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Google Launches AI Tools for Seamless Vacation Planning.

With Summer around the corner, Google's latest AI-powered features are set to revolutionise holiday planning. Users can now create personalised itineraries for destinations, complete with photos, reviews, and interactive maps. These plans can be easily saved or shared via Google Docs or Gmail. Additionally, free access to Gemini’s Gems allows users to create custom AI experts for travel tasks, such as choosing destinations or packing tips. A new hotel price tracking feature alerts users to price drops, helping them secure the best deals effortlessly. Read more

This Week On The Friday AI Dive

1. AI in the shadows: Unveiling China's Tech-driven censorship

2. Did ChatGPT just replace Photoshop?

3. AI-Powered Tax Scams are Here: How to Stay Safe from Deepfakes, Phishing, and More This Tax Season.

4. Trending AI tools of the week

5. Prompt of the week

6. How to get into AI: weekly free courses for beginners— Google AI essentials course Here

7. This week’s Video: Are we doing enough to stay safe from Deepfakes?

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AI in the Shadows: Unveiling China's Tech-Driven Censorship.

China develops an AI system to enhance online censorship, targeting sensitive topics and dissent.

Key facts:

• A leaked database reveals China's use of AI to flag sensitive content online.

• The system targets a wide range of topics, from pollution to political satire.

• Evidence suggests growing adoption of AI for censorship by authoritarian regimes.

Why it may be important to you:

Imagine a world where every complaint, every whisper of dissent, is swiftly silenced by an unseen hand. This revelation about China's AI-driven censorship offers a glimpse into how technology can be wielded to control narratives and suppress voices. As AI advances, it raises questions about the future of free expression and the balance between innovation and repression. Could similar technologies be employed elsewhere, and what does this mean for digital freedoms worldwide? Read more

Did ChatGPT Just Replace Photoshop?

OpenAI enhances ChatGPT with new image-generation capabilities using GPT-4o.

Key Facts

• OpenAI introduces image creation and modification in ChatGPT using GPT-4o.

• The feature is currently available to Pro subscribers, with plans to roll out to Plus and free users.

• GPT-4o is trained on publicly available and proprietary data, with policies to respect artists' rights.

Why it may be important to you:

Ever wondered how technology could transform the way we create and interact with images? OpenAI's latest upgrade to ChatGPT brings image generation directly into the conversation, allowing users to create and modify images seamlessly. This development not only enhances creative possibilities but also raises questions about the ethical use of AI in art and content creation. As AI continues to evolve, how will it shape our approach to creativity and intellectual property? Read more

AI-Powered Tax Scams are Here: How to Stay Safe from Deepfakes, Phishing, and More This Tax Season.

Tax season brings new risks with AI-driven scams targeting personal information.

Key Facts

• New online scams use AI and deepfakes to deceive and steal personal data.

• W2 phishing scams are among the threats to watch out for this tax season.

• These scams aim to commit identity theft and fraud, such as opening loans in victims' names.

Why it may be important to you:

As the days grow longer and the promise of spring beckons, tax season arrives with its own set of challenges. This year, the threat of fraud looms larger than ever, with scammers employing sophisticated techniques like AI and deepfakes to trick unsuspecting individuals. These scams, including W2 phishing attempts, seek to steal personal information for identity theft and other malicious activities. In an increasingly digital world, staying vigilant and informed is crucial to protecting yourself and your loved ones from these evolving threats. Read more

Trending AI Tools of The Week

• Incogni: Stops spammers and other hostile actors from stealing your info online.

• Cresh: Helps you validate business ideas using advanced AI.

• Lately: Turn one piece of content into more than 50 social media posts. You don’t want to miss out. Try for free today!

Prompt of the Week

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