🎵 Katy Perry & More AI Backlash

Hey TEDchats Fam!

Happy Wednesday! Imagine stepping into a world where the top charts are dominated by hits from artists you've never heard of because, well, they're not human. A bit like meeting someone at a party who claims to be a great singer, only to find out their talent was "borrowed" from a software. This is a real concern amongst top artists in the music industry today!

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Musicians Rally Against Irresponsible AI in Music

Over 200 musicians and artists have come together in an open letter addressed to AI developers, tech companies, and digital music services. Their concern? That AI music generation tools are overshadowing human creativity and infringe on artists' rights by utilizing their works without consent for AI algorithms. From Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, and Billie Eilish to the contemporary sounds of Imagine Dragons, a diverse array of artists stands united in their call for ethical technology use (see the list of artists here).

The Ongoing Debate

Numerous startups have emerged that employ AI to produce novel music tracks and vocals. However, their "novelty" is precisely what has sparked debate, with artists alleging that the generated music is derived from their own work. Companies like Adobe (read more) and Stability AI (read more) have initiated the development of AI music generators that leverage licensed or royalty-free tracks. While this step aims to reconcile technological advancement with artists' rights, artists still harbor reservations toward less regulated AI enterprises.

Implications for Artists' Expression and Livelihood

Their position isn't advocating for a complete ban on AI music; rather, they recognize that "when used responsibly, AI has enormous potential to advance human creativity". Their concerns are focused on irresponsible AI usage, which they believe poses significant threats to their ability to safeguard their privacy, identities, music, and livelihoods, particularly impacting artists "just trying to make ends meet". The artists are urging tech entities to commit to not deploying AI that undermines or replaces human artistry or deprives artists of fair compensation for their work.

While we await the tech industry’s response, the dialogue between technology companies and creators is far from over. As AI continues to evolve, so too will the strategies of artists and tech companies in navigating this new terrain. The outcome of this clash could redefine the creative landscape, setting new precedents for how art is made, shared, and valued in an increasingly automated world (read the Artist’s Open Letter here).

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Apple's Spatial Personas Offer a Realistic Virtual Experience!

Apple's Vision Pro headsets take a significant leap forward with the debut of 'Spatial Personas (Beta)' as part of the visionOS 1.1 update. Unlike previous personas or avatars, Spatial Personas use advanced 3D captures, providing a realistic experience where participants feel as if they are in the same room, even able to make 'eye contact'. Whether it's collaborating for work, enjoying movie nights, or engaging in gaming sessions, this feature accommodates up to five users, effectively blurring the line between virtual and physical presence. See Apple’s Spatial Personas in action here, and Apple’s user guide here.

Yahoo Acquires Artifact for AI-Powered News

It appears that Artifact has been revived following its public shutdown! Yahoo has announced its acquisition of Artifact, the AI news app developed by the co-founders of Instagram. This groundbreaking move aims to revolutionize the way news is curated and consumed, offering Yahoo’s users more tailored content and propelling Yahoo News to the forefront of tech-forward journalism. You can find Artifact’s announcement here, and Yahoo’s announcement here.

Experience ChatGPT Without the Sign-Up Process

OpenAI will grant access to ChatGPT for all users, eliminating the need for accounts. This strategic move aims to democratize access to AI technologies, enabling a broader audience to explore ChatGPT's capabilities without any hindrances. Further details about OpenAI's initiative can be found in their recent blog post here. However, it's worth noting that while ChatGPT welcomes everyone, premium services such as the text-to-image generator DALL-E 3 will still require user accounts (see OpenAI’s announcement).

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Leadership Shuffle at OpenAI's Venture Fund: Sam Altman passes the reins of OpenAI's $325 million Startup Fund to Ian Hathaway, spotlighting a pivotal shift in control and strategic direction within the AI titan's venture efforts (read more).

Hailo is Asserting AI Chip Dominance with $120 Million: Amidst a challenging funding climate for AI chip startups, Hailo emerges as a beacon of success with a fresh $120 million raised, battling against Nvidia’s dominance in the AI chip market (read more).

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