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🚀AI Boost: Conde Nast & OpenAI

PLUS: AWS CEO's Bold Prediction, and More!

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Zephyr
August 21, 2024

Good morning! It is August 21, 2024, today. We have some fascinating updates in the AI world, from major industry deals and bold predictions to innovative applications and new AI capabilities. Let’s dive into the details!

Credit: Bloomberg

1. OpenAI and Condé Nast Forge Multiyear Content Partnership

OpenAI has entered into a strategic partnership with CondĂ© Nast, granting access to content from premier brands such as Vogue, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, GQ, and more. Through this collaboration, OpenAI’s products, including ChatGPT and SearchGPT, will incorporate reliable and timely information from CondĂ© Nast’s media outlets. The trend of media companies licensing their materials to AI platforms continues to grow, enabling innovative content experiences.

2. AWS CEO Predicts Developers Will Stop Coding as AI Takes Over

Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), has made a bold prediction that developers will eventually stop coding as AI takes over software development. Selipsky envisions a future where AI systems can autonomously write, debug, and optimize code, significantly reducing the need for human programmers. This shift is expected to transform the tech industry, making software development more efficient and accessible.

3. Procreate Defies AI Trend, Pledges No Generative AI in Its Illustration App

Procreate, the popular illustration app, has announced that it will not incorporate generative AI features into its platform. This decision comes as a response to concerns from the artist community about the impact of AI on creativity and originality. Procreate’s commitment to maintaining a human-centric approach highlights the ongoing debate about the role of AI in creative industries.

4. SleekFlow Secures $7M to Expand AI Capabilities

SleekFlow, an omnichannel customer engagement platform, has raised $7 million in a funding round to expand its AI capabilities. The investment will be used to enhance SleekFlow’s AI-driven tools for customer service, marketing automation, and sales. This funding round underscores the growing importance of AI in improving customer interactions and streamlining business operations.

5. Nvidia Announces AI-Powered NPCs for Mecha Break

Nvidia has unveiled AI-powered non-playable characters (NPCs) for the upcoming game Mecha Break. These AI NPCs are designed to provide more realistic and dynamic interactions, enhancing the gaming experience. Nvidia’s advanced AI technology enables these characters to adapt to player actions and create a more immersive and engaging environment.

Credit: ElevenLabs

6. ElevenLabs’ Reader App Goes Global with AI Text-to-Speech

ElevenLabs, an AI startup, has expanded its Reader app globally, supporting 32 languages. The app allows users to upload text content—such as articles, PDFs, or e-books—and listen to it in various languages and voices. With high-quality, human-like voices, ElevenLabs aims to make content universally accessible. The company’s Turbo v2.5 model powers this extended language support, reducing latency and improving quality. Expect more features, including offline support and audio snippet sharing, in future updates.

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Zephyr