🏎️The AI Secret Behind Formula One

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Happy Friday! Ever notice how technology has a way of sneaking into every corner of our lives, sometimes in the most unexpected ways? From helping engineers design faster race cars in a snap to chauffeuring teenagers with the tap of a button, and even pulling off a cheeky prank or two, AI is quietly becoming the invisible hand that’s changing everything around us.

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AI-Powered Speed and Precision in F1 Car Design

Formula One teams are turning to BeyondMath for a competitive edge, as the startup’s AI-driven approach to computational fluid dynamics drastically speeds up the design process. By using machine learning, BeyondMath enables engineers to simulate aerodynamic changes in seconds rather than hours, allowing for quicker and more precise optimizations. This shift could lead to faster, more finely tuned race cars, giving teams a significant advantage on the track. The ability to test and refine millions of design variations in a fraction of the time means that teams can push the boundaries of innovation, achieving performance gains that were previously unimaginable within the tight timelines of F1 development cycles (read more).

AI Assistant Goes Off-Script with a Classic Prank

Lindy AI, a cutting-edge assistant designed to streamline tasks for users, accidentally Rickrolled its clients by sending them the infamous 'Never Gonna Give You Up' music video instead of a tutorial. For those unfamiliar, Rickrolling is a classic internet prank where someone is tricked into clicking a link that unexpectedly leads to Rick Astley's 1987 hit song. This humorous mishap underscores how deeply internet culture can be embedded in AI systems, causing them to replicate popular online behaviors in unexpected ways. Despite being quickly patched with a simple command to avoid Rickrolling, the incident serves as a reminder of the quirky, unpredictable nature of AI interactions (see more).

Waymo's Next Passenger: Your Teenager?

Waymo is reportedly considering a new subscription service, 'Waymo Teen', that could change the way teens get around. Currently, riders must be 18 or older to get the app and ride by themselves, but this service would potentially allow teenagers to independently hail rides in Waymo's self-driving cars. With prices ranging from $150 to $250 per month for up to 16 rides, the service would include real-time alerts for pickups and drop-offs, ensuring parents are always informed about their child's location. If launched, this could not only alleviate the daily grind of school runs but also set a new precedent in autonomous transportation for younger riders (read more here and here).

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D-ID, the AI Avatar Platform, is Back with Game-Changing Video Tools! After a quiet spell, the once-hyped D-ID is back with a bang, launching a new AI tool that translates videos into 30 different languages, while also cloning the speaker’s voice and adjusting their lip movements to match the translated speech. The service is accessible through D-ID's subscription plans and accommodates videos ranging from 10 seconds to 5 minutes in length (see D-ID’s announcement).

California's AI Safety Bill Sparks Industry Concern: OpenAI's chief strategy officer, Jason Kwon, warns that California's proposed AI safety bill, SB 1047, could slow innovation and push companies out of the state. Kwon advocates for federal regulation instead, arguing that a unified approach would better support the U.S. in leading global AI standards. However, State Senator Scott Wiener, who introduced the bill, counters that it simply asks AI labs to uphold safety commitments they've already made (see OpenAI’s letter here and Senator Scott Wiener’s response here).

Gemini Adds 'Polish' Feature in Gmail: Google has enhanced its Gemini AI writing tools in Gmail with a new 'Polish' feature, allowing users to refine and improve their email drafts with a single tap. This addition complements existing options like Formalize and Elaborate, providing a more comprehensive suite of AI-driven writing aids (see Google’s announcement).

Trump Stirs Debate with AI-Generated Taylor Swift Endorsement: Donald Trump stirred controversy by sharing AI-generated images depicting Taylor Swift endorsing his campaign. While these images likely skirt deepfake laws, they raise concerns about manipulating public figures' likenesses. In response to allegations that Kamala Harris used AI to fake a rally crowd, Trump’s actions may still leave Swift with grounds to challenge the use of her image under California’s Right of Publicity (see more).

ElevenLabs Expands Global Reach with Reader App: ElevenLabs' innovative Reader app, now available worldwide, lets users listen to text content in 32 languages, including newly added support for Japanese, Portuguese, and Hindi. This expansion, backed by their cutting-edge Turbo v2.5 model, enhances accessibility and quality in AI-powered text-to-speech experiences (see ElevenLabs’ announcement).

Claude Hits $1M in App Revenue, But Trails Behind ChatGPT: Anthropic’s AI app Claude has surpassed $1 million in mobile app revenue just 16 weeks after launch, according to Appfigures. However, it’s still far behind its rival ChatGPT in both downloads and revenue, ranking 68th in iOS Productivity. Despite the competition, Claude reached this milestone faster than Microsoft’s Copilot and Perplexity (see Appfigures’ data).

AI SDR Startups — Rapid Growth, Uncertain Future: AI-powered sales development representatives (AI SDRs) are seeing unprecedented growth, with some startups achieving $1 million in ARR in less than a year. Despite the boom, venture capitalists are wary, questioning the long-term sustainability of these startups as incumbents like Salesforce and ZoomInfo could easily integrate similar features, potentially making these new players obsolete (read more).

$1 Million Fine for Deepfake Robocall Scandal: Lingo Telecom faces a $1 million penalty after transmitting a deepfake robocall mimicking President Joe Biden's voice, urging voters in New Hampshire to skip the Democratic primary. The FCC's crackdown highlights stricter compliance rules, including mandatory caller ID authentication and rigorous customer verification (see the FCC’s announcement).

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