Synthedia

Synthedia is focused on exploring the developments and applications of Generative AI, Synthetic Media, and Large Language Models (LLMs) across various industries. It covers the integration, security, market implications, and advancements of technologies like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Google Bard, emphasizing their impact on education, business, entertainment, and ethics.

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ChatGPT Goes to College -- ASU Embraces Generative AI But Won't Pay $100M

255 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
  1. Arizona State University collaborates with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT for enhancing student success, research, and organizational processes
  2. OpenAI may offer discounts to ASU for ChatGPT Enterprise to advance acceptance in higher education institutions
  3. Generative AI adoption in education faces resistance due to concerns over change and the dissemination of knowledge control

Getty Completes its Reversal on Generative AI and Launches Generative AI by iStock

235 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
  1. Getty has launched a new Generative AI service called Generative AI by iStock, available to everyone for a fee.
  2. With this service, users pay around 15 cents for generating four images based on an input prompt.
  3. Getty's new AI image creation service comes with limited usage rights, contrasting with other AI licensing models.

Generative AI Video Competition Heats Up --ByteDance + TikTok Will Be a Key Player

216 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
  1. ByteDance is making waves in the generative AI video competition, with its MagicVideo-V2 model outperforming leading solutions.
  2. MagicVideo-V2 by ByteDance offers a comprehensive solution, including text-to-image and video generation capabilities.
  3. ByteDance's investment in generative AI could position it as a key player in the market, with potential to compete globally and offer innovative services.

ChatGPT Team Edition is the Small Business Solution to Complement ChatGPT Enterprise

216 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
  1. ChatGPT Team Edition offers features like High-Speed GPT-4 and Advanced Data Analysis for small businesses.
  2. There are four levels of ChatGPT use: Free, Plus, Team, and Enterprise.
  3. Teams offers business administration features and customized GPTs, while Enterprise has more advanced features like unlimited GPT-4 use.
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The State of Washington Embraces AI for Public Schools

176 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
  1. Washington State embraces AI in public schools, setting an example for others.
  2. Washington's AI guidelines focus on human-centered AI, ethics, and responsible use.
  3. The shift towards embracing AI in education indicates its inevitability and potential benefits for students.

OpenAI's GPT Store to Launch this Week - Don't Get Your Hopes Up

216 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
  1. OpenAI's GPT Store is expected to launch this week, potentially giving access to free users.
  2. GPTs offer a platform for customized experiences but may face challenges in creating viral hits.
  3. Exceptions to the trend include digital companions, education/research, and personalized experiences.

Meta to Buy 350k NVIDIA GPUs to Train AI Models Like Llama 3 for AGI

176 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
  1. Meta plans to buy 350k NVIDIA GPUs for training AI models like Llama 3 for AGI
  2. The purpose of significant computing capacity by Meta is to advance AI assistants
  3. Investment in AI assistants for smart glasses is linked to Meta's metaverse vision

Google Bard Code Leaks Point to New Features and a Paid Version with Gemini Ultra

196 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
  1. Google Bard might introduce a subscription service with Gemini Ultra model, rivaling OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus.
  2. Expected new features for Google Bard include Motoko, Gallery, Tasks, and Power Ups.
  3. Generative AI assistants like Bard and ChatGPT are competing for a mass user base among consumers and enterprises.

Quora Gets $75M to Grow Poe into the Web Browser of AI Products

157 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
  1. Quora secured $75 million in new funding to grow its AI chat platform, Poe.
  2. Poe aims to be a central hub for consumers to interact with various AI products and for developers to create AI chat products easily.
  3. Poe is different from ChatGPT as it offers variety in chat assistants by supporting multiple language models and enabling monetization for developers.

Bard Becomes Gemini, Ultra is Here, and Other Ways Google is Mirroring OpenAI's Strategy

58 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Tech Innovation Machine Learning AI Research
  1. Google introduced Gemini Ultra as its answer to GPT-4, integrating it into Bard to compete with ChatGPT and gain market significance.
  2. Gemini Ultra model shows strong performance in various benchmarks, outperforming GPT-4 in text, image, and reasoning tasks.
  3. Google is consolidating its AI offerings by blending Bard and Google Assistant into Gemini, aiming to provide a more advanced AI assistant experience.

