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Lumian Gen AI Newsletter Issue #11
Shopify Magic, Frontier Model, ChatGPT’s Android Launch, Spotify’s New Release
Robin Lobo & Saswat Panda
July 31, 2023
Welcome to the 11th edition of the Lumian Weekly Gen AI Newsletter!
This week, we're stepping into a world where artificial intelligence continues to reimagine and redefine the very fabrics of our reality. From Shopify's innovative 'Magic' suite featuring 'Sidekick' bot to Spotify's tantalizing tease of an AI-powered future that knows your taste, it's clear AI is becoming increasingly entwined with our day-to-day lives.
We'll also delve into the significant step taken by tech titans like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic, as they unite for the 'Frontier Model Forum'—a groundbreaking initiative to ensure safe AI development. And for the cherry on top, we put OpenAI's ChatGPT head-to-head with Google's Bard. Who will emerge as the AI champion? The answer may surprise you!
So, fasten your seatbelts, because this AI ride is far from over!
Enjoy the read! 🚀
In this week’s issue:
News Flash: Shopify Magic, Frontier Model, ChatGPT’s Android Launch, Spotify’s New Release
ChatGPT vs. Bard: Battle of the Masters
AI in Practice: AI Spreadsheet tools you can use today
Fundraising: The biggest deals in AI
Nerd Out: Technical and Business Content for Everyone
⏱️ News Flash
The 2-Minute Scoop to Keep You in the Loop
Shopify is leveling up its game with a series of AI enhancements under the banner of 'Shopify Magic.' This conversational assistant is fluent in all things Shopify—think setting up holiday sales discounts, crafting reports, or performing in-depth product research. Shopify Magic can also draft blog posts, product descriptions, and marketing emails, all while keeping the conversation data confidential. It looks like AI might be the next big magic wand for online businesses!
OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic are teaming up to form the 'Frontier Model Forum', dedicated to ensuring safe and responsible development of advanced AI models. This move represents the tech industry's proactive response to growing calls for regulatory oversight. The forum's mission is to foster AI safety research, share best practices, and collaborate on societal applications of AI. Here are the blogs from the four companies. [Open AI] [Google] [Anthropic] [Microsoft]
OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT app for Android, available for download in the US, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil, with more countries to be included soon. Following the release of its iOS version in May, this development sees OpenAI further expanding its reach. However, in a rapidly evolving AI market where companies like Google and Bing already offer AI chatbots, the question arises: Will the initial hype around ChatGPT maintain momentum, or has it found its plateau?
Spotify CEO drops hints of AI magic on the horizon! Imagine personalized playlists, snappy podcast summaries, and ads that feel like they know you. It may soon turn text into speech, injecting emotion and intention into AI narrations. Audiobook lovers, keep your ears open - AI-narrated tales could be coming soon!
🌎 ChatGPT vs. Bard
And the Winner Is…
Google's Bard just became more powerful than ever.
It could change the way business works.
Here are some use-cases Bard AI competes with ChatGPT:
— Haider. (@slow_developer)
1:15 PM • Jul 31, 2023
🚀 AI in Practice
Cutting-Edge Spreadsheet Tools You Can Use Today
Excel Brew - Write Excel formulas in seconds with AI
Sheet AI - Automate data analysis using AI
🤑 Fundraising
The (AI) Intelligent Investor
🤖 Nerd Out
Technical and Business Readings
😜 AI Comedy
Office Irony!
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