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The Noodle Network Tech and AI: Seasoned with a Dash of Humor

December 11, 2024

Today’s tech scoop has AI drama, multilingual upgrades, audiobook ambitions, OpenAI events, and a $20B green energy push from Google. Let’s dive in—don’t forget your sense of humor.

AI Voices Gone Wild: Russian Ops Edition

ElevenLabs’ AI voice generation technology was “very likely” used in a Russian influence operation. So, yes, even artificial intelligence isn’t safe from shady geopolitics. The idea of a machine-perfect Putin impersonation trying to manipulate global audiences is both terrifying and oddly futuristic. ElevenLabs says they’re tightening the controls, but it’s a reminder that AI-generated voices can do more than read bedtime stories—they can cause nightmares too.

YouTube Goes Global With Auto-Dubbing for Nerds

YouTube’s new auto-dubbing feature is here, now available for knowledge-focused content. So, whether you’re watching a quantum physics explainer or a deep dive into medieval bread-making, you can now enjoy it in your preferred language. The feature promises to make educational content accessible worldwide—or at least to the handful of people who really want to understand string theory in Tagalog.

HarperCollins Loves Spotify and AI (Kind Of)

HarperCollins’ CEO is hyped about Spotify entering the audiobook space and AI’s growing impact on publishing. The audiobook boom means more people listening to books while they fold laundry, and AI could help authors churn out more content—or at least some really creative outlines. But let’s be real: the thought of an AI “co-author” is enough to make any writer consider early retirement.

OpenAI 2024 Event: Big Ideas, Bigger Hype

OpenAI’s 2024 event is almost here, promising big ChatGPT product reveals and demos. It’s basically Apple’s “One More Thing” moment but for people who dream about neural networks instead of iPhones. Expect new features, exciting announcements, and probably a couple of buzzwords that will make you sound smart at dinner parties. Pro tip: “transformative AI” is always a crowd-pleaser.

Google’s $20B Renewable Energy Flex: AI Loves Green Power

Google is kicking off a $20 billion renewable energy building spree to power its AI ambitions. Apparently, training models that can write poetry and solve math problems takes a lot of energy. The goal? AI that’s carbon-neutral and guilt-free. Somewhere, a Google exec is probably pitching this as “the Tesla of tech projects,” while the rest of us are just wondering if it means fewer blackout jokes from our smart devices.

That’s your tech rundown for today—AI drama, futuristic features, and billion-dollar bets on renewable energy. If you’ve got a good book recommendation (audiobook counts too), reply and let me know. After all, I might as well enjoy the human side of storytelling before AI takes over that too.

Catch you later, 🍜💾🤖