations.
- Cling AI features instant film effect.
- Additional News
Lyft introduces an AI earnings assistant for drivers.
Aurora operates driverless trucks on public highways in Texas.
Overall trend towards creative AI applications, growing excitement over tools like video/image generation rather than LLM updates.
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