😵Grok-2’s Insane Image Generator!

Elon Musk’s xAI unveils new Grok-2 chatbots with image generation

Key Points 

• Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini are currently in beta for Premium users on X and will be available via enterprise API later this month.

• The new image generator, enables users to create and publish images with minimal restrictions, raising concerns about potential misuse and misinformation.

♨️News - Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has introduced two new models of its Grok chatbot: Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini. These models boast enhanced performance and newly added image-generation capabilities.

🤖About the new models - Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini are currently in beta on X, accessible only to Premium and Premium Plus subscribers. Both models are set to be available via the AI developer's enterprise API later this month.

According to the company, Grok-2 is “more intuitive, steerable, and versatile” compared to its predecessor, while Grok-2 mini is noted as a “small but capable sibling” that balances speed and answer quality.

😳An insane image generator? Grok’s new image generator, powered by Black Forest Lab’s Flux 1 AI model, allows users to create and publish images directly on the X platform with minimal safeguards against misuse. Early examples include controversial depictions of public figures, such as Donald Trump and George W. Bush engaging in questionable activities. This lack of restrictions, coupled with the absence of AI-generated disclaimers, has already sparked concerns about potential misuse and misinformation. Take a look at some of the creations👇🏻

Pixel 9 series launch: Key AI updates you need to know

Key Points 

• All Pixel 9 phones come with exclusive AI features and increased RAM to support advanced on-device AI functionalities.

• The Pro models include a year of Google One AI Premium, granting access to Google’s top AI system, Gemini Advanced.

📱News - Google has just unveiled its Pixel 9 series. The big news is on the software side: all Pixel 9 phones come with special AI features just for them, and they also have increased RAM to support advanced on-device AI functionalities.

Another exciting update is that the Pro models will include a year of Google One AI Premium, which provides access to Google’s top AI system, Gemini Advanced.

🤓Coming back to the topic, here’s a quick look at the main AI features in the Pixel 9 - 

• Pixel Screenshots: This feature allows you to capture screenshots to keep track of things like events or recipes. You can later conversationally search through these screenshots for the information you need. 

• Gemini Screen Understanding: Gemini can now provide responses based on what’s on your screen. For example, if you’re watching a travel video on YouTube, you can ask Gemini to add a list of restaurants from the video to Google Maps.

• Improved Gemini Assistant: The new Gemini 1.5 Flash model offers quicker responses and improved accuracy. It also includes new extensions that integrate with apps like Google Calendar, Keep, and Tasks.

• Gemini Live: This feature allows for natural voice conversations with Gemini. You can interrupt or pause the chat and resume later, even if your screen is locked. It’s available only for Gemini Advanced subscribers.

• Pixel Buds Pro 2 Integration: With the new Pixel Buds Pro 2, you can interact with Gemini by tapping and holding the headphones and saying, “Let’s talk live.”

• Magic Editor: This tool lets you modify photos by describing changes you want, like replacing the sky or altering other parts of the image. You can type prompts or select areas to edit.

• Add Me: This feature helps you take group photos by first capturing your friends, then using AR to position yourself in the same spot. The camera will combine both images seamlessly.

• Pixel Studio: A new app that lets you create illustrations from text prompts, using both on-device and cloud-based AI models for generating images.

• Circle to Share: Easily share portions of an image or screen by circling the area you want and sending it directly. This simplifies the process of cropping and sharing.

• AI Weather Summaries: The Pixel Weather app now uses AI to create detailed weather reports. You can customize the layout to prioritize information like the UV index.

• Call Notes: AI generates summaries of your phone calls after they end. This feature helps you remember details like phone numbers mentioned during the call. Summaries are created on-device, and all call participants are notified before any transcription occurs.