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Microsoft's New AI Tool Just Needs to Hear Three Seconds of Your Voice to Mimic You
Microsoft’s new AI model, VALL‑E, generates highly convincing voice clones using just a three-second recording. Built on Meta’s EnCodec technology and trained on 60,000 hours of public-domain speech, it can mimic a speaker’s timbre, emotion, and acoustic environment. While impressively realistic, it sometimes struggles with accents or emotional nuance. Microsoft hasn’t released the tool publicly due to ethical concerns, but plans to develop detection mechanisms and apply its AI safety principles.
WhatsApp and other messaging services left out of new Australian misinformation code, regulator says
Australia’s media regulator, ACMA, welcomed a new voluntary code on disinformation by major tech companies launched in December 2022, but flagged a key gap: it doesn’t cover encrypted group messaging services like WhatsApp. ACMA said this omission needs addressing, urging powers to compel platforms to provide complaint-handling data and improve transparency. It continues pushing for expanded measures, including applicable standards for group messaging platforms. 
Could a robot ever recreate the aura of a Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece? It’s already happening | Naomi Rea
The article explores concerns sparked by an AI-generated “Leonardo Da Vinci” painting sold as fine art. Artists and experts warn that while AI can mimic artistic styles convincingly, it lacks genuine creativity, intention, and emotional depth. They emphasize that art’s value lies in human experience, expression, and authenticity—elements AI can’t replicate. The incident sparked debate on protecting artists’ rights and preserving the human essence of creativity in an AI era.
AI is finally good at stuff. Now what?
AI systems like ChatGPT and DALL‑E can now perform impressive creative and technical tasks—writing essays, debugging code, generating art—but their “smart” outputs are ultimately statistical, not truly intelligent. They often sound confident yet may lack deep understanding and can hallucinate. The article argues we must recognize both their capabilities and limitations, especially as they become increasingly integrated into society.
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Amazon Wants to Cocoon You With ‘Ambient Intelligence’
The company's new smart gadget uses radar to track your breathing while you sleep. Itâ??s part of Amazonâ??s plan to weave its products invisibly into your life.
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