Insider’s Edit: Apple’s AI Deal With Meta, Experts Predict Future of AI
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The latest edition of Insider’s Edit is here! Learn how Apple’s potential partnership with Meta could bring generative AI models like Llama 3 into Apple Intelligence software, complementing the already integrated ChatGPT from OpenAI.
Also inside, hear predictions for AI one year from now from experts from NASA, Boston Dynamics, VisionWorks Studios, Unilever, Informa and Ben Labs about their predictions for AI one year from now.
Plus explore the lawsuits filed by major record labels against AI music generation platforms Suno and Udio over alleged mass copyright infringement and find out more about OpenAI’s latest acquisition.
Apple Explores Meta Partnership to Expand Apple Intelligence Options
Apple is reportedly in talks with Meta about integrating its generative AI models into Apple Intelligence software, after recently striking a deal with OpenAI.
Announced at the recent Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple Intelligence is the iPhone maker’s software providing generative AI features to Apple devices. Leveraging OpenAI technology, Apple Intelligence allows users to create and rewrite content across Apple and third-party apps.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the two companies held talks that would potentially see Meta models like Llama 3 added to Apple Intelligence.
A potential deal would let users choose the AI model they want to power their Apple Intelligence experiences, similar to how the AI search app Perplexity lets users switch up the underlying model.
Lian Jye Su, chief analyst of applied intelligence at Omdia, said the partnership could provide a “richer user experience for Apple users when using Meta’s apps on Apple products.”
Experts Predict Future of AI a Year from Now
At the AI Summit London 2024, Chuck Martin, Informa Tech editorial director of AI and IoT, asked experts from NASA, Boston Dynamics, VisionWorks Studios, Unilever, Informa and Ben Labs for their predictions for AI one year from now.
Major Record Labels Sue AI Music Platforms Over Copyright Infringement
Major record labels have filed lawsuits against AI music generation platforms Suno and Udio, alleging mass infringement of copyrighted materials.
The lawsuits, filed in New York and Massachusetts, allege the two platforms appropriated thousands of songs without permission to train their music generation services.
The legal action is being brought by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on behalf of members such as Sony Music Entertainment, Capitol Records, Universal Music Group and Warner Music.
The record labels are demanding damages for the alleged mass infringements and are seeking injunctions that would bar Suno and Udio from using copyrighted sound recordings in their music generation models.
“Unlicensed services like Suno and Udio that claim it’s ‘fair’ to copy an artist’s life’s work and exploit it for their own profit without consent or pay set back the promise of genuinely innovative AI for us all,” said Mitch Glazier, RIAA’s CEO and chair.
OpenAI Acquires Rockset to Boost ChatGPT Performance
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OpenAI has acquired real-time database startup Rockset to enhance its AI infrastructure and improve performance across its products, including ChatGPT.
Founded in 2016, San Mateo-based Rockset specializes in real-time indexing databases, enabling enterprises to build and scale cloud-native data applications.
Real-time indexing allows databases to instantly process and make new data available for queries, which is crucial for AI applications that require rapid response times.
The startup has raised a total of $105 million, including $44 million in a funding round last August from backers including Icon Ventures, Glynn Capital and Sequoia.
“Rockset’s infrastructure empowers companies to transform their data into actionable intelligence. We’re excited to bring these benefits to our customers by integrating Rockset’s foundation into OpenAI products,” said Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s chief operating officer.
Meta Opens Access to AI Projects, More Readily Available
Meta is opening up access to several AI projects being developed by its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team, including the powerful multimodal model Chameleon and a method for detecting AI-generated speech.
The company said that by making some of FAIR’s research projects more widely available, it hopes to “inspire iterations and ultimately help advance AI in a responsible way.”
“These new AI model and dataset releases are part of our longstanding commitment to open science and I look forward to sharing even more work like this from the brilliant minds at FAIR,” Joëlle Pineau, vice president of Meta’s FAIR team said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Among the new releases is Chameleon, a generative AI model that can equally handle text and images as both input and output.
Meta is also making available AudioSeal, a watermarking tool capable of detecting synthetically generated speech.
Volkswagen Integrates ChatGPT Into Several Models
German automaker Volkswagen has confirmed the integration of ChatGPT into several different models.
The first cars to benefit are all vehicles in the electric ID family, as well as the Golf hatchback, Tiguan SUV and Passat sedan.
The AI-based tool will be accessed through the latest version of VW’s IDA voice assistant and is claimed to offer a range of new options to drivers and passengers that go “far beyond” what was previously available.
Until now, IDA has allowed drivers to operate infotainment, navigation and climate control systems.
Now, with the use of ChatGPT, IDA can read out search results, for example, and use what VW describes as “natural language,” delivering a more evolved conversation that will allow the driver to fully concentrate and keep their eyes on the road.
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