ElevenLabs’ upgraded voice AI mimics natural conversation flow

ElevenLabs has released Conversational AI 2.0, an enhanced platform for building enterprise voice assistants that better simulate human dialogue patterns. The update addresses common issues like awkward pauses and interruptions in automated conversations, according to reporting by Carl Franzen. The new system analyzes conversational cues such as hesitations and filler words to determine when to …

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Token Monster automatically selects best AI for each task

A new AI chatbot platform called Token Monster has launched in alpha, automatically routing user prompts to the most suitable large language models for optimal results. The platform was developed by Matt Shumer, CEO of OthersideAI, as reported by Carl Franzen. Token Monster integrates seven major AI models including Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o, and Google …

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Microsoft offers OpenAI’s Sora video AI for free

Microsoft has made OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator available for free through its Bing Video Creator feature on mobile devices. The tool allows users to create five-second videos from text prompts without requiring expensive ChatGPT subscriptions that cost up to $200 monthly, according to a report by Carl Franzen. Users can access the feature through …

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Google releases app to run AI models locally on Android

Google has quietly launched an experimental Android app called AI Edge Gallery that allows users to run artificial intelligence models directly on their smartphones without an internet connection. The app is available through GitHub and will come to iOS devices later. Users can download and run AI models from the Hugging Face platform to perform …

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Sky brings AI-powered automation to the Mac

An upcoming Mac application called Sky promises to revolutionize desktop automation by combining artificial intelligence with natural language processing. The app, developed by the creators of Apple’s Shortcuts app, allows users to control their Mac and perform complex tasks simply by typing commands in everyday language. Federico Viticci from MacStories reports that Sky can understand …

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Perplexity launches Labs feature for comprehensive project development

AI search company Perplexity announced the launch of Perplexity Labs, a new feature that transforms user ideas into complete projects including reports, spreadsheets, and web applications. The tool is available exclusively to Pro subscribers and represents an expansion beyond the company’s existing search and research capabilities. Labs performs automated work sessions lasting 10 minutes or …

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Hume releases EVI 3 voice AI model with custom voice creation

New York startup Hume has launched EVI 3, an advanced conversational AI model that lets users create custom synthetic voices through voice-to-voice interaction. The technology targets applications from customer support to virtual companionship, according to reporting by Carl Franzen for VentureBeat. Users can specify personality traits, vocal qualities, and emotional tones to generate voices ranging …

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Mystic Moose launches MovieFlo.AI for user-generated films

Boston-based Mystic Moose has unveiled MovieFlo.AI, an artificial intelligence platform that enables users to create animated films and videos from story concepts. The tool targets anime creators, filmmakers, and content creators who lack traditional production resources. Dean Takahashi reports the launch for VentureBeat. The platform offers an integrated workflow from script development to final video …

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Chinese startup DeepSeek releases major update

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released a significant update to its open-source reasoning model, bringing it closer to competing with paid services from OpenAI and Google. The new DeepSeek-R1-0528 model shows substantial improvements in complex reasoning tasks across mathematics, science, and programming. VentureBeat’s Carl Franzen reports that the updated model achieved 87.5% accuracy on the …

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