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Today we will discuss-

• 🛫US Air Force reports first AI dogfight

• 👾Reddit plans new AI features

• 📿Yet Another Wearable AI

• ⚙️9 amazing AI tools you might not have heard of

All this and more - Let's dive in!

👩‍🍳What’s cooking in the newsroom?

US Air Force confirms first successful AI dogfight

👨🏻‍✈️News - In a recent update, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) reported that during a test conducted last year, an AI-controlled jet successfully engaged in a dogfight with a human pilot. 

This test was part of DARPA's ACE program, initiated in December 2022, which aims to develop AI systems capable of flying fighter jets autonomously while adhering to safety protocols established by the US Air Force.

✈️What were the results? DARPA conducted its first successful dogfight test against a human pilot in September 2023 by installing the AI system inside an experimental X-62A aircraft.

The X-62A faced off against an F-16 piloted solely by a human, resulting in close-range encounters at speeds of 1,200 miles per hour, with both aircraft engaging in "high-aspect nose-to-nose engagements" and coming within 2,000 feet of each other.  While DARPA did not disclose the outcome of the dogfight, it noted that although human pilots were present on the X-62A with the capability to deactivate the AI system, the need to do so did not arise. 

So far, the agency has carried out 21 test flights and plans to continue conducting tests through 2024.

Reddit set to introduce new AI-powered features for enhanced user experience

🤖News - Reddit is set to roll out a range of new features for the year ahead, with the majority of them being powered by AI. 

These updates include faster loading times, enhanced tools for moderators and developers, and an AI-driven language translation feature aimed at making Reddit more globally inclusive.

Reddit's chief product officer, Pali Bhat, said that the integration of Language Model AI for translations on Reddit aims to revolutionize how users interact with the platform. This feature will allow users to engage in discussions in their preferred language, irrespective of the subreddit's primary language. For instance, if a user from France posts in French, an English-speaking Redditor would be able to read the post in English and respond accordingly. The French speaker would then see the response in their own language and reply in kind.

⏩What's more? AI will also be at the core of Reddit's updates to the moderator experience. Recently, the platform introduced keyword highlighting features to help moderators identify potentially rule-breaking content within their subreddits, alongside tools to manage increases in new members. Building on these updates, Reddit plans to introduce new tools, including a Language Model AI trained on moderators' past decisions and actions.

New wearable AI emerges as critics slam Humane's AI pin

🤹🏻‍♀️News - Amidst the criticism surrounding Humane AI's AI Pin, a new AI wearable has entered the market.

Limitless, a software development company based in Colorado, has unveiled the Limitless Pendant, a brooch-style wearable AI device that the company says has a unique use case.

💫What's the unique use case? The coin-sized wearable device features real-time transcription and note-taking abilities. As users engage in conversations, the pendant records and transcribes discussions, then condenses them into concise key points for easy reference later. 

The device is also equipped with multiple microphones, ensuring high-quality audio capture even in crowded environments. Essentially, these features could prove especially useful during fast-paced meetings or discussions when jotting down every detail is challenging.

🔏What about privacy though? Given that the device records conversations in real-time, concerns about user privacy are completely valid. However, the company has added a feature called 'Consent Mode', which uses voice identification to record only the voices of those who have explicitly consented to be recorded.

Another noteworthy feature is the 'Confidential Cloud' infrastructure, which ensures that the user's data remains secure and under their control, even in situations involving requests from employers and government agencies. According to the company, this sets them apart from traditional cloud-based services, where users often compromise their personal information for the sake of convenience. 

Well, at an introductory price of $99 a piece, this doesn't sound half bad—but we'll leave it to you to decide if it's worth a try!

🙆🏻‍♀️What else is happening?

• Logitech announces AI Prompt Builder software with matching mouse

• Facebook’s AI told parents group it has a gifted, disabled child

• Stability AI is giving more developers access to its next-gen text-to-image generator

• Oracle to invest over $8 billion in Japan in cloud computing, AI

• Survey finds generative AI proving major threat to the work of translators

🎙️AI-based podcasts

• HumAIn by David Yakobovitch - It features discussions with top tech professionals and experts to provide insights into how AI is shaping the present and what it holds for the future, as well as its implications for humanity.

• AI in Business by Daniel Faggella - This podcast provides valuable insights to business professionals without technical backgrounds, helping them understand AI and manage their companies better. The topics covered revolve around AI and machine learning trends and strategies for integrating AI into business planning.

• Brain Inspired by Paul Middlebrooks - This is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the intersection of neuroscience and AI. It features discussions with experts about cutting-edge research centered around how AI can contribute to our understanding of how the brain works.

👩🏼‍🚒Discover mind-blowing AI tools

1. Pix2Pix Video - A tool that allows users to upload a short video clip and provide text instructions of how they'd like to see that video changed (Free)

2. AdCreative.ai - A platform that helps users generate conversion-focused ad creatives in seconds ($29/10 credits a month) 

3. Beatoven.ai - A tool that helps users compose unique mood-based music to suit every part of their video or podcast ($3.59/month)

4. Careered - An online platform that helps users creates cover letters from resumes and job listings (Free)

5. Final Round - An AI-powered interview preparation tool that helps job seekers ace their interviews ($99/month)

6. ThreadBois - An online tool that helps users create viral thread headers (Free)

7. Teach-O-Matic - A tool that helps users create how-to videos from text instructions (Open Source)

8. Watermelon - An all-in-one automated customer service tool powered by GPT-4 ($100/month) 

9. Audioatlas - Allows users to find the most suitable music from a vast global database of over 200M songs (Free) 

🤳🏻AI-generated influencers

• Wunni is an AI friend and idol from Bangkok whose name translates to "Today." She promotes positivity and embraces diversity, gaining popularity among students for her trustworthy companionship. Her Insta draws attention from notable brands like Dyson, BMW, and Yamaha.

• Code Miko is an AI gamer influencer. Formerly an NPC in a failed game, Miko transformed into a dynamic Twitch streamer. She ventures across diverse virtual realms, currently residing in Sims. Miko amasses a devoted audience through captivating content and innovative streams.

• Noonoouri is an AI influencer captivating the fashion realm. Collaborating with premier luxury brands like Lacoste, Versace, and Bulgari, the 19-year-old digital icon blends entertainment with social awareness. A staunch vegan and sustainable fashion advocate, Noonoouri vehemently opposes fur coats.