Tag: artificial intelligence
I created these wild AI videos in Veo 3 and here’s how you can do it too
It was just a glimpse, two 8-second Veo 3 videos, but as with so many life-altering things, I’ll never forget my first time generating synchronized audio and video with one deftly crafted prompt. I’m currently running Google AI Pro, the $19.99 a month account that gives you access to the…
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I just used Veo 3 to create a wild AI video and it’s easier than you think
It was just a glimpse, two 8-second Veo 3 videos, but as with so many life-altering things, I’ll never forget my first time generating synchronized audio and video with one deftly crafted prompt. I’m currently running Google AI Pro, the $19.99 a month account that gives you access to the…
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Microsoft Notepad gets an AI makeover
Microsoft is adding an AI-powered Write feature to Notepad as part of Copilot Plus Write uses prompts to generate and refine text The update also enhances Paint with a sticker generator and the Snipping Tool with smart cropping Microsoft Notepad is about as basic a tool as you’ll find on…
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People are tricking AI chatbots into helping commit crimes
Researchers have discovered a “universal jailbreak” for AI chatbots The jailbreak can trick major chatbots into helping commit crimes or other unethical activity Some AI models are now being deliberately designed without ethical constraints, even as calls grow for stronger oversight I’ve enjoyed testing the boundaries of ChatGPT and other…
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You’ll be as annoyed as me when you learn how much energy a few seconds of AI video costs
AI chatbots and videos use up a huge amount of energy and water A five-second AI video uses as much energy as a microwave running for an hour or more Data center energy use has doubled since 2017, and AI will account for half ot it by 2028 It only…
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Why Google working with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster gives me confidence about the future of smart glasses
Google’s unveiling of a new line of AI-fueled smart glasses built on the Android XR platform was only one of dozens of announcements at Google I/O this year. Even so, one facet in particular caught my eye as more important than it might have seemed to a casual viewer. While…
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