Weekly bulletin from AIport, issue #1

Google releases Music FX, France isn't ready to ratify the EU AI Act, Sam Altman visits South Korea, and much more.

Hello everyone,

This week marks the launch of our weekly bulletin – your go-to source for the freshest AI happenings from across the globe. Here, we’ll be covering everything from the latest product releases to insightful interviews, AI-relevant legislations, and everything in between. 

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In America:

• Meta announces the latest version of its Code Llama language model. 

• A new AI robot developed by NYU researchers can carry out full-scale autonomous cleaning.

• Ethereum’s creator, Vitalik Buterin, shares his thoughts on how AI and crypto are about to merge. 

• Google releases its novel GenAI tool, Music FX, and finally updates Bard with its latest LLM, Gemini Pro. 

• Following last week’s scandal involving Taylor Swift’s deepfake porn on X, the world’s largest record label, Universal Music, bans the use of Swift’s songs on TikTok, while lawmakers in the US move in to introduce GenAI legislation. 

In Europe:

• France says it’s not yet ready to ratify the EU AI Act, claiming the law in its current form could stifle innovation.

• A new survey conducted by an independent British think tank claims most UK students use AI to write essays.

• After a lengthy investigation, Italian regulators conclude that OpenAI has breached the country’s privacy laws.

In Asia:

• Sam Altman visits Seoul, seeking a semiconductor production alliance with Samsung and SK Hyni.

• A Korean AI startup, Rebellions, gets $124 million to put out a cutting-edge chip instrumental in AI development.

• Investigative journalists in Singapore stipulate that the rise of AI is affecting Southeast Asia’s healthcare sector. 

• Chinese tech giant Meitu, known for selfie apps, says the company’s profits have tripled, all thanks to GenAI.