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🧠 US states rally behind anti-child exploitation commission
PLUS: Zoom rebrands and upgrades its AI offerings
Alex Valaitis & Alan Buxbaum
September 06, 2023
Happy Hump Day Big Brainers! 🐪
Normally this is where I would give a witty intro, but today we have too much great content to cover. So let’s just dive right in, shall we?
Today's AI spotlights:
US states rally behind anti-child exploitation commission ❌
Zoom rebrands and upgrades its AI offerings 🖥
Hot AI Startup: Runway 🔥
4 new AI jobs 💼
3 new AI tools 🛠️
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NEWS
All 50 states are sounding the alarm on AI.
Attorneys general across the board are pressing Congress to address AI's role in child exploitation.
Their asking for a commission to form that's tasked with tackling AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
This is in response to bad actors are using AI to make deepfakes of children. Some are even animating realistic images that eerily resemble real kids.
Alan Wilson's leading this charge, and all 50 states are on board. While the US is dabbling in AI ethics and regulation, the AGs are clear: Don't let kids' safety get lost in the shuffle.
NEWS
Zoom's got some big announcements for us this week. They've spiced up their AI-powered features, relaunching the once-called "Zoom IQ" as "AI Companion."
Its biggest flex? A ChatGPT-esque bot for direct chats with the AI. Users can ask this buddy about past meetings, draft responses, even get real-time meeting feedback.
AI summarizations? Zoom will have that as well, along with a Team Chat.
Before you even ask…Yes, you'll have to pay for these features. Another thing to keep in mind is the company's financial state. They recently had a $108M loss and a staff cut.
Sounds like Zoom's betting big on this one, with hopes of bouncing back their bottom line.
📰 OTHER HEADLINES & STORIES
🔥HOT AI STARTUP
RUNWAY
Pioneering the Future of AI-Driven Creative Tools
Started by Alejandro Matamala, Anastasis Germanidis, and Cristóbal Valenzuela Barrera in 2018, Runway isn't just another AI start-up from New York. These guys are making waves, simplifying machine learning for creatives everywhere. They're rockstars in video automation and synthetic media, making visual content more affordable for the masses.
Having bagged a cool $237 million across five funding rounds and valued at a whopping $1.5 billion after their Series C in June 2023, their trajectory is crazy.
Their software? A goldmine. Think tweaking videos using simple text prompts. Think crafting art with a few clicks. And who's betting on them? Big shots like Google, Nvidia, and Salesforce Ventures.
Bottom line: Runway is not just a company; it's the future of storytelling, merging tech and art. If you're into AI, creative tools, or just love a good disruptor story, keep an eye on these guys
💼 TRENDING AI JOBS
🛠️ AI TOOLS (TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR WORK)
📣 Marketing:
Motionagent: Convert ideas into motion pictures effortlessly
💻 Engineering:
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🎨 Design:
magnify.design: Generated UI/UX and code for streamlined design
🤖 PROMPT OF THE DAY
Who knew that ChatGPT was an appreciator of the contemporary arts!
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