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Hello AI aficionados! Buckle up for a wild ride through the latest AI discoveries in this edition of The AI Crunch. We're diving deep into the cutting-edge of technology, unveiling hidden gems that push the boundaries of what's possible. Ready to explore the thrilling world of AI with us? Let's jump in and discover together!

Top Stories
Google Workspace Unveils Next-Gen AI Innovations
Google Workspace is stepping up its game with a slew of new AI-powered tools and security features that promise to revolutionize how businesses operate. Imagine a world where creating compelling videos for work is as easy as pie, thanks to Google Vids, an AI-powered video creation app. This app can generate storyboards, suggest scenes from stock videos, and even help with voiceovers, making everyone at the office a potential Spielberg.
But wait, there's more! Google is also rolling out AI-powered meetings and messaging add-ons that can take notes for you, translate conversations in real-time, and even summarize meetings. It's like having a virtual assistant that never takes a coffee break. And let's not forget about security, because who doesn't love a good dose of peace of mind? With AI Security add-ons, your sensitive files in Google Drive get the VIP treatment, automatically classified and protected to keep prying eyes at bay.
The cherry on top of this tech sundae is the integration of Vertex AI with Google Workspace, allowing custom AI agents to streamline workflows and save time. Just ask Bristol Myers Squibb, who's churning out clinical trial documents faster than you can say "post-quantum cryptography." With all these innovations, Google Workspace isn't just a suite of productivity tools; it's a game-changer, empowering businesses to work smarter, safer, and maybe even a little bit cooler.
Gemini 1.5 Pro: New Features and Global Availability
Gemini 1.5 Pro has expanded its reach to over 180 countries, offering developers native audio understanding, system instructions, JSON mode, and more. This update, available via the Gemini API in public preview, empowers developers to create innovative applications using the model's enhanced capabilities.
One of the key highlights is the addition of native audio (speech) understanding, allowing Gemini 1.5 Pro to process audio inputs alongside text and images. Developers can now leverage this feature to unlock new use cases, such as generating quizzes from lecture recordings or analyzing audiovisual content for insights.
Furthermore, Gemini API improvements include system instructions that guide the model's responses, JSON mode for structured data extraction, and enhancements to function calling for improved reliability. These enhancements provide developers with greater control over the model's behavior, making it easier to tailor outputs to specific use cases.
Additionally, developers can access the new text embedding model, text-embedding-004, which offers improved retrieval performance compared to existing models. This enhancement opens up opportunities for more accurate and efficient text analysis and retrieval tasks within applications powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro.
Overall, these updates in Gemini 1.5 Pro and the Gemini API pave the way for enhanced AI-powered applications and streamlined development experiences for developers worldwide.

News
Quick bites to start your morning:
AI generates 3D city maps from single radar images (SES)
Meta almost bought a major book publisher to train its AI models (TG)
eBay launched a new AI-powered "shop the look" feature (EBY)
Claude 3 can now interact with external tools such as retrieving files (X)
AI training data gold rush surges (R)
Meta's platforms will start tagging AI-generated content (AX)
Oracle and Palantir announced a partnership to deliver secure AI cloud solutions (PRN)
Microsoft is confident Arm-based Windows devices could finally beat Apple Macbooks in AI performance (TV)
Sam Altman and Jony Ive seeking funding for personal AI device (MR)

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AI Funding
Robovision: AI computer vision startup raised $42M (FN)
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AI Tools
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Proud to present our AI tribute to John Carpenter's masterpiece The Thing starring our cat!
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#aivideo#AIart#aiartcommunity#horror#midjourney@HaiperGenAI#catsā MeanOrangeCat (@MeanOrangeCat)
8:43 PM ⢠Apr 1, 2024
I made a Dune 2 inspired trailer using the latest AI tools such as @HaiperGenAI@runwayml and @midjourney.
Haiper's image and text-to-video models create some impressive motion.
4k Resolution: youtu.be/5ZoQpboudd4
#Dune2#aigenerated#midjourney#trailer⦠twitter.com/i/web/status/1ā¦ā JustMovies AI (@JustmoviesAI)
7:04 PM ⢠Mar 16, 2024
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