AI built from living brain cells can recognise voices; Meta unveils Audiobox

🧠 AI built from living brain cells can recognise voices. Link

• Scientists created an AI system using living brain cells that can identify different people's voices with 78% accuracy.

• The new "Brainoware" technology may lead to more powerful and energy-efficient computers that emulate human brain structure and functions.

• This advancement in AI and brain organoids raises ethical questions about the use of lab-grown brain tissue and its future as a person.

🚗 Tesla recalls over 2 million cars to fix Autopilot safety controls. Link

• Tesla is recalling over 2 million vehicles due to concerns that the Autopilot systems lack sufficient controls to prevent misuse, posing an increased risk of crashes.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identified the issue and stated Tesla will issue a software update to address the problems in various models manufactured between 2012 and 2023.

• The recall follows a lengthy investigation into Tesla Autopilot-related crashes, and the software update aims to enhance safety by adding extra controls and alerts to ensure driver engagement.

🔊 Meta unveils Audiobox, an AI that clones voices and generates ambient sounds. Link

• Meta unveiled Audiobox, an AI tool for creating custom voices and sound effects, building on their Voicebox technology and incorporating automatic watermarking.

• The Audiobox platform provides advanced audio generation and editing capabilities, including the ability to distinguish generated audio from real audio to prevent misuse.

• Meta is committed to responsible AI development, highlighting its collaboration in the AI Alliance for open-source AI innovation and accountable advancement in the field.

🕶️ Meta’s AI for Ray-Ban smart glasses can identify objects and translate languages. Link

• Meta unveils new AI features for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, enabling object identification and language translation through a virtual assistant activated by saying "Hey Meta."

• Mark Zuckerberg demonstrated these features, showing the AI's capability to suggest matching clothing items and translate text in an Instagram reel.

• The advanced multimodal AI features, including captioning photos and providing summaries, are part of Meta's ongoing innovation in smart wearable technology.

🎮 Google loses antitrust trial against Epic Games. Link

• Google was unanimously found by a jury to have a monopoly with Google Play, losing the antitrust case brought by Epic Games.

• Epic Games seeks to enable developers to create their own app stores and use independent billing systems, with a final decision pending in January.

• Google contests the verdict and is set to argue that its platform offers greater choice in comparison to competitors like Apple.

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