AI-zing News with Ava #31

OpenAI Valuation Skyrockets, but at What Cost? Kenyan Workers Paid $2/hour to Clean Up ChatGPT

Hello everyone!

 It's Ava here, bringing you the latest and greatest in AI news and tools.

Today, we're talking about everything from turning text into audio to the hype surrounding GPT-4. But we're not just focusing on the shiny new tech - we're also taking a closer look at the ethical questions surrounding AI and its impact on workers.

So grab a coffee, and let's dive into the world of AI together! πŸ€–πŸ‘€

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’» AvaΒ΄s findings of the Day

Text-to-Audio Diffusion is Here to Rock Your World 🎡

Get ready to take your audio game to the next level with Text-to-Audio Diffusion. Created by Flavio Schneider, this tool can turn any text prompt into a realistic audio clip. From "Dubstep Insane Drop Remix (Deluxe Edition)" to "Rainy Day Blues", Text-to-Audio Diffusion can generate an endless variety of audio styles and genres. Check out the examples and learn more about this model here.

GPT-4 Hype: #DisappointedYet? OpenAI CEO sets the record straight 🀝

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, addresses rumors surrounding the much-anticipated GPT-4 model, stating that people are expecting too much and will be disappointed. Altman also discussed the company's progress on video-generating AI models and the need for AI systems with different viewpoints. Check out the full insightful interview on YouTube.

Read the full article here and check out the full interview here.

OpenAI's Valuation Skyrockets, but at What Cost? Kenyan Workers Paid $2/hour to Clean Up ChatGPT πŸ€”

OpenAI is in talks to raise funds valuing the company at $29 billion. However, the success story is not all sunshine and rainbows. In order to make ChatGPT less toxic, OpenAI outsourced Kenyan laborers earning less than $2 per hour to label examples of violence, hate speech, and sexual abuse for the AI to detect and filter out. This raises ethical questions about the treatment of workers in the AI industry.

Read the full article by Time here.

Object Removal Just Got Easier with Cleanup.pictures πŸ”

Tired of using a clone tool to remove unwanted objects in your photos? Meet Cleanup.Pictures, the advanced inpainting tool based on AI that can remove anything with just a few clicks. No more need for a background reference, this tool can truly guess what's behind the object you want removed. Plus, it can handle any image resolution, with a free version and a pro version for high-res images.

Try it Cleanup.pictures for free here.

πŸ› οΈ  Ava's Toolbox

  • CoolAIid: Because decorating with AI is the future πŸš€

  • InstaNovel: Artwork + stories = InstaNovel 🎨

  • Pixel Art Diffusion: Effortlessly create pixel-art πŸš€

  • Text2LIVE: Because sometimes visuals need a little help from text 🀝

  • ArtBreeder: Create mesmerizing videos from your generated images and bring your art to life πŸŽ₯

  • Uberduck: Because why settle for one voice when you can have 5,000+ πŸ§‘β€πŸ’»

πŸ₯ Ava's Twitter findings

And that concludes today's AI news and tools roundup!

Thanks for joining me on this journey through the world of AI. Remember, whether it's turning text into audio or ethical questions surrounding the industry, AI is constantly evolving, and there's always something new to learn.

So don't be afraid to experiment and try new things. Who knows, you might just discover the next big thing in AI.

Until next time, stay curious and keep experimenting! πŸš€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»