Adobe Releases Firefly 2, Tesla’s Supercomputer Bunker, AI Raises Environmental Concerns

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Today we're talking about Adobe's Firefly 2 Model, Tesla's Dojo supercomputer, and the environmental impact of AI's energy consumption.

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• Adobe Debuts New Firefly AI Models For Creatives. Adobe introduced the upgraded Firefly Image 2 Model at the MAX conference, emphasizing heightened image realism and enhanced style control. Key features include Generative Match for consistent styling, Photo Settings for tailored image quality, and Prompt Suggestions to optimize outcomes. Additionally, Firefly now supports text-driven vector graphics in Illustrator and offers customizable template generation in Adobe Express.

• Tesla Builds New Home For ‘Dojo’ Supercomputer As AI Ambitions Rise. Tesla is currently building a facility in Austin to house its Dojo supercomputer. The powerful AI supercomputer aims to boost Tesla's self-driving technology and potentially pave the way for the company to offer cloud services akin to Amazon Web Services, aligning with Elon Musk's ambitious vision for Tesla's AI endeavors.

• AI Could Soon Need As Much Electricity As An Entire Country. There are growing concerns about how much energy AI consumes and its potential environmental impact. Recent analysis indicates that by 2027, AI could use more electricity than some entire countries use in a year. This trend has the potential to greatly increase global emissions. Experts recommend putting a higher priority on making AI development more energy-efficient.

• ElevenLabs Launches AI Audio & Video Dubbing, Translating 20 Languages

• Google Insiders Are Questioning Bard AI Chatbot’s Usefulness

• Dropbox Unveils Web Redesign And Launches AI-Powered Dash Open Beta

• BOE Warns AI Poses Financial Stability Risk Ahead of UK Summit

• TikTok Enables Direct Posting From AI Adobe, CapCut, Twitch Apps

• Box Introduces AI Pricing Strategy For High-Cost LLMs

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