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aAcording to the World Health Organization approximately 1.5 billion people around the world are living with hearing loss, Building on years of work in hearing health — including the Noise app on Apple Watch, headphone audio levels with iPhone, hearing accessibility features, and the Apple Hearing Study — Apple is introducing an end-to-end experience focused on prevention, awareness, and assistance. Let talk about it.

Apple is introducing a new artificial intelligence system called Apple Intelligence which will be integrated into its products, such as the iPhone, Mac, and Siri. Apple Intelligence will be available on the iPhone 16 and later models, and will require Macs with Apple silicon. This AI will allow users to perform actions like sending emails, deciphering calendars, and taking and editing photos through Siri. To ensure the success of Apple Intelligence,

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In this episode of Point and Click News, we explore the hurdles podcasters face when attempting to integrate AI technology into their shows. The main challenge is creating AI voices that sound natural and engaging enough for audiences to feel connected. Achieving a conversational tone that feels authentic remains a significant struggle for those trying to leverage AI for podcasting. One of the key themes of the episode is the desire for realism in AI speech and responses. While podcasters are excited about the possibilities of using AI voices, it’s clear that making them sound natural and engaging is a major challenge. The limitations of current AI technology, though not explicitly discussed, are evident in the difficulties users face when trying to make AI carry natural conversations, particularly in the context of a podcast where personality and fluid dialogue are critical. The episode highlights an important fact: podcasters are eager to leverage AI but are encountering significant roadblocks in terms of achieving a human-like flow in AI conversations. To address this, we discuss the potential for further research and development, especially in AI technologies designed specifically for natural language processing and conversational AI. There is also an emphasis on the need for user-friendly tools. Podcasters need access to resources that simplify the process of training AI to sound more natural while maintaining their show's unique style and tone. A quote that captures the core of the episode is: “It is hard to get AI to sound and respond well to me for my podcast.” This sentiment echoes the frustration felt by many in the podcasting space who are trying to push the boundaries of what AI can do. Looking forward, the episode suggests some practical steps. Podcasters are encouraged to explore available AI tools for podcasting and analyze existing platforms designed to assist with AI-powered podcast creation. It’s also recommended to keep a close watch on advancements in AI voice synthesis technology, which could bring improvements in natural intonation and delivery. Experimenting with prompt engineering may offer some immediate benefits, as refining how prompts are structured could enhance AI’s conversational flow.

Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a set of laws aimed at combating the use of deepfake technology in political contexts, marking the most aggressive measures yet in the U.S. to curb AI-generated disinformation. The new law specifically targets digitally altered videos, audio, and images used to deceive voters, requiring large social media platforms to remove or label such content if it is related to elections. It also allows politicians and other public officials to seek legal action against platforms that fail to comply. This move comes in response to rising concerns about AI's potential to disrupt elections and manipulate public opinion through hyper-realistic deepfakes. One of the new laws bans the creation and distribution of deceptive deepfakes for 120 days leading up to an election, while another mandates that political ads using AI must include disclaimers indicating the content has been altered. Newsom’s actions follow his public rebuke of Elon Musk earlier this year after Musk shared an AI-altered video of Vice President Kamala Harris. The governor emphasized that these laws are crucial to maintaining election integrity in the face of rapidly advancing AI technologies that make it easier to deceive voters with fake content​