Announcement - Code Usage - Worry?

Anthropix Claude gained the ability to code and use a computer on Tuesday. The past few days have seen people use it to create meme coins reaching multi-millions and a few tech demos. But it begs the question: What happens in this world if we give AIs the ability to act as a computer on its own?

MarketingDive interviewed Elad Gaizler from Atera, who shared insights on launching an ad campaign using only Generative AI. This approach slashed video production costs from what could have been $1 million to much less, while also cutting down production time to just four weeks.

At the Demuxed conference, video engineers discussed the future of video tech, focusing on AI's role in improving video encoding, especially for live streaming at platforms like Netflix. The discussions covered everything from simulating film grain to using quantum technology in video processing, pushing for better streaming quality and efficiency.

Indian cinema is increasingly integrating AI, despite the job market concerns highlighted by the SAG-AFTRA strike in Hollywood.

OFF Radio Krakow, a Polish radio station, has switched to AI-generated hosts for delivering news. Are we ready for a world where robots are our primary source of news?

At the NVIDIA AI Summit 2024 in Mumbai, discussions between NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang and Reliance Industries' Mukesh Ambani centered on making India a leading AI center. They talked about leveraging India's extensive digital framework and data to transform industries through AI. Their collaboration aims at building robust AI infrastructure, with Ambani advocating for open-source AI like Meta's Llama

A tragic case in Orlando saw a 14-year-old, Sewell Setzer, become fatally obsessed with a chatbot modeled after Daenerys Targaryen from "Game of Thrones," leading to his suicide. This incident might prompt new regulations to manage the impact of AI companions, similar to measures against revenge porn, aiming to prevent such tragedies.

New AI laws in California, addressing digital likenesses, might resolve the ongoing video game actors' strike since July 2024. These regulations could change how AI is used in replicating actors, potentially leading to a breakthrough in negotiations.

MIT Review discusses how the 'uncanny valley' in Generative AI is not just a hurdle but also a chance to rethink our interaction with and expectations of AI technology.

StateScoop predicts a surge in state-level AI regulations starting in 2025.