Happy Friday! Anthropic, Perplexity Data Block, AI Synthetic Data Risks, OpenAI SearchGPT, HTC VIVE, Roblox, Deep Fakes, Tour de France AR, EA, Tools, Games & more. Let’s dive in — with this week’s episode of XRB Wire.
Friday’s lineup
- + AI Face Data Block…
+ Risks of Synthetic AI data…
+ Open AI launches SearchGPT…
+ Roblox Metaverse…
+ Tour De France gets Augmented…
+ HTC VIVE Focus 4 Coming…
+ AR-VR Games / Tools…
NEWS: AI
BIG STORY:
Data Restrictions Impact AI Development
With more countries imposing strict regulations, AI companies are finding it harder to gather and use data effectively.
According to, New research from the Data Provenance,
“The researchers estimate that in the three data sets — called C4, Refined Web and Dolma — 5 percent of all data, and 25 percent of data from the highest-quality sources, has been restricted. Those restrictions are set up through the Robots Exclusion Protocol”
Lack of high quality data will hamper the growth of AI technologies like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude .
The growing push-back from content creators, aggregators & content platforms has led to paywalls, blocking & litigation's. Reddit & Stackoverflow are charging AI companies for their data & soon other’s will follow the same model.
Some believe AI can generate synthetic data to train itself.
“But many researchers doubt that today’s A.I. systems are capable of generating enough high-quality synthetic data to replace the human-created data they’re losing.”
But a recent study, from the University of Cambridge, shows AI-generated information — known as synthetic data — polluted the training set.
According to co-author Zakhar Shumaylov,
“The message is, we have to be very careful about what ends up in our training data,” Training artificial intelligence (AI) models on AI-generated text quickly leads to the models churning out nonsense ”
This could be a double blow to AI companies, who for years have had a free run on other peoples data. Going ahead, How will this affect the growth & investments in AI. [Read More] & [Read More]
OTHER AI NEWS:
Creativity Boosts and Limits with AI
Recent research published in ‘Science Advances’ explores AI’s impact on human creativity.
The study examined how GPT-4 affected the creativity of 293 participants writing short stories. Researchers used a combination of human evaluation and AI analysis to assess the stories’ creativity and uniqueness.
The stories written with AI were often more similar to each other
than those created purely by human imagination. The study also found a “leveling effect” at play, where the least creative writers get the biggest benefit, while those who are naturally creative don’t get much of a boost. [ Read More]
OpenAI’s SearchGPT Challenges Google
OpenAI is set to challenge giants like Google & Perplexity with its new AI-driven search engine, SearchGPT. This tool promises more personalized and accurate search results by understanding user intent better. How many search engines Do we need ??? [Read More]
How to… Spot Deepfakes Using AI
Do you want to spot deepfakes??? Researchers suggest looking closely at the eyes for signs of manipulation.Real eyes reflect light in complex ways, while deepfakes often fail to replicate this detail. This simple yet effective technique can help you identify deepfakes, safeguarding you against misinformation. [Read More]
NEWS: XR / Game / Design
Six Flags and Roblox Metaverse Collaboration
Six Flags is bringing the thrill of its theme parks to the digital world through a partnership with Roblox. This move allows fans to experience rides and attractions virtually. It’s a blend of real-world excitement and digital innovation. Will this shift come at the cost of our health??? [Read More]
NBC Sports’ AR Coverage of the Tour de France
NBC Sports has introduced augmented reality (AR) features in its Tour de France coverage. Fans can now enjoy immersive experiences like live on-bike POV cameras. This AR integration offers a new way to engage with the sport, bringing fans closer to the action. Is this the future of sports broadcasting??? [Read More]
AI in College Football Simulations
In just three months, EA ( Electronic Arts) used AI technology to bring 11,000 college football players to digital life. This project uses advanced AI techniques to create realistic avatars and simulations. It’s a significant leap in digital sports representation. How will this technology impact the gaming and sports industries??? [Read More]
Bounce Arcade: VR Game Development
The new VR game “Bounce Arcade” is set to redefine virtual reality gaming. With innovative mechanics and creative gameplay, it promises a fresh experience for VR enthusiasts. If Virtual Reality is to grow, We need more games like this to push boundaries in VR games. [Read More]
Play a Game
https://malduffin.8thwall.app/collect-ar/
Mal says, Thanks for trying it out, Its a game with short game-play, ideal for mobile Augmented Reality (AR)!!! Give it a spin & leave your feedback.
NEWS: XR / Device / Product
Meta’s AI Assistant for Quest Headsets
Meta is bringing its AI assistant to Quest headsets, to enhance the VR experience with intuitive interactions. This feature will initially roll out in the US and Canada. Meta aims to make VR more accessible and engaging with AI. How will this influence the adoption of VR technology??? [Read More]
Google’s VR Blocks Goes Open Source
In an interesting move, Google has open sourced its VR Blocks tool. With access to such a vast library of models, developers can create and share 3D models more freely. It will make it easier for them to build their own immersive experiences. [Read More]
HTC Teases New Vive XR Headset
HTC is teasing its new VIVE XR headset, the Focus 4, promising advanced features and improved performance. The new device wants to cater to both gamers and professionals. But how many gamers are going to buy it at a price of $1300 USD , this means only businesses can afford it. [Read More]
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With this edition we bring you a diverse set of stories from the most recent shifts on the tech scene. This time round, we have added a section to highlight ‘experimental games’ under Play a Game. Stay tuned for next week’s updates, and keep exploring new ideas and applications.
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