Author HubMaximilian Schreiner

Max is managing editor at THE DECODER. As a trained philosopher, he deals with consciousness, AI, and the question of whether machines can really think or just pretend to.

AI research

Nov 19, 2024Nov 19, 2024

Study reveals AI models have hidden capabilities they can't access through normal prompts

AI in practice

Oct 11, 2024Oct 11, 2024

Tesla unveils Cybercab robot taxi, but robot Optimus is the bigger deal

AI and society

Sep 27, 2024Sep 27, 2024

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies rumors of giant equity stake as company considers restructuring

AI in practice

Nov 20, 2024Nov 20, 2024

Older Echo devices, latency and AI bugs are slowing down Amazon's AI ambitions for Alexa

AI in practice

Nov 20, 2024Nov 20, 2024

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Google is expanding the capabilities of its AI chatbot Gemini by adding a memory function that allows the system to remember users' interests and personal preferences and tailor responses accordingly. The new feature is initially only available to Gemini Advanced subscribers in English. Users can either directly share information such as their occupation, hobbies, or dietary habits during conversations with Gemini or store it on a dedicated "Saved Info" page, where the saved data can be viewed, edited, or deleted at any time. Gemini indicates in its responses when it draws on personal information. OpenAI introduced a similar feature for ChatGPT Plus in April.

Rolling out starting today, you can ask Gemini Advanced to remember your interests and preferences for more helpful, relevant responses. Easily view, edit, or delete any information you've shared, and see when it's used.

Try it in Gemini Advanced → https://t.co/Yh38BPvqjp pic.twitter.com/gR354OZxnV-

Google Gemini App (@GeminiApp) November 19, 2024

AI research

Nov 19, 2024Nov 19, 2024

Study reveals AI models have hidden capabilities they can't access through normal prompts

AI and society

Nov 18, 2024Nov 18, 2024

Wall Street giants prepare for the biggest tech infrastructure boom since the internet

AI research

Nov 15, 2024Nov 15, 2024

'GluFormer' predicts future health outcomes using only blood sugar data

AI in practice

Nov 15, 2024Nov 15, 2024

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TikTok announced Symphony Creative Studio, a new AI-powered tool that lets advertisers create videos from minimal inputs like product information or URLs. The tool is now available to all TikTok for Business users. Symphony Creative Studio offers several key features. With "Generate & Remix Videos," brands can create TikTok videos directly from product details. "Avatar Videos" lets companies use AI-powered digital avatars that speak in more than 30 languages. "Translate & Dub Videos" converts videos into different languages. The platform includes a video editor that helps optimize existing content with TikTok-specific elements. All content created through Symphony Creative Studio carries an "AI-generated" label to maintain transparency. TikTok says additional features are in development, including "Refresh Videos" and "Generate TikTok Scripts," though the company hasn't provided specific release dates for these tools.