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Here's your AI Trends dose, the newsletter that's the fearless explorer venturing into the uncharted territories of AI, tech, and innovation. Today's expedition uncovers Google going deep on AI audio with potential trouble for Soundies 🤖, TikTok amplifying its global reach with AI avatars and multilingual dubbing 🌍👤👂, and Meta unleashing Llama 3 - an AI breakthrough amping up safety and power 🦙💪🤖.

Grab your hiking gear as we blaze trails into the latest frontier!

(plus don’t forget the AI bites news bit…)

Sounds like Trouble For Soundies: Google Goes Deep! 🤖🧠

Remember those awkward silent movies where you had to imagine the dramatic score or the hilarious sound effects? Well, those days are officially over thanks to some groundbreaking research in video-to-audio (V2A) technology.

Think of it like magic for your ears (and funny bones)! This new AI can analyze video pixels and even take your written hints to create rich soundtracks that perfectly match the action on screen. Imagine adding a suspenseful score to a car chase video you filmed, or generating realistic dialogue for a home movie blooper reel. The possibilities are endless!

Plus, it's like having your own personal sound editor on call. 👤

Want more dramatic thunder during a storm scene? Just type it in! Or maybe you need to silence that squeaky swing set in the background of your kid's soccer game recording? V2A can handle that too with "positive" and "negative" prompts to guide the audio output.

But how exactly does this audio sorcery work? V2A uses a special kind of AI model that starts with a blurry, compressed version of your video. Then, it takes random noise and slowly refines it into an actual soundtrack, all while considering the visuals and any text prompts you provide. It's like sculpting sound from scratch!

Of course, no new tech is perfect. V2A is still under development, and the quality of the audio output depends on the quality of the video you feed it. Think grainy footage, think slightly grainy sounds. Also, the lip-syncing for videos with talking characters needs some work – we don't want characters with permanently surprised expressions, right?

Safety first, though! The AI Trends team is all about responsible AI development. We're working with creators and filmmakers to make sure V2A is used for good, and we've even built-in safeguards to prevent misuse.

This V2A research is a huge leap forward in creating immersive, audiovisual experiences. While there are still some hurdles to overcome, the future of silent videos is looking much quieter (and way cooler) thanks to the power of AI!

TikTok's Global Reach Amplified with AI Avatars & Multilingual Dubs 🌍👤👂

TikTok just unveiled a symphony of new AI tools (aptly named "Symphony") designed to make your content sing on a global scale.

Imagine this: you can now create multilingual ads with AI avatars that look and sound just like you (or, well, a super cool digital version of you). This means you can expand your reach and collaborate with brands from all over the world without breaking a sweat.

Here's the lowdown on the hot new features:

• Customizable AI Avatars: These avatars can be made to resemble you or your brand spokesperson. You control everything from licensing to rates, making sure your digital doppelganger is working for you, not the other way around.

• Stock Avatars: Need a human touch for your ad but don't have the time (or budget) for a full-blown shoot? No problem! TikTok's got a library of pre-built avatars, created with real actors of diverse backgrounds and languages, ready to lend a voice (and face) to your brand.

• AI Dubbing Tool: Going global? This nifty tool translates your content into 10 different languages, including everything from catchy captions to witty voiceovers. Say "konnichiwa" to a whole new audience with just a few clicks!

But wait, there's more! This AI party isn't just about fancy avatars and multilingual magic. TikTok is also forming an Industry Advisory Board with the help of creators to make sure these tools are being used for good. Safety and ethical AI development are top priorities!

While facing some legal hurdles (like getting kicked out of the US!? — ED), TikTok is clearly committed to innovation. These new AI features open up a world of creative possibilities for businesses and creators alike. So, dust off your best ideas, embrace the power of AI, and get ready to take your content global!

Llama 3 Unleashed: Meta's AI Breakthrough Amps Up Safety & Power 🦙💪🤖

Remember those adorable baby llamas we fawned over with Llama and Llama 2? Well, hold onto your hats because Meta just unleashed Llama 3, and this one is a real game-changer!

This latest version is all about more power, more safety, and more open access for everyone. Here's the exciting scoop:

• Thinking Bigger: Llama 3 comes in two sizes – 8 billion and 70 billion parameters – both crushing it on industry benchmarks and tackling complex reasoning tasks. That's some serious brainpower!

• Supercharged Performance: Even the smaller Llama 3 8B packs a punch, performing toe-to-toe with its much bigger cousin, Llama 2 70B. Talk about efficiency! ⚡

• Going Global: This time around, Llama 3 has been trained on a massive dataset that's seven times bigger than before, and includes a ton of non-English data. Get ready for some seriously multilingual magic!

But wait, there's more! Meta has also been working hard to make sure Llama 3 is used for good. Here's how:

• Safety First: Llama 3 is equipped with a whole arsenal of safety tools to prevent misuse, like content moderation systems and code security filters. Meta's taking responsible AI development seriously! ️

• Openness & Transparency: Just like its predecessors, Llama 3 is openly available, allowing anyone to download and experiment with it. This fosters innovation and keeps things accountable!

Llama 3 is a huge leap forward for open-source large language models. With its impressive power and safety features, it paves the way for a future filled with exciting new AI applications. So, whether you're a developer, researcher, or just a curious AI enthusiast, be sure to check out Llama 3 and see what it can do! The possibilities are endless!

You can find out more or download the model over at the Llama 3 website.

AI Bites 🍪

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🍪 Dubai's Bold AI Vision: Train 1 Million, Target 40% GDP, $100 Billion Fund by 2031

🍪 Tempus AI Soars on Nasdaq Debut: Raising $410.7M to Revolutionize Personalized Medicine

🍪 Revolutionary AI Technique Enhances Remote Sensing Image Captions with Precision and Diversity

🍪 Apple Soars on AI News, AMD Downgraded Amid Nvidia Competition; Tesla Eyes AI Phone Market

🍪 US Antitrust Regulators Target Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI Over AI Industry Dominance

🍪 Oxford AI Doubles Time to Cancer Relapse, Revolutionizes Prostate and Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

🍪 Futurist Ray Kurzweil: AI to Surpass Human Intelligence by Kindergarten Age

🍪 YouTube Launches Community Notes to Combat Misinformation Ahead of US Election

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