Newsletter #18 - AI AND AUTOMATION:
Gene Da Rocha MSc BSc (Hons)
Generative AI Engineer @ Voxstar | Designing AI Solutions
Voxstar Weekly AI Report: Apple’s Smart Home Tablet, RAD Intel’s Marketing AI, and New AI Tools
Issue #18 | 14th November 2024
?? Introduction
Welcome to the latest edition of the Voxstar AI and Automation Report! In this issue, I have streamlined the format to provide you with quicker access to the most important AI news, updates, and industry trends. Let’s dive into the latest developments in AI technology!
?? Perplexity's Advertising Innovation, ByteDance's Visual AI, and Nvidia’s Advancements in Robotics
Perplexity is testing a novel ad format as 'sponsored follow-up questions', blending marketing with user engagement in an innovative way.
ByteDance has introduced an AI system that animates still photos, pushing the boundaries of multimedia content creation.
Nvidia is enhancing robot learning and development with new AI tools, potentially revolutionizing automation across industries.
These advancements are helping redefine how businesses use AI, making content more interactive and immersive while also improving automation and learning processes across multiple sectors.
?? Apple Reportedly Releasing a Smart Home Tablet in 2025 with AI
Apple is reportedly set to launch a wall-mounted smart home tablet in 2025 (code-named J490). The device will control smart home appliances, facilitate video conferencing, and integrate Apple's AI platform, Apple Intelligence.
Key Features:
- 6-inch display, built-in camera, speakers, rechargeable battery
- Available in silver and black
- Likely integration with iPhone for certain tasks
- Positioned to compete with Google Nest Hub and Amazon Echo Show
? How Forge API Beats OpenAI at Math
Nous Research has released the Forge Reasoning API Beta and Nous Chat—significantly improving AI inference speed by 30% and reducing response latency. With models like Claude Sonnet 3.5, Gemini, and GPT-4 supported, these tools make advanced AI more accessible and practical for everyday users.
By focusing on speed and usability, Nous Research is bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI and real-world applications.
?? Apple’s AI-Powered Final Cut Pro 11 is Now Available
Apple has released Final Cut Pro 11, now enhanced with AI-driven features for video editing. The new tools include AI-driven masking and automatic caption generation, improving workflow efficiency and video editing precision.
Key Highlights:
- Magnetic Mask for subject isolation
- Autogenerated captions, with future improvements
- Enhanced spatial video editing and color tools for iPad users
Final Cut Pro 11 sets a new standard for video editing, but users continue to demand more features to stay competitive with Adobe and DaVinci Resolve.
?? Fixie AI's Ultravox: Open-Source Alternative to GPT-4 in Real-Time
Fixie AI has launched Ultravox v0.4.1, an open-source AI model for real-time conversations. Ultravox can process multiple data types—text, images, and more—30% faster than commercial models like GPT-4.
Ultravox’s open-source nature makes it more adaptable and cost-effective compared to proprietary models. This release signals a significant shift towards more accessible AI for developers.
?? AI Tools for Ads Creation
AI-powered tools are revolutionizing the way brands create and optimize their marketing campaigns. Check out these top tools for ads creation:
1. ChatROI by Bryj – A robust AI-powered platform built to enhance digital marketing effectiveness by seamlessly planning, launching, and tuning campaigns across multiple channels.
2. AiSDR – The first AI SDR capable of holding meaningful conversations with prospects, tackling questions and objections, and converting leads.
3. QA.tech – An AI-driven platform for testing web apps, generating developer-friendly bug reports, and integrating seamlessly with development pipelines.
4. Noiz – A YouTube summary tool powered by advanced AI (like ChatGPT and Claude) to create accurate video summaries with key insights from any video, regardless of length.
5. Redactable – A cloud-based redaction tool that helps organizations securely remove sensitive information from PDF documents using AI for faster and more efficient results.
6. MixAudio – An AI tool that generates unique, royalty-free music from texts, images, or audio inputs—perfect for video producers and YouTubers.
7. Lamatic.ai – A managed PaaS with a low-code visual builder and integrations for building, testing, and deploying high-performance GenAI apps on edge.
8. TalkingAvatar – Rewrite videos with a talking avatar using AI. Clone voices, sync lips, and create custom videos easily.
9. Tarotap – A free online AI Tarot Reading service that uses digital cards to predict your destiny.
10. Aesthetic Background – Transform your online space with customizable aesthetic backgrounds and themes for personalizing your social media profiles, blogs, and websites.
11. vidBoard – An all-in-one solution for AI-powered video creation, allowing users to easily create engaging video content.
These tools are taking AI to new heights, improving everything from marketing to content creation and data processing.
?? AI Case Studies: Real-World Applications
Here are some of the latest AI-powered solutions making waves across various industries:
- Wildlife Conservation – Grovety's AI device for object detection helps protect endangered species by addressing data limitations and power constraints.
- Customer Service – TGH Urgent Care enhanced patient experience using AI for after-hours support, increasing call answer rates to 80%.
- Sales Analytics – Awecomm uses AI to identify high-potential leads through advanced data analysis.
- Marketing – Awecomm also uses AI for image generation in blogs and social media posts.
These examples show how AI is transforming various sectors, improving efficiency, and driving innovation.
?? Trending Signals in AI Right Now
Here are some hot topics shaking up the AI landscape:
- Multi-modal AI – AI that can process multiple data types (speech, images, text, etc.), aiming for a more human-like cognitive experience.
- Generative AI – This technology is enabling business leaders to transform content creation, user engagement, and data analysis.
- AI Trading Signals – AI-driven analysis of market data helps traders identify opportunities and make more informed decisions in competitive financial markets.
Stay ahead of the curve by keeping track of these emerging trends.
?? Voxstar News
- AIToolboard.com – We continue working with a wide range of clients who want to leverage our Toolboard for increased visibility and global reach.
- WiredVibeApp.com - We continue to move forward and have acquired this wonderful technology and platform. Wiredvibeapp provides endless personalized soundscapes to give your mind and body what you need to achieve total immersion.
Thank you for joining this in-depth look at the latest trends in AI. I appreciate your support and would love your feedback on the new format.
?? Call to Action:
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