OpenAI Academy Is Finally Here 🎓🤖; OpenAI Rolls Out Advanced Voice Mode with New Voices & Look 🎤🎶; Alibaba Launches 100+ Open-Source AI Models, Unveils Text-to-Video Tool 🇨🇳🤖🎥
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OpenAI Academy Is Finally Here 🎓🤖
OpenAI is launching the OpenAI Academy to support developers and organizations in using AI to solve complex challenges and boost economic growth, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The Academy aims to make AI's transformative potential accessible to diverse communities by providing advanced training and resources. This initiative will help local talent drive innovation and development in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and finance.
OpenAI Rolls Out Advanced Voice Mode with New Voices & Look 🎤🎶
OpenAI is expanding its Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) to more ChatGPT Plus and Teams customers, with Enterprise and Edu customers gaining access next week. AVM enhances the natural flow of conversations with ChatGPT and introduces a new design, replacing the old animated black dots with a blue animated sphere.
Apple Intelligence Features to Roll Out Gradually from iOS 18.1 to 18.4 🍏📱
Apple Intelligence features will continue to roll out in iOS 18.2 and beyond, with the expected roadmap outlined below per Apple's website and rumors.
Apple Intelligence requires an iPhone 15 Pro model or any iPhone 16 model, and it will initially require device and Siri language being set to U.S. English.
Alibaba Launches 100+ Open-Source AI Models, Unveils Text-to-Video Tool 🇨🇳🤖🎥
Alibaba has released over 100 open-source AI models, known as Qwen 2.5, which enhance math and coding capabilities. These models are designed for various sectors, including automotive, gaming, and scientific research. The move aims to bolster Alibaba's competition with domestic rivals like Baidu and Huawei, as well as U.S. giants such as Microsoft and OpenAI.
Spotify's AI Playlist Feature Expands to US and More 🌍🎶
Spotify has expanded its AI Playlist tool to the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand, after initially launching in the U.K. and Australia. This beta feature allows users to create personalized playlists based on written prompts, such as "a romantic playlist for date night." Users can refine playlists with additional prompts, and Spotify offers suggestions, encouraging combinations of genres, moods, and more. Customization options also include locations, movie characters, colors, and emojis, making the experience highly tailored.
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