Welcome to this week's edition of Jumble, your go-to source for the latest in AI. This issue covers Apple’s newest iPhone and ways AI is making the world a safer place. It’s a packed week in AI and here’s what you need to know ⬇️

Apple Unveils iPhone 16 📱

Apple has introduced its latest iPhone lineup, featuring the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The new devices are the first iPhones designed specifically for Apple Intelligence, the company's AI platform.

Key Features:

Larger Displays: The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays respectively, while the Pro models boast even larger screens at 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches.

New Buttons: Two new buttons have been added to the iPhone 16:

• "Action Button" for quick access to various functions

• "Camera Control" button for instant camera access and adjustments

AI Capabilities: Apple Intelligence will power new features, including "Writing Tools" for text refinement, set to debut in October.

Powerful Processors: The devices are equipped with A18 chips, with Pro models featuring an enhanced version.

Pricing:

• iPhone 16: $799

• iPhone 16 Plus: $899

• iPhone 16 Pro: $999

• iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1,199

Pre-orders begin on Friday, with the official release date set for September 20th.

The launch of the iPhone 16 marks a significant milestone in the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technology. With Apple Intelligence built into the core of these new devices, millions of users will have their first meaningful interaction with AI in their daily lives.

5 Ways AI Is Making the World a Safer Place 🌏

AI is revolutionizing safety measures across various sectors, making our world a more secure place to live. Here are five significant ways AI is enhancing safety:

1. 🤳 Detecting distracted drivers: AI-powered cameras are being deployed to identify drivers using their phones while operating vehicles. In Greater Manchester, these cameras capture footage that is analyzed by AI software and reviewed by humans to confirm offenses.

2. 🫀 Predicting heart attack risks: AI models developed by companies like Caristo Diagnostics and Cleerly are analyzing CT scans to detect coronary inflammation and plaque buildup in arteries, which are often missed in standard scans.

3. 🦺 Exploring hazardous environments: AI-powered robots like Strider, developed by Oxford Dynamics, can venture into areas dangerous for humans, including those with chemical, biological, or nuclear risks.

4. 🥑 Enhancing food safety inspections: AI is revolutionizing food safety processes by rapidly scanning food items for defects, predicting safety risks, detecting pathogens, and monitoring the food supply chain. Companies like IBM Food Trust and Kewpie Corporation are implementing AI-driven food safety systems.

5. 🚙 Enforcing seat belt usage: AI cameras are being used to detect seat belt violations, including those involving children. In Devon and Cornwall, these cameras identified over 2,000 seat belt offenses in just two months, prompting calls for stricter penalties and improved road safety measures.

By implementing these AI-driven safety measures, we are creating a safer environment for everyone, from reducing traffic accidents to preventing health issues and protecting workers in hazardous conditions.

Bests and Busts

Here's a look at this week's AI highlights and lowlights:

⭐ Best: AI Optimizes Indoor Farming Energy Use
Cornell engineers found that integrating AI into environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25%. The AI optimizes lighting and climate regulation, potentially lowering energy use from 9.5 to 6.42 kilowatt hours per kilogram of fresh lettuce in cooler climates, and from 10.5 to 7.26 kilowatt hours in warmer areas, supporting more sustainable food production as global population grows.

💩 Bust: Russia's AI-Powered Election Interference Exposed
U.S. indictments reveal Russia's sophisticated "Doppelganger" disinformation campaign targeting the 2024 election, employing AI to create fake social media profiles and clone legitimate news websites. The operation uses deep fakes, paid advertisements, and AI-generated content to spread pro-Russian narratives and undermine confidence in U.S. electoral processes. The Justice Department has seized domains and established an Election Threats Task Force to counter these efforts.

The Scoop 🍦

🍽️ AI Dining Tool Skips NYC Waitlists
The Shortlist, a new AI-powered tool, helps New Yorkers bypass long restaurant waitlists by providing real-time recommendations for available tables based on neighborhood, party size, and ambiance. The app scrapes data from Google Maps and Resy to offer customized dining options for those seeking immediate seating, garnering thousands of subscribers and over 10,000 searches since its debut.

🎭 AI Preserves Darth Vader's Voice
James Earl Jones, who passed away at 93, signed over the rights to his iconic Darth Vader voice to Lucasfilm in 2022, allowing them to recreate it using artificial intelligence. This decision ensures that the legendary villain's voice will continue to resonate in future Star Wars projects.

📚 Audible Tests AI Voice Clones 
Amazon's Audible is launching a beta test allowing select US narrators to create AI voice clones of themselves to speed up audiobook production. Participants will retain control over their AI voice's use, be compensated via a royalty-sharing model, and can edit pronunciations and pacing. The feature aims to expand audiobook availability while balancing interests of authors, narrators, publishers, and listeners.

Thank you for being a valued reader of Jumble! See you next week for more updates on the latest trends and developments in AI.

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Zoe from Jumble