🫨An AI-Powered ‘Future You’

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Today we will discuss-

• 🚨OpenAI, DeepMind staff sound alarm on AI risks

• 👴🏻MIT builds 'Future Self' chatbot 

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

All this and more - Let's dive in!

👩‍🍳What’s cooking in the newsroom?

OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees issue warning about AI industry risks in open letter

♨️News - A group of current and former employees from major artificial intelligence companies have penned an open letter expressing worry about the industry's lack of safety oversight and pushing for better protection for whistleblowers. 

The letter has backing from eleven current and former OpenAI employees and two from Google DeepMind, one of whom used to work at Anthropic. They're advocating for what they call a "right to warn about artificial intelligence." 

📬What did the letter say? 

• The letter states that AI companies hold valuable non-public data about their systems' abilities, limitations, and potential risks. It argues that as long as these companies are not obligated to share much of this information with governments or the public, they cannot be trusted to do so voluntarily.

• The letter advocates for better protection of workers at leading AI companies who speak out about safety concerns. It urges adherence to four principles focusing on transparency and accountability. This includes a clause ensuring that employees aren't compelled to sign non-disparagement agreements that prevent discussion of AI-related risks, as well as establishing a mechanism for employees to anonymously share concerns with board members.

🧐What's the most important point? The letter highlights that without government oversight, current and former employees are among the few people who can hold AI corporations accountable to the public. However, it points out that broad confidentiality agreements hinder their ability to voice concerns openly, thus limiting their capacity to address potential issues within these companies.

This is consistent with a recent Vox report, which revealed that OpenAI requires departing employees to sign highly restrictive non-disparagement and non-disclosure agreements, or risk losing all vested equity. [Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, issued an apology in response to the report, stating his intention to revise the company's off-boarding procedures.] 

MIT researchers develop chatbot that lets you talk to your future self 

🤖News - Since time machines aren't around yet, MIT researchers have developed an interesting alternative: a chatbot that mirrors your future self. This AI tool is designed to provide guidance and insights, prompting individuals to reflect on their long-term goals and decisions more deeply.

According to Pat Pataranutaporn, a key contributor to the project, the aim is to prompt individuals to think about the future and make positive changes in their behaviour. 

🕵🏻‍♂️How does it work? Users start by answering questions about themselves, family, past experiences, and future goals. They upload a photo, which the system digitally ages to depict them at 60 years old.

The program then creates synthetic memories based on the user's responses for the simulated older self. Subsequently, the chatbot, powered by OpenAI’s GPT3.5, presents itself as a hypothetical older version of the user, capable of discussing life experiences.

Based on a preprint scientific paper, trials involving 344 volunteers indicate that conversations with the chatbot reduced anxiety and fostered a stronger connection to their future selves. This in turn is expected to promote better decision-making, such as setting goals, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy diet, and saving for the future.

🤔What does an insider think? Ivo Vlaev, a behavioral science professor at the University of Warwick, noted that people often struggle to envision their future selves, but doing so could lead to increased persistence in education, healthier lifestyles, and more prudent financial planning. He praised the MIT project as a compelling application of behavioral science principles, suggesting that by making the future self more prominent and relevant, it could effectively guide behavior toward beneficial outcomes.

🙆🏻‍♀️What else is happening?

• Elon Musk ordered Nvidia to ship thousands of AI chips reserved for Tesla to X and xAI

• eBay debuts AI-powered background tool to enhance product images

• AI film competition unveiled at Bucheon Fantasy Festival

• Samsung added AI upscaling to its new OLED gaming monitor

• Even Spotify could soon get its own Gemini Extension

🎺AI-based songs

• Daddy's car by Sony CSL - It is a pop song that was composed using the AI system - FlowMachines. The song was created to capture the essence of the iconic music band, The Beatles and has been praised for its upbeat rhythm, catchy melody.

• World is mine by Japanese music group Supercell - A J-pop song that features vocals by Hatsune Miku, a virtual singer created by the company Crypton Future Media. The song's catchy melody and Miku's synthesized vocals contributed to its widespread recognition and popularity.

• Savages by AllttA - It is a hip-hop song written by American rapper and songwriter Mr. J. Medeiros. The song's distinct sound, engaging lyrics, and the use of AI to mimic Jay-Z's voice contribute to its appeal for fans of electronic and hip-hop music.

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5. Adori Labs - A platform that helps bloggers convert their written content into engaging videos using AI (9.99/month)

6. ComfyUI Web - Allows users to generate realistic and high-resolution images from text descriptions (Free)

7. ReachInbox - An email outreach tool that helps businesses maximize their outreach potential ($39/month) 

8. Vert - A website builder and lead management suite designed for small businesses ($4/month)

9. TubeOnAI - A platform that provides instant audio and text summaries for YouTube videos and podcasts ($20/month)

😵‍💫Did you know?

• While 68% of users appreciate the speed of chatbot responses according to data by UserLike, 60% of individuals have concerns about chatbots accurately understanding their queries.

• The adoption of robotic technologies in the life and pharmaceutical industries saw a 70% increase between 2020 and 2021.

• Predicting machine failures and recommending optimal maintenance times are among the most popular AI use cases in manufacturing.