{"id":90750,"date":"2025-08-23T15:57:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T15:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=90750"},"modified":"2025-08-23T15:57:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T15:57:17","slug":"if-your-ai-app-is-free-you-are-paying-with-your-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=90750","title":{"rendered":"If your AI APP is Free, you are paying with your data."},"content":{"rendered":"

[<\/em><\/strong>Our AI Business Services<\/em><\/strong><\/a>]\u200a\u2014\u200a[<\/em><\/strong>Advertise with\u00a0Us!<\/em><\/strong><\/a>]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The weekend has arrived, team, but not without crazy tech news. <\/strong>From a Chinese company developing humanoid \u201cpregnancy robots\u201d (are surrogates at risk?) to AI\u2019s soaring power demands reshaping global politics and safety rules, it\u2019s been a wild week. And if you\u2019re using a free AI chatbot, you might actually be paying with your data. We\u2019ll explain why. On the brighter side, Anthropic is rolling out safeguards to keep AI safer for everyone. Let\u2019s dive in\u200a\u2014\u200aand stay\u00a0curious.<\/p>\n

Taiwan reconsiders nuclear power as AI drives global energy\u00a0demandAI Tools\u200a\u2014\u200aSynthesia Tutorial\u200a\u2014\u200aCreate a Full AI Video From\u00a0ScratchAI giants race for real-world data through partnerships and\u00a0freebiesAnthropic builds nuclear safeguards for AI with U.S.\u00a0DOE<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcf0 AI News and\u00a0Trends<\/h3>\n

Google expands AI Mode<\/a> worldwide with new agentic and personalized capabilities. You can now book restaurant reservations, local services, and event tickets directly in Search through real-time integrationsThe MIT research found that, of more than 300 organizations analyzed, 95% saw zero financial returns for their AI efforts<\/a>, and even those that were actively using the technology had not seen major\u00a0changes.Google has released data on how much energy an AI prompt\u00a0uses<\/a>Anthropic Seeks to Raise $10 Billion <\/a>Amid Strong Investor\u00a0InterestGoogle scores six-year Meta cloud deal<\/a> worth over $10\u00a0billionChina Tech CEO Reveals Plans for Humanoid \u2018Pregnancy Robot\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf10 Other Tech\u00a0news<\/h3>\n

SpaceX has built an impressive production site in Texas to build the machine<\/a> that will build the biggest\u00a0rocketsWhatsApp is working on a voicemail-like feature<\/a>Russia orders state-backed MAX messenger app, a WhatsApp rival, pre-installed<\/a> on phones and\u00a0tabletsEU speeds up plans for digital euro<\/a> after US stablecoin lawAbu Dhabi\u2019s Space42 Plans Fundraising to Take on Starlink<\/a> in\u00a0Africa<\/p>\n

Taiwan reconsiders nuclear power as AI drives global energy\u00a0demand<\/h3>\n

Projected total power demand in the US from data\u00a0centers.<\/p>\n

Taiwan will vote this weekend on restarting its 40-year-old Maanshan nuclear reactor, just months after shutting down its last plant. The referendum comes as soaring electricity demand from AI computing\u00a0, led by TSMC<\/a>, which already consumes 12% of Taiwan\u2019s power, collides with fears of a Chinese blockade and reliance on imported fossil fuels (95% of\u00a0supply).<\/p>\n

Nuclear once produced over 50% of Taiwan\u2019s electricity, but the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) pushed for a \u201cnuclear-free homeland\u201d after Fukushima and shut the final reactor in May. Now, rolling blackouts, higher power prices, and a lagging renewables rollout (just 13% of supply vs. 20% target) have shifted public opinion: 66% of Taiwanese support nuclear for net-zero goals, up from 58% in\u00a02024.<\/p>\n

The AI boom is reshaping energy policy worldwide. In the U.S., the Trump administration has set a goal to quadruple nuclear capacity within 25 years; Germany is debating reversing its nuclear exit; and Japan is reopening reactors 14 years after Fukushima. Governments are under pressure to secure stable, low-carbon energy as AI data centers become some of the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand globally.<\/p>\n

Taiwan\u2019s debate highlights the same <\/em>dilemma<\/em><\/a> facing many countries: whether to revive or expand nuclear to power the AI era without deepening reliance on fossil fuels. We are in the AI race and more power is\u00a0needed.<\/em><\/p>\n

Share Yaro on AI and Tech Trends | Your Top AI Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83e\uddf0 AI\u00a0Tool<\/h3>\n

\ud83c\udfac Synthesia Tutorial\u200a\u2014\u200aCreate a Full AI Video From\u00a0Scratch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Synthesia<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u200a\u2014\u200aComplete AI video creation platform where you can generate videos with AI avatars, voiceovers, and automated editing from just text\u00a0input.<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Set Up and Log\u00a0In<\/h4>\n

Go to synthesia.io<\/strong><\/a> and log in.\u200a\u2014\u200aYou\u2019ll land on your dashboard,<\/strong> where you can start a new video\u00a0project.<\/p>\n

