AIR#212 - AI Breakthroughs: Podcasts, IPOs & Generative Models! πŸŽ§πŸš€

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πŸ”₯ NotebookLM's automatically generated podcasts are surprisingly effective
NotebookLM's new feature generates engaging podcasts from user content, showcasing impressive AI dialogue and existential humor.

πŸ”₯ AI chipmaker Cerebras files for IPO
Cerebras Systems files for an IPO to compete with Nvidia, despite significant losses and a crowded AI chip market.

πŸ”₯ Liquid Foundation Models: Our First Series of Generative AI Models
Liquid AI introduces Liquid Foundation Models (LFMs), efficient generative AI models achieving state-of-the-art performance across scales.

πŸ”₯ Apple No Longer in Talks to Invest in ChatGPT Maker OpenAI
Apple has withdrawn from talks to invest in OpenAI, despite plans to integrate ChatGPT into its devices.

πŸ”₯ Pear AI founder: We made two big mistakes
Pear AI's founder admits to two major mistakes impacting their operations.

πŸ”₯ Raspberry Pi AI Camera on sale now at $70
The new Raspberry Pi AI Camera, priced at $70, features a Sony IMX500 sensor and integrated AI for versatile visual AI projects.

Show HN: Venator – Open-source threat detection
Venator is an open-source threat detection platform that simplifies rule management and deployment using Kubernetes and Helm.

What's happening at the intersection of ML and Engineering
The article explores the evolving landscape at the intersection of machine learning and engineering, highlighting challenges and potential winners.

I Quit Teaching Because of ChatGPT
A teacher quits after students rely on ChatGPT, undermining the writing process and critical thinking essential for learning.

Show HN: Rocky AI – Chat with any webpage in Chrome using AI
Rocky AI is a Chrome extension that enables users to interact with webpage content using AI for summaries, info lookup, and outreach.

Kamala Harris campaign motorcade halted by confused robotaxi
Kamala Harris's campaign motorcade was delayed by confused Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco, raising AI concerns.

Show HN: AI Kissing– Free AI Kissing Video Generator
AI Kissing is a free tool that transforms photos into realistic 10-second kissing videos, capturing emotions and expressions.

AI now beats 100% of traffic-image CAPTCHAs
AI has achieved a milestone by successfully solving all traffic-image CAPTCHAs, raising concerns about online security.

BlueberryAi – Open-Source AI-Powered Code Editor (Forked from PearAi)
BlueberryAi is an open-source AI-powered code editor, forked from VSCode and PearAI, designed to enhance coding efficiency.

Show HN: Rename local files in bluk with AI without uplaod file or filename
LocalFile.io offers AI-powered bulk renaming of local files without uploading, ensuring privacy and instant previews.

AI character chat with real-time feedback
Peache.ai offers an AI character chat platform featuring diverse personalities for engaging, meaningful conversations.

Llama 3.2 in the Browser with WebGPU
Llama 3.2 now runs in browsers using WebGPU, showcased in a Hugging Face Space by the webml-community.

RaspberryPi AI Camera with Sony IMX500 AI Sensor and RP2040 MCU Launched for $70
Raspberry Pi launches a $70 AI camera with Sony IMX500 sensor and RP2040 MCU, enabling object detection on various Pi models.

Show HN: Twinny – Hyper realistic AI avatars for UGC ads
Twinny offers hyper-realistic AI avatars for quick, professional-quality UGC video ads, enabling rapid ad creation and customization.

Data-Centric AI Governance: Addressing the Limitations of Model-Focused Policies
The paper critiques current AI governance for focusing too narrowly on model types, urging a shift to data-centric evaluation for better regulation.

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