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Spotify tests AI-generated playlists based on text prompts
Spotify is rolling out a beta feature called AI Playlists that uses prompts to create playlists.
Meta plans to more broadly label AI-generated content
Mets says it will more broadly apply labels to AI-generated content across its platforms. The company claimed its existing policy was "too narrow," concurring with an Oversight Board recommendation.
Stability AI’s audio generator can now crank out 3 minute ‘songs’
Stability AI just unveiled Stable Audio 2.0, which now creates three minute AI-generated songs via prompt. Musicians, for now, have nothing to worry about.
OnePlus rolls out its own version of Google's Magic Eraser
OnePlus has announced a new tool called AI Eraser, which removes unwanted objects from photos.
George Carlin's estate settles lawsuit against podcasters' AI comedy special
George Carlin's estate sued Dudesy over a comedy special that used a facsimile of the late comedian created by training an AI algorithm on his work.
This Shark robot vacuum and mop is nearly half off right now
Shark's AI Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale for $270 — a 44 percent discount. The robovac is on sale alongside other Shark devices.
You can now use ChatGPT without an account
On Monday, OpenAI began opening up ChatGPT to users without an account. It described the move as part of its mission to “make tools like ChatGPT broadly available so that people can experience the benefits of AI.”
NYC’s business chatbot is reportedly doling out ‘dangerously inaccurate’ information
A report from The Markup that was co-published with the local nonprofit newsrooms Documented and The City revealed numerous instances in which NYC's business chatbot responded with incorrect information about city policies.
Google reverses course and brings its Gemini AI to the regular Pixel 8
Google is releasing the Nano version of its Gemini AI for the Pixel 8 smartphone. This follows a roll out last year to the Pixel 8 Pro.
Microsoft Copilot AI will soon run locally on PCs
Microsoft's Copilot AI service is set to run locally on PCs, according to Intel.
The White House lays out extensive AI guidelines for the federal government
The White House has issued a new policy to regulate federal agencies use of AI. The systems that they use must not "endanger the rights and safety of the American people," Vice President Kamala Harris said.
Google's Circle to Search feature will soon handle language translation
Google just announced that it's expanding the Circle to Search feature to include translating from one language to another. The search giant also revealed an AI-centric update to Maps.
Microsoft is bringing more Copilot smarts to Teams
Microsoft is bringing more Copilot features to Teams. The AI will be able to pull insights and information from both the meeting chat and a call transcript to give you a better sense of what your collaborators discussed.
SAG-AFTRA ratifies TV animation contracts that establish AI protections for voice actors
SAG-AFTRA announced on Friday night that its members approved new three-year contracts for voice actors working in TV animation. The contracts define voice actor as a term that "only includes humans" and set protections around AI, along with wage increases.
Rabbit R1 starts shipping to the first batch of US buyers next week
Rabbit says its R1 device will begin shipping Easter Sunday, March 31. They're expected to arrive at the end of April. The company is also hosting a pickup party on April 23 for buyers from all batches. More information will be released next week.
Google used AI to accurately predict floods up to 7 days in advance
Google just announced that it successfully used AI-enhanced technology to successfully predict floods along riverlines up to seven days in advance. The average timeline was five days in advance.
Microsoft hires DeepMind cofounder to lead its new consumer AI division
Microsoft has a lone leader overseeing its consumer AI division for the first time. Google DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman is joining the company from rival Inflection AI, which will now transition into enterprise AI.
NVIDIA partners with Ubisoft to further develop its AI-driven NPCs
NVIDIA and Ubisoft have teamed up to bring the former’s AI-enhanced NPCs to games. These NEO NPCs are designed to interact in real time with players, the environment and other NPCs.
How to watch the Microsoft Surface, Windows AI and Copilot event
Microsoft is holding a live event on Thursday, March 21 at 12PM ET. You can stream it live and it’s likely to focus on new Surface products and AI innovations.
NVIDIA's GPUs powered the AI revolution. Its new Blackwell chips are up to 30 times faster
In a sign of just how dependent our modern AI revolution is on NVIDIA’s chips, the company’s press release describing its new Blackwell family of AI chips includes testimonials from seven CEOs who collectively lead companies worth trillions of dollars.