OpenAI pulls ChatGPT Voice "Sky" and Scale AI raises $1B Series F round 💰

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✋OpenAI pulls ChatGPT voice after similarities to Scarlett Johansson

• Scarlett Johansson criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for using a synthetic voice in ChatGPT's update that closely resembled hers, describing her reaction as "shocked, angered, and in disbelief." This AI voice, named Sky, was paused after backlash for its flirtatious tone, drawing comparisons to Johansson's role in the film "Her." Johansson had declined an offer to voice ChatGPT 4.0 and hired legal counsel after Sky's release, prompting OpenAI to pause its use and clarify that the voice belonged to a different actress. Read more

💰 Scale AI raises $1B in their Series F round

• Data-labeling startup Scale AI has raised $1 billion in a Series F round, doubling its valuation to $13.8 billion. The funding, led by Accel and joined by Amazon, Meta, and other major investors, reflects growing investor interest in AI. Scale AI, which uses machine learning and human oversight to manage and annotate data, serves clients like Microsoft, Toyota, GM, Meta, the U.S. Department of Defense, and OpenAI. The company plans to use the new funds to enhance its data capabilities, crucial for training AI models and advancing towards artificial general intelligence. Read more

👨‍💻 Microsoft unveils Copilot for Teams

• At its annual Build developer conference, Microsoft unveiled Team Copilot, an extension of its generative AI technology aimed at enhancing collaboration and project management for corporate teams. Team Copilot integrates with Microsoft Teams, Loop, and Planner to manage meeting agendas, take co-authored notes, summarize chat information, create and assign tasks, and track deadlines. Designed to improve productivity by handling administrative tasks, Team Copilot will be available in preview later this year for users with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license, which costs $30 per user per month. Read more

🤝 Google announces 3D images for AI generated Ads

• Google announced Tuesday that advertisers will soon be able to create immersive visuals using generative AI, as part of a broader rollout of AI tools for brands. This includes a visual brand profile in search results that offers richer visuals and product videos. Additionally, Google's new "AI Overview" feature will prioritize AI-generated summaries at the top of search results, with relevant ads integrated and labeled as "sponsored." Google will also enable virtual try-ons using AI-generated 360-degree views from high-quality images. Read more