Don't want your Facebook posts used for AI? You can opt-out, but it isn't easy

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1. Don't want your Facebook posts used for AI? You can opt-out, but it isn't easy

Meta is scraping Facebook posts to train its AI model, but making it difficult for users to opt out is surprising. Users must fill out a lengthy process, including filling out forms and an OTP code sent to their email.

This complexity may be intentional to make people accept Meta's AI models using their data, even if they don't want it to. To opt out, users can follow these steps: look for notifications from Meta, tap on the "right to object" link, fill out a form, and receive a one-time password.

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2. Mistral releases Codestral, its first generative AI model for code

Mistral has released its first generative AI model for coding, Codestral, trained on over 80 programming languages. The model can complete coding functions, write tests, fill in partial code, and answer questions about a codebase in English.

However, Mistral's license prohibits commercial use and internal usage by employees. The model requires a large PC and has 22 billion parameters, which could fuel debate over the wisdom of relying on code-generating models as programming assistants.

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3. Google adds AI-powered features to Chromebook

Google has announced new AI-powered features for its Chromebook Plus line of devices, including a writing assistant, a wallpaper creator, and easy access to Google's Gemini chatbot.

The company also introduced new models from HP, Acer, and Asus. Users buying a new Chromebook Plus will receive the Google One AI Premium plan for 12 months, which includes access to Gemini Advanced, 2TB of storage, and Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail.

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4. YouTube Music will let you search by humming into your Android phone

The Android YouTube Music app is introducing a feature that allows users to hum, whistle, sing, or play a recording of a song to identify its genre. The feature, which is part Shazam and part friend, works quickly and accurately identifies recordings.

However, there are some misses, such as a children's song called Boom-Boom Boomerang, a song called "Vannanilavae (Male)" by Ilaiyaraaja, "Dead" by They Might Be Giants, and "Animal Attraction" by Reckless Love. The feature is faster than Google Assistant's feature and has been spotted in YouTube Music for iOS in recent months.

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5. Character.ai discussing potential partnerships with Meta, xAI

Chatbot maker Character.ai has held exploratory talks with Meta and Elon Musk's xAI about potential partnerships. The discussions are centered on research rather than acquisition, and no deal has been struck. Character.ai uses LLMs to develop chatbots that can converse in different personas.

The discussions come as tech giants are looking to partner with various AI startups to develop cutting-edge technology. However, tech firms are cautious about acquiring these startups due to concerns about potential regulatory action in jurisdictions around the world. Character.ai launched in 2022 and aims to provide personalized AI for every moment of the day.

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