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Google is without a doubt one of the main figures in the AI world. However, some of its AI efforts get overshadowed by slight mistakes. Is this the risk that comes with being a pioneer?

Here’s what you’ll find today:

• Google tries to improve its AI search feature

• Apple’s WWDC is just days away

• Elon Musk reveals xAI’s supercomputer plans

• Satya Nadella isn't a big fan of “AI”

• TikTok announces new AI tools for ads

• And more.

👀 Google tries to improve its AI search feature (1 min)

Google's AI search feature, "AI Overview," has been in the works since last year, and the company proudly rolled it out recently after arduous testing and tweaks. However, it has not been warmly received by users, who are currently complaining on social media and uploading screenshots of the search engine giving odd answers, prompting Google to rush to fix the issues.

The deployment of this feature has been anything but smooth for the company. Although it sounds like a promising integration for the search engine, many believe in the principle of "if it isn't broken, don't fix it." Yet, Google insists that the weird answers are mostly for uncommon queries, and they are taking action to address the matter, claiming that AI Overview has actually provided valuable information to users.

🍎 Apple’s WWDC is just days away (2 min)

As the countdown begins for one of the most anticipated developer conferences annually, there's a word to describe Apple's approach to AI in this one, and according to Mark Gurman, the word is "practical." The integration of AI into Apple's devices is mainly focused on allowing chatbots to run smoothly on their operating systems, with everything pointing to OpenAI being the first to join the party with ChatGPT. Apple is also reportedly in talks with Anthropic and Google.

Other rumoured AI features include transcribing voice memos, auto-generated emojis, writing suggestions for emails, and enhancements to Spotlight search.

🤖 Elon Musk reveals xAI’s supercomputer plans (1 min)

Elon Musk is pushing to get xAI ahead of competitors. The CEO announced to investors that the startup was working to build a supercomputer to power Grok's new version. There's not much detail on the matter, besides the plan to have the supercomputer running by fall 2025. Additionally, Oracle will be in charge of developing the computer, which will be powered by Nvidia's H100 GPUs.

xAI is still not at the same level as rivals Google or OpenAI, and Grok, its chatbot, is currently in the early stages. Yet, it promises to evolve into a notable participant to watch as the AI race continues.

🙅‍♂️ Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, has mixed feelings about the term "AI." During an interview with Bloomberg Television, Nadella explained that we shouldn't attribute human qualities to AI and it must be treated for what it is: a tool. He even proposed a new term, "different intelligence."

🪄TikTok is stepping up its AI game. The social media video platform has announced the integration of AI into ads through a creative suite that will help creators craft engaging content with simple prompts. This upcoming feature will be called "TikTok Symphony.”

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