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The Godfather of AI wins the Nobel Prize for his work in AI.

Also, Penn State develops an AI-powered electronic tongue, revolutionizing taste analysis and food science.

Plus, TikTok can scrape the web 25x faster than OpenAI.

Oh yeah, and NVIDIA and SETI use AI to search for alien life👽

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

The Godfather of AI Won The Nobel Prize 🎖️

The Godfather of AI just won the Nobel Prize

Despite creating AI, he has a warning for us all...

The man who laid the groundwork for modern AI has just been crowned with science's highest honor.

The Nobel Prize.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿

Hinton's path to the Nobel began with a fascination of the human brain.

As a psych student at Cambridge in the 1960s, he wondered how our minds learn and store memories.

His key insight?

The brain stores memories across a vast network of neurons, not in a single spot.

This inspired him to create artificial neural networks that mimic the brain's structure and learn like humans do.

This approach, known as deep learning, powers:

✅ Voice assistants like Siri and Alexa

✅ Facial recognition in smartphones

✅ Self-driving cars and robotics

Without Hinton's pioneering work AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney might not exist.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵

After a distinguished academic career, Hinton joined Google in 2013 to put his ideas into practice.

As part of the Google Brain team, he drove major advances in AI's ability to see, hear, and understand the world.

But even as he pushed AI forward, Hinton began to worry about its potential risks.

𝗔 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳

In a shocking move, Hinton quit Google in 2023 to voice his fears about AI's existential dangers.

The man who helped create modern AI now fears it could spiral out of control.

His message is clear...

We must act now to ensure AI remains a tool for good, not a threat to humanity.

𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲🤔

Geoffrey Hinton's Nobel Prize is a crowning achievement for the man who made modern AI possible.

But even as we celebrate his genius, we must heed his warnings about AI's existential risks.

When the creator of a technology sounds the alarm—

We ignore him at our peril.

We must ensure that AI remains a tool for empowering humanity, not displacing it.

The future of AI is ours to shape.

We have a responsibility to get it right—

For ourselves, and for generations to come.

What do you think about the Godfather of AI's warning?

Not worried?

Maybe you should be.

Penn State researchers develop AI-powered electronic tongue for taste analysis. The device combines sensors and machine learning to objectively measure and classify flavors, potentially revolutionizing food science and quality control in the food industry.

NVIDIA and SETI Institute partner to detect fast radio bursts using AI. The collaboration aims to accelerate the search for extraterrestrial intelligence by applying machine learning algorithms to analyze vast amounts of radio telescope data.

Sonair develops dolphin-inspired 3D vision system for autonomous vehicles. The startup's innovative approach uses sound waves instead of light, potentially offering a more cost-effective and versatile alternative to traditional LiDAR technology.

ByteDance's web scraper alarms with 25x faster data collection than OpenAI. TikTok's parent company's aggressive data harvesting raises concerns about China's AI ambitions and potential misuse of vast amounts of online information.

Zoom announces AI avatars feature for asynchronous video messages. The upcoming tool will allow users to create digital clones for Zoom Clips, sparking discussions about productivity benefits and potential misuse of deepfake technology.

Homemade AI drone software aids in search and rescue missions. A volunteer's custom AI solution helps find missing persons in challenging terrains, outperforming human searchers and traditional methods in recent tests.

Amazon introduces VAPR, AI-powered package retrieval for delivery vans. The Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval system uses computer vision to highlight correct packages, saving drivers time and effort during deliveries.

Uber launches AI assistant to help drivers transition to electric vehicles. Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4, the tool will provide personalized advice on EV adoption, addressing drivers' concerns about range and charging infrastructure.

Headspace unveils Ebb, an AI chatbot for mental health support. The generative AI-powered tool offers personalized conversations and reflections for subscribers, trained in motivational interviewing techniques by clinical psychologists.

Arc Search browser expands to Android with AI-powered features. The Browser Company's alternative web browser brings its "Browse for Me" AI search summarization tool to Android users, aiming for cross-platform accessibility.

AMD unveils MI325X chip, challenging NVIDIA's AI dominance. The new processor offers 1.5x more memory than competitors, potentially accelerating AI tasks and making advanced AI applications more accessible to businesses and consumers.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

Introducing Canvas for ChatGPT, OpenAI’s most collaborative tool yet.

Coders can debug with inline comments, track changes, and even add logs.

Writers can adjust text length, reading levels, or even insert emojis.

Inspired by platforms like Anthropic's Artifacts, this feature offers a more streamlined, assistant-like experience for users looking to boost productivity in coding and content creation.

Canvas is more interactive than before, creating a workspace that feels like you're working with a real assistant.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

kAI: An AI-powered productivity tool designed to help users plan and organize their day efficiently in under a minute.

With features like task management and personalized scheduling, kAI ensures users stay on top of their priorities and avoid unfinished tasks, making it perfect for anyone seeking to streamline their daily routine.

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⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

Therapist Psychologist (non medical therapy): 

Feeling stressed at work or in life in general?

Need a lending ear to hear you out?

Give ‘Therapist Psychologist (non medical therapy)’ a try today!

🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

Google is 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 specializing in debunking conspiracies. Tackle the theory that historical events were orchestrated by time-traveling tourists.

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

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