RAIZOR Report: Harvard Students Hack Ray-Bans, Privacy Updates + Apple’s AI Push

OpenAI and Altera Create Digital Humans

OpenAI revealed a collaboration with Altera on AI agents known as “digital humans” that can interact naturally within virtual environments such as Minecraft. Founded by Dr. Robert Yang, Altera uses OpenAI’s GPT-4o combined with a brain-inspired architecture to simulate cognitive and emotional functions, aiming to expand applications beyond gaming into areas like AI coworkers.

AI Identifies Drug Candidates for Pain Relief

In a collaborative effort, Cleveland Clinic and IBM have developed an AI model named LISA-CPI to identify non-addictive drug treatments. By analyzing molecular interactions with receptors, the model pointed to FDA-approved medications and gut microbes potentially useful for managing pain while addressing the opioid crisis.

Students Turn AI Glasses into Doxing Devices

Harvard students have transformed Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses into powerful surveillance tools capable of identifying individuals and accessing personal information. Their system combines facial recognition and AI, fueling privacy debates as Meta advances in training its AI on user-provided media. This demonstration highlights the need for discussions on privacy in AI-integrated devices.

Inflection and Intel Team Up on Enterprise AI

Inflection AI has teamed with Intel to release Inflection for Enterprise, a new AI system for business applications with a focus on both remote and on-premises deployments. Utilizing Intel’s powerful AI accelerators, it promises improved performance, showcasing a strategic pivot towards enterprise solutions amid evolving leadership dynamics within Inflection.

AI Giants Dodge Training Data Law?

California has introduced new transparency requirements for AI training data, but major companies like Microsoft and Google have yet to confirm compliance. Despite a few, like Stability and OpenAI, agreeing to conform, the lack of clarity highlights the industry’s hesitance about disclosing valuable training data strategies amid legal and competitive pressures.

Is Apple Intelligence Finally Here?

Apple is set to release AI features such as notification summaries and natural language search as part of its iOS 18.1 update. This move marks the initial rollout of its Apple Intelligence tools, promising a more intuitive user experience pending further enhancements in early 2025 with advanced capabilities like ChatGPT integration into Siri.

AI Tools

🤖 Cheatlayer – Automate your business using natural language for efficiency and time-saving.

🤝 SalesBox – A personalized, multi-agent AI sales OS designed to enhance customer interaction and sales workflow.

🤑 Trillion – Comprehensive expense management, account tracking, and financial planning with AI support.

🛒 BuyScout – A helpful AI copilot streamlining the online shopping experience for efficiency.

🗓️ Selfletter – Utilize AI to organize and break down complex projects into manageable tasks.

📜 Theneo – Generate Stripe-like API documentation quickly and automatically with AI’s assistance.

📸 Flash – Enhance your learning with AI-generated flashcards tailored to your needs.

🔥 Firebender – A privacy-focused AI assistant designed to streamline coding within Android Studio.

🏠 Bramble – An AI-based platform facilitating seamless real estate transactions from start to finish.

✅ Murror – Get insights into personal growth and self-improvement through a personalized AI assistant.

✅ Redcar – An AI tool that autonomously converts website visitors into customers, enhancing lead generation.

✅ Section School – A platform offering a play-by-play guide to AI deployment and optimization in enterprises.

✅ Graphy – AI-powered graph creation tool designed to aid decisive presentations and data-driven storytelling.

✅ ContentRadar – AI technology to transform long articles into engaging social media posts.

AI Jobs

🖥️ Amazon Web Services (AWS) – ML Data Associate – Join AWS’s team as a machine learning data associate to contribute to innovative AI solutions.

🧠 Meta – Research Scientist Intern – Engage in AI software development with Meta’s research team.

🔧 Shield AI – Mechanical Engineering Intern – Collaborate on AI-driven defense technologies for the future.

📈 DeepL – Product Marketing Manager – Lead marketing for AI-driven translation software at DeepL.

📈 Lakera AI – Senior Marketing Manager – Drive AI marketing strategies in San Francisco with Lakera AI.

🖥️ Waymo – Backend Software Engineer – Innovate with Waymo’s simulation infrastructure team to push AI driving boundaries.

📝 Databricks – Sr. Corporate Communications Manager – Shape corporate messaging and communication strategies at Databricks.

📱 Cohere – Social Media Strategist – Craft and execute social media strategies for Cohere’s AI product line.