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Welcome Dear Readers to the new “AI Focus” newsletter, 9th issue. We hope to brighten up your mood a bit and give you useful insights ! Grab your go-to snack, get a cup of your favorite drink, and let's jump into it!

This edition of the AI Focus is brought to you by the crew over at Vertesia

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It was found that organizations often face difficulties managing multiple models and inference providers, which adds complexity to LLM integration efforts.

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Read the complete report at composableprompts.com

Here’s a quick overview:

1. Apple amazes us on WWDC

2. Researchers use AI to decipher the meaning of dog barks

3. Meta plans to use Instagram user data to train AI?

4. Creating a Lifelike Avatar with HeyGen: A Step-by-Step Guide

5. Tools to Build Your Website From Scratch

Apple amazes us on WWDC

Apple introduced updates for all its operating systems at the WWDC conference.

The main innovations include:

• Apple Intelligence: This generative AI integrates with various apps to understand context for task execution. For example, you can ask Siri to "play the podcast my wife sent last week," show photos from a specific location, or find a document.

• Emoji and Illustration Creation: Using Apple Intelligence, users can create emojis and illustrations from text prompts and edit photos, such as enhancing brightness or removing unwanted objects.

• ChatGPT 4 in Siri: Siri will include free support for ChatGPT 4, offering to use the chatbot when appropriate.
• iOS 18: Users can change icon colors and new security features will be added, such as opening certain apps only with Face ID and hiding apps in a separate folder.

• ?AirPods Pro: These will recognize head nods and shakes to answer or decline calls.

• MacOS Sequoia: This will allow remote control of an iPhone from a computer, letting users open apps and read notifications while the phone remains locked.

• iPadOS 18: For the first time, the Calculator app will be available, allowing users to manually input equations which the OS will solve automatically.

• Beta versions for developers will be available on June 10, with final versions for users releasing in the fall.

Watch the full WWDC 2024 video here.

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Researchers use AI to decipher the meaning of dog barks

Researchers from the University of Michigan, in collaboration with Mexico’s National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics, and Electronics Institute, are leveraging AI to decode the meaning behind dog barks, aiming to discern emotions like playfulness or anger.?

They are also exploring whether AI can determine a dog’s age, gender, and breed from its vocalizations. By repurposing AI models trained on human speech, the team achieved a 70% accuracy rate in interpreting dog barks.?

This research, presented at an international computational linguistics conference, highlights the potential of AI to enhance our understanding of animal communication, which could significantly improve animal welfare by enabling better interpretation and response to their needs.

?Meta plans to use Instagram user data to train AI

Digital rights groups have criticized Meta's plan to use public posts and images from Facebook and Instagram to train AI tools, citing it as an abuse of personal data.?

Meta has informed users in the UK and Europe that their data will be used to improve AI products starting June 26. Noyb, a European digital rights campaign group, has filed complaints with multiple data protection authorities to halt this practice.?

Meta claims its approach complies with privacy laws and is similar to other tech firms. Users have the option to object to their data being used, but the process has been criticized as cumbersome and discouraging. Despite objections, Meta may still use public data involving individuals. The Irish Data Protection Commission is investigating the complaints.

Creating a Lifelike Avatar with HeyGen: A Step-by-Step Guide

HeyGen is an innovative AI tool that allows you to create lifelike avatars for personalized video messages, marketing content, and more. Follow these steps to create your own avatar with HeyGen:

Step 1: Sign Up or Log In

1. Visit the HeyGen Website: Open your web browser and go to the HeyGen website.
2. Create an Account: Click on the “Sign Up” button if you are a new user. Provide your email address, create a password, and complete the registration process.
3. Log In: If you already have an account, click on the “Log In” button and enter your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the Avatar Creation Tool

1. Dashboard: After logging in, you will be directed to your dashboard. Look for the option that says “Create Avatar” or “Avatar Maker” on the main menu.
2. Select Avatar Creation: Click on the appropriate option to start the avatar creation process.

Step 3: Choose Your Avatar Style

1. Avatar Library: Browse through the available avatar styles. HeyGen offers a variety of pre-designed avatars that you can customize.
2. Select an Avatar: Click on the avatar that you want to use as your base model.

Step 4: Customize Your Avatar

1. Appearance Settings: You can customize the avatar’s appearance by adjusting features such as hair color, hairstyle, skin tone, eye color, and clothing.
2. Fine-Tuning: Use the sliders and color pickers to fine-tune the avatar’s appearance to your liking.
3. Accessories: Add accessories like glasses, hats, or jewelry to give your avatar a unique look.

Step 5: Add Voice and Script

1. Input Text: Type the text you want your avatar to say in the text box provided. HeyGen’s AI will convert this text into speech.
2. Voice Options: Choose from various voice options to find the one that best fits your needs. Adjust the pitch, speed, and tone if necessary.
3. Preview: Click the “Preview” button to see and hear how your avatar will look and sound with the provided script.

Step 6: Generate the Video

1. Finalize Settings: Review all the customization options and make sure everything is set according to your preferences.
2. Generate Video: Click the “Generate” or “Create Video” button to start the video creation process. This may take a few moments as HeyGen processes the information.
3. Download: Once the video is generated, you will have the option to download it or share it directly from the HeyGen platform.

Step 7: Share Your Avatar Video

1. Download: Save the video to your device by clicking the “Download” button.
2. Share: You can share the video directly via social media, email, or any other platform of your choice.

Tips for Best Results:

• Clear Script: Ensure that the text input for the avatar is clear and free of errors for the best speech synthesis results.
• Customization: Spend some time customizing your avatar to make it look as lifelike and unique as possible.
• Experiment: Don’t hesitate to experiment with different styles, voices, and scripts to see what works best for you.

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