AudioSeal is a watermarking system for AI-generated audio. Main Points: Detection and Accuracy: AudioSeal can identify AI-generated segments in audio files with up to 100% accuracy. Availability: The tool is available for free on GitHub and can be applied to any AI-generated speech. Challenges: Despite its promise, widespread adoption isContinue Reading
Meta has updated its policy to include the use of user-generated content from Instagram and Facebook to train its AI models, with no opt-out option available for users outside the EU and UK. Main Points: Meta’s new policy uses all user-generated content from Instagram and Facebook to train AI models.Continue Reading
Meta’s plan to use personal data for AI training without consent is under scrutiny, with privacy advocates demanding immediate action from EU regulators. Main Points: NOYB filed complaints in 11 EU countries against Meta’s data use for AI. Meta defends its practices, citing compliance with privacy laws. The European CourtContinue Reading
While you can’t entirely turn off Meta AI on Meta platforms, there are methods to reduce its presence and manage its interactions. Main Points: Muting Meta AI: Users can mute Meta AI on Facebook and Instagram, though this doesn’t fully disable the feature. Using Basic Versions: Accessing Facebook via itsContinue Reading
A new report predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) spending by big technology firms will surge to 10% of their IT budgets within the year, marking a substantial increase from previous levels. Main Points: AI investments in the tech sector are expected to reach 10% of total IT budgets, a significantContinue Reading
Meta is testing its new large language model-powered chatbot, Meta AI, across its popular apps WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger in India and Africa, aiming to leverage their massive user bases. Main Points: Strategic Testing Locations: Meta has chosen India and parts of Africa for testing its AI chatbot, regions whereContinue Reading
Meta confirms the upcoming release of its Llama 3 large language model, marking a significant advancement in generative AI technology. Main Points: Meta announced Llama 3, the next generation of its large language model, set for release within a month, during an event in London. Llama 3 aims to improveContinue Reading
Big Tech companies are increasingly purchasing vast quantities of AI training data from various sources, including long-forgotten social media platforms, amidst growing legal and ethical concerns. Main Points: Photobucket, once a leading image-hosting site, is negotiating with tech giants to license its 13 billion photos and videos for AI training,Continue Reading
Meta announces adjustments to its content moderation policies, aiming to label AI-generated and manipulated media more clearly before the upcoming elections. Main Points: Meta will start labeling AI-generated content from May, following the Oversight Board’s criticism of the company’s “incoherent and confusing” policies on manipulated media. The policy change comesContinue Reading