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- ๐๏ธThe future of Podcasts
๐๏ธThe future of Podcasts
+ How to use NotebookLM
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๐๏ธ ElevenLabs launches multi-lingual GenAI podcast feature
๐ The Buzz: ElevenLabs is hopping onto the AI podcast bandwagon with their new feature, GenFM, offering good competition for Google's NotebookLM. GenFM blends various content to create podcasts in 32 languages, adding an amusing touch with human-like pauses.
GenFM is launched on ElevenLabs Reader iOS and supports 32 languages, including English and Hindi.
It picks two voices automatically from over a dozen options to create multispeaker podcasts.
There's attention to detail with fun additions like "sprinkling some umms" for a more human touch.
๐กTakeaway: With the rise of AI-generated content, tools like GenFM are setting the stage for more inclusive media access by breaking language barriers and adding a humorous flair with human-like conversation rhythms. Itโs a refreshing pivot in the tech world where details like an "umm" can make podcasts feel a little less robotic and a lot more human.
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๐ผ๏ธ Runway launches Frames for advanced image generation
๐ The Buzz: Runway has introduced a fresh AI image model called Frames upgrading its video toolset with more powerful features and finer image control. Users can now create more visually consistent and detailed image styles, making Runway less dependent on other tools like Midjourney.
Frames offer users control over stylistic details in generated images, with examples like cinema-inspired, 80s special effects, and retro anime styles portrayed.
Runway challenges competitors like Midjourney by bolstering its AI image generator alongside its video tech capabilities.
Runway continues to expand features like video aspect ratios, camera control, and realistic facial animations.
๐ก Takeaway: Runway's introduction of Frames is promising more creative flexibility and precision tailored to user needs. It indicates a trend where AI tools are not only enhancing what they can do but also striving for uniqueness and independence in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
๐ป๏ธ How to use Google NotebookLM
NotebookLM is Google's FREE & PRIVATE artificial intelligence research assistant that has changed the way I use my notes & consume information.
NotebookLM lets me work with my notes by speeding up my ability to extract insights from long-form sources (PDFs, YouTube videos, podcasts, voice notes, meeting recordings, markdown and more).
There is an incredible feature to generate a podcast between two AIs discussing your sources and notes ๐คฏ The audio overview gives an excellent third party perspective on your thoughts, ideas, and knowledge
๐ AI buzz bits
๐ฑ AI OS: AI startup /dev/agents has raised $56 million to develop an operating system enabling AI agents to collaborate like humans, led by former Android leaders to ease development and deployment across multiple devices.
๐ Code Cruncher: Google Gemini's new feature lets users analyze codebases via folder uploads, supporting up to 1,000 files, enhancing competitive edge against ChatGPT and Claude tools.
๐๏ธ LinkedIn Lag: Over half of lengthy LinkedIn posts are AI-generated, marking a shift as AI tools become widely accepted on the platform for content creation.
๐ Future Floods Visualized: MIT's new AI tool creates realistic satellite images of future floods, aiding storm preparedness and enhancing public evacuation readiness.
๐ผ๏ธ Generative Art
A cute bear in the form of call of duty character from black ops 6 holding a heart stands against the war torn background of an abandoned city, in the cyberpunk style with dark tones, in the style of Yoji Shinkawa and Dominik Mayer. The illustration is energy-filled, with dynamic brushstrokes, resembling a storybook illustration
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