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NYT staff walk out, Perplexity steps in?
Over 600 New York Times technical employees have walked out, citing unfair labor practices. This comes at a critical time for news coverage, just before the United States presidential election. Aravind Srinivas, CEO of artificial intelligence search company Perplexity, offered to step in to ensure election coverage, which sparked controversy. This situation highlights the potential for AI companies to play a role in news dissemination during times of traditional media disruption.
Regulators thwart Amazon and Meta’s nuclear plans
Amazon and Meta’s efforts to power their data centers with nuclear energy have been blocked by federal and environmental regulations. The companies sought this energy source to meet the growing demands of their artificial intelligence and cloud computing operations. This development underscores the challenges tech giants face in sourcing sustainable energy for their expanding AI infrastructure, which could impact their ability to scale AI services for business clients.
OpenAI snags Meta’s AR lead
OpenAI has hired Caitlin Kalinowski, Meta’s former head of augmented reality hardware, to lead its robotics and consumer hardware efforts. This move follows the recent addition of Gabor Cselle, Pebble’s co-founder, for a secret project. OpenAI’s expansion into hardware suggests the company may be developing physical AI products, potentially opening new avenues for businesses to integrate AI into tangible consumer goods.
Data centers, robot brains, and MIT’s new model
Nvidia, pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, and Denmark have collaborated to build one of the world’s largest supercomputers. The facility, larger than a basketball court, will serve as a research hub for healthcare and green energy. This partnership demonstrates how AI infrastructure can support cross-industry innovation, potentially accelerating breakthroughs in medicine and sustainable technology for businesses.
An open-source Voice Mode rival
Standard Intelligence has introduced Hertz-Dev, an open-source model that converts voice to voice without text conversion. Trained on 20 million hours of audio, the 8.5 billion parameter version aims to compete with OpenAI’s Voice Mode in realism and speed. This development could provide businesses with more options for implementing advanced voice technology in their products and services.
Perplexity launched an AI-powered voter guide
Perplexity has released an artificial intelligence-powered voter guide for the United States election. The guide includes live vote tallies, candidate summaries, and ballot information. This tool showcases how AI can be used to enhance civic engagement and could inspire businesses to develop similar AI-driven information services for various industries.
Spot AI raised $31M for video processing platform
Spot AI has secured $31 million in funding for its software that can monitor objects within a scene and automatically scrub to relevant clips. This technology has potential applications in security, retail analytics, and quality control. Businesses could use such AI-powered video processing to improve operations and customer experiences across various sectors.
ChatGPT Search is not OpenAI’s ‘Google killer’ yet
A TechCrunch article discusses why ChatGPT’s search functionality is not yet a serious competitor to Google. The analysis likely examines the current limitations of ChatGPT’s search capabilities compared to established search engines. This insight is valuable for businesses considering the integration of AI-powered search tools, highlighting the need for continued development in this area.
Deeproute raises $100m for self-driving cars
Deeproute, a Chinese startup developing autonomous driving systems, has announced a $100 million funding round from an undisclosed automaker. This investment signals continued interest in self-driving technology. The development of autonomous vehicles could have far-reaching implications for businesses in transportation, logistics, and urban planning.
OpenAI’s o1 model briefly leaked online
OpenAI’s upcoming o1 model was accidentally leaked, allowing brief access via a URL tweak before being shut down. The model, which was announced in September, was only available in preview form until this incident. This leak highlights the importance of robust security measures for AI companies and serves as a reminder for businesses to prioritize data protection in AI development and deployment.
GPT-4o Can Now Clean Your Table With Robotic Arms
Students Jannik Grothusen and Kaspar Janssen have created a visual language model for human-robot interaction, teaching a robot to find and clean dirt in just four days. The project, costing only $120, demonstrates how open-source technology is making robotics more accessible. This development suggests that businesses may soon have more affordable options for implementing AI-powered robotics in various applications, from cleaning services to manufacturing.
AI Tools
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🌍 FullContext: Build go-to-market workflows with AI agents using natural language.
🌐 Loopple AI Website Builder: Create customized, no-code websites in 30 seconds with AI.
🚀 Zappit AI: Automate SEO with AI agents trained to fix technical errors and generate high-ranking, optimized content.
🎨 MoodPaper: Generative AI image tool that translates your mood and feelings into wallpapers.
💬 Chatnode: Makes it easy to build advanced AI chatbots that deeply understand your business, enhancing customer support and user engagement on your website.
🪄 AI Magicx: Delivers AI-enhanced content, code, and e-commerce optimization.
🍽️ InstaDish: Turns ingredients into recipes using AI.
🖋️ WebFill: Use advanced AI to automatically fill forms, complete surveys, handle data entry, and more.
📄 Clarity: Enhance productivity in document-heavy workflows with an AI platform that lets you talk to your documents and get instant insights.
💡 Heep AI: Take action on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger, from booking reservations to managing orders.
🤝 Fable: Engage prospects, close more deals, and simplify onboarding with AI-powered demos.
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🔍 Basedash: AI-generated interface to visualize, edit, and explore your data.
📝 Survicate: Effortless survey software for customer-centric businesses.
AI Jobs
🤝 The Rundown – Partnerships Manager: A role focused on building and managing strategic partnerships in the AI space.
📲 Meta – Product Marketing Manager, Wearables AI Experiences: Lead marketing initiatives for AI-driven wearables, focusing on innovative consumer experiences.
🎯 Abridge – Partner Success Director: Ensure success and satisfaction for partners using Abridge’s AI solutions in healthcare settings.
🎨 OpenAI – Designer, Marketing: Creative role crafting visual content to support OpenAI’s marketing initiatives.
🎨 Harvey – Brand Designer: Develop brand-appropriate designs for communications and marketing within an AI-focused company.
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