Last week saw a significant collection of new stories, with Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series, particularly the iPhone 16 Pro Max, seeing massive rumors over the past months, with expectations now centering on its features. Google DeepMind also released a new study on why generative artificial intelligence is finding it hard to write comedy in the present.
Researchers from MIT also introduced a new AI chatbot that will help users talk to their future selves, offering an experience that will help against anxiety.
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max Rumors: What to Expect?
Apple is expected to release a new iPhone this coming September as part of its annual updates and release of its flagship smartphone, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max being the next flagship in line. Five features and changes are expected for this release before a massive revamp comes in 2025 with the iPhone 17.
- Larger Screen Size-The iPhone 16 Pro Max will reportedly deliver a 6.9-inch display when it is released later this year, replacing the 6.7-inch display in older Pro Max versions.
- Thinner Bezels-Cupertino will deliver thinner bezels, up to 1.15 mm, through the expected use of a 'Border Reduction Structure' (BRS), which will bring a more immersive experience for users.
- Dual 48MP Lens-Apple is making further advancements for its iPhone 16 Pro Max's rear cameras, featuring two 48MP lenses: one from Sony, using the IMX903 sensor, and the other, giving the Ultrawide the upgraded lens.
- Bigger Battery-A new battery for the iPhone 16 Pro Max would have a larger capacity, with more dense power cells that will offer longer usage and experiences while remaining the same size.
- More Storage-Apple will now offer a 2TB storage option for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, similar to what it introduced with the iPad Pro.
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Google DeepMind Reveals Why AI Suck at Comedy
AI may be doing a lot of what humans bring to the table, but Google DeepMind's latest report claim that the latest generative AI models suck at writing comedy. According to the new report, these AI models still require real humans to facilitate, help write, and finish the punchline to deliver the fun blow.
In its latest study, the company revealed that AI can create drafts or outlines to help humans get started on the piece, but this is not yet the tummy-tickling content that people will find funny.
Despite this, there is optimism and hope for AI models to help write comedy, but it is not yet well-trained in jokes and laughs.
MIT Brings a New AI Chatbot for Anxiety, Fears
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab have created a new AI chatbot to help reduce anxiety among struggling young adults. Here, they will be allowed to converse with their future selves with the 'Future You,' chatbot using GPT 3.5 from OpenAI.
Users would be asked personal questions first and then asked to upload their current photo, which would then be transformed into a 60-year-old version of them to talk to. 'Synthetic memory' will create a backstory and a future persona to appear as the wiser version of the user, one that has gone through life and helps them with their fears of the present and future.
