Real World AI: A Weekly Peek into Today’s Tech
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This week’s AI news covers a range of intriguing developments and debates. OpenAI has announced SearchGPT, a new AI-powered search engine set to rival Google and Perplexity. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has publicly urged the U.S. to take the lead in AI development to counter Beijing’s advancements. Additionally, the Paris Olympics will feature a controversial AI surveillance system, highlighting the growing role of AI in security.
These are just a few of the stories we explore. Read the full blog post and explore the links for more insights, including AI’s role in conservation efforts for endangered tree species and its impressive performance in solving mathematical problems.
AI in the News
OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine: The Google and Perplexity rival will be available as a prototype in limited release, with plans to eventually build it into ChatGPT.
At the Olympics, AI Is Watching You: A controversial new surveillance system in Paris foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch.
World’s loneliest tree species can’t reproduce without a mate. So scientists are using AI to look for one hidden in the forests of South Africa. A single specimen of an ancient tree species was found in 1895.
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, published a rare public call for the U.S. to lead on artificial intelligence development — arguing that if Washington doesn’t, Beijing will.
AI achieves silver-medal standard solving International Mathematical Olympiad problems.
Cool Tools
DreamFace – Uses AI to enhance and animate facial features in photos.
Bigjpg – Enlarges and enhances images without compromising quality.
Anime – An AI-powered tool that generates anime art.
Syncly – Surfaces customer pain points from everyday communications.
Thanks for joining us in our exploration of the latest AI trends and news. Join us again next week for more exciting stories and in-depth analysis. Looking forward to it!
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