SurvAIval Insights #46_24

OpenAI AI Agents 'Operator' coming soon, AI art sells for $1 million, and the meaning of art in the age of AI

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Rafa TV
November 16, 2024

Good Saturday, my ro-bro fellas!

Fast weekly summary

  • OpenAI AI Agents in January?

  • Robot artist Ai-Da’s portrait sell for over $1 million

  • My take on the meaning of art in the age of AI

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My mini survAIval insight of the week: The meaning of art in the age of AI

The meaning of art in the age of AI lies not in mimicking technical perfection, but in channeling the qualities of the human experience - our emotions, our psychology, our philosophy.

Let go of the burden of virtuosity, and instead focus on cultivating the intuitive and the empathetic.

Here’s how we can embrace this approach:

1. Prioritize Authentic Expression

  • Tell your story: Focus on personal, unique narratives that only you can tell. AI can replicate styles and techniques, but it cannot replicate your lived experience.

  • Embrace imperfection: Allow the raw, unpolished aspects of your work to shine—they often hold the most emotional weight.

2. Explore the Human Condition

  • Dive into emotions: Center your work on exploring joy, grief, curiosity, or existential questions—subjects that deeply resonate with people.

  • Engage with philosophy: Use your art to wrestle with complex ideas about existence, ethics, and meaning.

3. Cultivate Empathy

  • Focus on Understanding others and Collaboration: Create art that reflects diverse experiences and perspectives, fostering connection and understanding across boundaries.

4. Focus on Process Over Product

  • Enjoy the journey: Shift your mindset to value the act of creation itself rather than just the final result. Let experimentation guide you.

  • Stay curious: Explore new mediums, tools, and methods without fear of failure. AI can open doors to possibilities, but your curiosity directs the path.

5. Lean Into Intuition

  • Practice mindfulness: Build habits like journaling, meditation, or improvisation to connect with your inner voice.

  • Follow impulses: Trust your instincts during the creative process, even if they lead to unconventional results.

The chart of the week: AI Deal Share by AngelList

The data highlights the prominence of AI/ML, the rise of Web3, and the continued importance of Fintech, SaaS, and Developer Tools in the early-stage technology ecosystem.

  • The dominance of AI/ML suggests it will continue to be a core driver of innovation and investment in the technology industry for the foreseeable future.

  • The variations in deal share across sectors highlight the dynamic and competitive nature of the technology industry, requiring companies and investors to remain agile and responsive to market shifts.

  • The data suggests there are still pockets of consistent investor interest, such as SaaS and Developer Tools, providing diversification options for those looking to balance their technology portfolios.

  • The fluctuations in the data underscore the importance of continuous market monitoring to identify emerging trends and capitalize on evolving investment opportunities.

My News Picks

Market trends and Industry Impact

Product Launches & Service Enhancements

AI in the arts

My Video Picks

  • CreatorKit and ElevenLabs introduce emotive AI actors. This stuff is getting too real.

  • Sam Altman on AGI's Arrival in 2025 and What’s Next for OpenAI 

  • Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Predicts AGI Arrival by 2026, Warns of Growing AI Risks

  • AI-powered robot learned to perform surgery by watching doctors work

Tools and Education

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

Have a really nice weekend and week.

Stay kind.

Rafa TV

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