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1. Spotify’s AI playlist builder is now available in the US

Spotify is expanding its AI feature, AI Playlist, to include English-speaking regions. Premium subscribers in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand can access the feature in beta. The feature allows users to create personalized playlists from text descriptions, with suggestions provided.

The feature is not currently available on desktop or web apps. The generated playlists contain 30 songs and can be adjusted with additional prompts to match the desired vibe. Spotify is actively learning and iterating with the feature, and may introduce changes to refine it in the future.

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2. Snapchat taps Google’s Gemini to power its chatbot’s generative AI features

Snapchat has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its My AI chatbot, enabling it to process various types of information like text, audio, images, and videos. The partnership builds on Snapchat's existing partnership with Google Cloud, which has been in place for over a decade.

The integration of Google's Gemini AI will allow the chatbot to process images, videos, and text, resulting in over 2.5x increased engagement within the US. Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel praised the partnership, stating that the integration will enable users to learn more about the world quickly and share it with friends.

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3. OpenAI tackles global language divide with massive multilingual AI dataset release

OpenAI has released a multilingual dataset that evaluates language models across 14 languages, including Arabic, German, Swahili, Bengali, and Yoruba. The Multilingual Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMMLU) dataset builds on the popular MMLU benchmark, which tested AI systems' knowledge across 57 disciplines.

This move challenges AI models to perform in diverse linguistic environments, reflecting the growing need for AI systems that can engage with users across the globe. The dataset is crucial for industries like healthcare, law, and finance, where accuracy is non-negotiable.

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4. Zuckerberg chats with AI clone as human creator looks on in year’s weirdest demo

At the Meta Connect keynote, Mark Zuckerberg invited creator Don Allen Stevenson III to chat with an AI-generated version of himself. The demo showcased AI Studio, a platform for designing custom chatbots, which rolled out to all U.S. creators in July.

The platform allows creators to create virtual versions of themselves, saving time and allowing Stevenson to take a break. The event also featured chatbots voiced by celebrities like Awkwafina, Dame Judi Dench, John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key, and Kristen Bell.

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5. OpenAI’s for-profit switch could include equity for Sam Altman

OpenAI is set to change its business structure, which has been a factor in recent board coups and lawsuits. The new structure includes providing an equity stake to CEO Sam Altman for the first time, potentially at about 7 percent.

OpenAI will proceed as a for-profit benefit corporation, similar to rival Anthropic, making it more attractive to investors. However, concerns about OpenAI's approach to safety vs. potential profits may be unsettling as the company pursues AI models capable of reasoning.

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