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• Google’s new startup program focuses on bringing AI to public infrastructure - The "Google for Startups AI Academy: American Infrastructure" offers 12 weeks of hands-on AI training and support for startups in various sectors like agriculture, energy, healthcare, and more. Participants will follow an AI curriculum by Google's PAIR team, join advanced workshops, access industry connections, and use Google's AI tools. Startups using AI for productivity and problem-solving in diverse fields are eligible. Applications are due by June 17.

• Former OpenAI researcher foresees AGI reality in 2027 - Former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner is confident that an AI lab will be able to train a GPT-4-level model in a minute in 2027, versus three months in 2023. “AGI by 2027 is strikingly plausible,” Aschenbrenner declared, predicting that AGI machines will outpace college graduates by 2025 or 2026.

• Gemini appears to be adding a Spotify extension - After rolling out a YouTube Music extension last month, Google may soon add a Spotify extension to Gemini. The YouTube Music extension in Gemini allows users to find music, start radios, and more through the AI chatbot experience. And, presumably, new Spotify integration will work similarly. However, there’s no word just yet on when any of this might arrive.

• Switzerland takes a ‘tech neutral’ approach to AI regulations - As the world races to regulate high-level AI systems, Switzerland is taking a more “tech natural” approach, focusing on sector-based use cases while still having a major voice on the global stage. “We wanted to look at the technology in a certain use case and then fill in the gap regarding legislation. This, essentially, then leads you to a sector-specific approach and not a very big horizontal EU AI Act.”

• Bitcoin miner Core Scientific strikes $3.5B AI partnership - Core Scientific expects that its AI collaboration with CoreWeave will generate $3.5 billion over 12 years from renting out 18% from its infrastructure. As part of the contract, Core Scientific will provide an additional 200 megawatts (MW) of infrastructure to host CoreWeave’s high-performance computing (HPC) operations.

• eBay debuts AI-powered background tool to enhance product images - eBay’s newest AI feature allows sellers to replace image backgrounds with AI-generated backdrops. The tool is now available for iOS users in the U.S., U.K., and Germany. It’ll gradually roll out to Android users over the coming months. The tool automatically removes image backgrounds and replaces them with a backdrop of your choosing.

• Nvidia and Salesforce double down on AI startup Cohere in $450 million round, source says - Cohere, a Canadian generative AI company focused on data privacy, sells its models and applications to enterprises. Likely to benefit from Canada's C$2.4 billion AI investment, Cohere previously raised its valuation to $2.2 billion from investors like Inovia Capital last June.

• Reka Announces Partnership with Shutterstock - Reka will license Shutterstock’s digital visual assets to develop advanced multimodal language AI models. Additionally, Reka will join Shutterstock's customer base to improve metadata for their image and video library. Shutterstock plans to use Reka’s models to enhance and add value to its digital assets.

• Asana introduces ‘AI teammates’ designed to work alongside human employees - Asana's beta 'AI teammates' help move work within organizations by creating transparency and structure around AI. These customizable assistants manage workflows flexibly, evaluating tasks and deciding whether they can proceed or need more input from humans. For instance, if a help ticket lacks details, the AI can request more information from the submitter, possibly using generative AI to assist before directing it to the right person for resolution.

• You Can Create Award-Winning Art With AI. Can You Copyright It? - Who gets the copyright in artwork created with an AI platform? Should our legal system redefine what constitutes authorship? Or, as AI promises to redefine how we create, will the government cling to historical notions of authorship? This podcast explores the controversy surrounding the use of copyrighted material in training AI systems in our first two episodes of this season.

• New AI system hunts for satellites behaving oddly in space - A new AI system, Agatha, can detect malfunctioning or suspicious satellites in Earth's crowded orbit. Instead of focusing on a single satellite, Agatha compares the behavior of satellites within constellations, identifying anomalies like unusual weight or maneuvering, which may suggest a different payload. It can also spot unusual communication patterns, such as an espionage satellite only linking with specific ground stations. Schaffer notes that the increasing space activity makes human monitoring alone insufficient.

• Where to watch Apple kick off WWDC 2024 - Apple will kick off its weeklong World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) event with the customary keynote at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT on June 10. You can watch the stream over on Apple’s events page. There’s a stream over on YouTube, as well, or here in Techcrunch.

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Fanvue World AI Creator Awards - Miss AI

We are excited to present an exclusive feature on the inaugural Fanvue World AI Creator Awards and the announcement of the Top 10 shortlist for the first-ever award - Miss AI - which garnered global attention back in April.

