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1. FCC moves to criminalize most AI-generated robocalls

   The FCC is moving to criminalize AI-generated unsolicited robocalls under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, following a fake robocall mimicking President Biden. This change, expected to be approved by the FCC commission, will empower state attorneys to take legal action against such spam calls. The initiative, highlighted by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, addresses the growing concern over AI-generated voice scams, particularly targeting vulnerable groups like seniors.

2. Nvidia Expands Global Reach, Collaborates With Singtel for AI-Driven Data Centers in Southeast Asia

   Nvidia has partnered with Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) to enhance its Southeast Asian data centers with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, utilizing Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs). This collaboration meets the increasing demand for Nvidia's chips, which are crucial for handling data-intensive workloads, especially amidst a global shortage that has driven up prices. As part of a broader strategy, Singtel is expanding its AI-ready data center footprint across Southeast Asia and other Asia-Pacific regions, aiming for operational net-zero emissions by 2028 and supporting the region's growing digital economy.

3. Shopify’s ‘Magic’ AI image editor can make any product pics look professional

   Shopify has enhanced its AI capabilities with the addition of the Magic Media Editor, allowing merchants to easily modify photo backgrounds to fit various themes without needing Photoshop skills. The editor also suggests backgrounds and styles, aiming to assist sellers, especially those without access to professional photography resources, in presenting their products attractively. Alongside this image editor, Shopify has introduced other AI tools including automated product descriptions, chatbot integration, and a new semantic search feature that interprets the intent behind search queries for more relevant results.

4. Twin Labs automates repetitive tasks by letting AI take over your mouse cursor

   Twin Labs, a Paris-based startup, is developing an AI-powered tool to automate repetitive tasks by simulating human interaction with software interfaces, relying on multimodal models like GPT-4 with Vision. Unlike traditional tools, it operates more like a web browser, automating tasks like onboarding employees without relying on APIs, and is currently working towards training the AI with screen recordings and natural language. The company, co-founded by Hugo Mercier and Joao Justi, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding and is focusing on overcoming challenges to create a reliable autonomous agent system with pre-trained tasks, eventually allowing clients to customize their tasks.

5. Volkswagen founds AI lab, in talks with potential partners

   Volkswagen has established a new 'artificial intelligence lab' to develop digital prototypes using AI, aiming for innovations in areas like AI-optimized charging, predictive maintenance, and voice recognition. The company is engaging in exploratory talks with international tech firms for potential collaborations on these projects. The lab operates independently from Volkswagen's software unit, Cariad, to facilitate quicker progress, with the intention of passing successful prototypes to Volkswagen brands for further development and execution.

AI Repos

1. facebookresearch / codellama

2. PKU-YuanGroup / MoE-LLaVA

3. microsoft / sample-app-aoai-chatGPT