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Lumian Gen AI Newsletter Issue #19

Lumian Gen AI Newsletter Issue #19

Microsoft Co-Pilot, AI Alexa, Open AI’s DALL-E 3

Robin Lobo & Saswat Panda
September 25, 2023

Welcome to the 19th edition of the Lumian Weekly Gen AI Newsletter!

Hold onto your silicon hats! From Microsoft's brainy breakthroughs to Alexa's bid for better banter, the AI realm is buzzing louder than a server farm in summer. Whether you're here for the tech gossip or the neural network nuances, we've got the byte-sized stories to feed your digital appetite.

Enjoy the read!

In this week’s issue:

News Flash: Microsoft Co-Pilot, AI Alexa, Open AI’s DALL-E 3
AI Unicorn Market Cap: Which Cities Dominate
AI Frontier: AI Learning 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

Special Feature: 2038: Thriving alongside Human-like AI

Ever pondered what our world might resemble as AI continues to evolve and reshape our daily realities? Saswat Panda dives deep into a not-so-distant future, exploring how we, as humans, can carve out our unique space and thrive alongside these advanced intelligences. From embracing our intrinsic human qualities to fostering relentless curiosity, this article offers a roadmap for coexisting with AI.

1/ Microsoft announces launch of Copilot

Microsoft is launching "Copilot," a unified AI assistant across Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Bing, and Edge starting September 26. This intelligent companion will simplify tasks, aid in content creation, and boost productivity by understanding user context. Get ready for a smarter fall, as your devices are about to get a whole lot brainier!

2/ Amazon gives Alexa a generative AI boost

Amazon's Alexa is about to get chatty in a good way, with a new generative AI model aimed at more human-like conversations. This means Alexa will soon understand cues like body language, eye contact, and even your "spooky" lighting preference for that impromptu ghost story night. U.S. Echo users, brace yourselves for some engaging banter as Amazon rolls out this free preview. Chat soon, Alexa!

3/ Open AI releases DALL-E 3

OpenAI just supercharged DALL-E with its third iteration, which promises better image creation based on textual prompts. DALL-E 3's integration with ChatGPT allows even those lacking in the creative prompt department to generate impressive visual art - imagine a mountain with ramen snowcaps. Launching in October for ChatGPT Plus users, it brings stronger safety measures and nods to artists' rights. Looks like DALL-E 3's taking on both art class and law school!

📈 AI Unicorn Market Cap 2023

Which Cities Dominate

The Bay Area is quickly becoming a major hub for generative AI companies, holding a whopping 81% of the market value. This could help both the US and the Bay Area produce more leading global companies. But remember, generative AI is still new, so expect the market to change and grow.