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You Won’t Believe This MS Ad Trick
Microsoft secretly used AI to create a one-minute ad for Surface devices, and almost no one noticed until now.
The ad, released on January 30 on YouTube, mixed real footage with AI-generated content.
Microsoft recently confirmed in a blog post that it used generative AI tools to help create the ad.
The team used AI for the script, storyboard, and some short scenes, while real footage was used for close-ups needing precise movements.
This shows how far AI-generated media has come, it can blend so well with real footage that even after months, most people couldn't tell the difference. It also hints at a future where creative work is about smartly editing AI output rather than replacing human creativity.
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Was Your Favorite Host Even Real?
A popular Australian radio station secretly used an AI host for months, and no one noticed.
CADA Radio in Sydney aired a four-hour music show hosted by an AI called Thy, modeled after a real employee.
The AI voice was created using ElevenLabs, but the station never told listeners Thy was artificial.
The show, "Workdays with Thy," started in November 2024 and gained at least 72,000 listeners.
This raises serious concerns about transparency in media. Listeners trusted a host they thought was human. As AI becomes more common, the public deserves to know when content is artificially created.
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By implementing Synthflow’s Voice AI agents, healthcare provider Medbelle increased answered calls by 60%, doubled qualified appointments, and cut no-show rates by 30%. Patients book faster, and consultants focus on care, not admin.
This case study explores how Medbelle achieved these outcomes and offers actionable insights for healthcare providers looking to modernize communication, improve patient access, and reduce operational inefficiencies with AI-driven voice technology.
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How to Generate HD-Quality Videos With AI
Go to Sand AI and sign up to get your credits.
Click Create with Magi → New Project.
Upload the image you want to turn into a video.
After uploading, click the + next to your image.
Add your prompt, choose the duration, and set the number of variations.
Wait a few seconds for your HD video to be ready.
Download it and share it with others.
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