Real World AI: A Weekly Peek into Today’s Tech
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This week’s AI news highlights several notable advancements and shifts in the tech world. OpenAI has released GPT-4o Mini, a cost-effective version of its flagship AI model, targeting a broader audience of developers and businesses. Former Meta scientists have unveiled ESM3, an AI model capable of creating entirely new proteins, revolutionizing synthetic biology. Additionally, Google’s AI technology will be integrated into NBC’s coverage of the Paris Olympics, thanks to a new sponsorship deal.
These are just a few of the intriguing stories of the week, so read on for all the headlines and click for more on the ones that interest you! Let’s dig in!
AI in the News
OpenAI Releases GPT-4o Mini, a Cheaper Version of Flagship AI Model. The new option is designed to appeal to a wider range of developers and business customers.
‘ChatGPT moment for biology’: Ex-Meta scientists develop AI model that creates proteins ‘not found in nature.’ The ESM3 model can ‘write’ new proteins from scratch, opening up new possibilities for synthetic biology.
The Latest Addition to NBC’s Paris Olympics Coverage? Google’s AI Tech: Google has inked a wide-ranging sponsorship deal with NBC and Team USA, and will integrate its products — including its Gemini AI — into coverage of the Paris games.
Microsoft announced this week that its AI-powered Designer app is officially coming out of preview and is now available to all users on iOS and Android. The Canva-like app lets people generate images and designs with text prompts to create things like stickers, greeting cards, invitations, collages and more.
Goldman Sachs Throws Cold Water on AI Mania: “What trillion-dollar problem will Al solve?” asks global equity research head Jim Covello.
Bitcoin miners are ditching crypto because there’s more money in AI: Bitcoin mining has become less profitable after the so-called “halving event,” leading miners to seek alternative sources of income.
Cool Tools
GetMeFlights – An AI tool that finds best value flights.
SEO Writing AI – Uses AI to generate SEO content.
Ebsynth – An AI-powered video editing tool.
GPTExcel – Generates Excel formulas with AI.
Thanks for joining us in navigating the fascinating world of AI this week. We’re constantly on the lookout for the latest and greatest in AI, and we can’t wait to share more with you in our next edition. See you then!
