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Neuralink's first human trials with brain chips allows you to control devices with just your thoughts.

Also, AI can read braille faster than humans.

Plus, AI was used to create a new Guns N' Roses music video.

So, grab your beverage of choice and enjoy 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 PROMPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

📰 AI NEWS RECAP

Elon Musk’s Neuralink goes from Monkeys to Humans!

Neuralink has transitioned from animal testing to human trials —

Implanting its brain chip in a live human for the first time!

This marks a significant step in the company's journey —

Which began in 2016,

To merge human cognition with technology.

The device, designed to be "cosmetically invisible" —

Aims to allow users to control devices like phones…

Using only their brain signals.

Despite Musk's history of ambitious promises,

The FDA's rigorous approval process ensures the trial's safety and integrity.

Neuralink's vision extends beyond medical applications —

Envisioning a future where human biology seamlessly integrates with AI and machines.

My Take:

Neuralink's journey from lab experiments to human trials is a testament to the rapid advancement in brain-computer interfaces.

While it's a blend of medical science and sci-fi —

The real excitement lies in its potential to empower individuals with disabilities and redefine human-machine interaction.

Would I get an AI brain implant?

Heck no!

I’ve seen enough sci-fi movies to know how that ends.

AI-Powered Browser and Search Engine. Arc Search combines a browser, search engine, and AI to create webpages from queries, offering a new, efficient way to access information on the web.

Meta Develops 'Artemis' AI Chip. Meta plans to launch 'Artemis,' its new in-house AI chip, aiming to enhance computing power for AI applications and reduce reliance on Nvidia's chips.

FCC Proposes Ban on AI-Generated Robocalls. The FCC moves to make AI-generated voice cloning in robocalls illegal, aiming to simplify the process of charging operators of fraudulent calls.

AI Robot Reads Braille. Researchers develop a robotic sensor using AI to read braille at 315 words per minute, twice the speed of most human readers, potentially aiding in advanced prosthetics development.

Guns N' Roses' AI-Driven Music Video. Guns N' Roses collaborates with Creative Works London to create 'The General' music video using generative AI, showcasing a blend of AI and artistic creativity.

The New York Times’s AI Newsroom. The New York Times is building a team to integrate generative AI into its newsroom, focusing on enhancing reporting and reader experience while maintaining journalistic integrity.

Apple to Introduce GenAI Features. Apple CEO Tim Cook teases upcoming generative AI features for iPhones, hinting at significant software advancements coming later this year.

Yelp Uses AI for Review Summaries. Yelp introduces AI-generated summaries of user reviews on its platform, providing quick insights into businesses' key offerings and popular features.

Mistral's AI Model Rivals ChatGPT-4. Mistral CEO confirms the leak of a new open-source AI model, 'miqu-1-70b,' which approaches the performance of GPT-4, marking a significant advancement in open-source AI technology.

Amazon’s Rufus AI Helps You Shop. Amazon announces Rufus, a generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience, offering expert assistance and informed purchase decisions using Amazon’s extensive product catalog.

Shopify’s AI Upgrades Your Your Product Listings. Shopify introduces a generative AI image editor, allowing merchants to easily customize product photos and backgrounds, leveling the playing field for smaller sellers.

AI Learns A Thing Or Two From Babies. Researchers train an AI model using a baby's camera footage, successfully teaching it to match words with objects, a breakthrough in understanding child language acquisition.

ChatGPT One Step Closer to AI Agents. ChatGPT users can now directly invoke various GPTs in chats, allowing for context-aware, specialized AI assistance tailored to specific conversation needs.

Microsoft and OpenAI Drop $500MM on Robots. Microsoft and OpenAI are in talks to invest $500 million in Figure AI Inc., focusing on developing humanoid robots for hazardous jobs and addressing labor shortages.

Google's Bard Beats ChatGPT-4. Google's Bard, powered by the new Gemini Pro model, surpasses GPT-4, marking a significant shift in the chatbot landscape and intensifying the AI race.

Google Maps Gets Some Help From AI. Google Maps is set to be "supercharged" with generative AI, enhancing user experience by providing personalized recommendations for places and activities.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

Transform handwritten meeting notes into digital text effortlessly with MindStudio AI.

This tutorial guides you through creating an automated system using GPT-4 Vision and Zapier integration.

Streamline your workflow by converting and distributing notes via email, enhancing team collaboration and productivity.

Ideal for professionals seeking efficient meeting management and team communication solutions.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

RoomAI: A transformative AI-powered interior design app, RoomAI redefines home styling by enabling users to generate and customize photorealistic room visualizations effortlessly.

This user-friendly platform caters to homeowners, interior designers, and real estate professionals, offering over 30 design styles for restyling existing spaces or creating new designs from scratch.

Send your tool here to be featured next week!

⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

CatGPT: Serving up your daily dose of feline fun. Create funny cat memes, jokes, and more with CatGPT😸

📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite chatbot.

Create a superhero whose powers are based on cutting-edge AI technologies, and outline their first mission saving the digital world.

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite image generator.

A drop of water in the sea

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

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