New from me: If you’ve seen a picture of Elmo, Mickey Mouse or Pikachu wielding a gun on X recently, chances are it was made with the Grok chatbot — but the AI software behind the pictures is from a tiny startup called Black Forest Labs. https://
bloomberg.com/news/articles/
2024-08-21/this-tiny-startup-is-helping-musk-s-grok-with-image-generation?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=twitter
… via @technology
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Black Forest Labs Powers Grok’s Image Generation Capabilities
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Condé Nast OpenAI Deal Reshapes Media AI Relationship
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Condé Nast and OpenAI inked a multi-year deal that could help rewrite the media-AI relationship. The new agreement allows @OpenAI to use content from iconic platforms like Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, WIRED, and more in ChatGPT and its new SearchGPT prototype. Read more
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AI Image Generation Becomes MAGA Aesthetic Cultural Marker
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I wrote about my theory that AI image slop is becoming a core part of the online MAGA aesthetic. (gift link below in the thread)
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App Ranked #2 in a16z Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps
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We are thrilled to be #2 (in web) out of 100 on a16z’s Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps! We are one of the fastest growing Consumer AI Apps, and are looking forward to continuing our journey and leading in the space. https://
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ROI Beyond Financials: Generative AI’s Intangible Business Value
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Are you looking to understand #ROI in the context of #GenerativeAI, beyond traditional financial measures? While increased revenue and reduced costs are essential, it’s crucial to also consider intangible benefits like enhanced brand perception, improved #CX, and operational
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Juniper Networks Accelerates AI-Native Network Adoption
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[#Article] "Blueprint for AI-Native Acceleration": @JuniperNetworks aims to accelerate the adoption of AI-native networks https://actuia.com/actualite/blueprint-for-ai-native-acceleration-jupiner-networks-entend-accelerer-ladoption-des-reseaux-ai-native/
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Hardware Manufacturing in Gujarat Boosts Local Impact
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Tech Philanthropy as Market Lock-In Strategy Against Open Source
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It's not like they are giving people technology that nobody else has! Versions of this exist already, including open-source. Their motive is to look good while furthering their own lock-in over the open alternatives — at the cost of the "targets" of their philanthropy.
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AI-Powered PCs Conquer 14% of Market Share
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[#Article] Sales of AI-powered PCs take off with 14% market share in second quarter 2024 https://actuia.com/actualite/les-ventes-des-pc-dopes-a-lia-decollent-avec-14-de-parts-de-marche-au-second-trimestre-2024/
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Generative AI Transforms Customer Support Jobs and Efficiency
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How Generative AI Will Change Jobs In Customer Support Discover how #GenerativeAI is set to revolutionize #customer #support #jobs, enhancing the #efficiency and #personalization of service while still preserving crucial human roles. Learn how #professionals can #adapt and