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Exciting news, rumors, upcoming events, there is so much to cover this week! Let's dive in!

Highlights:

• ?? OpenAI is rumored to be launching its own search engine on May 9th.
• ?? Braintrust unveils AIR (AI Recruiter), which conducts video interviews with candidates.
• ?? Employees at major tech companies are reporting burnout due to the relentless pressure to deliver quickly.
• ???♂? A mysterious chatbot named gpt2 surpasses the performance of some well-known LLMs.
• ?????? Teens are forging friendships with chatbots.
• ?? Sam’s Club is implementing AI to automate exit checks across all its stores by the end of 2024.

ThisWeek in AI - Products

1) Namy: After struggling for a couple of weeks to find a suitable domain name for a new project, I turned to Namy and quickly secured two perfect domain names that align flawlessly with the project's objectives, all within minutes. Using Namy is straightforward, simply describe your company or project and specify the type of domain you're seeking. Namy then swiftly generates a list of available domains in just 3-5 seconds. Below, you can view a sample prompt I used and the impressive results it produced.

2) OpenAI Corner: There is so much going on at OpenAI that I could’ve filled this newsletter with just OpenAI updates, instead I picked a few to highlight.

• ChatGPT Memory: ChatGPT can now remember specific facts about you and your conversations to make your chats more relevant and personalized. You can specifically exclude a conversation from GPTs memory if you like or manage all the facts GPT knows about you. Read this blog post from OpenAI to learn more about this feature

• .Dumbest Model: Sam called GPT-4 mildly embarrassing and the dumbest model we’ll ever use, in an interview (video below). Which technically makes sense as every new model is going to be better than the last one, if done right, but it also makes me excited to think how much of a step up change GPT-5 will be, which apparently is coming soon.

• OpenAI Search Engine: OpenAI is rumored to launch its own Search Engine to challenge Google’s search dominance, as soon as next week. Since search engines like Bing and Perplexity are using OpenAI to power their search experience, it’ll be interesting to see how OpenAI’s search engine stands out from the rest.
• GPT2-Chatbot: A mystery model “gpt2-chatbot” showed up on Chatbot Arena, a benchmarking platform for popular LLMs. Surprisingly, it matched or even surpassed well-known contenders like GPT-4. After just a week, it vanished without a trace, leaving everyone puzzled about its origins and ownership. Later, Sam intriguingly tweeted, "I do have a soft spot for gpt2," adding another layer of mystery to the saga.

3) Meaning: Two 20-year-old Stanford students have developed a novel approach to time management on mobile devices. Their app, Meaning, allows you to set restrictions on specific apps to boost productivity. When you want to access one of these restricted apps, you engage in a chat with an AI to negotiate the amount of time you're allowed to use it.

4) Braintrust AIR (AI Recruiter): While typical AI-powered tools assist in filtering candidates based on set criteria, Braintrust AIR elevates this functionality. Not only does it shortlist candidates, but it also proactively contacts them, schedules interviews, and conducts video assessments to further refine the selection process. This approach promises to streamline hiring workflows significantly. I hope Braintrust is taking steps to manage the risks that come with AI powered recruiting tools to avoid negatively impacting candidates.

5) ChatPRD: GPT is a versatile tool that extends beyond assisting engineers in coding. It also enhances the efficiency of Product Managers by transforming initial concepts into well-drafted preliminary Product Requirement Documents (PRDs). The team at ChatPRD even refers to it as the "Chief Product Officer," aiding managers in crafting superior PRDs. I experimented with it using several hypothetical scenarios and was impressed by its ability to produce a structured document and highlight key points that might not have occurred to me initially. I recommend giving it a try, it could be a game-changer for your workflow. Watch the video below for a quick demo.

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ThisWeek in AI - Art

AI Music Video: Washed Out collaborated with OpenAI and used Sora to produce a 4-minute music video for their latest single. In just 4 to 6 years, we'll view AI-created videos from today with the same nostalgic lens we use for 80s photographs, showing the rapid evolution of this technology.

Although there are aspects of this video that could be improved, it's important to remember that it's an AI-generated video. Not a single frame features real people; everything you see was created by artificial intelligence.

AI Film Festival: If the video above peaked your interest, then you might enjoy this too. Runway is hosting its 2nd AI Film Festival (AIFF) on the 9th of May in New York City. It recently announced the 10 finalists they selected from 3000 submissions. Winners will win prizes that include cash + Runway credits. Click on the link below to see the submissions from the 10 finalists.

ThisWeek in AI - Interesting Reads

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