Need to Know News - November 13th, 2024
In this week's Need to Know News edition: ChatGPT smashes records with 3.7 billion monthly users...Adobe launches AI photo editing that pays original artists...Coinbase shows how AI transformed crypto support for millions of customers...plus, a whole lot more!
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ChatGPT Hits 3.7 Billion Monthly Visits While NotebookLM Surges 200%
Fresh numbers reveal the explosive growth of AI tools. ChatGPT reached 3.7 billion monthly visits in October, a 17% jump from September. Year-over-year traffic has doubled.
The surprise star? Google's NotebookLM. This AI creative strategist tool surged 200% in October, hitting 31.5 million visits. Users love how it turns dry documents into engaging podcast-style summaries.
Smaller platforms are climbing fast too. Claude's traffic shot up 394%, while Perplexity grew 199%. These numbers paint a clear picture – AI tools are moving beyond novelty and becoming power players in our workflows.
Adobe Launches Smart Photo Editor That Pays Original Artists
Adobe just fixed a big problem. Their new AI tool lets you alter stock photos. But unlike other platforms, the original artists still get paid. Here's how it works. Pick any stock photo. Use AI to make it perfect for your needs. The photographer gets paid in full. It doesn't matter how much you change the image.
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AI Wipes Out 30% of Writing Job Postings as ChatGPT Transforms Work Market
Here's a wake-up call for marketers. New research shows AI is already changing how we work – and fast. After studying over 1 million online jobs, researchers found something big. When ChatGPT launched, writing jobs dropped by 30%. Coding jobs fell by 20%.
But it's not all bad news. Companies are now paying more for workers who know how to use AI. They're looking for people with multiple skills. In fact, job posts asking for ChatGPT experience are growing every week.
"We're seeing a fundamental shift in how work gets done," says the research team. The message? Learn AI now, or risk falling behind.
Shopify's New AI Helper Drives Sales to $69.7 Billion
Money talks - and Shopify's latest numbers are shouting. The e-commerce giant just reported a 26% jump in revenue, hitting $2.16 billion. How? A strong push into AI and social selling.
"We want to be everywhere consumers shop," says President Harley Finkelstein. His team is connecting Shopify stores to TikTok, YouTube, Roblox, and Instagram. They've added AI tools that help merchants spot trends and talk to customers. The strategy's working - shoppers spent $69.7 billion on Shopify stores last quarter.
Grok is Now Free on X — 3 Things to try on the AI chatbot
Grok, previously locked behind an $8 monthly fee, is now free for some users. The timing is perfect - it comes right after launching Grok 2.
The free version comes with clear limits: 10 questions every two hours and 3 image analyses per day. Users need a week-old X account with a phone number. But the features are impressive. Grok can rate your workspace photos, track trending topics, and create images using Flux AI.
"We're catching up fast with ChatGPT and Claude," says the X team. They're not kidding - Grok runs on 100,000 Nvidia GPUs. Plus, it has something unique: real-time access to everything happening on X.
Alibaba Tackles B2B Shopping with Smart AI Search Tool
In the complex world of global trade, finding the right supplier can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. That's why Alibaba's latest move matters. They've launched an AI search engine that speaks the language of business.
“Traditional search engines evaluate web page importance through interlinking, credibility and ad spend,” Kuo Zhang, president of Alibaba.com, said in the release. “In this AI era, the B2B sourcing engine offers an intuitive and organic way to query, as well as rapidly and accurately match business buyers and business sellers based on their proven track record.”
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Coinbase Taps Claude AI to Handle Crypto Support for Millions
Coinbase picked Claude AI to help their millions of users. The crypto giant handles $226 billion in trades. They needed better customer support. Fast.
Claude now does three big jobs. It runs their chat bot. It helps support staff write better answers. It makes their help center easier to use. The best part? It works across different cloud systems. This means it stays online even when crypto trading goes crazy.
"Claude won on scale and security," says Varsha Mahadevan, their tech boss. The choice paid off. Questions get answered faster. Customers are happier. Support teams work better. Now other crypto companies want to copy their success.
At the Frontier of AI
AI Could Replace Human Translators in 3 Years, Tech CEO Claims
Unbabel's CEO just made a stunning prediction that's shaking up the language industry. His company just launched a new AI tool. It speaks 32 languages. It doesn't need human editors. That's very different from their old way of working.
The CEO thinks only the hardest translations will need humans soon. His company is so sure, they're raising $50 million to build more AI tools. The translation world is about to change big time
73% of Companies Now Use AI in Marketing - New Study Shows What Works
Want to know if your marketing team is keeping up with AI? A massive new study has answers. They talked to 2,600 marketing leaders across five countries.
The numbers tell a clear story. Over 7 in 10 companies now use AI in their marketing. Half say it's already bringing results. Top teams use AI to write content faster, make better ads, and spot trends in data. The study found something surprising too - 62% of marketing leaders say AI is helping them get more power in company decisions.
But there's a catch. Nearly half of AI projects still fail. The winners follow four simple rules: they tie AI to business goals, track every result, watch out for risks, and pick the right tools.
OpenAI Unveils Bold Plan to Keep US Ahead in AI Race
hile politicians debate AI regulations, OpenAI is thinking bigger. They've drawn up a national blueprint to keep America leading the global AI race. It's ambitious, practical, and timely. The plan has five key steps. Build special AI zones. Create an AI power grid. Get government support. Team up with other countries. Use Navy know-how for power plants.
"This is our chance to rebuild American industry," says OpenAI.
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