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Good morning! It is December 17, 2024, today. We have an exciting lineup of AI news, from ChatGPT's search engine rollout to Google's latest video and image generation update, and Cohere's intriguing collaboration with Palantir. Let's dive into the latest updates!

1. ChatGPT’s AI Search Engine Expands to All Users with New Features

OpenAI is rolling out its AI-powered search engine to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free tier, as part of its "12 Days of Ship-mas" livestream. Mobile users will see an optimized search experience with results for locations like restaurants, featuring images, ratings, and maps. The tool now offers faster search results for specific sites, such as hotel booking platforms, by surfacing links first. Advanced Voice Mode integrates real-time web data but remains exclusive to paid users. OpenAI also recently introduced its Sora text-to-image model and a $200/month Pro subscription.

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2. Google Launches Veo 2 and Upgrades Imagen 3: Next-Level Video and Image Generation

Google has introduced Veo 2, its latest video generation model, and an upgraded version of Imagen 3 for image generation, both delivering state-of-the-art results. Veo 2 creates realistic, high-quality videos with improved physics, human movement, and cinematographic understanding, producing outputs up to 4K resolution. Imagen 3 generates brighter, more detailed images across diverse styles, following prompts more accurately. Both models are available in Google Labs tools like VideoFX and ImageFX, while a new tool, Whisk, allows users to remix visuals by combining Imagen 3 with Gemini’s visual understanding.

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3. Cohere Partners with Palantir to Deliver AI Solutions to Enterprise Customers

Cohere, a $5.5 billion AI startup, is partnering with Palantir to deploy its AI models via Palantir’s Foundry platform, which serves commercial customers. A recent presentation revealed Cohere’s AI is already in use by Palantir clients, including one requiring Arabic-language inference and strict data constraints. Cohere has not commented on whether its AI is being used for military or intelligence purposes.

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4. Meta Rolls Out Live AI, Translations, and Shazam to Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Meta has introduced live AI, live translations, and Shazam support to its Ray-Ban smart glasses. Live AI enables natural conversations with Meta’s AI assistant while viewing surroundings, like suggesting recipes in a grocery store. Live translations allow real-time speech translation between English and Spanish, French, or Italian. Both features are limited to Early Access Program members. Shazam support, available to all users in the US and Canada, identifies songs on command. Meta positions smart glasses as the ideal form factor for AI-driven devices, aligning with Big Tech’s growing focus on AI assistants.

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5. MidJourney Adds Moodboards and Personalization Profiles for AI Image Customization

MidJourney, the AI image generator with over 19 million users, has launched "Moodboards" and multiple personalization profiles to streamline user customization. Moodboards let users upload image collections to inspire unique AI-generated art, while personalization profiles allow quick switching between tailored styles. The updates also improve the image ranking system, requiring just 40 ratings to start a profile, down from 200. Better organization features, like naming profiles and tracking associated images, enhance workflow for individuals and teams. Founder David Holz emphasized the goal of making creative personalization more accessible and efficient.

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6. Looktech’s AI Smart Glasses: Privacy-Focused Alternative to Meta Ray-Bans

Looktech’s AI-powered smart glasses offer a stylish, privacy-focused alternative to Meta’s Ray-Bans, featuring a 2K camera for high-res landscape videos, open-ear speakers for discreet audio, and an AI assistant that translates signs, counts calories, identifies plants, and transcribes meetings—all while keeping your data anonymized and encrypted. With a lightweight 37g design, 14-hour battery life, and no extra AI fees, Looktech combines powerful features with a commitment to privacy for just $209 (40% off).

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Stay tuned for more updates, and have a fantastic day!

Best,

Zephyr