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Google’s AI Dominates I/O Keynote, Gemini Privacy Concerns, Chrome’s Integration with Gemini Nano AI

Google's recent I/O keynote focuses on AI, with Gemini mentioned over 120 times. Explore the privacy concerns surrounding Gemini's scam detection feature. Discover how Chrome's integration with Gemini Nano AI revolutionizes web browsing. Plus, learn about the latest updates for Android developers in Google Play.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/14/google-mentioned-ai-120-times-during-its-i-o-keynote/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24156663/google-wants-gemini-to-listen-in-on-your-callshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24155382/google-gemini-ai-chrome-nano-iohttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/14/google-play-preps-a-new-full-screen-app-discovery-feature-and-adds-more-developer-tools/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Google mentioned 'AI' 120+ times during its I/O keynote(00:02:41) Google wants Gemini to listen in on your calls.(00:05:21) Google is building Gemini Nano AI right into Chrome(00:07:51) Google Play preps a new full-screen app discovery feature and adds more developer tools

OpenAI Unveils Groundbreaking Multimodal AI, Apple’s Legal Battle Continues

OpenAI is set to debut a multimodal AI digital assistant that combines speech and object recognition. Apple's ongoing legal battle with Epic Games takes an interesting turn. Plus, game stores refund Ghost of Tsushima pre-orders, and iFixit's Pro Tech Toolkit is on sale. Tune in to Simply Tech for the latest updates on AI technology, app store policies, gaming controversies, and device repairs.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/11/24154307/openai-multimodal-digital-assistant-chatgpt-phone-callshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/11/24154397/only-38-of-65000-developers-have-applied-for-apples-outside-payment-linkshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/11/24154412/steam-refunding-ghost-of-tsushima-preorders-psn-network-unavailablehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/11/24153242/ifixit-pro-tech-toolkit-sharge-retro-67-charger-deal-saleOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) OpenAI could debut a multimodal AI digital assistant soon(00:03:43) Only 38 of 65,000 developers have applied for Apple’s outside payment links.(00:06:09) Game stores are refunding Ghost of Tsushima pre-orders in non-PSN countries(00:08:39) iFixit’s Pro Tech Toolkit is on sale for just $60

Scammers Exploit Indian Government Websites, Apple Introduces AI Transcription to Voice Memos, EA Prototypes In-Game Ads, Microsoft Launches Mobile Game Store

Scammers found planting online betting ads on Indian government websites. Apple plans to bring AI transcription to Voice Memos and Notes. EA is prototyping in-game ads for its next generation of games. Microsoft is launching its own mobile game store in July. Stay informed about these tech news stories and their potential impact on cybersecurity, productivity, gaming experience, and the mobile gaming market.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/10/scammers-found-planting-online-betting-ads-on-indian-government-websites/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/10/24153618/apple-ai-transcription-notes-voice-memoshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/10/24153809/ea-in-game-ads-reduxhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/10/microsoft-is-launching-its-mobile-game-store-in-july/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Scammers found planting online betting ads on Indian government websites(00:03:07) Apple might bring AI transcription to Voice Memos and Notes(00:05:42) EA is prototyping in-game ads even as we speak(00:08:45) Microsoft is launching its mobile game store in July

Stanford’s Breakthrough in AR Glasses, T-Mobile and Verizon Eye US Cellular

Did Stanford just prototype the future of AR glasses? Verizon and T-Mobile are trying to gobble up US Cellular. Plus, Microsoft's new Xbox mobile gaming store is launching in July. Also, AI chip startup DEEPX secures $80M Series C funding.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/9/24153092/stanford-ai-holographic-ar-glasses-3d-imaging-researchhttps://www.theverge.com/business/2024/5/9/24153201/verizon-t-mobile-buy-us-cellular-spectrumhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/9/24153245/microsoft-xbox-mobile-gaming-store-july-launchhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/09/ai-chip-startup-deepx-secures-80-5m-series-c-at-a-529m-valuation/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Did Stanford just prototype the future of AR glasses?(00:03:02) Verizon and T-Mobile are trying to gobble up US Cellular(00:06:26) Microsoft’s new Xbox mobile gaming store is launching in July(00:08:50) AI chip startup DEEPX secures $80M Series C at a $529M valuation

Google DeepMind’s AI Revolutionizes Molecular Modeling, OpenAI’s Model Spec for Responsible AI, Intel-Motherboard Rift on CPU Stability

Google DeepMind's new AI model can model DNA, RNA, and 'all life's molecules'. OpenAI releases Model Spec to establish rules for AI models. Intel and motherboard makers disagree on stabilizing crashing i9 CPUs. Microsoft's closure of game studios raises questions about its future goals.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152088/google-deepmind-ai-model-predict-molecular-structure-alphafoldhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152273/openai-model-spec-behavior-rules-guidelines-artificial-intelligencehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152383/intel-motherboard-manufacturer-i9-stability-bios-update-baseline-profile-defaulthttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152137/xbox-hi-fi-rush-tango-gameworks-matt-bootyOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Google DeepMind’s new AI can model DNA, RNA, and ‘all life’s molecules’(00:04:19) OpenAI’s Model Spec outlines some basic rules for AI(00:06:34) Intel and motherboard makers disagree on how to stabilize your crashing i9 CPU(00:09:03) Microsoft says it needs games like Hi-Fi Rush the day after killing its studio

