AI and Tech Updates: Your Morning Brief from OWITH.ai

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Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Recent developments in AI have been making waves. Tesla has launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, while elevenlabs has introduced voice-first AI tools. Google DeepMind has also unveiled AlphaGenome, showcasing the rapid progress in various sectors. Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky emphasized the importance of storytelling in AI-generated content, and a federal judge recently ruled on AI training and copyright law. The text also delves into the ethical implications of granting rights to robots with feelings or consciousness in the future, highlighting the need for responsible and ethical advancements in AI technology.Moving on to Synthesia, CEO Victor Riparbelli sheds light on the importance of microexpressions in making AI avatars seem more human. With over 150,000 users using their avatars for training and marketing videos, Synthesia's attention to detail in replicating natural speech patterns and gestures is paying off. Despite not being perfect, their avatars are convincing, bringing us closer to breaking through the uncanny valley with video technology. Synthesia has secured over $330 million in funding and serves large companies like Mondelez International and SAP.Fortune has published a special digital issue on "AI at work," covering industries utilizing AI. Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is reportedly in talks to help fund the acquisition of Pony.ai's U.S. arm. Apple has announced changes to its EU App Store to comply with regulations, while Google has launched Doppl, an app experimenting with AI to visualize outfits. In other news, U.S. immigration enforcement is using facial recognition tech, Google Pixel 7 is banned in Japan, and Microsoft is replacing the blue screen of death with something more helpful.Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi discusses the launch of AI-powered agents for QuickBooks Online, calling it a significant milestone for the company. These agents streamline tasks like lead spotting, payments, finance analysis, and accounting while emphasizing the combination of AI and human expertise. The U.S. and China have also reached a trade understanding involving rare earth minerals. Additionally, real estate developers in New York are keeping a close eye on the NYC mayor's race as hedge fund manager Bill Ackman pledges support for a candidate who can defeat a certain contender.These developments underscore the exciting progress and challenges within the AI and tech world. Stay tuned for more updates on responsible advancements and industry breakthroughs.

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