ElevenLabs Closes $80M in New Funding and Releases New Voice Library for VO Artists

78 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
  1. ElevenLabs closed an $80M funding round and unveiled a new Voice Library for VO artists.
  2. The company's valuation skyrocketed from $99M to $1.1B in eight months, showcasing rapid growth.
  3. New products like Dubbing Studio and Voice Library marketplace expand ElevenLabs' offerings and customer base.

Frame Smart Glasses from Brilliant Labs Are a Vehicle for an Always-There AI Assistant

39 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Generative AI AR Open Source
  1. Brilliant Labs' Frame Smart Glasses are designed to integrate generative AI, offering features missing in other smart glasses like AR functionality, visual recognition, and speech recognition.
  2. The competitive price point of $349 makes Frame Smart Glasses a strong contender in the market against other smart glasses like Snap Spectacles and Meta Ray-Bans.
  3. Smart glasses, unlike VR goggles, aim to augment the real world with digital services, leading to a potentially larger market and representing the next evolution in digital platforms.

IKEA Introduces Generative AI Shopping Assistant in the OpenAI GPT Store

39 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
  1. IKEA introduces a generative AI shopping assistant in the OpenAI GPT Store for smooth shopping experience.
  2. Generative AI can tap into operational systems of companies for improved processes.
  3. IKEA sees the AI assistant as an experiment to enhance retail experience and customer interaction.

Hugging Face Introduces Assistants (GPTs) for HuggingChat

39 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
  1. Hugging Face introduced Assistants (GPTs) for HuggingChat, which turn general knowledge chat into mini applications.
  2. Over 4,000 Assistants were created in the first weekend, offering a variety of models on HuggingChat for free use.
  3. HuggingChat Assistants let you package domain specialties without complex prompts, evolving generalist bots into specific assistants.

Perplexity Hits 10 Million MAUs and Closes $73.6M in Funding for its Answer Engine

58 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
  1. Perplexity AI hits 10 million MAUs and secures $73.6M in funding for its answer engine.
  2. Transitioning from search engines to answer engines focuses on providing direct answers rather than links.
  3. Generative AI-powered search engines like Perplexity offer instant, reliable, and detailed answers, transforming the search experience.

Sex and Politics: Deepfakes Make a Big Splash to Kick Off 2024

39 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
  1. Deepfakes are becoming more prevalent, with recent incidents involving high-profile figures like Taylor Swift and Joe Biden.
  2. Consumers have mixed reactions to deepfake technology, with many expressing concern and a need for reliable detection methods.
  3. Using visual and auditory watermarks to identify AI-generated content may not be effective, and implementing deepfake detection solutions is crucial.

Google's Lumiere Shows More Momentum in AI Text-to-Video Innovation

39 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
  1. Google introduced Lumiere text-to-video model showcasing innovation in AI
  2. Lumiere is versatile, offering features like text-to-video, image-to-video, and video inpainting
  3. Google's Lumiere outperformed other AI models in quality, but has limitations like generating videos with scene transitions

Google Bard Gets Gemini Pro in 40 Languages and Hits #2 on Popular Benchmark Leaderboard

19 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
  1. Google Bard's Gemini Pro model now supports 40 languages and has improved accuracy and quality
  2. Google Bard has added image generation capability using Imagen 2 model for free and fast results
  3. Google Bard has climbed to the second position on the Chatbots Arena leaderboard, underlining its competitiveness in the chatbot space

OpenAI Has Model Updates, Lower Prices, and New Requests from Anti-trust Regulators

19 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
  1. OpenAI announced model updates and lower prices for their language models and API services.
  2. OpenAI is facing a new inquiry from the U.S. FTC regarding anti-trust concerns and its relationship with Microsoft.
  3. The competitive landscape for generative AI is evolving due to alliances and partnerships among tech giants, affecting companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.

OpenAI is Rolling Back Pay-as-you-go Pricing for Some Developers

0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
  1. OpenAI is transitioning some developers from pay-as-you-go to pre-paid billing for API usage.
  2. The shift to pre-paid billing may lead to some inconvenience for users, especially those experiencing sudden spikes in usage.
  3. Developers may consider migrating to Azure for OpenAI services, but this could present challenges in model behavior and feature availability.