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Better Siri is coming: what Apple’s research says about its AI plans
Monday - May 6 - 2024
Apple's AI strategy may appear slow, but it's deliberate, as rumors suggest collaborations with OpenAI and Google.
Notably, Apple is developing Ajax, its own model.
Research papers hint at a unique AI approach potentially unveiled at WWDC in June.
Microsoft's 2023 Responsible AI Transparency Report highlights its strides in deploying AI safely.
The report, aligned with a voluntary agreement with the White House, showcases 30 new AI tools and a growing responsible AI team.
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Today’s newsletter :
Better Siri is coming: what Apple’s research says about its AI plans
Microsoft says it did a lot for responsible AI in inaugural transparency report
When notifications remind us of things we’d rather forget
Over 400 million Google accounts have used passkeys, but our passwordless future remains elusive
YouTube Premium members can now test AI-powered ‘Jump ahead’
Even the worst smartphone seems better than these new AI gadgets
Generative AI to Boost Productivity, Skill Creation, Report
Most Read This Week: Drake’s AI-Generated Drake Track
Apple's AI strategy may appear slow, but it's deliberate, as rumors suggest collaborations with OpenAI and Google.
Notably, Apple is developing Ajax, its own model.
Research papers hint at a unique AI approach potentially unveiled at WWDC in June.
Smaller, efficient models aim for a superior Siri, with on-device AI features in iOS 18 promising offline functionality.
Research focuses on enhancing Siri's responsiveness without a wake word and improving conversation dynamics.
Apple also explores AI's role in health, creative tools, and more, suggesting a significant AI integration in future products.
Microsoft's 2023 Responsible AI Transparency Report highlights its strides in deploying AI safely.
The report, aligned with a voluntary agreement with the White House, showcases 30 new AI tools and a growing responsible AI team.
It details adding Content Credentials to images generated by AI, tagging them to indicate artificial creation.
Microsoft enhanced Azure AI with features detecting hate speech and other problematic content, plus improved security against indirect prompt injections.
Despite efforts, including expanded red-teaming for security testing, Microsoft faced controversies, such as inaccurate Bing AI responses and misuse of its image generator.
CEO Satya Nadella addressed these issues as "alarming," reinforcing the ongoing challenge of developing responsible AI.
I recently reached my limit with promotional emails and alerts.
The final straw was a Legacy.com email mistakenly noting the anniversary of a friend's death and incorrectly recalling a gesture I never made; I planted a tree, not sent flowers.
This frustration began with a Microsoft OneDrive alert displaying old, painful memories linked to an abusive ex, prompting me to cancel my subscription.
These intrusions highlight a broader issue with notifications—they demand attention often inappropriately, yet are tools that sometimes keep us informed.
Managing these notifications remains a challenge, as companies encourage frequent engagement, complicating our control over them.
I've since curbed phone alerts by switching to a simpler device, but email and cloud notifications persist, hard to fully silence.
Over 400 million Google accounts have used passkeys, but our passwordless future remains elusive
Summary:
Google celebrated World Password Day by updating its progress on passkeys, aiming to replace less secure passwords.
In a recent blog post, Google shared that 400 million accounts have adopted passkeys, facilitating over a billion logins.
Passkeys, using device-based authentication like fingerprints or facial recognition, are part of a broader shift supported by major tech companies and password managers like 1Password and Dashlane.
However, some users express frustration over bugs and the transition from traditional passwords.
Despite challenges, Google remains committed to enhancing passkey technology and sees it as a future mainstay in authentication, even planning to integrate it into its Advanced Protection Program for high-profile users.
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YouTube Premium members can now test AI-powered ‘Jump ahead’
YouTube has expanded the availability of its "Jump ahead" feature, initially a small test, now accessible to Premium subscribers through youtube.com/new.
This feature offers a button that lets users skip to parts of videos where most viewers typically fast-forward.
Even the worst smartphone seems better than these new AI gadgets
The latest edition of 9to5Google Weekender criticizes the underwhelming performance of newly released AI hardware like the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1, comparing unfavorably even to low-end smartphones.
Despite high expectations, these devices have disappointed with issues like overheating, poor battery life, and inaccurate responses.
Generative AI to Boost Productivity, Skill Creation, Report
The new report "Generally Faster: The Economic Impact of Generative AI" by Andrew McAfee, supported by Google researchers, explores the transformative potential of generative AI on the economy and job skills.
Described as a "general-purpose technology," generative AI could significantly enhance productivity similar to past innovations like the steam engine or electricity.
Most Read This Week: Drake’s AI-Generated Drake Track
The estate of Tupac Shakur is threatening legal action against Canadian rapper Drake for using an AI-generated version of Tupac’s voice in his new song without permission.
The track, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which is a diss track aimed at Kendric Lamar, features synthetic voices of Tupac and Snoop Dogg.
Tupac, who was fatally shot in 1996, is represented posthumously by his estate's lawyers who expressed their dismay over the unauthorized use of his voice.
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