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GPT Store: Open for Business
AI Overtakes Metaverse in Zuckerberg's Priorities
Tony Robbins: Your AI Business Coach
Google Cloud Unveils AI Tools for Retailers
Wi-Fi 7 Quietly Surges Amid AI Buzz
GPT Store: Open for Business
The Verge
OpenAI's GPT Store is now live, allowing users to share their custom chatbots.
The platform, initially delayed, expands ChatGPT's applications and diversifies OpenAI's ecosystem.
Since the GPT Builder program launch in November, over 3 million user-created bots have emerged.
The store, open to paid subscribers, plans to showcase valuable chatbots weekly.
A revenue-sharing initiative for GPT creators will begin in Q1 2024.
OpenAI introduced a review system and updated reporting mechanisms for harmful content.
The GPT Store is accessible to ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, and a new Team tier, catering to smaller groups.
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AI Overtakes Metaverse in Zuckerberg's Priorities
Bloomberg
Mark Zuckerberg shifts Meta's focus to AI after the metaverse faces setbacks.
Despite losing $50 billion on the metaverse venture, Zuckerberg eyes AI's potential.
Meta's AI division, FAIR, gains prominence, emphasizing generative AI.
Recent releases include Llama and AI-driven features for Facebook and Instagram.
Zuckerberg's involvement sparks internal shifts, facing criticism for constant reprioritizing.
As Meta embraces open-source AI, its stock triples in 2023.
Zuckerberg aims to make AI Meta's primary investment in 2024, eyeing subscription-based tools and revenue sources beyond social media.
Top 5 AI Tools, Work Smarter
Bing Chat:
Features AI image generation and web-informed answers.
Offers a conversational search engine experience with free perks.
Provides answers with sources, allowing verification and in-depth learning.
Powered by GPT-4, offering conversation styles and image generation.
Canva Pro:
Offers a suite of AI-infused tools in Magic Studio, including Magic Switch, Magic Media, Magic Design, Brand Voice, Magic Morph, Magic Grab, and more.
Particularly highlights the AI Background Remover tool for isolating images effortlessly.
Enables fast and easy creation of social media posts, invitations, flyers, and presentations.
Canva Pro costs $120 per year with a free trial.
Otter.ai:
A time-saving tool for transcription, beneficial for students, professionals, and interviewers.
Imports voice recordings and transcribes conversations with speaker designations, time stamps, and accuracy.
The AI assistant efficiently transcribes audio files in seconds.
Offers a free plan with limitations and a subscription plan at $8.33 per month for advanced features.
ChatPDF:
A free tool that scans PDFs and provides detailed summaries.
Helpful for digesting information in PDFs, especially in complex subjects like scientific journals.
Allows users to ask questions about a PDF and receive accurate answers.
Useful for confirming findings and gaining clarity on research topics.
Grammarly:
Known for checking spelling, grammar, conciseness, and more in everyday writing.
Features a Chrome extension for background assistance.
Integrates generative AI for advanced assistance, including text creation, rewriting, idea generation, identifying gaps, changing tone, generating quick replies, making outlines, and more.
Offers voice selection options for composing messages on different platforms.
Google Cloud Unveils AI Tools for Retailers
CNBC
Google Cloud introduces a suite of generative AI tools to elevate retail experiences.
The offerings encompass a chatbot for personalized recommendations, demonstrating generative AI's swift integration into retail.
Google also unveils a large language model for improved product searches and tools for customer service enhancement and streamlined cataloging.
The release anticipates generative AI's prominence in retail, aligning with Amazon's prior AI tool for sellers.
The announcement precedes the National Retail Federation's annual convention in New York City.
Wi-Fi 7 Quietly Surges Amid AI Buzz
The Verge
While AI dominated CES 2024, Wi-Fi 7 silently made its mark on laptops, benefiting competitive gamers.
This crucial upgrade allows devices to connect on multiple bands, reducing latency in busy networks.
Gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 16 and MSI Titan 18 HX A14V showcase Wi-Fi 7, with more affordable options from Lenovo and HP.
Surprisingly, Asus's ROG lineup lacked Wi-Fi 7, contrasting its early Wi-Fi 7 router release.
As Wi-Fi 7 routers hit the market, it's an opportune time for gamers to explore upgrades, despite the limited and pricey options.
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