??"Step by Step": Mastering o1, Mini & Voice AI

Remember when "New Kids on the Block " dominated the 90s sound (f.... I am getting old), and we all had that earworm on the radio? ??

Well, okay, maybe it wasn't exactly my music ??, but you get the point. Now, OpenAI is bringing us the next big hit, and this time it's all about the new models O1 Preview and O1 Mini. But instead of just listening (or pretending to enjoy it), it's about how to apply them correctly.

Speaking of hits that make us feel our age (whether we were fans or not), let's talk about the latest sensation that's got even us oldies excited: OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT. It's so cutting-edge, it might just make you forget you ever owned a Walkman - or tried to hide the fact that you didn't!

Just like how boy bands revolutionized pop music (for better or worse, depending on who you ask), these new models mark the end of the old way of creating prompts. It's not that the language has completely changed, but there's a new dialect to master. Think of it as learning the latest slang to stay cool with the kids – except this time, it's to get the best out of AI models, and it's actually useful.

Over the past few weeks, I've been on a nostalgic trip, not with old mixtapes (thank goodness), but by extensively testing these new models. My clear conclusion? The O1 Preview & O1 Mini models are perfect for creating structure in the initial phase of a project – or as I like to call it, organizing the "brain dump". It's like creating the setlist for your ultimate 90s playlist, even if some songs make you cringe a bit. Afterwards, I dive deep into individual tracks (I mean, topics) with classic models like ChatGPT 4.0 or Claude, fine-tuning the performance until it's music to everyone's ears.

So, put on your favorite 90s jam (or whatever you actually listened to back then), and let's explore how these new AI hits can make your work sing! ????

?? o1 Preview, o1 Mini - Five Things You Need to Know:

1. Short and snappy prompts – Forget the page-long prompts we used to use. With the O1 models, the rule is: the shorter, the better. You want your request to be concise and to the point.

Example: Instead of "Please create a comprehensive analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that led to the fall of the Roman Empire", simply say: "Analyze the main factors of the fall of the Roman Empire".

2. Avoid "Chain of Thought" – We used to often give detailed step-by-step instructions to ensure the model understands everything. But the O1 models already "think" step by step on their own. You don't need to mention it explicitly anymore.

Example: Instead of "Explain step by step how a car traveling at 60 km/h covers 180 km", just ask: "How long does a car traveling at 60 km/h take to cover 180 km?"

3. Use Markdown, XML, or Delimiters – Isolate the text or information you want the model to focus on by using simple quotation marks or triple apostrophes. This helps the model concentrate on the essential parts of your prompt.

4. No "Context Dumping" – Instead of giving the model a flood of information, you should use targeted paragraphs or excerpts. Too much information overwhelms the model and leads to inaccurate results.

5. No System Messages Necessary – We used to often assign roles to the model, like "You are a world-class writer". With the O1 models, you can omit these system messages. They already know how to handle the tasks.

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?? OpenAI's Advanced Voice Feature: Talk to the Future!

After months of waiting, it's finally here: OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode! You can now speak directly to your virtual assistant – and it's like talking to the future itself. ??? But before we dive into practice, a little warning: Officially, this feature is not yet available in the EU... BUT, if you use a little VPN trick on your smartphone and log in through an American server, you can log out and log back in – and voilà, the Voice Mode is available to you. ?? (Whether this is officially allowed? Let's leave that open... ??)

What can Advanced Voice Mode do? Here are some practical application examples that can revolutionize your work and private life:

?? Innovative Use Cases

1. Language Translation: Real-time, context-aware translations Engage in fluid conversations in multiple languages, with the AI providing instant, nuanced translations that consider cultural context and idiomatic expressions.
2. Tutoring: Personalized learning experiences (future feature with vision capabilities) Receive tailored explanations and interactive lessons on various subjects, with the potential for the AI to analyze visual content like equations or diagrams in the future.
3. Scenario Preparation: Practice for interviews, presentations, and professional conversations Simulate real-world scenarios to build confidence and refine your communication skills, with the AI providing instant feedback and adjusting its responses based on your performance.
4. Brainstorming: An intuitive way to generate and refine ideas Verbally explore creative concepts with an AI partner that can offer diverse perspectives, ask probing questions, and help develop your thoughts in real-time.
5. Role-Playing: Simulate client interactions or practice difficult conversations Step into various professional roles to practice handling challenging situations, from negotiating with demanding clients to mediating conflicts, all in a safe, judgment-free environment.

