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* **Rabbit R1 Update**
* [Link](https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/21/24302600/rabbit-r1-ai-agent-teach-mode-tasks)
* New teach mode allows device to learn user actions.
* **Most Gen Z Knowledge Workers Now Use AI**
* [Link](https://www.axios.com/2024/11/25/gen-z-ai-work-survey)
* Survey shows 82% of young leaders using AI tools at work, with 93% of Gen Z using multiple AI tools weekly. 86% believe AI can enhance leadership skills, while 98% expect significant industry impact within 5 years.
* **Conservationists Use AI to Save Red Squirrels**
* [Link](https://news.sky.com/story/ai-squirrel-spotter-deployed-to-protect-endangered-red-squirrels-13260066)
* AI technology being used to spot grey squirrels and alert conservationists to protect endangered red squirrels in the UK.
* **Pokemon GO Data Used for AI Maps**
* [Link](https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/11/23/niantic-pokemon-go-data-ai-map/76488340007/)
* Niantic is using Pokemon Go player data to develop AI models for mapping the physical world.
* **Stanford Professor AI Testimony Controversy**
* [Link](https://www.pcmag.com/news/stanford-professor-allegedly-submits-fake-ai-citations-in-argument-on-deepfake)
* Professor Jeff Hancock accused of including AI-generated citations in legal testimony about deepfakes.
* **Runway unveils ‘Frames’ image generation model**
* [Link](https://runwayml.com/research/introducing-frames)
* New AI image model with photorealistic quality and stylistic control through distinct ‘Worlds’. Operates through specialized “World” environments for unique artistic directions. Will be integrated into Runway’s Gen-3 Alpha platform and API.
* **Anthropic launches universal AI connector system**
* [Link](https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol)
* Launched Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI systems to connect with various data sources. Includes pre-built MCP servers for Google Drive, Slack, and GitHub. Claude Enterprise users can test MCP servers locally.
* **NVIDIA showcases Fugatto**
* [Link](https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/fugatto-gen-ai-sound-model/)
* 2.5B parameter AI sound model. Generates and transforms music, voices, and audio effects. Uses text prompts and existing audio inputs.
* **AI discovers new Nazca Lines**
* [Link](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/science/nazca-lines-peru-ai.html)
* AI and drone technology discovered 303 new Nazca Lines. Doubled known figures. Provided insights into sacred spaces and pilgrimage routes.
AI Tools
🎨 Colorixor – AI tool for object recoloring in images and photos.
📱 Cades – AI platform that simplifies mobile app development from start to finish.
🤖 AutoFlow Studio – AI-powered QA platform for end-to-end testing without coding.
📚 Cogent – AI-powered personal tutor with smart study tools and features.
💰 ChatROI – AI system for automating and optimizing advertising campaigns.
💳 Pine – AI assistant that helps reduce bills and handle customer service issues.
📧 Taurin – AI email management system with contact enrichment features.
🎓 NotClass – AI-powered educational video search platform.
⚡ Databutton – Platform for building AI-powered applications.
💼 Ayraa – Comprehensive generative AI platform for professional teams.
📊 Adsby – AI tool for optimizing Google search advertising campaigns.
📱 Cooraft – AI camera app that transforms photos into artistic creations.
AI Jobs
📱 Social Media Manager – Lead social media strategy at The Rundown AI.
👨⚕️ Senior Implementation Manager – Drive customer success at Curai Health.
🎨 Staff Growth Designer, Monetization – Lead design strategy at Grammarly.
📊 Director of Product Operations – Lead product operations at Databricks.
💻 Senior IT Specialist (Contract) – Support IT infrastructure at Snorkel.
🖥️ Software Engineer, PyTorch Domains – Develop AI frameworks at Meta.
🎥 Graphics Software Engineer – Build graphics solutions at Captions.
📈 Collections Lead – Manage collections strategy at Databricks.
👨💼 Engineering Manager, SF – Lead engineering teams at Perplexity AI.