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Sheryl Crow Criticizes Drake's Use of AI Vocals for 2Pac in 'Taylor Made Freestyle'

Sheryl Crow expressed her concerns about AI's impact on the music industry, particularly criticizing Drake for using AI-generated vocals of the late 2Pac in his "Taylor Made Freestyle" diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar. Crow condemned the act as disrespectful and inhumane. Following a legal threat from 2Pac’s estate, Drake removed the track from social media.

AI-Generated Al Michaels to Deliver Paris Olympics Highlights

NBCUniversal and Peacock will provide a daily highlight reel of the Summer Olympics narrated by an AI-generated voice of broadcaster Al Michaels. The AI, trained using clips from Michaels' NBC broadcasts, aims to deliver realistic, coherent summaries. Michaels approved the use of his voice, expressing curiosity and support for the project.

AI Poses Threat to Freelance Jobs

AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are replacing jobs in writing and coding, making freelancers particularly vulnerable due to their lack of job security. A 2023 study found a 21% drop in freelance opportunities in these fields post-AI introduction. This trend, viewed as a precursor to broader job market impacts, suggests freelancers may need to adapt or pivot to remain competitive.

AI Startup Helps You Write Your Autobiography

Britney Spears' "The Woman in Me" was named 2023's best autobiography by GoodReads. For those without pop star resources, the AI startup Autobiographer offers a solution. Using Anthropic's Claude 3 model, it asks users questions to help them record their life stories. Subscriptions include unlimited conversations, storage, and content creation.

Sonia's AI Chatbot Offers an Alternative to Therapy

Sonia, a startup founded by Dustin Klebe, Lukas Wolf, and Chris Aeberli, provides an AI therapist through an iOS app. The app, costing $20 per month or $200 annually, uses generative AI to offer therapy and homework based on cognitive behavioral therapy. It has around 8,000 users and has raised $3.35 million from investors. Critics question AI's ability to fully replace human therapists due to potential limitations in detecting subtler signs of mental health issues.

What Is 'AI Washing' and Why Is It a Problem?

AI washing, where companies overstate their use of AI, is becoming prevalent. Examples include Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology, which still relies heavily on human oversight. This misleading practice, driven by competition and hype, can erode trust, lead to regulatory scrutiny, and cause financial and operational issues for businesses and investors.