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This week, the tech industry watched the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee continue debating the NO FAKES Act, FKA Twigs took the stand to testify about the benefits of regulated artificial intelligence, and created her own deepfakes, dubbed “AI Twigs.” revealed that he had created the .
On the product side, Beats expands its audio range and launches two new models, with experienced collaborators Meta and Ray-Ban teaming up with Scuderia Ferrari ahead of the 2024 Miami race . Elsewhere, Instagram has revealed its new Reels algorithm.
Below, Hypebeast has compiled this week’s top technology articles to help you stay on top of the latest trends in the industry.
Instagram reviews Reels algorithm and prioritizes “original content”
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Instagram is officially overhauling its algorithm for Reels content.
According to Adam Mosseri, who broke the news on his Instagram account, the platform will prioritize “original content.”
When the algorithm finds reposted content in the Recommended Reels category, it automatically replaces it with the original video.
Set to roll out in the coming months, the move is the latest in Instagram’s efforts to remove aggregators from recommendations.
FKA Twigs develops her own deepfake
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FKA Twigs joins Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kinkle in Congress as the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee continues to debate the Anti-Fake Act (Grow Original Works, Grow the Arts, Keep Entertainment Safe) gave testimony.
Twigs has revealed that it has developed its own deepfake called “AI Twigs.” She has been trained to emulate her personality and voice and will focus on handling the issues of her fans.
“I will be leveraging a twig of AI later this year to expand my reach and handle online social media interactions while continuing to focus on my art in the comfort and ease of my studio. These and similar emerging technologies can be extremely valuable tools, both artistically and commercially, when in the hands of artists.”
“Our careers and livelihoods are at risk, and the broader image-related rights of others in society are also potentially at risk,” she continued in the letter, adding that regulated In some cases, AI was pointed out as an important tool in artistic creation.
Beats expands audio line with Solo Buds and Solo 4 headphones
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Beats has announced two new hearing products: Beats Solo Buds and Beats Solo 4.
The Beats Solo Buds come in the form of earbuds, while the Solo 4 comes as wireless over-ear headphones. Both come in neutral and pastel colors.
The earbuds feature instant pairing technology and an updated USB-C charging port. As for the Solo 4 headphones, they have a sleek design that utilizes Spatial Audio technology and UltraPlush ear cushions.
Buy Solo Buds today. Solo 4 is scheduled to be released in June.
Meta and Ray-Ban launch limited edition Ferrari smart glasses
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Meta and Ray-Ban continue to expand their partnership, launching limited edition smart glasses in collaboration with Scuderia Ferrari.
Surfaced in Scuderia Ferrari hues, the glasses are made with Meta AI with video calling and Vision. This allows it to interpret what the wearer sees and assist with any task, such as captioning a photo or translating a sign.
Available now at Ray-Ban and Meta’s webstore for $299.