Samsung Medison Acquires AI Ultrasound Startup, OpenAI Enters Search Game

Samsung Medison acquires French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7M. OpenAI is developing a search engine for ChatGPT. Plus, the US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy. Also, Germany's Insempra plans eco-friendly lipid production after $20M Series A funding.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/07/samsung-medison-to-aqcuire-french-ai-ultrasound-startup-sonio-for-92-7m/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/7/24151616/openai-is-entering-the-search-gamehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/7/24151375/renewable-energy-global-electricity-report-us-gashttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/07/after-a-20m-series-a-funding-germanys-insempra-plans-eco-friendly-lipid-production/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Samsung Medison to aqcuire French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7M(00:03:42) OpenAI is entering the search game.(00:06:52) The US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy(00:09:36) After a $20M Series A funding, Germany's Insempra plans eco-friendly lipid production

Apple’s Project ACDC and Wayve’s Record-Breaking Funding: Advancements in AI Technology

Apple's Project ACDC aims to create AI chips for data centers, while Wayve raises $1 billion to revolutionize self-driving technology. Google's new cybersecurity product and the shifting San Francisco office real estate market are also discussed in this episode of Simply Tech.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/6/24150742/apples-project-acdc-is-building-ai-chips-for-data-centershttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/06/wayve-raises-1-billion-led-by-softbank-to-take-self-driving-to-cars-and-robots/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/6/24150610/google-gemini-cybersecurity-mandianthttps://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/s-f-downtown-towers-discounts-19442452.phpOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Apple’s ‘Project ACDC’ is creating AI chips for data centers.(00:03:29) Wayve raises $1 billion to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers(00:06:44) Google’s AI plans now include cybersecurity(00:09:58) Access to this page has been denied

Randy Travis’ AI Music Experiment, Mountain Valley Pipeline Update, Tesla’s Range Unlock, and NASA’s 36-Pixel Camera

Randy Travis gets his voice back in a new Warner AI music experiment. The Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion after years of delay and booming costs. Tesla plans to charge some Model Y owners to unlock more range. NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera for groundbreaking space exploration. Stay tuned for these fascinating stories!Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/5/24149685/randy-travis-ai-voice-clone-song-where-that-came-fromhttps://wvmetronews.com/2024/05/05/mountain-valley-pipeline-after-years-of-delay-and-booming-costs-is-at-the-verge-of-completion/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/5/24149447/tesla-model-y-software-locked-battery-capacityhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/05/say-hello-to-nasas-new-36-pixel-camera/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Randy Travis gets his voice back in a new Warner AI music experiment(00:03:15) Mountain Valley Pipeline, after years of delay and booming costs, is at the verge of completion(00:06:25) Tesla plans to charge some Model Y owners to unlock more range(00:08:46) Why NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera

Google Fit APIs Shutting Down, ChromeOS Upgrades, Industrial VC Investments, and Google’s Deepfake Porn Ban

Google is shutting down developer access to Google Fit APIs. ChromeOS gets better multitasking and Wi-Fi traffic prioritization. Venture capitalist Dayna Grayson discusses software-driven transformations in industrial sectors. Google bans advertisers from promoting deepfake porn services. Stay informed about the latest tech news and developments with 'Simply' podcast.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/4/24149066/google-is-shutting-down-developer-access-to-google-fit-apishttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/4/24148786/google-chromeos-m124-update-chromebook-split-screen-qos-material-youhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/04/human-composting-and-timber-marketplaces-talking-industrial-vc-with-investor-dayna-grayson/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/3/24148368/google-ad-policy-deepfake-pornography-nudesOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) Google is shutting down developer access to Google Fit APIs.(00:04:02) ChromeOS gets better multitasking and Wi-Fi traffic prioritization(00:06:42) Human composting and timber marketplaces: talking “industrial” VC with investor Dayna Grayson(00:09:12) Google bans advertisers from promoting deepfake porn services

Microsoft Refines Copilot AI, Google Bans Deepfake Porn Ads, Luminar Restructures, Spotify Leaks Lossless Audio

Microsoft takes time to refine updates for Copilot AI in Windows. Google bans advertisers from promoting deepfake porn services. Luminar cuts staff and outsources lidar production. Spotify leaks suggest lossless audio is almost ready. Stay updated on the latest developments in technology with these stories.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/3/24148473/windows-11-insider-copilot-preview-beta-dev-channelhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/3/24148368/google-ad-policy-deepfake-pornography-nudeshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/03/luminar-layoffs-reduction-restructuring-lidar/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/3/24147887/spotify-hifi-lossless-audio-music-streaming-ui-leakOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Microsoft needs some time to ‘refine’ updates for Copilot AI in Windows(00:02:52) Google bans advertisers from promoting deepfake porn services(00:06:01) Luminar cuts 20% of staff and outsources lidar production(00:08:37) Spotify leaks suggest lossless audio is almost ready