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Today’s trending AI news stories
Midjourney releases new unified AI image editor on the web
Midjourney has introduced a refined image editor that combines inpainting, outpainting, and other tools into a unified interface. The new editor introduces a virtual “brush” tool for more precise inpainting, replacing the previous square and lasso selectors. Accessible to users with at least 10 images, this feature aims to simplify and improve the editing process.
Additionally, Midjourney has implemented message synchronization between its web and Discord platforms for enhanced user communication. Despite ongoing copyright challenges, the company continues to refine its platform. The new editor is available at midjourney.com/imagine. Read more.
OpenAI is fresh out of SearchGPT
OpenAI has closed the waitlist for SearchGPT, its generative search engine. Initially, only 10,000 users will gain access, with the company informing those not selected via email. This controlled rollout allows OpenAI to monitor performance and address potential issues, such as inaccurate recommendations, before a broader release.
The product’s early access phase is designed to refine its functionality and user experience based on feedback from this limited group. Restricting initial access reflects a strategy to manage risks and ensure the product meets expectations before expanding availability. Read more.
Mayoral candidate vows to let VIC, an AI bot, run Wyoming's capital city
Mayoral candidate Victor Miller has launched a novel political experiment by proposing to govern Cheyenne, Wyoming, with an AI bot named VIC (Virtual Integrated Citizen). This unique campaign has navigated attempts by OpenAI and state authorities to shut it down, marking it as a pioneering move in U.S. politics. Miller argues that VIC, designed to handle municipal tasks with superior objectivity and efficiency, could outperform human governance.
Despite facing obstacles from OpenAI and state regulators, Miller remains steadfast in his belief that VIC's objectivity and efficiency can revolutionize governance. This unprecedented campaign has thrust the ethical, legal, and practical implications of AI-driven leadership into the spotlight, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and the potential for unintended consequences. Read more.
Anthropic Adds Screenshot Feature for Claude
In its lates Friday feature update, Anthropic has added a screenshot button to Claude, enabling users to swiftly capture and include images from their screen directly within their prompts.
Keyboard shortcut—Shift + Control + Command + 4—allows users to select and save screenshots directly to the clipboard for easy pasting into Claude.
Friday feature drop:
We've added a new screenshot button that allows you to quickly capture images from anywhere on your screen and include them in your prompt.
— Alex Albert (@alexalbert__)
4:28 PM • Aug 16, 2024
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