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Top AI News: Updates From OpenAI, Google, Microsoft & More
Welcome to your weekly dose of the latest news in the world of AI & more.

Hello AI Enthusiasts! 🚀
The world of AI never stops, and neither do we! This week, we’re covering groundbreaking updates from OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, along with incredible contributions from other players in the AI space. Whether it’s OpenAI’s GPT-4 enhancements or Coca-Cola’s AI-generated holiday spirit, this edition is packed with insights, innovations, and tools to keep you ahead of the curve. Let’s dive in!
THIS WEEK’S MENU:
Top AI News of the Week 📰
Top AI Tool of the Week ✂️
Gen AI Art Picks 🎨
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Top AI News of the Week
🤝 This Week’s News…
🔵 OpenAI Updates: Voice Mode, GPT-4 Enhancements & More
Advanced Voice Mode on Web App: OpenAI’s advanced voice mode is now rolling out for web users. Plus and Enterprise subscribers get first access, with free users joining soon. This marks another step toward seamless human-AI interaction.
Enhanced GPT-4o Capabilities: GPT-4o just got better! OpenAI claims improvements in creative writing, document handling, and providing insightful responses. Subtle yet impactful changes.
Live Video and Visual Recognition Coming Soon: Beta testers discovered code for real-time camera functionality, voice mode integration, and visual recognition capabilities, hinting at exciting updates in the pipeline.
NEW: ChatGPT’s ‘Live Camera’ video features were just found in the code of the latest beta.
Six months after their initial demo, OpenAI's visual AI could be ready for testing — and Advanced Voice Mode could soon be getting ‘eyes’
The code discovered in v1.2024.317 reveals:… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung)
6:20 PM • Nov 20, 2024
🟢 Google’s Major AI Moves: Gemini Leads the Way
Gemini’s Memory Feature: Google’s Gemini now remembers user preferences (e.g., dietary restrictions or travel costs), creating a more personalized experience for users.
Automatic YouTube Dubbing: YouTube is rolling out AI-driven automatic video dubbing into multiple languages, expanding creators’ reach to global audiences effortlessly.
AI Music & Media Innovation: Gemini powers unique tools like Recapture, which generates new camera angles for video creators, and AI-assisted music remixes, opening fresh creative possibilities.
🟡 Microsoft’s AI Push: Ignite Announcements & More

Image Source: Microsoft
AI in Teams: Microsoft’s latest Teams update allows real-time voice cloning and translation during meetings, enhancing global communication.
Windows Copilot Recall Feature: Recall lets you retrace steps across apps with added privacy controls. Available now on select devices running Insider Preview builds.
HarperCollins Collaboration: Microsoft signed a deal with HarperCollins to responsibly train AI models, signaling a shift toward ethical AI data usage.
🎨 AI Creativity & Art: Holiday Ads & More

Image Source: New York Post
Coca-Cola’s AI Christmas Ad: This nostalgic yet modern ad was entirely AI-generated, including visuals and characters. While polarizing, it showcases the potential of AI in branding and media.
Flux Tools by Black Forest Labs: Tools like inpainting, outpainting, and image variation are now available, giving creators the power to transform simple visuals into stunning AI artworks.
Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znIyaGS5BNc ✨
🌟 Other Notable Updates: Emerging Players & Tools
Deep Seek Model: China’s Deep Seek R1 light preview is challenging OpenAI’s models in logical reasoning and coding tasks.
LeChat by Mistral: A free alternative to GPT-style tools now includes search capabilities, coding features, and image generation, rivaling paid competitors.
Pickle AI for Zoom: The AI tool creates real-time avatars for virtual meetings, eliminating the need to appear on camera.
🚀 DeepSeek-R1-Lite-Preview is now live: unleashing supercharged reasoning power!
🔍 o1-preview-level performance on AIME & MATH benchmarks.
💡 Transparent thought process in real-time.
🛠️ Open-source models & API coming soon!🌐 Try it now at chat.deepseek.com
#DeepSeek— DeepSeek (@deepseek_ai)
11:40 AM • Nov 20, 2024
✨ Top AI Tool of the Week ✨
📚 Gauthmath: AI-Powered Homework Help
Gauthmath is an AI-powered app designed to help students solve math problems quickly and efficiently.
AI Problem Solving: Simply snap a picture of a math problem, and Gauthmath provides a step-by-step solution.
Multi-Subject Support: In addition to math, Gauthmath supports subjects like physics, chemistry, and economics.
Expert Assistance: Access live human tutors 24/7 for additional guidance on tough questions
GenAI Art Picks: Your Weekly Dose of AI Inspiration
We’re back with our top AI art picks this week to get you inspired to create your own AI masterpieces 🖍️⭐

Image source: Midjourney
Isn't it incredible that these stunning images were entirely AI-generated? Believe it or not, every single pixel was crafted by a machine!
That's it for this week's AI tips & news! Hope you found some gems to spark your curiosity and imagination. Stay tuned for more AI news and tips next week. Keep exploring and stay awesome in the world of AI!
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