Introducing the "Need to Know News" Edition
Introducing the AI Marketers "Need to Know News" Edition
We originally launched this newsletter to help folks like you stay at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and marketing. One of the ways we've achieved that is by uncovering and sharing the most important AI-related news.
In this rapidly evolving new space, it's become obvious there are FAR too many relevant topics and stories to fit into the brief In the News section of the newsletter you've come to know and love so far. This is why, starting today, you'll receive a second weekly edition of the AI Marketers newsletter.
Inside, you'll find even more must-read, actionable, and under-the-radar AI news stories that fall into one of two sections:
- AI in Action - These stories showcase how AI is impacting the world TODAY.
- At the Frontier of AI - These stories reveal how AI will impact the world TOMORROW.
The first section will help you keep your ear to the ground. You'll see how today's most renegade entrepreneurs and marketers are using AI to grow their business, supercharge productivity, and make more money in less time.
In the second section, you'll discover groundbreaking AI innovations and visionary concepts that are shaping the future of business and marketing. You'll uncover the latest trends and ideas that are yet to hit the mainstream, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary potential of AI.
With that being said, enjoy the first AI Marketers "Need to Know News" edition...
AI In Action
Say Hello to Rabbit R1: A Tiny Orange Box That Trades Phone Apps for AI
The Rabbit R1 can fit in the palm of your hand and will be able to answer questions, launch a Spotify playlist or call a taxi with the push of a button. Sounds familiar, right? But the Rabbit R1 isn't a smartphone in the traditional sense. Instead, it promises to be a dedicated personal assistant powered by AI.
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Square Enix, Latest to Use AI-Generated Art, Confirmed in Foamstars Game
Final Fantasy Developer Square Enix has reportedly used AI-generated art from software program "Midjourney" in its upcoming game, Foamstars as confirmed by the game's producer, Kosuke Okatani.
The producer stated that the development team wanted to experiment with artificial intelligence in its project, but clarified that most of the art in the upcoming game is still human-made, including every single essential component of Foamstars, including the gameplay mechanics and the fun aspects of the game.
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Elon Musk’s Tesla Robot Demonstrates Laundry Folding Ability
Tesla showcased its Optimus humanoid robot folding a t-shirt in a scripted demo, but CEO Elon Musk admitted the robot lacks true autonomy for now and still faces big challenges before becoming a fully capable domestic assistant down the road. Though Optimus competently folded a shirt when precisely set up, it cannot yet operate independently, highlighting current limitations in functionality that temper optimism about its readiness as a household helper.
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AI-Generated George Carlin Drops Comedy Special That Daughter Speaks Out Against: ‘No Machine Will Ever Replace His Genius’
More than 15 years after his death, stand-up comedian George Carlin has been brought back to life in an artificial intelligence-generated special called “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead.”
The hour-long special, which dropped on Tuesday, comes from Dudesy, a comedy AI that hosts a podcast and YouTube show with “Mad TV” alum Will Sasso and podcaster Chad Kultgen.
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Spot Technologies, Now with $2M, Will See AI Security Tech Go Into Mexico Walmarts
Spot Technologies, an El Salvador-based artificial intelligence startup, raised $2 million in funding. The company, with operations in Chile, is developing cloud technology that turns cameras in retail and logistics locations into an intelligent system tracking behavior analysis and security.
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Microsoft's new Copilot Pro subscription offers latest AI models for $20 per month
Microsoft is launching a premium subscription for its Copilot AI service that gives you access to OpenAI’s latest chatbots. Specifically, CoPilot Pro will offer priority access to GPT-4 Turbo, alongside the ability to create your own custom Copilot chatbots, and other features. The new option is out now for $20 per month.
Released last November, OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo can essentially handle more data thanks to a 128K context window. That means it can better understand queries and provide better responses.
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At the Frontier of AI
Meta Sees AI Changing Advertising 'In A Big Way'
Meta is using artificial intelligence to transform advertising by helping advertisers better target customers and get better results from their ad spends. Meta's suite of AI-powered advertising tools have already helped advertisers see around 32% more return on their ad investments. Looking ahead, Meta expects new generative AI technologies to allow for more personalized, customized ad campaigns that could connect with customers in exciting new ways.
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OpenAI Quietly Removes Ban On Military Use of Its AI Tools
OpenAI has quietly walked back a ban on the military use of ChatGPT and its other artificial intelligence tools, although its policies still state that users should not “use our service to harm yourself or others,” including to “develop or use weapons.” The shift comes as OpenAI begins to work with the U.S. Department of Defense on AI tools, including open-source cybersecurity tools, according to a Tuesday interview at the World Economic Forum.
Google’s Robot Constitution Lays Down Rules On What AI Should and Shouldn’t Do
To prevent humanoids and robots from wreaking havoc due to malfunctions and other factors, Google Deepmind drafts up a Robot Constitution, a set of detailed guidelines that instructs intelligent machinery on what they should and shouldn’t do. The rules, specified and inputted to the robots, are divided into three categories: the foundational, safety, and embodiment. The Foundational rules are rooted in Isaac Asimov’s three laws of robotics.
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AI Demonstrates Ability to Deceive, Raising Ethical Concerns
In a groundbreaking study conducted by AI startup Anthropic, researchers have revealed that advanced artificial intelligence models can be trained to deceive humans and other AI systems. This startling discovery has raised significant ethical concerns and calls for a closer examination of the capabilities and potential risks associated with these highly proficient AI systems.
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