AI Weekly Summary
Jaume Boix
AI & Automation Solutions For SMEs | Content Creation and Repurposing Systems | AI Agents | Client Onboarding Systems
Welcome to this week’s edition of your favourite AI Weekly Summary!
There’s been a constant explosion of announcement after announcement of all the new features that the biggest players are releasing.
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After what I’ve seen this week, the race is definitely still on to deliver the best-in-class AI functionality and I’m truly excited about what’s coming!
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Here’s a quick summary of what’s in store for you in today’s edition:
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Microsoft's recent event was a game-changer, unveiling their new AI companion, Microsoft Copilot. This isn't just another AI tool; it's designed to be your everyday assistant, intelligently integrating web data, work files, and real-time PC activity to offer a personalized experience.
What sets it apart?
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A strong focus on user privacy and security, ensuring your data stays your own. Satya Nadella and other key executives took the stage to make this groundbreaking announcement, emphasizing its potential to redefine the way we interact with technology.
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But that's not all. Microsoft also introduced new security tools for both individual users and enterprises, showing their commitment to a safer digital environment. The event also marked the general availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Chat, expanding their already robust suite of productivity tools.
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So, what does all this mean for you? A more intelligent, secure, and integrated system that is more intuitive and make you more efficient. What’s not to like about that? If you want to watch all the announcements, you can find them in this link.
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OpenAI is once again pushing the boundaries of what's possible with their latest advancements. First cab of the rank is DALL-E 3, the new version of this image generative application that comes with a huge upgrade and integrated into ChatGPT. What I’ve seen is pretty impressive and it can finally generate high-quality images from simply chatting with ChatGPT. It also seems that they’ve cracked the code to include text in images, so I can’t wait for the release early next month!
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But OpenAI's innovation doesn't stop at creativity; they're equally committed to strengthening their systems. The introduction of their Red Teaming Network is a strategic move to ensure the highest level of security. They’re inviting external experts from different fields such Cognitive Science, Child Safety, Law and many more to identify vulnerabilities. It’s open to everyone, so if you’re an expert in your field, go to this link and put your application through before 1st of December 2023.
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And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, OpenAI is also making strides in multi-modal learning models. Their latest venture combines the prowess of GPT with computer vision capabilities, setting the stage for AI that can understand and interpret both text and images seamlessly. This opens up a plethora of opportunities for more intuitive human-machine interactions.
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Google Bard's latest update is a game-changer if you’re a fan of the Google suite of products. It now provides a seamless integration with Google's suite of apps like Gmail, Docs, and Maps through its new Bard Extensions. The update also introduces an enhanced "Google it" button for verifying AI responses and the sources of information, adding a layer of trust and reliability.
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Under the hood, it’s currently powered by Google's advanced PaLM 2 model and it now supports over 40 languages, making it very versatile and trustworthy AI companion for a wide range of tasks such as searching through your emails, booking flights and looking for documents. It looks like Microsoft and Google are going head-to-head on providing you with an integrated AI sidekick.
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Amazon's generative AI leader, Rohit Prasad, unveils the new Alexa as a "super agent," elevating it beyond a mere voice assistant. Powered by a state-of-the-art large language model (LLM), this revamped Alexa is designed to be a seamless part of your daily life, integrated with an extensive range of devices and services. Prasad likens this groundbreaking LLM integration to Alexa's original launch in 2014, signalling a new era for personal AI.
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Unlike conventional chatbots, Alexa aims to be a genuinely useful, real-world assistant, capable of understanding and acting upon personal context. Alexa will also have a more opinionated personality and deliver personalized reminders and recommendations. The model is a blend of computer vision, natural language processing, and pattern recognition, making it multimodal, multilingual, and multifaceted. Prasad also addresses the elephant in the room—data privacy—emphasizing Amazon's commitment to transparency and user consent.
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And last but not least, YouTube is taking its Creator Music feature to the next level by integrating AI tools that will act as a virtual music concierge for creators. Imagine you're a content creator looking for the perfect track to accompany your video. Instead of sifting through endless playlists, you can now simply type in a description of your video, and voila! YouTube's AI will suggest the most fitting music tracks for you, even considering your budget constraints.
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But that's not all. YouTube is also rolling out an AI-dubbing tool called "Aloud," integrated into YouTube Studio. With just a click, creators can generate dubs in different languages, making content more accessible to a global audience. This feature is currently in testing and will be more widely available next year. So if you’re planning on starting your new career as a Youtuber creating videos with the perfect soundtrack or looking to reach a broader, multilingual audience, YouTube's new AI tools have got you covered.
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And to wrap it up, a piece on AI assisted research. Google's DeepMind has developed a groundbreaking AI called AlphaMissense, designed to identify potentially harmful variations in human DNA. Building on their previous work with AlphaFold, which solved complex protein-folding problems, this new AI can analyze millions of DNA changes to help medical professionals distinguish between benign and harmful genetic mutations.
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While it's not a substitute for a full medical diagnosis, AlphaMissense is a powerful tool for doctors dealing with rare or unexplained medical conditions. DeepMind is sharing some of its predictive data but has restricted full access to the model due to biosecurity concerns. This innovation marks a significant advancement in the application of AI in healthcare.
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And that’s all for this week!
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As per usual, I’d love to hear your thoughts so don’t be shy and leave them in the comments.
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Have a great week ahead!
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Jaume