1. AI Wars Heat Up – OpenAI vs. Google vs. Meta vs. Apple
- OpenAI just launched GPT-4o, a faster, multimodal AI model that can process text, audio, and vision in real time.
- Google DeepMind unveiled Project Astra, its next-gen AI assistant, and Gemini 1.5 Pro, which has a 1M token context window.
- Meta is pushing Llama 3 aggressively into open-source AI, while Apple is reportedly in talks with OpenAI to integrate AI into iOS 18.
2. Elon Musk’s xAI & Grok 1.5 Release
- Musk’s xAI just launched Grok-1.5, with improved reasoning and a 128K context window, aiming to compete with ChatGPT.
- Rumors suggest Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot might get AI upgrades from xAI.
3. TikTok Ban Drama Continues
- The U.S. government passed a bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.
- Potential buyers? Oracle, Microsoft, or even Elon Musk (though he denies it).
- TikTok is fighting back legally, calling it a violation of free speech.
4. Apple’s WWDC 2024 – Major AI Push?
- Apple’s iOS 18 is expected to be the “biggest update ever,” with on-device AI features (no cloud dependency).
- Rumored partnership with OpenAI or Google for chatbot integration.
- Vision Pro 2 might be in early development.
5. Microsoft’s AI PCs – Copilot+ PCs
- Microsoft unveiled Copilot+ PCs with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips, claiming they’re faster than MacBook M3.
- Recall AI feature (controversial) takes constant screenshots of your activity for AI-powered search.
6. AI-Generated Music Scandal (Kendrick vs. Drake)
- The rap feud between Kendrick Lamar & Drake involved AI-generated vocals of Tupac & Snoop Dogg.
- Universal Music Group is suing AI music startups like Suno and Udio for copyright infringement.
7. Rabbit R1 & AI Hardware Hype vs. Reality
- The Rabbit R1 AI gadget faced backlash after reviewers found it slower and less capable than advertised.
- Humane AI Pin also got bad reviews for overheating and slow responses.
8. Tesla’s Robotaxi & FSD V12 Hype
- Elon Musk announced Tesla Robotaxi unveiling on August 8, 2024.
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) V12 is rolling out wider, with claims of “mind-blowing” improvements.
9. Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks
- Reports suggest Nintendo Switch 2 will launch in early 2025 with DLSS support, better graphics, and backward compatibility.
10. AI Deepfake Scams Rising
- A finance worker paid $25M after a video call with deepfaked colleagues.
- Governments are rushing to regulate AI voice & video clones.
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