#11 - Introducing The Standalone Meta AI App
Meta AI App Launches, Duolingo Replaces Workers with AI, Altman-Nadella Rift Grows, Lyonne’s AI Film, Reddit’s Unconsented AI Test
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Introducing the Meta AI App
Meta has launched a standalone Meta AI app for iOS and Android, powered by Llama 3, offering conversational AI for tasks like answering questions, generating images, and planning events. Features include voice mode, Vision capabilities, and integration with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. It aims to compete with ChatGPT, emphasizing accessibility across Meta’s ecosystem. - Meta
Also: Meta’s ChatGPT competitor shows how your friends use AI - The Verge
Duolingo goes AI first, replacing some contract workers
Duolingo’s AI first approach uses generative AI to develop lessons and dialogues, resulting in the replacement of some contract workers. This shift has raised concerns about AI’s impact on employment and educational quality. The company defends the move, citing improved efficiency and scalability. - The Verge
Altman and Nadella, Who Ignited the Modern AI Boom Together, Are Drifting Apart
A growing divide between OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella centers on control over AI technology and commercialization strategies. The tension threatens their partnership, with implications for AI governance and innovation. The conflict underscores broader industry debates about AI’s future. - The Wall Street Journal
Natasha Lyonne, Jaron Lanier Team for AI Movie ‘Uncanny Valley’
Natasha Lyonne and Jaron Lanier are collaborating on Uncanny Valley, an AI-themed thriller exploring technology’s societal impact, backed by Apple Original Films. The film promises a provocative narrative with Lyonne starring and producing. Production is slated to start later in 2025. - The Hollywood Reporter
Reddit users were subjected to AI-powered experiment without consent
Reddit conducted an unconsented AI experiment to moderate content using machine learning, prompting ethical concerns about user privacy and transparency. The trial impacted user interactions, leading to criticism over lack of consent. It highlights ongoing challenges in ethical AI deployment. - New Scientist
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