YouTube and their Partners collaborate on AI Framework
YouTube recently shared its principles for partnering with the music industry on AI technology, highlighting a responsible approach to embracing AI, fostering creativity, and protecting artists’ integrity.
The announcement underscores YouTube’s commitment to innovating alongside its music partners, including Universal Music Group, while safeguarding creative works and copyrights.
A great (and scary) example about how companies need to adjust for their creators to compensate for AI.
Create Your Own Music Clips with Songburst App
The landscape of generative AI is evolving rapidly, and developers are leveraging its potential in innovative ways.
A recent example is the launch of “Songburst”, an app that transforms text prompts into music clips, making it easier for users to generate music for various purposes.
While Songburst has its limitations, such as a 30-second cap on generated music, it’s a step in the right direction for mobile native text-to-music solutions — even so it’s currently pretty expensive IMHO.
Understanding AI, ML, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks
Navigating the world of technology (and especially AI) can often feel like wading through a sea of buzzwords. This great article serves as a compass to guide you through the maze of terms like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, and neural networks.
While often used interchangeably, those terms represent distinct concepts and technologies.
As businesses increasingly rely on sophisticated algorithms for efficiency, a clear understanding of these technologies is more important than ever.
How AI and Automation are Shaping the Enterprise
The future of work is being reshaped by artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent automation, creating a new division of labor between humans and machines.
This article from IBM’s blog delves into the implications of rapid advancements in AI, such as the rise of ChatGPT, on traditional business models and the global workforce.
The global skills gap is widening, and it’s concerning that 44% of workers’ skills might be disrupted by 2028. Continuous learning and adaptation are no longer optional; they are a necessity.
Generate Natural Sounding Voices with PlayHT
PlayHT provides advanced voice generators to create speech with its AI-powered Voice Generation Platform. From ultra-realistic Text-to-Speech voices to voice cloning that encapsulates every accent and dialect, it offers a range of products designed to make voice content more natural, expressive, and contextually aware.
With over 800 natural-sounding AI voices and 142 languages, PlayHT is truly breaking down language barriers and enhancing global communication. But starting at $31 per month, this platform is targeted more to professionals.
BoredHumans brings 100+ free AI Tools
BoredHumans presents a vast collection of over 100 free AI tools designed to entertain, assist, or inspire creativity. From generating images, lyrics, and articles to planning vacations, creating memes, and even simulating life events, this collection offers a broad range of AI-powered applications for various interests and needs.
The range of applications in this collection is mind-blowing. It’s fascinating to see how AI can be integrated into so many different aspects of our lives.
Optimizing Business Operations with Azure OpenAI & co.
The following LinkedIn post by Jiadong Chen presents various Azure-based tools and resources that are essential for businesses to optimize operations, enhance security, manage costs, and ensure business continuity in the digital age — mainly in terms of AI.
McKinsey Generative AI Survey
The latest McKinsey Global Survey reveals 2023 as a pivotal year for generative AI, highlighting its rapid deployment across industries and the anticipated impacts on workforces.
Despite being in its infancy, the survey indicates a surge in investment and board-level discussions on generative AI, although challenges in managing related risks and workforce disruptions persist.
The findings serve as a reminder that, despite the enthusiasm for gen AI, there is still much work to be done in managing its risks and ensuring its responsible deployment.
ElevenLabs launches AI-Powered Synthetic Voice Platform
ElevenLabs, an AI platform specializing in synthetic voice creation, has officially launched its platform with support for over 30 languages. This tool identifies languages automatically and generates emotionally rich speech, with the humble goal to revolutionize the way content is made accessible globally.
The potential to transform the creative, entertainment, and publishing spaces is immense, but it must be handled with care to ensure it benefits all and harms none.