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DeepSeek Introduces Advanced Open-Source Image Generation Model
- DeepSeek has launched a new family of open-source artificial intelligence models called Janus-Pro that creates high-quality images from text descriptions.
- The model demonstrates superior performance compared to existing solutions like DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion in standard industry tests.
- The technology is freely available for commercial use under the MIT license and has been trained on millions of curated images.
- Marketing teams can leverage this tool to quickly generate custom visuals for campaigns, social media content, and brand materials without recurring licensing fees.
Meta Enhances AI Assistant with Personal Data Integration
- Meta has updated its artificial intelligence assistant to remember past conversations and user preferences across its family of apps.
- The system can now access and utilize data from Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to provide more personalized responses and recommendations.
- The initial rollout is limited to users in the United States and Canada, with the assistant storing information only from direct conversations.
- Customer service teams can use this technology to provide more contextual and personalized support by accessing customer history and preferences across multiple platforms.
OpenAI Launches Dedicated Government Platform
- OpenAI has created ChatGPT Gov, a specialized platform for government agencies to deploy artificial intelligence within secure environments.
- The platform operates within Microsoft Azure environments and provides advanced features specifically designed for government use.
- Since 2024, thousands of government agencies have actively used the platform, generating millions of interactions.
- Public sector organizations can implement this solution to streamline administrative tasks, improve citizen services, and enhance internal communication while maintaining security compliance.
Block Releases New Framework for Building AI Assistants
- Block has introduced Goose, a new open-source framework that allows organizations to build and deploy custom artificial intelligence assistants.
- The platform is compatible with multiple leading AI providers including OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Anthropic.
- The framework is available under the Apache 2.0 license, allowing for both commercial and non-commercial use.
- Development teams can utilize this framework to create specialized virtual assistants tailored to their company’s specific needs and workflows.
New AI System Transforms Written Lyrics into Complete Songs
- YuE has developed an open-source artificial intelligence system that can create full-length songs from written lyrics.
- The system allows users to control various aspects of music creation including genre selection, instrumental arrangements, and vocal styles.
- It supports multiple languages and can produce songs up to five minutes in length with complex vocal techniques.
- Content creation teams can use this tool to generate original background music for videos, podcasts, and other media projects without licensing concerns.
AI Tools
🚀 Llama Stack – Bring GenAI applications to market with unified APIs
🎨 OpenAI Canvas – Now available in ChatGPT with o1 and on desktop, with new code rendering capabilities
💻 co.dev – Turn ideas into full-stack apps using natural language
🗣️ LeadTalk – Finds and engages target companies with AI-powered targeting
🎙️ TalkText – AI-powered dictation tool for speech-to-text conversion
📝 Voice to Notion – Voice-powered assistant for Notion integration
📊 Yapz – AI-powered form builder for real-time feedback
🤝 Opencord AI – AI agent for customer finding and interaction personalization
📓 Swiftnotes – Converts YouTube videos to AI-generated notes
🧠 MemoMind – Conversation detail organization tool
🔍 Infuzu – Automatically finds the best language model for every request
📱 Quso.ai – Create content, manage social presence, and drive growth with AI
📊 Survicate – Survey software for customer-centric businesses
📝 Wrike – Streamline team collaboration with advanced project planning features
📎 OnlyOffice – Comprehensive workspace for managing documents, tasks, and team workflows
📊 Blizzy – Simplify project tracking with intuitive tools and real-time updates
✅ Taskade – Organize tasks, chat, and collaborate in one platform
💼 SmartSuite – Manage projects with customizable workflows
🎯 BulletPen – Transform spoken thoughts and rambles into polished writing
🏟️ Nowadays – AI copilot for venue contact and negotiations
📄 Lido – Converts PDFs into spreadsheet tables using AI
🛍️ Omakase AI – Creates AI-powered retail experience from website URLs
🔍 Sense – Organizes resources across apps with ChatGPT-like search
💻 LM Studio – Tool for running DeepSeek R1 locally
AI Jobs
✍️ Writer (Robotics/Tech) – Create compelling content about robotics and technology for The Rundown
👥 HR Business Partner & Recruiter – Lead talent acquisition and HR initiatives at Waymo
🎓 LLM Teacher (Contract) – Train and educate others on LLM technology at Perplexity AI
🔬 Senior Research Engineer – Drive innovation in AI research at Luma AI
🤝 Partnerships Manager – Build and manage strategic partnerships for The Rundown
🔬 Research Scientist – Conduct cutting-edge AI research at Luma AI
💼 Senior Director of Sales – Lead sales strategy and execution at Shield AI
💼 Enterprise Account Executive – Drive enterprise sales growth at Findem