Coming up this week:

- Texas: AI Teachers
- Meta: Flagged AI Content
- Google: New Video AI
- Microsoft: $2.9B Into Japan

And much more… Learn how these unfolding narratives are shaping The Business of AI.

FEATURED STORY 🔥

Texas Rolls Out AI for Student Exam Grading

Texas is testing an AI scoring system on state exams, aiming to cut costs by reducing human graders.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) introduced the system for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), which now features more open-ended questions. The AI, trained on thousands of previously graded responses, is expected to save $15-20 million annually. 

This year, only 2,000 human graders will be hired, down from 6,000. To ensure accuracy, a quarter of AI-graded exams will be rechecked by people, along with any answers the AI finds confusing.

Despite potential savings, some educators are wary after a district reported a rise in zero scores with the AI's limited use in December 2023. The TEA emphasizes that their AI system is secure and unique.

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TRENDING STORIES 🔥 

Meta Adds New Labels for AI-Generated Media

Meta will label AI-created content on its platforms, following Oversight Board advice. This transparency move covers a wider range of media, providing context without limiting free speech. Content violating community standards will still be removed. Full labeling policy starts May 2024.

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Google Unveils Vids for Easy Video Creation

Google introduces Vids, a new app for simple, collaborative video-making aimed at workplace tasks like pitches and updates. Users can assemble content, add voiceovers, and share for team editing. Vids integrates AI for drafting and is set to enter public beta this summer.

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Microsoft's $2.9B AI Push in Japan

Microsoft plans to invest $2.9 billion in Japanese data centers by 2025, enhancing AI capabilities in response to Tokyo's initiative. The investment includes advanced AI chips, a new Tokyo R&D lab, and a reskilling program to train 3 million workers, aligning with Japan's national computing power goals.

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AI Image Of The Week 📷️ 

The possibilities for creating amazing images of Midjourney tattoos are literally endless, there are so many art styles, body parts, and artists to put in your prompt. Check out these examples and modify them to see the tattoos you desire!

When creating your Midjourney prompts, specifying a camera type with camera lenses in the prompt can make a huge difference. Here are some good examples to use in your image prompt to improve the realism of the final image. (Just ask ChatGPT for the best camera for your photograph style).

• Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

• Nikon D850 with Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

• Sony A7 III with Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS

Other terms that can be used with the tattoo prompt are softbox lighting, ring light, and polarizing filter. A wider aperture (lower f-number) will blur the background and keep the attention on the tattoo.

MidJourney Prompt: Yakuza arm tattoo, ultrareal, photorealisitic, close-up, centered, Nikon D850 105mm --ar 2:1

Credit: Matthew Duffin

EYE OPENING NEWS 🧠 

OpenAI's YouTube Data Training for GPT-4

OpenAI used over a million hours of YouTube videos to train its GPT-4 model, despite knowing the legal risks. The company sought diverse data sources after exhausting available options, including GitHub and Quizlet. Google and Meta also faced challenges in sourcing quality AI training data, with Google adjusting policies for broader data use.

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Photobucket's AI Data Licensing Talks

Photobucket, once a leading image host, now eyes a revival by licensing its vast photo and video archive to train AI models. CEO Ted Leonard is negotiating rates with tech firms, potentially unlocking a multi-billion dollar content value amidst a growing market for 'ethically sourced' AI training data.

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Google Mulls AI Content Paywall

Google is contemplating a paywall for new AI-powered search features. While its traditional search engine will remain free, premium AI services may be added to its subscription model. This marks Google's first potential charge for content, despite no official announcement yet.

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Adobe's AI Video Training Pay Sparks Debate

Adobe is buying videos at $120 for 45 minutes to train its AI, sparking debate over fairness as creators get no credit or royalties. This follows a similar call for still images, with the industry paying similar rates for AI training content.

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Apple's Ferret LLM Enhances Siri's App Insight

Apple's new Ferret-UI model allows Siri to comprehend iPhone app layouts, potentially expanding its digital assistant's functionality. Detailed in a Cornell paper, this advancement in machine learning could enable Siri to interact with and navigate apps more effectively, aiding users and the visually impaired.

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FUNDRAISING 🤑 

South Korea Pledges $6.94B for AI Chips

South Korea announces a $6.94 billion investment in AI and semiconductor technology by 2027, aiming to secure a top global position and boost its economy. A separate fund will support AI chip firms.

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Robovision Secures $42M for US Expansion

Robovision, a Belgian AI startup, raised $42 million in Series A funding for US expansion. The company, valued at $180 million, offers a no-code AI platform for industries facing labor shortages, like agriculture and manufacturing.

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Symbolica Secures $31M for AI Development

AI startup Symbolica, aiming to rival OpenAI, raised $31 million in Series A funding. The investment will fuel the creation of alternative AI models to the current transformer architecture, with a coding assistant product planned for early 2025.

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Higgsfield AI Secures $8M Seed Funding

Higgsfield AI, focused on AI-driven video creation, has raised $8 million in seed funding. The investment will enhance their app, Diffuse, aiming to democratize video creation and editing for all users.

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