You can now ask Google Bard questions about YouTube videos

Back in September, Google introduced Bard Extensions and the one for YouTube can now understand what’s happening in a video. Google yesterday said it’s “taking the first steps in Bard’s ability to understand YouTube videos.” Bard can specifically “understand some video content so you can have a richer conversation” about it.  For example, if you’re…

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WhatsApp for iOS 24.3.76: what’s new?

WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 24.3.76. What’s new in this update? Similar to a recent update of WhatsApp beta for Android, WhatsApp is also releasing a fix to address a crash upon opening the iOS app, and it is available to…

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Introducing Our Next Generation Infrastructure for AI

The next generation of Meta’s large-scale infrastructure is being built with AI in mind, including supporting new generative AI products, recommendation systems and advanced AI research. It’s an investment we expect will grow in the years ahead, as the compute requirements to support AI models increase alongside the models’ sophistication. Last year, we unveiled our…

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Electrify raises $85 million to invest in YouTube channels

Electrify Video Partners, a start-up company specializing in investment partnerships, has successfully raised $85 million of funding from private equity fund Capital D. This funding will be utilized for further investments in growing YouTube channels, especially the ones creating long-form educational content.  What is Electrify Video Partners Electrify was founded in 2021 by Ian Shepherd,…

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Mickey Mouse enters The Public Domain

Mickey Mouse, the version from “Steamboat Willie” (1928), is now free for everyone to use. After 95 years of belonging to Disney, the “Steamboat Willie” Mickey Mouse has entered The Public Domain on January 1, 2024. Now, creators can get creative with this version of Mickey. Disney’s copyright story Back in 1928, Walt Disney released…

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How the Metaverse Can Transform Education

Digital technologies have transformed education over the last two decades. I’m only in my 50s, but when I went to school the most technologically advanced thing in class was a pocket calculator. Now, iPads and other tablets are commonplace. Museums and galleries the world over have integrated touch screens and interactive elements to their exhibits….

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