Could Sora AI be a threat to the film industry? #Issue007

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There’s been a long-aged unending conversation about whether AI is a threat to human livelihood. This week, the conversation stirred a new direction after famous filmmaker halts investment plan on studio expansion after Open AI announced SORA AI, their ever innovative text-to-video model. What are your thoughts on this? Anyway, a lot more than that happened in the AI industry this week - So, grab a seat, sit back, and indulge. It's time to savor the excitement of what the AI world has served up this week!

Here's your curated dose of the most significant events in the AI ecosystem this week:

1. Tyler Perry holds back on $800M studio expansion plan following the announcement of Open AI video generation tool, SORA AI

2. ChatGPT sprays out gibberish outcome in temporary meltdown

3. Adobe unveils beta version of new PDF AI chatbot for Reader and Acrobat

4. Google clarifies rumor that Gmail is shutting down

Tyler Perry, famous for his work in film, has hit pause on an $800 million expansion of his Atlanta studio after being wowed by OpenAI's Sora. The recently unveiled text-to-video AI model left him rethinking his entire movie-making approach. Perry's concern? Job security in the industry. Even though he has used AI to spruce up his films, he is worried about people losing their gigs to automation.

SAG-AFTRA, the union for performers, is also on it, hashing out rules for AI voice replicas in video games. Perry is not alone in his concerns; many in Hollywood are feeling the heat as tech advances. While AI is great, Perry reminds us there are real people behind the scenes, and their livelihoods are at stake. What are your thoughts on this? Write us back.

ChatGPT's recent glitch stirred up concern among users. People were scratching their heads over its responses, which ranged from quirky to nonsensical. It all started on Reddit, with users sharing screenshots of the AI's antics and comparing it to someone "losing their mind." Theories were flying around, with users wondering if the AI's randomness dial got cranked up too high or if recent updates were to blame. Dr. Sasha Luccioni chimed in, pointing out the risks of closed AI systems and praising the benefits of open-source solutions. And Dr. Gary Marcus gave us all a reality check about what could happen if these AI mishaps were connected to critical stuff like infrastructure. This isn't the first rodeo for ChatGPT either; seems like it has its off days. But let's not forget, it's not human—it's just software doing its thing, however in a way that sometimes makes us scratch our heads.

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Adobe, the tech giant we all know for its suite of software applications, has just launched a new AI assistant! Currently in beta mode, this tool is aimed at simplifying document handling in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Its main purpose is summarizing PDFs and other docs and even chatting it up with users to answer their burning questions. While it's out on Acrobat for now, Adobe promises it'll soon slide into Reader too. And get this – once it's out of beta, they'll move on a subscription plan. Talk about going pro! This assistant isn't your regular AI either; it can draft up citations and tailor text for emails, reports, and presentations. Plus, it's all built right into Adobe's tools – no file uploads needed! CEO Shantanu Narayen is all about leveling the playing field with easier access to PDFs and striking conversations around docs. And when it comes to OpenAI's new video tool, Narayen is not sweating it. Adobe has its own video tricks up its sleeve, all set to roll out responsibly in their tools and workflows. More update on that later.

Don't fret! Gmail isn't going anywhere. A viral post stirred panic, claiming the service would end on August 1, 2024. However, it turned out to be a rumor spread by several online accounts. The screenshot was manipulated from a previous announcement about discontinuing the Gmail Basic HTML view, not the entire service. Gmail assures its 1.8 billion users that it's here to stay, debunking the rumors. The incident highlights the need to verify information before spreading panic.

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