🎵 AI can't win a Grammy

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Here’s what we got for ya today:

• 🗞️ Meta’s new text-to-speech tool increases chance of deepfakes

• 🗞️ AI can’t win a Grammy (but can help you get one)

• 🛠 Reachout.ai: Create personalized prospecting videos at scale

• 💡 Learn how to generate multiple AI images from a single prompt

• 🗞️ Elon Musk didn’t think anyone would actually agree to AI pause

🗞️ News

Meta Unveils Game-Changing AI Speech Tool with Potential Deepfake Dangers

Meta's taken another leap into the AI fray with a new creation called Voicebox, a tool designed to revolutionize speech generation. This cutting-edge technology can create stunning audio from text, a newer version of technology like competitor ElevenLabs.

Yet, despite its impressive capabilities, Meta has shelved its release due to the potential misuse in creating convincing deepfakes — a concern that the tech giant acknowledges, resulting in a cautious approach toward the tool's public accessibility.

Here’s what we know:

• Voicebox, Meta's new AI tool, uses raw audio to generate dialogue, outdoing previous voice generators that need specific task training

• This AI marvel can create lifelike speech in six languages, helping improve natural-sounding and multilingual conversations

• On the flip side, Voicebox could be a potential deepfake factory, imitating voices with uncanny precision and creating faux dialogues

• Meta acknowledges the risks and has developed AI classifiers to distinguish between human and Voicebox-generated speech

• Although excited about the technology, Meta is holding back its public release due to the risk of misuse and potential for creating chaos

Our Take: As Voicebox stands on the cusp of reshaping communication, it also wields the power to rain down an avalanche of deepfake deception. In this ongoing saga of innovation, we must race responsibly without tripping over unforeseen hazards.

Grammy Awards Introduce AI Protocols, Recognition Reserved for Human Creators

The Recording Academy has updated its award eligibility rules to accommodate the growing use of AI in music production. The Academy's newly released "Artificial Intelligence Protocols" specify that only "human creators" can win a Grammy.

Under this revised directive, compositions with AI contributions remain eligible for the Grammy Awards, on the condition that a human creator has provided a "meaningful" contribution to the music and/or lyrics.

Key takeaways:

• The Recording Academy's newly released "AI Protocols" stipulate that only "human creators" can be eligible for the Grammy Awards

• A piece that incorporates elements of AI is still eligible, provided a human has made a significant contribution to the music and/or lyrics

• The rule change follows an announcement by Paul McCartney that an upcoming "last Beatles record" has been composed using AI.

Why This Matters: The Grammy's new rule emphasizes the evolving role of AI in creative pursuits, underscoring the crucial balance between leveraging AI's potential and preserving human creativity's (seemingly) irreplaceable value.

🛠 Tools

Reachout.ai: Generate Personalized Prospecting Videos Automatically

Say hi to Reachout.ai, your new star that tirelessly crafts personalized 1:1 prospecting videos. No more battling with the record button or fretting over the perfect backdrop.

With Reachout.ai, you get a dedicated, tireless employee working around the clock to create prospecting videos that resonate with your audience. You can sit back and enjoy the increase in engagement while Reachout.ai works its AI magic.

How Reachout.ai Produces Customized Prospecting Videos

This tool's secret sauce is its suite of AI-driven features that lets you step into the future of video prospecting:

• AI-Generated Videos: Creates content that feels tailor-made with personalized scripts and AI video dubbing 🎤

• Dynamic Video Backgrounds: With dynamic backgrounds, your videos always have the right setting for each prospect 🏞️

• Dynamic Landing Pages: The tool even crafts personalized landing pages that convert, transforming visitors into customers 🚀

• Automated Email Follow-ups: Never miss a beat with automated follow-ups that keep the conversation going 💌

• B2B Database & CRM: Find potential customers and manage relationships effortlessly. Networking made easy 🤝

Remember, AI isn't flawless. Particularly, the AI video dubbing feature might sometimes struggle with complex accents or dialects. Always do a final check!

Top-Notch Ways to Use Reachout.ai for Your Business

With Reachout.ai, you aren't just getting a tool, but an army of possibilities. Here are five ways you can unleash the power of Reachout.ai:

• Find New Leads: Harness the B2B database & CRM to identify potential customers and manage relationships effortlessly 👥

• Personalize Video Outreach: Use AI-generated videos that are personalized for each lead. It’s like having a film studio, but better 🎥

• Maintain Customer Engagement: Use AI video dubbing and automated email follow-ups to maintain seamless communication 💬

• Increase Conversion Rates: Use personalized landing pages to engage visitors right off the bat 🎯

• Personalize Customer Onboarding: Send dynamic videos as part of your client onboarding process to provide a tailored experience 🌅

However, as powerful as Reachout.ai is, it doesn't replace the human touch. Still, it’s a great way to deliver personalized 1:1 prospecting videos over and over without recording anything. Visit Reachout.ai for more!

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💡 Tactics

Create Multiple AI Image Variations from a Single Prompt

Ready to turn one creative idea into a bouquet of visual masterpieces?

With Midjourney's “repeat parameter,” you can generate a variety of unique images from a single prompt. It's like having your very own image assembly line.

Key Takeaways:

• Activate Fast Mode on Midjourney to use the repeat parameter, unlocking multiple unique images from a single prompt

• You can set your desired number of repeats, up to 40 for Pro subscribers and up to 10 for Standard subscribers

• Adjusting the amount of “chaos” when using the repeat parameter will affect how unique each image variation is from the other

Follow These Steps:

1. Switch to Fast Mode: Head over to Midjourney and type “/fast” to enable fast mode. Remember, you need to be in fast mode to use the 'repeat' parameter. It's like strapping a jetpack onto your creativity 🚀

2. Prepare Your Prompt: Now, formulate your Midjourney prompt by typing “/imagine”. Want to see a samurai with red armor in digital art style? Go for it! The world is your canvas 🎨

3. Choose the Amount of Chaos: Set between 1 and 100, “chaos” dictates how different your images will be from each other. Experiment with high and low chaos for the best results by adding “--c:0-100” to your prompt 🎛️

4. Set the Repeat Parameter: Here comes the magic! Set the 'repeat' parameter to the number of image variations you want based on your prompt by adding “--repeat 2-40”. Whether you're after 2 or 40, the choice is yours 🔄

5. Confirm Your Selection: Midjourney will ask if you're sure you want to imagine the chosen number of prompts. Give a confident nod and say, "Yep!" You're all set now 🎯

6. View & Choose: Look at all the different versions of your image. You might find variations you never even dreamed of! Pick your favorite or mix elements from different ones 🖼️

For more information on this tactic, check out the full video tutorial.

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🗞️ Small Snacks

Elon Musk ‘didn’t think anyone would actually agree’ to A.I. pause he called for

AI could automate 70% of work, ‘head of remote’ roles and Adobe’s HR Chief on its no-mass-layoffs playbook

Some doctors are using AI-chatbots like ChatGPT to help them deliver bad news to patients in a compassionate way

Expert argues against federal AI agency despite growing momentum for idea on Capitol Hill

GitHub says 92 percent of programmers are using AI

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