The fight for .ai domains 💸...

Hello! In the fast-paced realm of AI startups, entrepreneurs are dishing out hefty sums for coveted .ai domain names, with prices soaring into the six figures. This digital gold rush reflects the intense competition and fervor surrounding the AI landscape.

— Lavena Xu-Johnson

⏰ Top 5 Headlines

🔗Link: Google in talks to invest in AI startup Character.AI.

🔗Link: Humane is hiring if you’re an Android developer looking for a job.

🔗Link: New Zealand's Ardern drafts AI in the fight against extremist content.

🔗Link: Nvidia develops AI chips for China in latest bid to avoid US restrictions.

🔗Link: YC-backed productivity app Superpowered pivots to become a voice API platform for bots.

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💬 Deeper Dives

It’s Humane AI world right now

Some journalists got to see Humane’s AI Pin. TechCrunch’s report from a visit to Humane’s offices includes a few details I wasn’t aware of, including that the AI Pin has 32GB of local storage and that the first batch of devices will consist of 100,000 units. Here’s some takeaways:

1. Notable features: The AI Pin has a touch panel dominating its exterior, a battery that provides 4-5 hours of usage, and a camera bar with a laser projection system. The projections are secondary to its voice-first functionality but can display text, messages, and image previews.

2. Collaboration with OpenAI: Humane collaborated with OpenAI, with Sam Altman leading the Series A funding in 2020. GPT-4 is mentioned as one of the language models used by the system, and the article highlights the collaboration between the engineering teams of both companies.

3. AI and web queries: The AI Pin relies on various AI systems, including GPT, for tasks. The system accesses web-based queries from different sources, with limited partners such as OpenAI, Microsoft, and Tidal. The goal is to be a platform for diverse AI experiences and services.

4. Continuous updates: The AI Pin is designed to provide a seamless experience with continuous background updates and new features. It uses additional context, such as location and recently asked questions, for improved user interaction.

5. Health-related features: While the AI Pin doesn't make direct contact with the wearer's skin, it features health-related capabilities such as calorie counting by analyzing food held up to the camera.

6. Subscription model: The article discusses the pricing and subscription model, mentioning a $699 price tag for the device and an additional $24 per month for services. The subscription includes a phone number, unlimited talk, text, data, and AI queries.

7. Unique design choice: The lapel placement of the AI Pin is explained as a deliberate choice to provide a more personal and non-intrusive alternative to face-worn displays, challenging the conventional approach to contextual computing.

8. Uncertain market reception: The article raises questions about the demand and potential market success of the AI Pin, considering its unproven nature, new form factor, and relatively high price point.

OpenAI chief seeks new Microsoft funds to build ‘superintelligence’

OpenAI's big brain dreams just got a fresh infusion of cash from Microsoft, with CEO Sam Altman eagerly eyeing more funds to power the quest for artificial general intelligence (AGI) – that's super-smart software on par with human intellect. Altman, in an interview with the Financial Times, spilled the silicon beans on the cozy partnership with Microsoft, hinting at an ongoing cash love affair to tackle the monstrous costs of evolving more sophisticated AI models. While OpenAI's current cash flow isn't divulged, Altman ensures everyone knows the Microsoft collaboration is a win-win financial dance, with dreams of AGI and a GPT Store in the mix. (Read more: FT)

Google turns to copyright law to stop AI scammers

Google is throwing legal punches at online scammers who've hitched a ride on its AI reputation. The tech giant wants to shut down deceptive Facebook pages like "Google AI," allegedly run by scammers in Vietnam. It's part of a broader trend where big tech flexes its legal muscles against online wrongdoing. In a separate move, Google's also calling out scammers who filed bogus copyright claims, taking down a whopping 117,000 URLs. So, in the online battleground, Google's not just searching — it's fighting back. (Read more: Axios)

Sam Altman has thoughts on Grok

The CEO of OpenAI has weighed in on the new chatbot from Elon Musk— on Musk’s own social platform, no less!

For those who don’t know the backstory here, Musk was instrumental in the creation of OpenAI but walked away from it and is now trying to compete with ChatGPT. (And GPTs are custom AI bots that OpenAI just started letting ChatGPT subscribers create)…

New technology helps celebrities fight back against AI deepfakes

As AI becomes adept at replicating voices and faces, the deepfake predicament intensifies. Notable figures like Scarlett Johansson and MrBeast have faced the fallout of their identities being exploited without consent, sparking concerns about the unchecked spread of deceptive content.

Enter AntiFake: Washington University in St. Louis is in the lab crafting a potential game-changer - AntiFake. This tool takes a proactive stance, letting users scramble their audio signals before sharing videos. By confusing AI models attempting to clone voices, AntiFake seeks to empower individuals in the ongoing battle against unauthorized deepfake use.

Legal landscape: Amid the deepfake chaos, the U.S. Senate is contemplating the "NO FAKES Act of 2023." This bipartisan effort aims to make deepfake creators legally responsible for using likenesses without proper authorization. The spotlight is on the crucial role of consent in preventing deepfake mishaps, underscoring the need for robust legal frameworks to navigate this evolving challenge.

In the dynamic arena of deepfakes, AntiFake emerges as a potential shield, while legislators grapple with the legal intricacies of this rapidly evolving technology. (Read more: NPR)

🤳 Extra reads

• Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights. (Bloomberg)

• Housing development in London has a new weapon: AI. (Architects Journal)

• AI and drones are helping scientists study secrets of elephant behavior. (Axios)

• Getting emotional with ChatGPT could get you the best outputs. (Insider)