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AI Bytes 📰 

Google is planning a sizeable investment in Character.AI

In a strategic move, Google is set to invest hundreds of millions in Character.AI, the brainchild of former Google engineers Daniel De Freitas and Noam Shazeer. Character.AI, renowned for its chatbot services powered by large language models (LLMs), has already secured a US$150 million valuation, with Google now eyeing a deeper collaboration. The investment follows Google's recent $2 billion bet on AI startup Anthropic, signaling the intensifying generative AI competition among industry giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon in 2024. Read more…

AI Safety Suggestions from One of AI's Grandfathers

In a recent webinar, renowned computer scientist Yoshua Bengio, a key figure in AI development, shared insights on enhancing artificial intelligence safety through increased computing power. As the "Godfather of AI," Bengio stressed the dual-use nature of technology, emphasizing the importance of democratic oversight to manage the potential risks posed by powerful AI tools. Bengio outlined key recommendations, including regulatory measures, increased research investment in AI safety, and the development of countermeasures. He underscored the need for governments to deepen their understanding of AI to effectively regulate and make informed, democratic decisions regarding its usage. Read more…

RIP Mobile Phones - Humane AI is On Sale

Humane, a pioneering startup, has unveiled the AI Pin, a $1095 wearable challenging the dominance of smartphones. Set to ship in early 2024, the device introduces a novel approach to user control, emphasizing gestures and AI over traditional screens. Weighing just 34 grams, the AI Pin operates on a Snapdragon processor, incorporating voice control, gestures, and a built-in projector. Notably, it adopts a subscription model at $24 per month, providing users with a dedicated phone number and data coverage. Despite mixed reactions, the AI Pin signifies a bold step toward redefining human-technology interaction. Read more…

Meet The World's First Ever AI Humanoid Robot CEO

In a groundbreaking move, Polish rum company Dictador has named 'Mika,' an AI-powered humanoid robot, as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mika, the first-ever female robot CEO, serves as a board member steering Dictador's operations. Described as a revolutionary decision by Dictador's board, the collaboration with Hanson Robotics, a Hong Kong-based engineering and robotics company, resulted in a customized robotic CEO embodying the company's values. Mika, recognized as an honorary professor, emphasizes data-driven decision-making while addressing concerns about a video call interview's significant delay. Read more…

Key Takeaways From the Joe Biden Executive Order on AI

On October 30, the White House issued a pivotal Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI), signaling a commitment to the "safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of AI." The Order introduces disclosure requirements and industry-wide obligations, emphasizing new standards for AI safety and security, privacy protection, and the broader impact on individuals. It also seeks to promote innovation, advance American leadership abroad, and ensure responsible government use of AI. While the effectiveness of the Order remains uncertain, it sets the stage for anticipated policy developments and emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts across agencies, governments, and companies. Read more…

This week’s How to Guide 🤯 

ChatGPT Magic: Your Guide to Creative Image Generation!

We've delved into the fascinating world of image-generation tools like Midjourney and DALL-E in recent editions. Now, let's focus on the foundation of AI image generation - Prompts.

Prompts can be a bit tricky, especially for beginners. They may yield images that don't quite align with your vision. To smooth out this process, consider leveraging ChatGPT. It can assist you in crafting prompts, opening the door to explore a multitude of creative possibilities in AI image generation.

Here’s how you do it :

• Step 1: Create a formula for your Midjourney prompt, including key details like camera type, lens type, type of day, style of photograph, and film type. Don't ask ChatGPT to generate anything yet, confirm if it understands the formula.

• Step 2: Train ChatGPT by asking it to respond with "yes" if it understands the formula.

  

• Step 3: Once trained, ask ChatGPT to generate images based on your formula.

• Step 4: Experiment with creativity by changing elements of your prompt to explore different image possibilities.

  

Step 5: Try removing a specific word from the generated prompt to see how it affects the image outcome.

Combine ChatGPT with Midjourney for more efficient and creative image generation. Let ChatGPT do the heavy lifting by providing it with your formula, and use it as a brainstorming tool for unique prompt ideas.

AI Art 🎨 

Cosmic Cat 🌌 

Narrative Nook📔

AI-generated story

Dr. Evangeline's Miracle in the Flood

Dr. Evangeline, a pioneering surgeon in the Wild West, dared to defy convention. With rugged hands, she mended wounded bodies beneath unforgiving sunsets. Skeptics questioned her skill, yet she persevered. One fateful night, a massive storm swept through town, bringing a devastating flood. Dr. Evangeline stood as a beacon of courage, performing miracles in the chaos. Her dedication showed that compassion and skill could carve a path to salvation even in the harshest frontier.

Mind Teasers: Trivia Time! 🕵️ 

Generative AI is transforming industries, especially in realistic product imaging. Now, can you spot the difference between art by human hands and AI magic? Look for quirks, imperfections, and a personal touch. It's a challenge where tech meets creativity, blurring the lines in a visual showdown.

Last week’s trivia answer: A - AI-generated and B - Real photograph.

Check if you got it right 🥇 

Tool Spotlight 🛠️ 

Meet Perplexity - Your AI Companion

No more wasting hours scrolling through pages and jumping between tabs trying to research topics or find answers.

Perplexity is a tool that allows users to instantly summarize webpages, ask contextual questions, gain shareable insights, and have dynamic conversations - all without leaving their current tab. This makes it a versatile AI assistant for on-demand comprehension and discovery while browsing online. It is designed to help users find answers or summaries while browsing the internet. The extension combines ChatGPT and Google to provide accurate and concise information.

This AI companion will forever change how you browse the web. You'll be amazed at how easily it allows you to fully comprehend topics, instead of endlessly skimming through pages on the internet and it’s FREE!

Editor's Note ✍️ 

This newsletter comes straight from the desk of John V Jayakumar, CEO of Superposition Technologies.

My life's journey is a testament to the transformative power of education and technology—my dad broke free from poverty through education, and I achieved millionaire status thanks to technology. My takeaway for you? Wholeheartedly embrace technology; it's a game-changer for you and everyone in your orbit.

Note: The views expressed are solely those of the editor.

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