New custom style feature now accessible to all Claude users

Anthropic now offers a customizable style feature for Claude, allowing users to shape responses based on writing examples or specific tone instructions. Users can select presets, test styles, and refine tones to align with personalized needs through a flexible new interface.

🗞 #claude

ChatGPT for macOS introduces integrations with more code editors

OpenAI’s macOS ChatGPT update includes support for additional code editors like Cursor and Android Studio, introduces slash commands, and improves Work With Apps features. Future plans hint at reasoning summaries and expanded connectors for Google Drive, Slack, Jira, and Snowflake.

OpenAI faces backlash after Sora leak highlights exclusivity concerns

The Sora API leak exposed OpenAI's text-to-video model to public testing, sparking debates on ethics, security, and access. Highlights included high-quality video generation and a high success rate, but scalability issues and ethical concerns dominated discussions.

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ElevenLabs launches GenFM to turn user content into AI-powered podcasts

ElevenLabs' GenFM, integrated into the ElevenReader app, transforms user-uploaded content into AI-generated podcasts with customizable voices in 32 languages. Available on iOS, it supports multiple formats and mimics natural dialogue, with Android access forthcoming.

🗞 #elevenlabs

Vinci KPU AI achieves top scores in HumanEval and GPQA tests

Maisa AI's Vinci KPU 2.0 addresses AI challenges like hallucinations and context limits, achieving top benchmark scores. Its improved architecture boosts reasoning, execution, and efficiency. Plans include API access, multimodal support, and ongoing performance upgrades.

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Anthropic introduces personalized preferences in beta for Claude AI

Anthropic's Claude introduces a Beta Personalized Preferences feature, allowing users to tailor its responses. Accessible through settings, users can toggle customization for every new chat individually.

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World app update introduces default currency for iOS and expands to Panama

World App's iOS update allows users to set a default currency, auto-converting wallet assets to display total value. Additionally, World ID verification via the orb is now available in Panama, though some features remain on limited release.

🗞 #worldcoin

AI buzz: Google’s Gemini Ultra and Amazon Titan rumors

Google's new anonymous models, including a rumored Gemini Ultra (codename Goblin), have emerged on LMArena, alongside Amazon's Folsom, hinting at Amazon Titan's progress. Meanwhile, OpenAI may mark ChatGPT's second anniversary with a potential O1 model release soon.

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Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, South Korea test World ID 2.0 Passport Credential

World Network's World ID Passport Credential pilot allows users in select countries to link NFC-enabled passports to their World ID, offering privacy-focused identity verification and access to WLD tokens. It aims to broaden access and boost WLD market activity.

🗞 #worldcoin

Personalized AI voices made easy with Hume AI’s Voice Control

Hume AI's Voice Control beta allows developers to fine-tune AI voices across 10 dimensions, supporting unique, reproducible voice customization without quality loss or cloning risks. This no-code tool integrates with their Empathic Voice Interface for aligned branding.

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Grok on X now generates profile-based images and offers prompt suggestions on iOS

Grok on X introduced profile-based image generation, expanded prompt suggestions to iOS, and added a post analysis feature for additional context. Testing includes tweaks to "fun mode," multi-image input, and updates signal a standalone app under development by xAI.

🗞 #grok

OpenAI appoints Kate Rouch as first Chief Marketing Officer

OpenAI has appointed Kate Rouch as its first CMO to strengthen its marketing strategy amid rapid growth and a $100B valuation. Rouch will lead efforts to promote AI offerings like ChatGPT and SearchGPT, leveraging her experience at Meta and Coinbase to broaden market reach.

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Charity Navigator widgets enhance Perplexity’s AI nonprofit search

Perplexity AI has partnered with Charity Navigator to integrate nonprofit data into its platform, enabling users to research organizations' financial health and transparency, access ratings, and make informed donation decisions, aligning with the goals of Giving Tuesday.

🗞 #perplexity

I Spent 72 Hours Testing ElevenLabs' New Conversational AI (Here's What Nobody's Talking About)

The blog details the author's deep dive into ElevenLabs' Conversational AI platform, highlighting its integrated tools for building advanced AI agents. Notable features include contextual knowledge integration, real-time function calling, scalable pricing, and high-quality voice customization, all catered for professional-grade applications.

🗞 #elevenlabs

Spotify launches Wrapped AI podcast with Google’s NotebookLM

Spotify's Wrapped AI podcast offers a personalized audio recap of users' music tastes, created using Google's NotebookLM. Available in select countries and languages, it provides a limited-time summary of yearly listening habits. Access via Spotify Wrapped feed or site.

🗞 #notebooklm

Veo and Imagen 3 previewed for select creators at Vertex AI Platform

Google unveiled Veo and Imagen 3 at Google I/O 2024, AI tools for video and image generation. Veo creates 1080p videos from text, suited for filmmakers, while Imagen 3 produces photorealistic images from complex prompts. Both use SynthID for content traceability.

🗞 #aitestkitchen

OpenAI kicks off “12 Days of OpenAI” with daily live demos and launches

OpenAI announced a “12 Days of OpenAI” event starting Dec 5, featuring daily demos or launches, sparking speculation. Predicted reveals include O1 model release, Vision in Voice Mode, and festive SantaGPT features with snowflake animations.

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ChatGPT Pro: $200/month plan with unlimited access to full o1 model

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Pro, a $200/month subscription offering advanced models, including o1 Pro Mode for high-reliability tasks in fields like data science and law. Features include unlimited usage, voice capabilities, and global availability for complex professional needs.

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Copilot Vision available on Edge to selected Pro users in US

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Vision in preview for Edge browser users via Copilot Labs. The AI tool assists with real-time webpage analysis, offering insights and support while prioritizing privacy. It's available to select U.S. subscribers and excludes paywalled content.

🗞 #microsoftcopilot

Pandragon 2 and Canvas editing options in development by Mistral AI

Mistral AI introduces canvas actions for text and coding tasks, offering options like tone adjustment, translation, debugging, and code porting. A potential Pandragon 2 model may enhance multi-modal capabilities, building on its Pixtral predecessor.

🗞 #mistral