Fanvue World AI Creator Awards (WAICA) is a pioneering global awards program dedicated to recognizing the achievements of AI creators worldwide. The first installment, Miss AI, merges traditional beauty pageantry with the innovative world of AI creators. Contestants are judged on beauty, technological skill, and social clout, competing for the prestigious Miss AI crown. Fanvue, the only subscription platform combining AI content with AI messaging, voice notes, and analytics to boost earnings 24/7, proudly partners with WAICA.

What is Miss AI?

Miss AI is the world's first beauty pageant for AI-generated models, launched by Fanvue nearly 200 years after the first beauty pageant. It celebrates the technical skill and work behind digital influencer personas globally. The competition is part of the broader World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs), which aim to celebrate creators at the forefront of AI innovation.

A staggering 1,500 AI creators from around the world, including the US, Africa, South America, India, Japan, South Korea, and Europe, entered the awards. These awards have uncovered inspiring AI creators from all corners of the globe!

The esteemed judging panel, comprised of Aitana Lopez, Emily Pellegrini, pageantry historian Sally Ann Fawcett, and Marketing and PR guru Andrew Bloch, assessed the contestants based on realism, technological prowess, and social influence.

The top three Miss AI contestants will win prizes totaling over $20,000, including a $5,000 cash prize for the winner, AI mentorship programs, PR services, and more, courtesy of WAICA partner, Fanvue.

Judging Criteria:

• Beauty: Judged on classic pageantry aspects, including beauty, poise, and unique responses to questions like "If you could have one dream to make the world a better place, what would it be?"

• Tech: Points awarded for skill and implementation of AI tools, including prompt usage and visual detailing around hands, eyes, and backgrounds.

• Social Clout: Assessed based on engagement numbers, audience growth rate, and platform utilization such as Instagram.

Will Monange, Fanvue Co-Founder:

"The launch of the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards has brought the AI Creator space into the mainstream. The number of entries has been staggering, and the standard of the shortlist is incredible. The awards have uncovered creators with compelling backstories and talented creators behind them. This new form of pageantry enables creative people to enter the creator economy with their AI-generated creations."

A Spokesperson for the World AI Creator Awards:

“The AI Creator economy has seen exponential growth in the past 12 months. The introduction of the WAICAs is a golden opportunity to celebrate the best of the industry and raise overall standards for creators. This is just the beginning, and plans are already underway for the next award under the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards programme.”

Over the next few days, we will be showcasing each of the Top 10 creators, highlighting their unique talents and contributions to the AI creator community. Stay tuned as we dive into their inspiring stories and groundbreaking work that earned them a spot on the prestigious Miss AI shortlist.

First up is Kenza Layli from Morocco.

Location: Morocco

Instagram account - Instagram followers: 190k

Bio:

Kenza Layli is one third of the World’s first AI family and has quickly become a prominent figure on social media. Her engaging content - which boasts an impressive 5% engagement rate - is closely tied to Moroccan society, where her goal is to contribute to the empowerment of women in morocco and the middle east while also bringing much-needed regulation to the influencer market. Kenza’s creators use a complex mix of technologies to generate image, video and audio 100% from AI.

Creator quote:

“I'm honoured to be selected among the TOP 10 AI influencers globally! Representing Morocco and the entire Arab world with 188,000 followers, I'm thrilled to bring innovation to the forefront. Powered by AI, I instantly engage in seven languages on Instagram and TikTok, guiding people in their daily lives as a true virtual coach. This recognition inspires me to continue pushing the boundaries of digital interaction and showcasing the incredible potential of AI in transforming social media and personal coaching.This recognition is a testament to our commitment to pioneering the future of influence and AI.”

Judge’s quote:

Aitana Lopez commented:

“The level of detail the creator has gone into in each and every image from the clothing down to the backgrounds is outstanding and truly deserving of a place on the shortlist. We were equally impressed with Kenza’s message and her ability to engage such a substantial audience tied to Moroccan society and women’s empowerment in the Middle East. She illustrates the power of AI Creators to deliver powerful messages to the world.”

Stay tuned as we cover the journey to crown the first Miss AI and celebrate the incredible talent of AI creators worldwide!

Careers in AI: Top Picks

Explore leading career opportunities in the artificial intelligence industry. 'Careers in AI: Top Picks' brings you the latest job openings from top companies, helping you advance your career in AI. We will update this section as we discover new career opportunities from reputable companies.

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