ChatGPT for Mac Now Available

Apple has decided to not integrate Meta’s AI models on account of privacy concerns, based on Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Talks between Apple and Meta took place in March, but Apple dropped the thought, anxious about privacy issues and its fame, given its criticism of Meta’s privacy practices.

As a substitute, Apple launched its own AI features under the Apple Intelligence brand and partnered with OpenAI to make use of ChatGPT for certain queries. Apple also announced on the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) that it could work with Google to make use of the Gemini AI model.

Meanwhile, Meta has released its AI chatbot, Meta AI, to users in India, using its platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger. Read more.

Google is reportedly developing a platform for personalized chatbots to rival Meta and Character.AI. In keeping with sources from The Information, users will have the ability to create their very own chatbots or interact with celebrity-themed bots, with potential integration into YouTube.

The chatbots will probably be powered by Google’s Gemini AI model, and the project is led by Ryan Germick, a designer at Google Labs known for creating Google Doodles. The platform could launch later this 12 months. While Character.AI has achieved success with highly personalized chatbots, particularly amongst younger users, Meta’s celebrity chatbots haven’t gained significant traction since their release in late 2023.

Google’s move to develop influencer and custom chatbots reflects its technique to leverage its AI expertise and huge user base to compete within the growing chatbot market. Read more.

Major record labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group, have jointly filed lawsuits against AI music generation platforms Suno and Udio for alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuits, coordinated with the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA), claim that each platforms have used AI to create music that closely mimics copyrighted songs without obtaining proper licenses.

Suno and Udio allow users to input text prompts to generate audio clips, resulting in accusations that their AI models are trained on copyrighted music, including specific songs and artist styles. The grievance against Suno highlights instances where its AI allegedly produced outputs paying homage to well-known songs like “Johnny B. Goode,” owned by Universal Music Group. Similarly, Udio is accused of facilitating the distribution of AI-generated music that imitates copyrighted recordings on industrial platforms like Spotify. Read more.

OpenAI has released the official ChatGPT app for Apple Mac computers running macOS Sonoma or later. It’s now accessible to all users, having been previously exclusive to ChatGPT Plus subscribers. The app enables direct desktop interaction with ChatGPT, eliminating the need for a browser.

Users can pick from various models, including GPT-3.5, GPT-4, and the advanced GPT-4o, in addition to specialized versions just like the DALL-E image generator. Nevertheless, it currently lacks support for the official OpenAI API. The app features system-wide keyboard shortcuts for quick access.

Despite the launch, OpenAI has delayed the rollout of the advanced voice mode, initially announced in May, on account of ongoing safety and reliability improvements. The voice feature, now expected later this summer, will allow users to interact in voice conversations with the chatbot. The ChatGPT Mac app may be downloaded from OpenAI’s website, even though it will not be yet available on the Mac App Store. Read more.

ElevenLabs debuts “ElevenLabs Reader: AI Audio,” their maiden iOS app that transforms text into engaging spoken narratives using AI. Ideal for multitaskers preferring auditory immersion while commuting, cooking, or evading paparazzi, the app initially supports English with guarantees of a polyglot future encompassing over 29 languages. It boasts features like adjustable playback speeds (0.8x to 2x) and a symphony of 11 diverse voices and accents, from American to Austrian.

Seamless content import from Safari is facilitated through iOS Share Sheet integration. While the app excels at narrating various text formats, some early trials revealed minor PDF formatting issues. A matter mark stays regarding data privacy policies, as users await further clarification on ElevenLabs’ security measures. Read more.