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Good morning! It is November 28, 2024, today. We have an exciting lineup of AI news, from NVIDIA's advanced AI agents to Google's innovative generative AI for chess pieces and Elon Musk's ambitious plans for AI-powered video games. Let's dive into the latest updates!

1. AnythingLLM: NVIDIA-Powered AI Agents That Go Beyond Generative AI

Generative AI has revolutionized creativity, but Agentic AI pushes boundaries further, enabling autonomous reasoning and task execution to solve complex, multi-step problems. Powered by NVIDIA RTX AI PCs, the open-source platform AnythingLLM lets users run advanced AI agents locally for privacy, speed, and customization.

The platform’s new Community Hub allows users to share prompts, commands, and agent skills for tasks like automating emails, managing schedules, and integrating custom tools. Accelerated by NVIDIA's GPUs, AnythingLLM provides unparalleled performance and adaptability, helping AI enthusiasts experiment with innovative workflows while safeguarding data. This leap showcases AI as a powerful collaborator in modern productivity.

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2. Google’s New Chess Twist: AI-Generated Pieces and a Fresh Spin on the Game

Google has launched a unique chess platform featuring AI-designed chess pieces created with its Imagen 3 model. Players type a description for their set, and the AI generates a corresponding theme for the opponent. From sci-fi to fantasy designs, each game starts with a creative twist.

While functional, the chess app is minimalistic, offering limited features like three difficulty settings and basic time controls. Its default isometric view adds flair but can be switched to a top-down perspective for clarity.

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3. Elon Musk Plans AI-Powered Game Studio With xAI

Elon Musk has announced plans for an AI-driven game studio under his startup, xAI, which is also behind the Grok chatbot. Musk criticized large corporations for dominating the gaming industry, stating his studio will aim to "make games great again."

The venture reflects Musk’s politics, with tweets critiquing “woke” game elements, including pronouns in character customization. Developing high-quality games is challenging, but Musk may leverage generative AI to streamline production, as seen with Netflix's recent AI game development efforts.

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4. Deepfake Abuse Surges as Laws Struggle to Keep Pace with AI Advancements

Advances in AI have made creating hyper-realistic deepfake pornography alarmingly accessible, with women disproportionately targeted. Legislative responses vary globally, from South Korea’s strict criminal penalties to the EU’s platform accountability measures. In the US, federal efforts like the Defiance Act aim to empower victims to sue perpetrators, but gaps in laws leave many without recourse. As AI evolves, legal frameworks face challenges in addressing this growing issue effectively.

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5. Bluesky’s Open API Raises Concerns Over Data Scraping for AI Training

Bluesky’s Firehose API allowed a researcher to scrape 1 million public posts for machine learning research, sparking privacy concerns. While the dataset was later removed, it highlights the risks of public data being used without user consent. Bluesky is exploring ways for users to signal consent preferences, but enforcement relies on third parties. As Bluesky grows in popularity, it faces increasing scrutiny over data use and privacy protections.

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6. Evolv Technology Settles FTC Complaint Over False Claims About AI Weapon Scanners

Evolv Technology, maker of AI-based weapon scanners used in U.S. schools, hospitals, and stadiums, has agreed to stop making unsupported claims about its products in a proposed settlement with the FTC. The company previously advertised that its scanners could detect all weapons, but investigations revealed the technology failed to reliably identify guns or knives. The FTC warned that AI-related claims must be backed by evidence, emphasizing its broader crackdown on deceptive AI marketing with "Operation AI Comply." The settlement allows affected schools to cancel contracts while Evolv denies wrongdoing.

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

Best,

Zephyr