AI News Roundup

October 2023

This week’s GIF was made with ChatGPT (DALL-E 3 + Advanced Data Analysis)

👻 Boo, It's AI News Time!

Happy Halloween, boys and ghouls!

As the full moon of October rises, so does the tide of AI news that is howling for your attention.

🦇 Here's the Spell: October has been a cauldron bubbling with AI innovations that you simply can't ignore.

🧙‍♀️ Why You Should Be Bewitched: AI isn't just a seasonal fad. This month’s enchantments could very well be the potions that transform tomorrow.

🕸️ Ready for a Haunted Journey? We've conjured up the most spellbinding stories from October to keep you in the know.

So grab a witch’s brew of your choice as we explore this month in AI news!

No tricks, just treats—promise.🎃

In today’s newsletter:

  • 📰 AI News Roundup

  • 🛠️ AI Tool Of The Week

  • 🎨 AI Image Of The Week

📰 AI News Roundup - The top AI news from this past month.

🛠️ AI Tool Of The Week - Regardless if you're in the industry or just an enthusiast, these tools promise to add value. If you're an AI tool creator, or know one, why not contact us to be featured in our next newsletter?

🎨 AI Image Of The Week - Whether crafted by our team on Midjourney or submitted by one of you talented folks, these are sure to inspire.

🛠️ Time's 200 Best Inventions list this year is teeming with AI tools. From ChatGPT to Adobe. AI is shaping the future, one invention at a time.

🛒 Aimed at helping advertisers create more engaging ads, this generative AI tool allows brands to produce lifestyle imagery that can significantly improve ad performance. The tool is user-friendly and doesn't require any technical expertise, making it accessible for advertisers of all sizes.

👾 Data poisoning isn't just a plot twist in a sci-fi movie; it's a real concern. Nightshade, a tool that can corrupt machine learning models with bad data, reminds us that AI can have vulnerabilities too.

🎵 What happens when AI meets The Beatles? A song featuring John Lennon, that's what! By analyzing past songs, an AI model was trained to write lyrics and melodies in the signature Beatles style.

🚗 Imagine kicking back, reading the news, all while your car drives you to work. With Waymo's driverless vehicles, powered by advanced neural networks, this isn't sci-fi—it's your next commute.

🚀 OpenAI's ChatGPT is now faster than ever, making real-time conversations smoother. This speed boost could revolutionize customer service bots and make AI more accessible for various applications.

🧠 OpenAI has updated its core values to focus more on AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). This shift indicates a more ambitious direction for the company, aiming to solve complex, multi-faceted problems.

🎶 Universal Music is suing Anthropic over AI-generated lyrics, raising questions about copyright in the age of machine learning. This case could set a precedent for AI-generated content and intellectual property rights.

🔒 The U.S. government has banned Nvidia from exporting AI chips to China. This move could have far-reaching implications for the global AI industry and geopolitics.

🕒 Midjourney announces you can upscale images 4x (increased from 2x) and announces the release date of its highly anticipated website.

🎮 Researchers are using Pokemon to train AI models, teaching them strategy and decision-making. This could have broader applications in robotics and autonomous systems.

👩‍💻 Stack Overflow is laying off employees due to challenges in AI profitability. This could be a wake-up call for the tech industry, signaling a need for sustainable AI development.

🧠 New research shows that AI can decode images directly from brain activity. This breakthrough could lead to advancements in neuroscience and even enable communication for people with speech impairments.

🤖 Amazon has released Digit, a warehouse worker robot designed to assist in logistics and inventory management. This could revolutionize the e-commerce industry and make warehouses more efficient.

🚶 Figure One has unveiled a walking robot with advanced mobility. This could have a wide range of applications, from search and rescue missions to healthcare assistance.

🤹 Nvidia's Eureka! program trains robots to have better dexterity, enabling them to perform complex tasks that were previously only achievable by humans.

🎨 Adobe's 2023 Max Convention showcased the next generation of creativity powered by AI. From text-to-vector capabilities to AI-driven style matching, Adobe is making it easier than ever for creators to bring their visions to life.

👗 Fashion meets AI with Adobe's Primrose Dress. This AI-generated dress was showcased in a stunning video, highlighting how AI can revolutionize the fashion industry by creating intricate and unique designs.

🗣️ ElevenLabs has launched a voice translation tool that aims to break down language barriers. This tool can translate spoken content in real-time, making global communication more accessible and efficient.

🤖 Disney is bringing AI to its theme parks with robots that can interact with visitors. These aren't your average animatronics; they're designed to provide a more immersive and interactive experience.

🎭 SAG-AFTRA has endorsed a Senate act against unauthorized AI use in voice and performance. This move aims to protect artists from having their work replicated without consent, setting a legal precedent in the age of AI.

🌍 Google is leveraging AI to combat natural disasters. From predicting flood patterns to assessing wildfire risks, AI is becoming an invaluable tool in crisis management and environmental protection.

🦠 Harvard scientists have developed an AI tool capable of predicting virus mutations. This could be a game-changer in understanding and combating future viral outbreaks.

AI Tool Of The Week

Chatsimple: Create your own AI chatbot for your business in under 5 minutes.

AI Image Of The Week

Image generated by DALL-E 3. Try out the prompt below.

A spooky lab setting with ghostly AI researchers working on holographic screens, floating neural networks, and eerie machine learning experiments

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