AI innovations are racing forward at the speed of an Olympic runner. Let’s dive into this week’s top stories.
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AI for Mayor in Japan
A robot has been nominated to run for mayor of Tokyo’s Tama city, promising “fair and balanced” opportunities for all citizens. The AI candidate, represented by Michihito Matsuda, aims to analyze petitions, understand residents’ needs, and make rational decisions. Supported by notable figures from SoftBank and Google Japan, the campaign emphasizes the potential for AI to improve governance. Although robots cannot officially run for office, citizens will vote for a human advocating for AI-driven policies.
Read the full story at Express UK.
French Government vs NVIDIA
French antitrust regulators are preparing charges against Nvidia for anti-competitive practices, targeting the tech giant’s dominance in graphics cards and AI chips. This action follows dawn raids in 2023, which were part of a broader cloud computing investigation. The French authority expressed concerns over Nvidia’s CUDA software’s monopoly and its investments in AI cloud services. Nvidia faces potential fines up to 10% of its global turnover but might offer concessions to avoid penalties. This scrutiny highlights the increasing regulatory pressure on Big Tech globally.
Read more from Reuters
Disrupting Hollywood Today, Your Industry Tomorrow
The impact of AI is being felt by screenwriters, actors, and the broader entertainment sector. AI tools are being integrated into TV show production to generate scripts, create synthetic voices, and produce digital avatars, raising concerns about job security and the potential loss of human creativity. Published on July 5, 2024, the article highlights ongoing discussions and strikes by Hollywood writers and actors. While AI aims to streamline content creation by analyzing viewer preferences and predicting popular plots, it also raises questions about the quality and authenticity of AI-generated content compared to human creativity.
Read more at Theguardian.com
Google’s Emissions Double with AI
Google’s latest sustainability report reveals a doubling in emissions over 5 years, partly due to AI development. This increase jeopardizes Google’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. Despite boasting more efficient data centers, the company acknowledges AI’s unpredictable environmental impact. Google also highlighted AI’s potential to reduce global emissions by up to 10% by 2030. Meanwhile, competitors like Microsoft and Amazon are also grappling with rising emissions, with AI-driven energy demand posing significant challenges for the tech industry.
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Videos of the Week
Music Video by Arata Fukoe
現状最新の生成AIを使いまくってMV的なものを作ってみました(内容はめちゃくちゃ)🙌
Tools Utilized ↓
Music : ChatGPT,Sunoai
Video : DreamMachine,Gen-3,Kling
Image :MJ,SD
Edit : Ps,Ae特に人物とかは大きい画面で見ると粗が目立ちますが、使い方次第でなんとか誤魔化せるかなといった感じ🤔 pic.twitter.com/9DzENHP4sV
— Arata Fukoe (@Arata_Fukoe) July 7, 2024
Below Bonghwa Trailer by Dave Clark & Theoretically Media
Watch the world premiere of AI K-Horror Short “Below Bonghwa” which just screened at @BiFanOfficial in South Korea!
This was created by myself and @TheoMediaAI using all of the latest AI tools including:@runwayml Gen 3@LumaLabsAI Dream Machine @Kling_ai @elevenlabsio… pic.twitter.com/D7INItqaCR
— Dave Clark (@Diesol) July 3, 2024
You’re a Muppet by Trisha Code
You're a muppet pic.twitter.com/8Y9xkZNxSL
— Trisha Code (@TrishaCode) July 6, 2024
Brain Death by Starhand
brain death
music: mario grigorov
visuals: runway gen3
[a short film that will make you feel like you died] pic.twitter.com/DIP7l1cL4r— starhand (@Starhand_io) July 5, 2024
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