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Anthropic’s Claude AI can control your computer.

Also, News Corp sues Perplexity AI.

Plus, Microsoft stands to make big bucks from OpenAI going for-profit.

Oh yeah, and Elon is getting sued by Blade Runner.

So, grab your beverage of choice.

Here’s your weekly dose of AI news.

Today’s newsletter includes:

• 📰 AI NEWS RECAP

• 🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

• 🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

• ⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

• 📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

📰 AI NEWS RECAP

AI Can Control YOUR Computer🤯

Anthropic just gave AI the keys to your keyboard.

Here's what you need to know...

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝟭𝟬𝟭

Anthropic's latest AI, Claude 3.5, can now:

✅ Type and edit text

✅ Write and debug code

✅ Move your mouse and click

✅ Navigate apps and websites

✅ Fill out forms and scrape data

It's like having a digital intern that never sleeps.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱

1️⃣ Set up a virtual machine or container (for safety)

2️⃣ Install the Anthropic API

3️⃣ Use the "computer_use" tool in your API calls

4️⃣ Give Claude instructions via prompts

5️⃣ Watch as it controls your computer!

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

☑️ Start with simple tasks

☑️ Use clear, specific instructions

☑️ Monitor Claude's actions closely

☑️ Be patient - it's still experimental technology

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸?

As AI gets better at controlling computers, we might see:

🤖 Virtual assistants that can actually use your apps

🤖 Automated data entry and form filling

🤖 AI-powered coding assistants

𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲🤔

Claude's new skills are both exciting and a bit unnerving.

The idea of an AI assistant that can take over the tedious stuff is pretty dang tempting.

But it also opens up a whole can of digital worms.

Like, how do we keep our data safe when AI has free rein over our devices?

And what happens when AI gets so good at our jobs that we become obsolete?

The potential for automating tedious tasks is huge...

But we need to approach it carefully.

So, would you let AI take control of YOUR computer?

Asana unveils AI Studio for no-code agent creation in workplace automation. The new platform allows teams to design custom AI workflows that handle busywork across departments, promising to reclaim the 53% of time employees spend on low-value tasks.

Microsoft launches autonomous AI agents in Copilot Studio for business automation. The platform enables companies to create AI agents that can work independently across departments, with McKinsey reporting 90% faster client onboarding in early trials.

Microsoft and OpenAI negotiate equity stakes ahead of restructuring deadline. The tech giant, having invested $14 billion in OpenAI, hires investment banks to determine its share in the AI company's transition to a for-profit public-benefit corporation.

Warner Bros. Discovery sues Tesla over Blade Runner 2049 imagery in Cybertruck launch. The studio alleges Elon Musk's company used copyrighted visuals from the film without permission during the electric vehicle's promotional event.

News Corp sues Perplexity AI for copyright infringement of WSJ content. The lawsuit claims the AI search engine reproduces Wall Street Journal articles verbatim, marking another major legal battle over AI companies' use of copyrighted material.

Character.ai implements safety measures after teen user's tragic suicide. The AI chatbot platform adds warning messages, session time limits, and suicide prevention resources after a 14-year-old formed a dangerous emotional bond with a Game of Thrones-themed bot.

Stanford AI breakthrough links complex DNA variants to psychiatric disorders. The new ARC-SV algorithm identifies thousands of previously undetectable genetic variations affecting brain-related genes, revealing crucial connections to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder with 95% accuracy.

Apple reportedly two years behind rivals in AI development, internal studies show. Bloomberg reports the company's upcoming AI features lack competitive edge against OpenAI and Google, with ChatGPT being 25% more accurate than the new Siri.

Chipotle launches "Ava Cado," an AI-powered hiring assistant to streamline recruitment. The multilingual Paradox platform aims to reduce hiring time by 75% across 3,500+ locations, automating candidate screening and interview scheduling.

OpenAI unveils sCM for faster AI image generation with quality matching diffusion models. The new continuous-time consistency model generates images in just two steps instead of hundreds, achieving comparable quality while reducing processing time by 50x on a single GPU.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

Anthropic’s new AI agents can execute complex tasks without human intervention.

These agents can navigate websites, open apps, extract data, and complete tasks like creating spreadsheets or resizing images—hands-free!

By combining Docker and an Anthropic API, users can set up and instruct these agents to automate processes.

Although still in development, it hints at the future of AI task automation, showcasing promising improvements in real-time interactivity and productivity.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

Claude Computer Use: Anthropic introduces a groundbreaking "computer use" feature, enabling the AI to control a user’s computer directly by navigating, clicking, and typing.

This advancement opens new possibilities for automating complex tasks and multi-step workflows, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

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⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

Mia AI, your AI Life Coach: 

Looking for a coach to help overcome any challenges in your life?

Give ‘Mia AI, your AI Life Coach’ a try today!

🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

Google is offering FREE AI courses.

No payment required.

Register today!

(What are you waiting for?)

📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite chatbot.

You’re an AI diplomat negotiating peace between humans and an alien civilization. Draft a speech that addresses cultural differences and pitches a collaborative future.

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite image generator.

Cute skull toyart with transparent acrilic body covering the bones, 3D icon, white, clay material isometric, 3D rendering, smooth ashiny, vinyl figure, toy art, realistic use of light and color, soft gradient, cute style, glossy, honey style, nintendo trendy, best details, high definition, high resolution --ar 3:4

Not paying for Midjourney or DALL-E 3?
Click here for Microsoft’s FREE image creator.

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