Each week, we bring you 5 stories that resonated the most in our internal Slack channel #AI-news. We write the newsletter using various AI tools because we're an AI company and our marketing wants to move with the times too. π
Today you're reading the 45th issue in a row.
#1
OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT search π.
You may remember in the last issue when we mentioned that OpenAI is coming up with a new search feature called "Search." Well now it's here - officially turned on π!
ChatGPT can now search for real-time information like sports scores, stock prices π and breaking news π°, joining OpenAI's ranks with search giants like Google and Bing π. This new feature makes ChatGPT not only a chat buddy π¬ but also a quick helper to get info on hold β±οΈ.
Currently Plus and Team users can try this feature, and later it will be available to even more people π. The launch of the search engine comes alongside OpenAI's recent valuation of $157 billion π°, underlining its ambition to transform online search into something more intuitive and conversational π§ .
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Investing in AI π°: Tech world giants report profits, but Wall Street warns of high costs ππ.
Big tech firms report profits from AI, but warn of high costs testing the nerves of Wall Street investors πΌ.Β
Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Google all boasted AI earnings - Meta ad prices rose 11% π and Google Cloud profits rose 35% π° to $11.4 billion. However, Microsoft shares fell 6% π as the firm predicted slower growth in their AI cloud. Meta plans to sink as much as $40 billion πΈ into AI infrastructure next year, and Microsoft is expecting further losses in partnership with OpenAI. Even Apple, π which cautiously stepped into the AI world, has seen a decline after launching "Apple Intelligence".
Wall Street investors are now asking: will these gigantic investments in AI bring any profits, or is the tech sector burning money on an uncertain play π? What's your take on this?
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#3
First batch of AI features in iOS 18.1 π€: No big wow effect yet and availability in EU πͺπΊπ§ !
In previous editions, we mentioned the introduction of Apple Intelligence, an ambitious new feature from Apple π°.
With iOS 18.1 also comes the first batch of AI features such as dictation via Siri π£οΈ, email summarization βοΈ and photo editing πΈ. These new features may not seem like a complete game-changer yet, especially compared to Google's options π€.
Big improvements - such as ChatGPT integration for smarter Siri responses and creating custom emoji π§βπ¨ - are coming only in iOS 18.2. In addition, Apple Intelligence is not currently available on iPhones and iPads in the EU πͺπΊ, with its launch expected in April π . While this rollout represents progress, it is a cautious start.
In an upcoming update, Apple Intelligence could finally elevate the level of everyday use to make using Apple devices even more efficient and seamless π.
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#4
Teleporting smells π: How artificial intelligence is bringing new sensory experiences πΈπ€?
Thanks to artificial intelligence π€ it is now possible to analyze scents in one place πΈ and recreate them in another π. So what is it all about?
Osmo's "fragrance teleportation" technology uses artificial intelligence to identify the chemical composition of a fragrance π§ͺ and re-create it without the help of a human π€. Imagine exploring VR worlds with realistic scents or even digitally sharing perfume samples π§΄.
This technology also has useful applications in healthcare π₯ - it can help in therapy for restoring the sense of smell π or in detecting health problems that are related to changes in the perception of scents.
Although perfume brands π may not be thrilled about having their fragrances copied, this innovation opens up interesting possibilities for new sensory experiences β¨. What do you think about it π€?
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#5
A revolution in robotics?: Unitree's AI robots master human walking in just two days πͺπ!Β
Unitree Robotics reached a new milestone when its AI-powered humanoid robots learned to walk like humans in just two days π¦ΎπΆββοΈ.Β
This achievement is important because it demonstrates the robots' advanced ability to quickly adapt and maintain balance, making them suitable for real-world use π€β¨. Unitree models, such as the Go1 and A1, are already popular for their agility and affordable price π°.Β
This rapid learning process shows that robot movement and control has moved to a new level, and Unitree is helping to bring cutting-edge robotics to both research and industry ππ¬.Β
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