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?? AI News of the Week: The Hottest Topics in the AI World

This week was full of groundbreaking news in the AI world. Here are the latest developments and how you can apply them in everyday life:

?? Mimo: Alibaba's Revolutionary AI Body Swapper

Alibaba has released Mimo, a groundbreaking AI body swapper that can replace any person in a video with just a single photo reference.

Key Features:

• Works with high-action scenes (e.g., basketball dribbling)
• Handles complex scenes with multiple characters
• Separates video into layers: main person, background, and foreground
• Extracts motion data for creative reuse

?? Hot Take: This tool could revolutionize video editing and content creation, making high-end special effects accessible to everyone!

More info here

?? ByteDance's Seaweed & Pixel Dance: Next-Gen Video Generation

TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has announced two new AI video generation models: Seaweed and Pixel Dance v1.4.

• Technology: Based on the Diffusion Transformer architecture
• Capabilities: Zooming, panning, and rotation controls Consistent character generation across videos Support for 3D and 2D animation styles
• Pixel Dance 1.4: Specializes in 10-second videos with complex motions
• Seaweed: Can generate up to 30-second videos

?? What to Watch: These models could transform how we create and consume video content on platforms like TikTok!

More info here

?? Blueberry: The Mysterious New Image Generator

Two new models, Blueberry 0o and Blueberry 1, have appeared on the artificial analysis image generator leaderboard, potentially outperforming the current leader, FLUX 1 Pro.

• Performance: Higher LLU score compared to FLUX 1 Pro
• Speculation: Could be related to OpenAI's DALL-E or GPT-4's multimodal capabilities

?? Food for Thought: Could Blueberry be OpenAI's next big reveal? The AI image generation race is heating up!

More info here

?? Meta's AI Bonanza: Llama 3.2, AR Glasses, and Voice AI

Meta announced several AI updates at their Connect 2024 conference:

Llama 3.2

• Includes vision capabilities
• Available in various sizes (1B to 90B parameters)
• 128,000 token context length

Orion AR Glasses

• Described as "the most advanced AR glasses the world has ever seen"
• Weighs less than 100g
• 70° field of view
• Uses electromyography for hand gesture control

Meta AI Voice Assistant

• Celebrity voices available (e.g., John Cena, Awkwafina)
• Integration with Messenger, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram

?? Insight: Meta is pushing hard to stay competitive in the AI race, but will their efforts pay off?

More Info here

?? Google's Gemini Update: Better Performance, Lower Costs

Google announced updates to their Gemini models:

• New Models: Gemini 1.5 Pro O2 and Gemini 1.5 Flash O2
• Improvements: 20% boost in math-related benchmarks 2-7% better performance in vision and coding tasks 50% price reduction for Gemini 1.5 Pro 2x faster output and 3x lower latency Enhanced long context understanding and vision capabilities

?? Business Impact: These improvements could make Google's AI offerings more attractive to developers and enterprises.

More info here

?? TXGN: Harvard's AI for Repurposing Drugs

Researchers at Harvard Medical School have created TXGN, an AI model designed to find existing drugs that can be repurposed for rare and neglected diseases.

• Capabilities: Identified potential drug candidates from nearly 8,000 existing drugs Can target over 177,000 diseases 49% more accurate than leading AI tools 35% more accurate in predicting contraindications

?? Global Impact: This AI could bring hope to patients with rare diseases that currently have no treatments.

More info here

8. ?? OpenAI's Restructuring and Leadership Changes

Several key developments at OpenAI:

• Departures: CTO Mira Murati Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew Research Vice President Barrett Z
• Possible Restructuring: Plans to shift from nonprofit to for-profit corporation Estimated company valuation: $150 billion Sam Altman could receive equity worth $10.5 billion

?? Future Outlook: These changes could significantly impact OpenAI's direction and leadership in the AI industry.

More info here

?? Closing Thoughts

With these new tools and the power of AI, the possibilities are truly endless. Whether it's about accelerating work processes, developing creative ideas, or personal growth – now is the time to harness the full potential of augmented intelligence.

Check out Sam Altman's fascinating article about the future: The Intelligence Age . I couldn't agree more: The opportunities are boundless, but to seize them, we must start augmented working now – both in our personal and professional lives.

Oh, and since we started with the 90s, let's end with it too – here's a "really good song" from that era. How about "Bitter Sweet Symphony " by The Verve? A different kind of boy band, if you will. Just as this track pushed the boundaries of what rock could be, we're now at the cutting edge of AI, orchestrating a symphony of human and artificial intelligence. The future's looking bright, and it's got a killer soundtrack. ????

Always stay one step ahead – #stayAugmented ??????

Chris

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