2. Start a New\u00a0Video<\/h4>\n

Click \u201cCreate a New\u00a0Video\u201d.Choose from:Blank canvas (full control).Pre-made template (useful for training, marketing, explainers, etc.).<\/p>\n

3. Add Your\u00a0Script<\/h4>\n

In Synthesia, your text script is the backbone.Paste or type your text into the script box (on the left\u00a0panel).The AI will automatically generate:Voiceover narration.Lip-synced avatar animation.<\/p>\n

Tip<\/strong>: Write short, clear sentences. 12\u201315 words per line is ideal for\u00a0pacing.<\/p>\n

4. Choose Your AI\u00a0Avatar<\/h4>\n

Browse avatars and select one that fits your audience (formal, casual, diverse).Options include:Professional presenters (corporate style).Casual\/young avatars (friendly, marketing style).Custom avatars (if you upload a trained avatar of yourself or your\u00a0brand).<\/p>\n

Tip: For business content, choose a neutral professional avatar. For social media, try more casual\u00a0ones.<\/p>\n

5. Select a\u00a0Voice<\/h4>\n

Each avatar supports multiple voices and\u00a0accents.Choose language, accent, tone (e.g., U.S. English\u200a\u2014\u200awarm, British\u200a\u2014\u200aprofessional, Spanish\u200a\u2014\u200aneutral).You can adjust speed and pauses for natural delivery.<\/p>\n

Stat: Synthesia supports 120+ languages & accents, so you can scale videos globally without extra recording costs.<\/p>\n

6. Design Your\u00a0Video<\/h4>\n

Use the editor (like PowerPoint + video combined):Add text overlays (titles, captions).Insert images, logos, and backgrounds.Upload screen recordings or slides for tutorials.Use stock assets (Synthesia includes free\u00a0media).Arrange content into scenes (like slides). Each scene usually covers 1\u20133 sentences.<\/p>\n

Rule of thumb: 1 scene \u2248 1 key idea. Keep videos\u00a0snappy.<\/p>\n

7. Add\u00a0Branding<\/h4>\n

Upload your brand colors, logo, and\u00a0fonts.Save as a template for future\u00a0videos.This ensures every video looks on-brand.<\/p>\n

8. Fine-Tune<\/h4>\n

Adjust avatar position (center, corner, or\u00a0side).Add background music from Synthesia\u2019s library.Use subtitles (auto-generated, toggle\u00a0on\/off).Preview each scene before finalizing.<\/p>\n

9. Generate the\u00a0Video<\/h4>\n

Click Generate.Processing time: usually 5\u201310 minutes, depending on\u00a0length.Once ready, you\u2019ll\u00a0get:MP4 video\u00a0file.Shareable link (like YouTube unlisted).Option to embed video on your\u00a0website.<\/p>\n

10. Distribute<\/h4>\n

Download and publish to your desired\u00a0channel.<\/p>\n

Example Workflow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Imagine you\u2019re making a 3-minute marketing explainer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Script: \u201cWhat is our product, why it matters, how it\u00a0works.\u201dAvatar: Professional presenter.Voice: Neutral English, confident tone.Scenes: 5\u20136, each with supporting graphics and short\u00a0text.Branding: Company colors, logo\u00a0intro.Add music + subtitles.Generate \u2192 Publish to LinkedIn & internal\u00a0site.Download our list of <\/em><\/strong>1000+ Tools for\u00a0free<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

AI giants race for real-world data through partnerships and\u00a0freebies<\/h3>\n

OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are striking global deals to secure real-world data sets<\/a> that can\u2019t be scraped from the internet\u200a\u2014\u200afrom e-commerce to telecom. OpenAI has partnered with Shopee and Shopify, while Google and Perplexity are offering free access to AI tools in India to capture structured consumer queries and transactional behavior.<\/p>\n

The payoff is big: Perplexity\u2019s downloads in India jumped from 790k in June to 6.7M in July<\/strong> after a deal with Bharti Airtel. Experts say these partnerships fuel hyper-personalized AI in sectors like fintech and healthcare, but warn of risks around privacy, bias, and data sovereignty, especially in emerging\u00a0markets.<\/p>\n

China already showcases the advantage: AI drug discovery firms there leverage data from 600M+ patients<\/strong> in the national health insurance system, enabling multibillion-dollar pharma deals with AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Sanofi. Meanwhile, countries like Nigeria, India, and Vietnam are demanding local data storage to curb Big Tech\u2019s global dominance.<\/p>\n

The scramble underscores how real-world data is becoming the new oil<\/strong> of the AI race, and how emerging markets risk becoming data suppliers without fair\u00a0returns.<\/p>\n

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Anthropic builds nuclear safeguards for AI with U.S.\u00a0DOE<\/h3>\n

Anthropic and the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s NNSA have developed a classifier<\/strong><\/a> with 96% accuracy<\/strong> to detect sensitive nuclear-related content in AI conversations. Already deployed on Claude, the system is part of efforts to prevent AI misuse in national security contexts.<\/strong> Anthropic will share its approach with the Frontier Model Forum as a blueprint for industry-wide safeguards.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcbeIf your AI APP is Free, you are paying with your data.<\/a> was originally published in Coinmonks<\/a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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