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Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI for Character AI; Google Advances Gemini Audio
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Disney is investing $1 billion over three years in a partnership with OpenAI, granting access to over 200 characters for use in AI tools like Sora. This collaboration aims to boost efficiency and fan engagement, while also raising concerns about the impact on jobs and creativity in Hollywood.
Google's Gemini AI has received upgrades in native audio processing and text-to-speech models, improving its conversational capabilities. This advancement enables more natural and context-aware dialogues with reduced latency, benefiting industries such as customer service, education, and healthcare.
In Brief:
- AI-powered toys, a $16.7 billion market, have raised safety concerns, prompting Stickerbox to offer a $99 on-device filter for safer interactions.
- Google has expanded Gemini AI-powered live translation to all Android earbuds, enabling real-time conversations in over 70 languages.
- Newcastle University's AI "co-pilot" system is transforming bionic hands, enabling more intuitive control and reducing user fatigue.
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