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Microsoft and OpenAI are investing $100 BILLION for an AI data center.

Also, Katy Perry, Billie Eilish, and Nicki Minaj join over 200 artists to speak out against AI’s impact on music.

Plus, a landmark court decision bans AI-enhanced video evidence. A victory for transparency or a setback for justice?

Oh yeah, and George Carlin's estate tackles deepfake impersonation, setting a precedent for AI ethics and copyright.

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

MSFT & OpenAI’s $100 BILLION Plan

Many are saying that compute is the new currency.

Why?

Because the more the compute,

The more we can get AI models to do.

That’s why Microsoft and OpenAI are teaming up for yet ANOTHER huge investment.

Introducing project “Stargate”.

A $100 BILLION…

(That’s billion with “B”)

Investment to create an AI-centric data center.

The goal?

To create the infrastructure needed to take AI to the next level.

Set to open in 2028.

Stargate will be based in the US.

It is estimated to be 100x more costly than today’s data centers.

And will be powered by chips from NVIDIA, AMD, and Microsoft.

Why is Stargate important?

With compute power as the new benchmark for technological advancement,

Stargate is poised to shatter existing barriers.

By exponentially increasing the computational capabilities available to AI systems,

Stargate will enable AI models to learn, reason, and innovate at scales we've only begun to explore.

Possible helping us solve global challenges such as climate, disease, and poverty.

It's about making AI not just faster or more efficient,

But fundamentally more capable and transformative.

My Take

AI is already growing exponentially.

Stargate is a necessary step to advance AI even further.

It very well might help us create artificial super intelligence.

Although exciting and innovative,

It raises more questions than answers.

How will Stargate operate sustainably given the vast amount of resources required to operate today’s data centers?

What plans do we have in place for potential global unemployment that could arise if AI really does replace jobs?

How do we keep the power of AI out of the hands of the few companies and governments that are responsible for creating it?

What do you think are the answers?

Maybe we should ask ChatGPT…

Katy Perry, Billie Eilish, and Nicki Minaj speak out against AI. Over 200 artists ally with the Artist Rights Alliance to combat music devaluation by tech platforms, demanding fair artist compensation.

Courts ban use of AI-enhanced video evidence. A landmark Washington state court decision rejects AI-enhanced video in a murder case, citing potential juror confusion and questioning the technology's transparency.

George Carlin's estate settles deep fake lawsuit. George Carlin's estate successfully settles over an AI-generated impersonation, raising crucial discussions on deepfake ethics and copyright.

OpenAI + MSFT $100 billion data center. Microsoft and OpenAI announce a colossal $100 billion data center project, setting a new stage for AI's infrastructural evolution.

OpenAI synthetic voices. OpenAI's Voice Engine debuts, offering custom voice generation from brief audio samples, signaling a leap in ethical AI use.

OpenAI's DALL-E 3 offers in-painting. DALL-E revolutionizes image editing, enabling users to manipulate creations with simple prompts, enriching creative possibilities.

YouTube CEO discusses Sora's training data. YouTube's CEO highlights potential OpenAI TOS breaches, igniting debates on ethical AI deployment and content creation impact.

You can now ChatGPT without a login. OpenAI makes ChatGPT instantly accessible, widening the AI's reach and inviting more users to experience its potential sans sign-up hurdles.

Anthropic researchers “jailbreak” Claude. Anthropic unveils a "many-shot jailbreaking" method, showcasing how persistent queries can bypass AI ethical guards, spotlighting the need for AI security recalibration.

Anthropic can pick and use tools. Claude's new feature ushers in external tool interaction, marking a public beta milestone and expanding AI application horizons.

Apple speeds up Siri with ReALM AI. Apple's ReALM AI system sets to enhance Siri, outshining GPT-4 in screen context understanding and promising swifter, smarter user interactions.

Apple developing robots for your home. Apple pivots to personal robotics post-electric vehicle project, aiming to infuse homes with advanced AI-driven autonomous assistance.

Meta labeling AI-generated content. Meta introduces "Made with AI" labels for AI-generated content, promoting transparency and informing users amidst the AI content surge.

Waymo driverless Uber deliveries. Uber Eats teams up with Waymo in Phoenix for autonomous deliveries, heralding a new convenience era with self-driving technology.

AI continues to impact jobs. Amid growing AI-induced job concerns, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, and IBM launch the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium, focusing on retraining and research to mitigate AI's employment effects.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

AI Agents are all the rage.

Don’t know what they are?

That’s why you’re here.

AI agents are essentially software entities programmed to perform tasks autonomously on behalf of users or other programs.

Imagine them as virtual helpers, capable of making decisions, learning from interactions, and executing actions without needing direct human oversight for every step.

These agents can range from simple, rule-based bots that perform specific tasks, to complex, learning-based systems that adapt and improve over time.

Learn about AI Agents here 👇

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

PocketPod

A personalized podcast service that crafts custom content based on user preferences, from current events to niche interests like feudal Japanese cuisine.

PocketPod offers a bespoke listening experience with features like daily personalized news and compatibility with major podcast apps, making it perfect for those seeking content tailored just for them.

Send your tool here to be featured next week!

⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

Software Architect GPT

Ever wanted to create your own app but didn’t know where to start?

Or maybe you just need help gathering user requirements at work.

Why not do it all with Software Architect GPT today?

🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

Google, Harvard, and more just are 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 philosopher. Debate the concept of free will in a society where AI predicts human behavior with high accuracy.

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite image generator.

Editorial Style photo Wide-angle A smiling white woman seated at the right looks to her left and wearing a blue t- shirt, inside a minimalist white dining room

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

Send your image here to be featured next week!

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