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ElevenLabs Just One-Upped Google’s NotebookLM

The story in simple terms:

Google might have started the AI podcast game, but ElevenLabs is here to take the crown. Their new feature, GenFM, isn’t just catching up—it’s setting the pace.

• More than Generative: Upload a YouTube video, document, or text, and GenFM auto-builds a two-speaker podcast with over a dozen voice options.

• Real Talk, Literally: While NotebookLM is stuck in “clean and robotic,” ElevenLabs leans into humanity—adding "ums," pauses, even laughs for natural flow.

• Global Flex: 32 languages, including Hindi, Portuguese, and Chinese. NotebookLM can’t relate.

• Ambition to Spare: Customization, multiple sources, and a mission to make podcasts accessible everywhere.

Here’s what we think:

NotebookLM feels like yesterday’s AI news. ElevenLabs isn’t just chasing but it’s redefining how generative AI fits into podcasting.

By making AI sound human instead of clinical, they’re showing that natural storytelling can meet cutting-edge tech.

If Google’s approach is a textbook, ElevenLabs is the unscripted, unforgettable conversation we all want to hear.

Amazon’s Olympus AI: A Big Swing at OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft

The story in simple terms:

Amazon just raised the stakes in the generative AI race. Its latest creation, Olympus, goes beyond text but it understands images and videos too.

Here’s what makes it stand out:

• Multimodal Brilliance: Olympus processes text, images, and videos. Think “find me a winning basketball shot,” and it delivers.

• Search Revolution: Designed to supercharge Amazon Web Services (AWS) search, it makes finding specific scenes a breeze.

• Less Reliance on Anthropic: With billions already invested in Anthropic’s AI, Olympus signals Amazon’s move to cut dependence and innovate independently.

• The Big Reveal? Expected at AWS re:Invent next week, Amazon’s flagship cloud event.

Here’s what we think:

This isn’t just about catching up. Olympus shows Amazon means business, putting them on par with OpenAI and Google in the AI arms race. If executed well, it’s not just a product but it’s a game-changer… we should wait and see what happens!

Google’s GenChess: Design Your Dream Chess Set

The story in simple terms:

Google Labs just gave chess a creative twist. With GenChess, a web experiment powered by Gemini Imagen 3, players can customize their own chess pieces using nothing but text prompts.

• How it Works: Log in with your Gmail, hit “Generate,” and describe your dream chess set like a sushi or pizza theme. The model creates a full set in two styles: classic or abstract. Want to tweak the king or knight? You can refine individual pieces with additional prompts.

• Play with Style: Once your set is ready, face off against a bot. Google even pairs themes our sushi set played against a taco-themed bot. Choose difficulty (easy, medium, hard) and timers (5/3 or 10/0).

• More Chess Fun: GenChess is part of a broader initiative tied to the World Chess Championship. Google is also launching the Chess Gem game for Gemini Advanced subscribers next month, letting players challenge a language model in chess and banter.

Here’s what we think:

Chess just got an upgrade. GenChess blends creativity with gameplay, making it a unique way to explore AI, design, and strategy.

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