SurvAIval Insights #18_24

Hello ya’ll,

Quoting somebody I am unable to remember:

“This shit is increasingly getting weird.”

Fast weekly summary

• Imagine a world where tweaking your genes is as easy as updating your smartphone’s OS. We are getting close…

• Ukraine Introduces AI-Generated Spokeswoman for Foreign Ministry

• The first official AI music video is here.

My mini survAIval insight of the week

When we were kids, it was so exciting to do group activities with other humans.

1 out of 2 American adults are lonely.

The digital world is going to be SO appealing (it is already) that doing that is going to be a thing of the past. At least for introverted people like me.

Real physical contact with real people is going to be considered medicine in a couple of years. I am constantly thinking about what collective activity I would enjoy doing, and I am forcing myself to do them.

Joining the petanque club in my neighbourhood = Medicine.

The chart of the week

Advancements in generative AI are getting exponentially better. Now, breakthroughs come week after week. It’s difficult to tell where all of this is going.

My News Picks

• FKA Twigs has created a deepfake of herself, using AI to handle interactions with fans and the media, allowing her to focus more on her music.

• The economic impact of generative AI. A report by McAfee and Google.

• Apple Eyes OpenAI And Google Partnerships To Bring Generative AI To iPhone In iOS 18, while they are creating a secret AI lab filled with ex-Google staff.

• Github Copilot Workspace is a complete development environment powered by natural language. Watch demo here.

• The power of persuasion: Google DeepMind researchers explore why Generative AI can be so manipulative 

• OpenAI is launching its memory feature to all ChatGPT Plus subscribers 

• AI to robotics to blockchain: ARK says it's a unique time to invest

My Video Picks

• What is the real issue for musicians and artists?

• How AI is unlocking the secrets of nature and the universe, with Demis Hassabis

• Smartphones will be obsolete in 10 years, says Meta's AI Chief, and the potential AI impact on society and people

• Hasta la vista, baby.

Tools and Education

• Vibecheck - Let AI find you the best products in the market.

• Gemini on Chrome - Type @gemini and your prompt in the Chrome address bar to use Gemini.

• OpenAI's rival (Anthropic) has released an iOS app for its AI chatbots:

• Top AI certifications in 2024 for your tech career

• Nvidia’s 10 AI courses just got updated 

I hope these insights, news, and tools help you prepare for the future!

Have a really nice weekend and week.

Stay kind.

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