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ElevenLabs launches an AI music generator that it says is cleared for commercial uses.
The Verge
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3d ago
Medial
ElevenLabs has introduced an AI music generator named Eleven Music, which claims to be cleared for almost all commercial applications, including film, television, podcasts, social media, and gaming. Despite ongoing legal discussions around generative AI and copyright, the company asserts that this tool can be used commercially, though most uses, aside from podcasts, are restricted under many available service plans.
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Stability AI Launches Stable Audio: The First AI-Powered Music Generator
Robots
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1y ago
Medial
Stability AI, a London-based startup, has launched "Stable Audio," an AI-powered music generator designed to create high-quality, commercial-ready music. It builds on a 1.2-billion-parameter model developed by Stability's in-house audio team, offering greater control over music content and length compared to previous generative tools. Using latent diffusion, it can generate coherent and melodic music tracks of up to 90 seconds, making it suitable for various genres like EDM and ambient music. However, concerns about copyright and artist compensation in using AI-generated music remain. Artists can monetize works created with Stable Audio, but copyright protection is not included.
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Amazon Music follows Spotify with an AI playlist generator of its own, Maestro
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Amazon Music is testing Maestro, an AI playlist generator, allowing users in the US on iOS and Android to create playlists using spoken or written prompts, which can include emojis. The technology behind Maestro is launching in beta and won't always get it right the first time, but it has put measures in place to block offensive language and inappropriate prompts. The product will initially be available to a subset of free Amazon Music users, as well as Prime customers and Unlimited Amazon Music subscribers. The beta will expand to more customers over time.
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Hugging Face launches free AI agent as OpenAI Operator alternative
YourStory
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3m ago
Medial
Hugging Face has launched the Open Computer Agent, a free AI tool that operates a cloud-hosted virtual computer environment. It uses natural language to execute tasks like web searches or address lookups. While effective for simple tasks, it struggles with complex ones like flight booking. The agent uses advanced vision models to interact with graphical elements. This tool could be an open-source alternative to AI agents like OpenAI’s Operator, available for ChatGPT Pro users.
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Disney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Walt Disney and Comcast's Universal have sued Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging its AI image generator unlawfully recreates and distributes their iconic characters without permission. Filed in Los Angeles, the lawsuit claims Midjourney ignored the studios' requests to cease or limit infringement. The studios seek a court injunction and damages, arguing the image generator, which reportedly earned $300 million in revenue, uses their works to train its AI, resulting in unauthorized reproductions.
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Canadian firm launches AI-powered ETF targeting AI investments
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
Canadian asset manager Evolve Funds Group has launched an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to fill a gap in the market. The ETF, which uses AI rather than human decision-making to build its portfolio, is the first to specifically target AI investments. Evolve uses a model developed by AI consulting firm Boosted.ai to identify publicly traded North American stocks with AI exposure. The fund will rebalance quarterly and aims to avoid high turnover that may make other AI-focused ETFs less attractive.
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Rabbit partners with ElevenLabs to power voice commands on its device
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Hardware maker Rabbit has partnered with ElevenLabs to incorporate voice commands into its devices. The first set of Rabbit r1 devices, equipped with ElevenLabs' technology, will be shipped next month. The collaboration aims to enhance human-device interaction and create a dynamic co-pilot experience. Although initially available only in English with one voice option, the low latency models will make interactions more natural. Rabbit has also announced that its first batch of r1 devices will leave the factory by March 31, with users being able to access features such as chatbots, bi-directional translation, and music streaming.
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Shopify launches an AI-powered store builder as part of its latest update | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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2m ago
Medial
Shopify has introduced new AI-powered tools to enhance the online shopping experience for its merchants. This includes an AI store builder enabling users to set up storefronts quickly and an AI generator for creating elements like banners without coding. The Sidekick AI commerce assistant has been upgraded with voice chat and screen sharing capabilities. Additionally, a new public theme called "Horizon" allows customization without code, further utilizing AI for personalization and design adjustments.
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Unauthorized “David Attenborough” AI clone narrates developer’s life, goes viral
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Replicate developer Charlie Holtz combined GPT-4 Vision and ElevenLabs voice cloning technology to create an unauthorized AI version of David Attenborough narrating Holtz's actions on camera. A Python script called "narrator" takes Holtz's webcam photos every five seconds and feeds them to GPT-4V, which generates text in Attenborough's style. This text is then fed into an ElevenLabs AI voice profile trained on Attenborough's speech. The demo video has gained popularity, although voice cloning technology raises ethical and legal concerns.
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Baidu launches AI video generator, overhauls search features - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Baidu has launched MuseStreamer, an AI-driven video generator for businesses, capable of creating 10-second videos with three versions: Turbo, Pro, and Lite. Unlike other products targeting consumers, MuseStreamer is business-focused. Baidu also overhauled its search engine, enabling longer queries, and supporting voice and image searches. The company aims to compete with AI-driven products from companies like ByteDance and Tencent, while addressing market pressures from AI-based chatbots.
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Sora is OpenAI's new text-to-video generator: Here's what we know about the tool
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has unveiled Sora, a text-to-video generator that uses AI to instantly create short videos based on written commands. The tool's high-quality videos mark a significant leap for OpenAI and the future of text-to-video generation. However, ethical and societal concerns arise as AI-generated videos can potentially be used for fraud, propaganda, and misinformation. Sora is not yet available for public use, as OpenAI is engaging with policymakers and artists before its official release. The company has demonstrated the capabilities of Sora through realistic and detailed videos. It represents new opportunities for incorporating AI-generated video elements into traditional content.
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