ChatGPT Gains a Voice: OpenAI Unveils Hyper-Realistic Audio Mode

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Article Takeaways

• ChatGPT Gains a Voice: OpenAI Unveils Hyper-Realistic Audio Mode
• Maximo: Revolutionizing Solar Installation with AI Efficiency
• Meta's Q2: AI Investments and Ad Revenue Drive Strong Growth
• Apple Intelligence Debuts: Limited Features Roll Out in iOS 18.1 Beta
• GenAI Use Cases Transforming Business

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LAP 1 Featured Story
ChatGPT Gains a Voice: OpenAI Unveils Hyper-Realistic Audio Mode

• OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode for select users.
• The new voice mode mimics human emotions with lower latency.
• Four preset voices available, avoiding deepfake controversies.

OpenAI has begun rolling out ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode, initially available to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users. This new feature offers hyper-realistic audio responses that mimic human emotions with lower latency, using the multimodal capabilities of GPT-4o. The voice mode will include four preset voices, avoiding the use of unauthorized voices to prevent deepfake issues. OpenAI aims to monitor the rollout closely and ensure safety and compliance with copyright laws. Read More

LAP 2
Maximo: Revolutionizing Solar Installation with AI Efficiency

• AES introduces "Maximo," an AI-powered robot for efficient solar panel installation.
• Maximo can install solar panels in half the time and at half the cost.
• AES plans to use Maximo for the 2 GW Bellefield project, the largest solar-plus-storage project.

The AES Corporation has launched "Maximo," an AI-enabled robot designed to significantly improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar panel installation. Maximo can install solar panels in half the time and at half the cost compared to traditional methods. This innovation is part of AES's strategy to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy, exemplified by its deployment in major projects like the 2 GW Bellefield project in California. By integrating AI technology, AES aims to accelerate renewable energy deployment and create high-tech job opportunities. Read More

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WALLSTREET PITSTOP
Meta's Q2: AI Investments and Ad Revenue Drive Strong Growth

• Meta's Q2 earnings focus on AI spending and ad business performance.
• Analysts expect $4.74 earnings per share and $38.3 billion revenue.
• Meta's Family of Apps revenue projected at $37.7 billion, up from $31.7 billion last year.

Meta is set to report its second-quarter earnings, with particular attention on its AI spending and advertising revenue. Analysts predict earnings per share of $4.74 and revenue of $38.3 billion. The company’s Family of Apps, including Facebook and Instagram, is expected to show significant growth. Despite a strong ad revenue outlook, there are concerns about the long-term return on AI investments. Read More

Lap 3
Apple Intelligence Debuts: Limited Features Roll Out in iOS 18.1 Beta

• Apple releases limited Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 developer beta.
• Features include new Siri animation and AI-powered writing tools.
• Users must join a waitlist and set their device to U.S. region.

Apple has released a limited version of its Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.1 developer beta. Available to users with specific devices set to the U.S. region, the update introduces new Siri animations and AI-powered writing tools that can proofread, rewrite, and change the tone of texts. Users need to join a waitlist to access these features, which will gradually become available as the AI suite downloads to their devices. While promising, many features are still under development and not yet available. Read More

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LAP 4
Unlocking Potential: Top Generative AI Use Cases Transforming Business

• Advanced chatbots improve customer interaction.
• Digital assistants boost workplace efficiency.
• Coding assistants aid in software development.

Generative AI is rapidly transforming business operations across various industries, from advanced chatbots in customer service to AI-driven drug discovery in biotech. The technology is enhancing digital assistants, enabling them to perform tasks like document creation and summarizing communications, while coding assistants help programmers by automating simpler coding tasks. Despite the potential, many companies find the ROI of generative AI elusive, experimenting with a limited number of applications while also relying on traditional machine learning. Read More

FINAL LAP - FINANCE & THE STOCK MARKET
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• Maverick COO Says Embedded Finance Drives Growth and Personalization in Digital Ecosystems

• UK finance chief says public finances show $28 billion spending hole, cuts road and rail projects

• Intel plans to cut thousands of jobs to finance recovery, Bloomberg News reports

• Pakistan's finance ministry forecasts July inflation of 12% to 13%

• JetBlue, Pfizer earnings, Delta reportedly goes after CrowdStrike: Yahoo Finance

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