Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
Good evening! After a packed Tuesday, we’ve lined up some captivating AI content for you. Imagine cloning your voice and setting an AI version of yourself loose on the world—well, one journalist did just that, and it’s all in this thrilling podcast. Definitely one to check out!
And we’re also covering some exciting AI innovations that might soon change the way we work and communicate. Ready to dive in?
Here's another crazy day in AI:
When your voice takes on a life of its own
Google Meet's new note-taking AI
Apple's first AI-driven iPhone set to debut
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: The Digital Doppelganger Experiment
Image Credit: Shell Game's logo + Canva stock photos and magic expand
Have you ever wondered what would happen if an AI version of yourself was set loose in the world?
In the first episode of the podcast Shell Game, journalist Evan Ratliff takes us on a wild ride through the world of AI voice cloning. He creates a digital copy of his own voice, hooks it up to an AI chatbot, and basically creates a virtual Evan. Then, he lets this AI version of himself loose to interact with everyone from customer service reps to scammers, and even his own family. It's like a bizarre social experiment meets tech adventure.
Listen to the Podcast via Apple Podcast
Key takeaways from Ratliff's journey:
Voice cloning technology has made significant strides, producing synthetic voices that can often pass for human.
AI-driven voice agents can now conduct independent phone conversations, raising questions about the future of communication.
The technology presents complex ethical dilemmas surrounding identity, deception, and human-AI interaction.
Voice cloning is poised for widespread adoption in customer service and sales, but also opens up new avenues for potential misuse.
The rise of synthetic voices may reshape our trust in and perception of the voices we encounter daily.
Despite impressive capabilities, current AI voice technology still has noticeable limitations.
Ratliff's journey through this new frontier serves as both a warning and a call to action. It challenges us to think critically about the role of AI in our lives and to actively shape the future we want to see. As we stand on the brink of this new era, "Shell Game" reminds us that the choices we make today about how we develop and use these technologies will have lasting implications for generations to come.
As this technology evolves, so too must our understanding of identity, communication, and what it truly means to be human in an increasingly digital world. The voice of our future is being synthesized today – it's up to us to decide what it will say.
Listen to the podcast here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
Google Meet's new note-taking AI
/Joanna Nelius, The Verge
Google Workspace customers can now use Google Meet’s AI-powered note-taking feature, which summarizes meeting discussions and automatically saves notes in a Google Doc. While currently only supporting spoken English, this tool offers a handy way to catch up on missed meetings or stay focused without worrying about taking notes. However, concerns about its accuracy remain, given the mixed performance of Google Meet’s transcription tool.
Read more here.
Apple's first AI-driven iPhone set to debut
/Ramishah Maruf, CNN
Apple’s upcoming September event is expected to unveil the iPhone 16, which will be the first iPhone designed with generative AI at its core. While AI features like Genmoji and an enhanced Siri have already been teased, the new device could mark a significant shift in how AI is integrated into smartphones. Despite high expectations, analysts predict that the full rollout of these AI capabilities will be gradual, extending into 2025.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
Mixpeek: extract key data from any file instantly
Theysaid: turn surveys into real-time, AI-driven conversations
Sider: interact with on-screen content using AI with just a double-tap on iOS
That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.
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