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Lumian Gen AI Newsletter Issue #2

AI Godfather quits Google, AI reading minds, AI companions

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Robin Lobo
May 05, 2023

We are back with another exciting edition of the Lumian Weekly Gen AI Newsletter!

First off, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received on our inaugural issue. Your kind words and valuable inputs have been a driving force in making our newsletter even better.

This week, we have some fantastic stories to share with you, from the "Godfather of AI" stepping down from Google to researchers reading minds with fMRI and language models! It's all happening, and we're here to break it down for you!

As always, we'll keep things short, sweet, and easy to digest.

Happy reading!

In this weekโ€™s issue:

  • News Flash: AI Godfather quits Google, AI reading minds, AI companions

  • AI in Practice: Productivity AI tools you can use today

  • DIY: Make your ideas a reality with AI

  • AI Disruptions: Exploring AI Business Transformations

  • Fundraising: The biggest deals in AI

  • Nerd Out: Technical and Business Reads for Everyone

โฑ๏ธ News Flash

The 2-Minute Scoop to Keep You in the Loop

Geoffrey Hinton, the famous "Godfather of AI," has just stepped down from Google! The New York Times reports that he wants to chat openly about the potential dangers of AI without stressing over how it might affect the company. He's not alone in his concerns, as other prominent voices like Yudkowsky and Gary Marcus have also expressed their worries. Interestingly, he's even started to question his life's work, fearing it could fall into the wrong hands.

Get ready for a sci-fi-like breakthrough! Researchers have blended fMRI scans and GPT technology to decode people's thoughts as they watch a film. By training a model to link fMRI activity with specific video/audio content, the team was able to deduce the general idea of what the movie was about. It's like they're actually reading minds! While it might sound a bit like a Black Mirror episode, this incredible development could eventually be used to help individuals with disabilities communicate more effectively.

A brand-new chatbot called Pi is making waves, and it's definitely worth checking out! This isn't just any ordinary chatbot; it's designed to become your personal virtual companion as it learns from your interactions over time. The masterminds behind Pi include ex-DeepMind/Google experts, a LinkedIn co-founder, and an OpenAI board member. It acts as an attentive listener, engaging in meaningful back-and-forth conversations while remembering your chats to better understand you.

๐ŸŽ“ Do it yourself (DIY)

Our favorite Twitter Thread on Using AI to Make Your Ideas a Reality

๐Ÿ”€ AI Disruptions

Exploring Business Transformations Through AI

tl;dr Chegg's shares nosedive as ChatGPT rocks the edtech boat.

tl;dr AI designers strut their stuff heralding a future full of creative possibilities like DIY made-to-order fashion!

๐Ÿš€ AI in Practice

Cutting-Edge AI Productivity Tools You Can Use Today

  • My Queue - Curate, listen, and enjoy articles on the go.

  • AudioNotes - Turn voice notes into concise text summaries.

๐Ÿค‘ Fundraising

The (AI) Intelligent Investor

๐Ÿค– Nerd Out

Technical and Business Readings

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