Unleash the Magic: Google's AI Replies, Songs & More in Your Messages!

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Google Messages ‘Magic Compose’ AI can reply to friends – or write them a song

Google Messages is about to get a little more magical with the upcoming AI-powered "Magic Compose" feature. This ain't your grandma's autocomplete! This nifty addition will not only help ya respond to messages in a jiffy but can even whip up a catchy tune, Seuss-style.

The wizards at Google have been cookin' up this AI feature, and we got a sneak peek from our pals at 9to5Google. In a playful twist, Google's givin' this feature a fun, whimsical vibe, in contrast to its Workspace counterparts like Google Docs and Gmail.

You'll be able to choose from a range of styles, from "Formal" (yawn) to "Excited" (party time!). And the cherry on top? The "Lyrical" style turns your message into a quirky, sing-songy poem.

Magic Compose also uses context from your convo to suggest replies, which means your responses will be cooler than a cucumber. It'll need an internet connection, though, so remember that carrier charges may apply.

No need to wait too long – this feature should be rolling out soon! Wanna be the first to take it for a spin? Sign up for beta testing via the Play Store.

READ THE ARTICLE ON 9TO5GOOGLE.

Amazon's Latest AI Acquisition Is for Podcasts on Amazon Music

Amazon Music's podcast game is getting a boost, thanks to their acquisition of Snackable AI. This startup's tech lets you skip to the good parts of audio and video clips by automatically generating highlights and chapters. Now you can find that one juicy bit from your favorite podcast without playing the whole thing – ain't that a treat?

Amazon's diving headfirst into the world of AI, and they're not alone. Big names like Google, Microsoft, and even ol' Elon Musk himself are in the mix too. But with great power comes great responsibility, and some folks (like Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak) are calling for a breather to address the "profound risks" AI might bring. So buckle up, because AI's potential and danger are hitting new heights, and Amazon's along for the ride.

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Microsoft’s Bing Chat AI is now open to everyone, with plug-ins coming soon

Microsoft's Bing Chat AI, now powered by GPT-4, is open to everyone - no waitlist, no fuss. Just sign in with your Microsoft account, and you're good to go. This comes after Microsoft ditched the waitlist a couple of months back.

Bing Chat is getting an upgrade with cool new features like image and video results, Bing and Edge Actions, a chat history, and even plug-in support. Developers, get ready - this plug-in support is a game changer. Microsoft's partnering with OpenTable for restaurant bookings and WolframAlpha for snazzy visualizations. Keep an eye on Microsoft's Build conference this month for more deets on how devs can soup up this chatbot. Wanna know more? Check out the full preview.

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Workspace users can now access Google’s Bard AI chatbot

Hey there, folks! Google's Bard AI chatbot was playin' hard to get for Workspace users, but now it's ready to mingle. If you're a Workspace admin, you can enable Bard and let your peeps access it with their Gmail accounts. Think of it as a helpful sidekick for tasks like research, planning, and ideation. But, don't get too excited—it may not be as good as, say, ChatGPT.

To get started, head to your Workspace Admin dashboard and follow the breadcrumbs: Apps > Additional Google services > Early Access Apps. But, let's be real, Bard might be a bit of a lost cause compared to its rivals. With Google's grip on its position loosening up, you might wanna think twice before putting all your eggs in this chatbot basket.

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Workspace users can now access Google’s Bard AI chatbot

Hey there, folks! Google's Bard AI chatbot was playin' hard to get for Workspace users, but now it's ready to mingle. If you're a Workspace admin, you can enable Bard and let your peeps access it with their Gmail accounts. Think of it as a helpful sidekick for tasks like research, planning, and ideation. But, don't get too excited—it may not be as good as, say, ChatGPT.

To get started, head to your Workspace Admin dashboard and follow the breadcrumbs: Apps > Additional Google services > Early Access Apps. But, let's be real, Bard might be a bit of a lost cause compared to its rivals. With Google's grip on its position loosening up, you might wanna think twice before putting all your eggs in this chatbot basket.

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OpenAI changes AI strategy, won't train ChatGPT on customer data, says Sam Altman

OpenAI's big cheese, Sam Altman, says they're putting the kibosh on training their AI smarty-pants models on customer data. Turns out, folks don't want their info used like that, so OpenAI's making some changes.

While they've stopped using API data for training, other sources are still fair game. Big-shot companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, and Snapchat are still cozying up to OpenAI's API services.

But all this AI jazz has ruffled some feathers. The Writers Guild of America is striking over AI messing with their gig. And some entertainment bigwigs, like Barry Diller, are threatening to sue AI companies for swiping their content.

To top it off, Amazon's warning employees not to spill company secrets to ChatGPT, and Samsung's telling its workers to quit using fancy AI tech like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Bing AI. Why? 'Cause they're afraid of leaking the secret sauce.

As AI gets bigger and badder, companies are scrambling to keep their customers' info on the down-low and be more transparent about data use.

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