Adobe’s new AI tool can edit 10,000 images in one click

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1. Adobe’s new AI tool can edit 10,000 images in one click

Adobe is launching new generative AI tools called "Firefly Bulk Create," which allows users to quickly resize up to 10,000 images or replace all their backgrounds in a single click. The tool is part of Adobe's Firefly-powered APIs for developers, aiming to make them more accessible to creatives without technical coding experience.

The app is split into two tools: "Remove Background" and "Resize." Adobe plans to make new developer APIs for Firefly Services available in the coming weeks.

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2. Introducing Codestral 25.01: Mistral's First Code Model in Azure AI Model Catalog

Mistral has launched Codestral 25.01, an AI model specifically designed for code generation tasks. It offers advanced capabilities for generating high-quality code snippets, summarizing and documenting existing code, translating code between languages, and efficiently reviewing, refactoring, and debugging code.

Codestral 25.01 is fluent in 80+ programming languages and has a 256k context window, setting a new standard in performance. It excels in various developer workflows, including code generation, code understanding and documentation, code quality improvement, and fill-in-the-middle completion.

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3. Meta releases AI model that can check other AI models' work

YouTubers and other digital content creators are selling their unused video footage to artificial intelligence companies for exclusive training. AI companies are paying between $1 and $4 per minute of footage, with prices increasing depending on video quality or format.

Most footage, such as unused video created for networks like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, is selling for $1 and $2 per minute. This is seen as an arms race for AI video generators, as they need massive amounts of data for training.

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4. Reddit is giving more US users access to its AI-powered search platform

Reddit Answers is a platform that allows users to find human perspectives, recommendations, and information from real conversations on Reddit.

It allows users to ask questions in plain language, receive real answers from real redditors, and easily find community sources. The platform also provides links to posts and comments made in thousands of communities.

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5. Biden’s administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushback

The Biden administration is proposing a new framework for exporting advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence, aiming to balance national security concerns with economic interests. The framework would affect 120 countries, including Mexico, Portugal, Israel, and Switzerland, and could limit access to chips needed for AI data centers and products.

The focus is mainly on China, with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan stating that the stakes are profound. The new rule could fragment global supply chains and put US companies at a disadvantage.

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