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August 23, 2024
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Microsoft Recall AI testing in October
Midjourney launches web interface, trials return
Meta, Spotify slam EU AI rules
Neuralink patient plays Counter-Strike
OpenAI opposes California AI bill
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Microsoft will release controversial Windows Recall AI search feature to testers in October
Microsoft plans to release its new Recall AI search feature to members of the Windows Insider Program with Copilot+ PCs starting in October. Recall takes screenshots of users' screens, allowing them to search for information they viewed earlier. This feature has raised privacy concerns, with researchers warning that automatic image capturing could expose personal data. In response, Microsoft will disable Recall by default and enhance its security.
Initially available to testers, Recall’s broader release date has not been specified. The feature’s launch could drive interest in new PCs, particularly with the holiday season approaching. Read more.
Midjourney launches web interface and restores free trial images
In a move that may be spurred by the recent launch of competitor Ideogram 2.0, AI image generation platform Midjourney has opened access to its web interface for all users. This coincides with the reintroduction of free trial image generation, a feature previously suspended due to concerns about the spread of AI-generated images on social media.
The new web interface offers a user-friendly platform for generating images, potentially streamlining the process compared to the prior Discord-based approach. A linked video tutorial provides further guidance on utilizing the web interface. Read more.
Related Story: Ideogram has introduced version 2.0 of its AI image generator, positioning it as a superior option compared to Midjourney and DALL-E 3. This latest iteration includes enhanced features such as five distinct image styles—General, Realistic, Design, 3D, and Anime—each tailored to specific use cases like photo-realistic textures and high-quality graphic designs. Read more.
Meta and Spotify CEOs slam EU's AI rules, warning they will hold back open-source innovation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek have voiced strong objections to the European Union's AI regulations, describing them as overly complex and detrimental to open-source AI development. In an opinion piece for The Economist, they argue that these complicated rules are impeding innovation and slowing down developers. They advocate for simpler, more unified regulations that would better support open-source AI projects and enable European companies to challenge the dominance of major tech firms.
Despite some exemptions in the EU AI Act for open-source systems, these do not fully address the needs of companies profiting from such products, and transparency requirements remain limited. Zuckerberg and Ek warn that Europe risks missing a key opportunity for advancement unless the regulatory framework is reformed to offer clearer policies and consistent enforcement. Read more.
Second Neuralink Patient Does 3D Design and Plays CounterStrike With His Brain
Neuralink's second patient, Alex, has made significant strides with the Link implant. Just one month after receiving it, he achieved record-breaking brain-controlled cursor movement and played Counter-Strike 2. He also used 3D design software, demonstrating its potential for broader applications.
This follows Neuralink's first human implantation in January on Noland Arbaugh. While Arbaugh initially preferred a mouth-operated joystick, he later recognized the BCI's superior performance. Read more.
NEWS: 2nd Neuralink patient Alex plays the first-person shooter game Counter-Strike 2 on his laptop computer using the Link.
Alex playing Counter-Strike 2:
— ALEX (@ajtourville)
9:28 PM • Aug 21, 2024
OpenAI joins opposition to California AI safety bill
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has voiced its opposition to a California bill designed to regulate powerful AI systems. They argue that the bill could hinder California's position as a global AI hub and discourage innovation and startup growth.
While there's a general consensus on the need for AI safety measures, critics believe the bill's provisions are overly restrictive. OpenAI advocates for federal regulations rather than state-level ones. The California State Assembly is set to vote on the bill soon, and its outcome remains uncertain. Read more.
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