⚡️ Google Surprises Teens

Good Morning. Google has taken the leap, embedding artificial intelligence into its search tool aimed at teenagers. But with great power comes great responsibility—how will this affect the sensitive handling of questionable content? Let's explore.

Today's Highlights:

• NSA to establish new AI security center

• AI intel firm AlphaSense raises $150M

• Google lets publishers opt out of training Bard

DEEP DIVE

Google Unveils AI-Supported Search Experience for Teenagers

Google has announced that its generative AI search tool, dubbed SGE (Search Generative Experience), will soon be accessible to teenagers. This will enable youngsters aged 13-17 in the US to access AI-supported search through Google's Search Labs via the Google app or on Chrome desktop.

The AI-infused feature bolsters Google Search by adding a conversational aspect, enhancing user interactions by offering a dialogue-friendly approach. To fend off inappropriate content, Google has built-in safeguards and reinforced protections against illicit substances and bullying.

Google has launched a new feature called ‘About this result.’ Aimed at offering a better understanding of how SGE generated the response—this handy feature provides further context about the content teenagers encounter through AI search.

Various enhancements are also in the pipeline to refine the AI's response to queries that may carry false or offensive undertones. Google is initiating an update to its AI model that focuses on detecting such controversial queries and counters with top-quality, accurate responses. The tech giant is also exploring means to review and revise its initial responses on sensitive subjects.

Google has gradually enriched the AI search journey from backing video and image searches to delivering local info, travel suggestions, and tools for summaries and definitions. Recently, it even started trials on displaying ads alongside the AI-produced responses.

This experience, though not entirely without its complications, promises to transform our search habits.

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PUNCHLINES

Silent Whisperer: Amazon Bedrock is now generally available as AWS enterprise GenAI efforts get serious.

Sizing Up: AI market intel firm AlphaSense raises $150M in Series E, bumping its valuation to a whopping $2.5 billion.

Power, Profit, and Raids: French authority raids Nvidia offices over suspicions of anti-competitive practices.

AI-Enabled: UK neurosurgeon predicts AI-powered brain surgeries will be possible within two years.

Supercharged Love: Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd shares how AI-powered digital matchmaking will ‘supercharge’ love.

TLDR

Google lets publishers opt out of training Google Bard: Google introduces a new control in its indexing file allowing publishers to prevent their content from assisting in improving Bard and Vertex API. Aided by Google-Extended, publishers can inhibit their content from being utilized for generative AI use as it may reduce traffic to individual outlets.

Microsoft's new AI Co-Innovation Lab to support Bay Area startups: Microsoft has unveiled its fifth AI Co-Innovation Lab in San Francisco, catering to startups and enterprises. The lab aims to promote AI development by offering access to experts, tools, and infrastructure. The location was strategically selected for its concentration of AI innovation, particularly among startups.

NSA to establish new AI security center: The National Security Agency is setting up a center for artificial intelligence security, emphasizing the importance of AI in U.S. defense. The center will work with private and international partners to strengthen U.S. defenses against threats, primarily from China and Russia. Its creation follows a study highlighting the need to secure AI models from theft and sabotage.

Adobe debuts Firefly-powered web version of Photoshop: Adobe launches Photoshop for web—integrating Firefly-powered AI features including generative fill and generative expand. The version, formerly in beta, is accessible to all paid plan users and supports collaboration via link sharing. Notably, the release doesn't include some tools available on the desktop version.

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