Pindrop says it can detect deepfake audio with 99% accuracy

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1. Pindrop says it can detect deepfake audio with 99% accuracy

Pindrop Security has launched its Pindrop Pulse Inspect deepfake detection tool, which can detect AI-generated speech in any digital audio file with 99% accuracy.

Deepfakes are synthetic media where a person in an existing image, audio, or video recording is replaced with false content. The tool uses neural networks trained on over 350 deepfake generation tools, 20 million unique utterances, and over 40 languages. Pindrop has raised over $318 million and detected more than 104 million fraudulent calls, saving customers $2 billion.

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2. Google is bringing AI overviews to India, Brazil, Japan, UK, Indonesia and Mexico

Google is expanding AI-powered search summaries to six more countries, including India, Brazil, Japan, the UK, Indonesia, and Mexico. The company is also rethinking how it displays source material links and testing ways to display relevant links within the text of AI overviews.

The rollout includes India-focused features like a toggle between Hindi and English results and the ability to hear responses generated by tapping the "Listen" button.

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3. LongWriter AI breaks 10,000-word barrier, challenging human authors

Researchers at Tsinghua University have developed an artificial intelligence system capable of producing over 10,000 words of coherent text. This breakthrough could transform long-form writing across various fields, potentially altering content creation in the digital age.

The system's output length correlates with the length of texts encountered during training, outperforming larger proprietary models.

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4. Recruiters are getting bombarded with crappy, AI-generated CVs

AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini are being used by about half of job seekers to create cover letters, resumes, and job assessment forms. This has led to higher volume and lower quality, making it harder to sift through applications. Surveys show that many applicants are not editing their resumes, which can lead to generic language and detection by hiring managers.

With no clear solution, employers will rely heavily on in-person interviews. AI has also made it difficult for educators to detect AI-generated writing in student work, requiring teachers to assess pupils in-class. A recent survey revealed that 77% of workers find AI cumbersome and hampering their productivity.

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5. Consensus nabs $11 million to build AI search engine for academics

Consensus, an AI-powered search engine for scholarly work and health topics, has raised over $11 million in funding. With 400,000 monthly active users, the platform answers questions about topics like creatine supplements, mindfulness benefits, and poverty reduction.

Consensus aims to differentiate its product with more accurate results and features for researchers. The startup has 12,000 users, primarily students and professionals, and is on track to generate $1.5 million in annualized revenue.

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