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Microsoft's AI Speech Generator 'Too Dangerous to Release’: Microsoft has developed a new AI speech generator called VALL-E 2 that can reproduce a human speaker's voice using just a few seconds of audio. The researchers claim VALL-E 2 has reached "human parity," meaning its generated speech matches or exceeds the quality of human speech. However, Microsoft will not release VALL-E 2 to the public due to concerns about potential misuse, such as voice spoofing and impersonation. The researchers suggest VALL-E 2 could have practical applications in the future, but only if it includes protocols to ensure speaker approval and deepfake detection. LINK

Most Consumers Hate Idea of AI-Generated Customer Service: A recent survey found that a significant majority of consumers dislike the idea of interacting with AI-generated customer service agents. The study revealed that 71% of respondents prefer human customer support over AI-driven interactions. This preference is driven by concerns about the lack of empathy and understanding from AI systems, which can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. LINK

Big Tech Needs $600 Billion in Annual AI Revenue to Justify Investments: Big Tech companies have been investing heavily in building the necessary infrastructure to meet the perceived demand for AI products in the coming years. However, one analyst warns that the industry needs to consider whether the actual revenue generated by AI will be enough to support these investments. LINK

How good is ChatGPT at coding: A study published in the IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering found that ChatGPT's success rate in producing functional code varies widely, ranging from 0.66 percent to 89 percent, depending on the difficulty of the task and the programming language used. ChatGPT performed well on problems existing before 2021, with success rates of 89 percent for easy problems, 71 percent for medium problems, and 40 percent for hard problems. However, its performance dropped significantly for problems after 2021, with success rates of 52 percent for easy problems and 0.66 percent for hard problems. LINK

Apple Google AI partnership report: Apple and Google are reportedly partnering to integrate Google's Gemini AI model into the iPhone's new AI features, which will be announced at Apple's annual event in September alongside the iPhone 16 and iOS 18. Apple has been meeting with several AI companies, including Google, Anthropic, and Meta, to provide users with a choice of multiple AI models in addition to Apple Intelligence. However, Apple has reservations about partnering with Meta due to privacy concerns and perceived inferiority of Meta's AI models compared to OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. LINK

TECH TIDBITS

Samsung Accused of Copying Apple's Design in Latest Products: Samsung is under fire for allegedly copying Apple's designs in its latest products, such as the Galaxy Buds3, Buds3 Pro, and Watch Ultra, which resemble Apple's AirPods and Apple Watch Ultra. This has led to disappointment among consumers and tech enthusiasts, who are concerned about the lack of innovation and competition in the tech industry. The discussion also touches on the impact of U.S. sanctions on Huawei and the future of Android technology.

Automatic Labeling of AI-Generated Content on TikTok: TikTok has introduced a new feature to automatically identify and label videos and images created using artificial intelligence. This "Content Credentials" system helps users distinguish AI-generated content from human-created content, improving transparency and combating the spread of potential misinformation.

Airbnb's Hidden Camera Problem: Airbnb has failed to protect guests from hidden cameras, with tens of thousands of related complaints. The company often avoids involving law enforcement when guests report cameras, potentially tipping off perpetrators. LINK

Microsoft Raises Xbox Game Pass Prices, Launches New Tier: Microsoft is increasing the price of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription from $16.99 to $19.99 per month, effective September 12th. Additionally, the PC Game Pass price will rise from $9 to $11.99 per month. LINK

Microsoft Struggles to Attract Major Tech Companies for AI PC Optimizations: Microsoft is struggling to generate interest in its new AI PCs, which include a neural processing unit (NPU) to accelerate certain AI tasks. According to a report, some of the biggest tech companies are hesitant to develop apps and features for these AI PCs, citing the small current market size. LINK

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