AI Weekly Digest - May 30, 2023
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TikTok has Also Joined The AI-powered Chatbot Trend! Meet Tako
TikTok is testing its own AI chatbot called "Tako" in select markets. Doesn't Tako remind you of Snapchat's My AI? The era of AI-powered chatbots is rapidly spreading on social media platforms. We believe Instagram is also not far behind. Stay tuned!
The chatbot, Tako, appears on the right-hand side of the TikTok interface and allows users to ask questions or request video recommendations. Tako suggests questions related to the video being watched and provides recommendations based on user queries. It is being tested in various global markets, including an early limited test in the Philippines, but is not currently available to minors or in the United States. TikTok is using a third-party AI provider for Tako and has customized it to suit its needs. The chatbot is considered experimental, and TikTok advises users that its feedback may not be accurate. Tako conversations are reviewed for safety purposes and to enhance the user experience, but the privacy and data retention policies are unclear. The introduction of the AI chatbot could potentially pose a threat to Google as it offers a different way for users to discover content within the TikTok app.
Firefly Lights Up Adobe Photoshop: Generative AI Now at Adobe!?
Adobe Photoshop is introducing new generative AI features called Firefly that allow users to enhance their images. These features include extending images with Firefly-generated backgrounds, adding objects to images using generative AI, and using a generative fill feature to remove objects more precisely. These capabilities are initially available in the beta version of Photoshop and are also accessible to Firefly beta users on the web. Users can use natural language text prompts to describe the desired image or object for Firefly to create. The integration sends parts of an image to Firefly, which generates new layers for the results. Firefly performs well with landscapes but struggles with text. Adobe has implemented safety measures to ensure appropriate results and plans to bring Firefly to its photo management tool, Lightroom, in the future.
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Meta's MMS Project Expands Speech Capabilities to Over 1,100 Languages
Meta has unveiled an innovative endeavor called the Massively Multilingual Speech (MMS) project, which combines cutting-edge technology known as wav2vec 2.0 with a groundbreaking dataset. This initiative aims to revolutionize speech-related capabilities such as speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and language identification for an astonishing array of over 1,100 languages. By harnessing the power of MMS, Meta endeavors to break barriers, making information more accessible while simultaneously celebrating and safeguarding the rich tapestry of global language diversity. These extraordinary MMS models outshine their predecessors, encompassing an impressive tenfold increase in language coverage. The dataset utilized in this project is truly remarkable, drawing upon readings of the New Testament in over 1,100 languages, providing a generous average of 32 hours of linguistic data for each individual language. To further bolster the performance of these models, a rigorous training process was undertaken using a staggering 500,000 hours of speech data originating from over 1,400 languages. The results speak for themselves, as the MMS models exhibit exceptional competence when compared to existing speech models, promising to unlock new realms of communication possibilities.
ChatGPT App Makes Waves: Half a Million Downloads and Counting
OpenAI has expanded the availability of its ChatGPT app for iOS users in India and 32 other countries, just a week after its launch in the U.S. The app has already surpassed half a million downloads in the U.S. and has outperformed other AI and chatbot apps as well as Microsoft Edge and Bing apps. The ChatGPT app allows users to interact with the generative AI-based chatbot and supports voice input. It also offers a subscription service called ChatGPT Plus, which provides advanced features for a monthly fee. OpenAI plans to release an Android version of the app in the near future. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, is currently touring various countries to engage with policymakers and address their concerns about AI.