Cloudflare launches tool to block AI web crawlers from scraping website text, available to all customers. Cloudflare reports 39% of top sites are accessed by AI robots, but less than 3% have measures in place to block them. Simply activate the tool in your Cloudflare settings under "Security" and "Bots."

YouTube launches enhanced eraser tool to remove copyrighted music, preserving other audio elements. AI algorithms identify songs for removal. Use with caution. Testing new technologies to prevent ad skipping. "Erase song" feature coming soon to YouTube Studio users.

At the 2024 WAIC, SenseTime's Vimi, a consumer-focused character video generation model, showcased advanced capabilities in facial expression and body movement control. With automatic matching of hair, clothing, and background changes, Vimi allows for the creation of high-quality, personalized videos up to one minute long. Its launch addresses market shortcomings, making video creation more accessible and fun for users, especially females. Vimi meets the growing demand for character-based video

At WAIC 2024, Tesla unveiled Optimus, its advanced humanoid robot with enhanced walking speed and finger functionality for diverse tasks. Tesla plans to start limited production next year, aiming for a market share of over 10% with a cost of $10,000 per robot.

Tencent introduced a small VRAM version of Huan Yuan DiT model, reducing hardware requirements to 6GB VRAM. Improved image generation quality, open-sourced Huan Yuan Captioner for accurate image descriptions. Collaboration with Hugging Face simplifies function calls. Huan Yuan Captioner optimized for Wen Sheng Tu scenes increases image description completeness and accuracy. The model gained popularity among developers on GitHub, ensuring continual ecosystem enhancement.

ElevenLabs launches AI Voice Isolator for creators to remove background noise from multimedia content. Tool promises professional-quality voice isolation comparable to recording studios. Real-world testing shows high effectiveness. Future plans for product optimization and API access. Free trial available with paid plans starting at $5/month.

Apple has launched "Apple Intelligence" with free features on iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, but a paid version "Apple Intelligence+" is in the works. Revenue shift from devices and AI integration into iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPad, and Mac expected.

Google aims to reach "net-zero emissions" by 2030 to combat climate change, but its emissions increased by 13% in 2023. The growth is attributed to AI demand and data centers. Google plans to use only clean energy by 2030, with 64% carbon-free energy in data centers and offices.

Apple appoints Phil Schiller as board observer at OpenAI, enhancing collaboration. Schiller brings unique insights, paving the way for future partnerships. Potential tensions with Microsoft due to OpenAI investment. Schiller's diverse experience makes him well-suited for the role.

OpenAI's ChatGPT app had a security flaw allowing easy access to unencrypted chat logs. After an update encrypting logs, vulnerabilities were addressed, ensuring user privacy and security.

ElevenLabs integrates Judy Garland & other classic stars' voices into Reader app using advanced AI tech. This innovative move sets a new standard in the industry, sparking discussions on copyright, authenticity, and ethical use of technology. The initiative opens up a new era of AI applications.

Amazon terminates Astro robot project for business users less than a year after launch. Customers will receive refunds. Astro robot, introduced in 2021, features a periscope camera, sound detection, and navigation. Amazon shifts focus to consumer-grade home robots.

Perplexity's Pro Search AI tool now offers enhanced problem-solving capabilities, detailed answers, and advanced features. However, recent reports accuse Perplexity of plagiarism and misleading animations. Despite this, the tool boasts improved mathematical and programming capabilities for data analysis and content generation.

WhatsApp is developing an AI feature called "Imagine Me" to allow users to generate images using Meta AI. Users can input "Imagine me..." in Meta AI chat to create various images for fun. This optional feature may require users to take initial photos.

Cloudflare launches no-code feature to combat AI web scraping, integrated into CDN service. Identifies and blocks robots masking as browsers. Successfully blocked Perplexity AI's scraping robot. Continuously upgrading to tackle evolving scraping technology.

Researchers found that major tech companies engage in "openwashing" practices, claiming openness but evading scrutiny. The EU's AI Act emphasizes openness, yet lacks a clear definition. Smaller players like AllenAI and BigScience Workshop make more efforts for transparency.

Tencent Sogou Input Method launches upgraded version with enhanced AI writing and conversation functions, interactive elements like quick Q&A and AI pets. AI writing covers 21 functions across social, content, evaluation, workplace, creating efficiency. AI conversation includes 20 professional assistants for personalized information retrieval. New ecosystem features AI pets, selfie expressions for user experience diversity. Sogou Input Method aims for efficient, interesting, warm intelligent inp

Tencent Yuanbao's AI deep search function update enhances information processing efficiency, offering users comprehensive retrieval experience. It generates detailed outlines, mind maps, and key event summaries. Users in specialized fields like research and finance benefit from its capabilities like providing in-depth market insights. This update showcases Tencent's AI expertise, promising more efficient information retrieval in various fields.

Meta has replaced "Created by AI" label with "AI Information" in response to user complaints, aiming to provide better understanding of AI involvement on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This change covers a wider range of AI usage, but issues remain with the AI detection system. This is part of Meta's efforts to address AI-generated content challenges.

2022 is expected to see rapid GenAI development in enterprises, with the emergence of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Researchers propose creating benchmarks to test RAG's performance in answering domain-specific questions. The paper will be presented at the 41st International Conference on Machine Learning.