Angel Laketa Moore's freestyle rap has become the summer anthem known as One Margarita, inspired by a viral video. Despite controversial lyrics, the song captures the spontaneous energy unique to viral hits. As AI advances, it could create new genres, yet human ingenuity can't be replaced. One Margarita is a prime example of this, sparking a chain reaction of creativity. Lizzo declared it the song of summer, and the official version is rapidly gaining streams on Apple Music and Spotify. See how a moment can define a season with this unique track.
ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is experimenting with an AI chatbot called Grace to join the trend with other Chinese tech giants. For now, it's for internal testing only and has been built within Feishu, an enterprise collaboration platform. ByteDance began exploring a chatbot named Tako in May to assist with content search on TikTok.
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ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly developing an AI chatbot named Grace, similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT. The technology sector has seen a growing usage of AI chatbots as it is believed to improve customer service, streamline operations, and reduce costs. ByteDance's move shows its commitment to incorporating cutting-edge technology in its products. It will be interesting to see if Grace can compete with other chatbots in the market and if and when it will be available to the public.
Marketing powerhouses Apple, TikTok, Netflix and Twitter are set to create a splash at this year's Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity with an estimated 15,000 attendees expected. While some industry executives believe attending ceremonies is not desirable, MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan believes the event's chance to network and learn is well worth it. The conference is expected to center on three issues: the LGBTQ+ community, the rise of generative AI and how Apple and Amazon aim to attract ad dollars.
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