Google's AI revolution

ALSO: OpenAI unveils GPT-4o

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Madni Aghadi
May 15, 2024

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Here’s the scoop for you today:

  • Google’s I/O 2024 Highlights

  • OpenAI’s GPT-4o: The Omni-Model

  • Meta’s AI-powered ‘Camerabuds’

  • How to make a Customized Prompt with Claude

  • The Coding Guru Prompt

  • More updates on AI and tech

WARNING: This newsletter may make you smarter than your average robot.

Estimated Read Time: 2-3 minutes

BREAKING NEWS

GOOGLE

The Quick Look:

Google’s I/O 2024 has been a showcase of AI innovation, introducing Ask Photos, Gmail Summarize, Gemini Live, and more. The integration of Gemini into Google’s suite of apps marks a significant leap in AI-driven products.

The Closer Look: What We Know

  • Ask Photos: A new feature that allows users to interact with their photos using AI.

  • Gmail Summarize: An AI tool that helps users quickly understand the gist of their emails.

  • Gemini Live: A real-time AI assistant within the Chrome browser.

  • Veo: A new project aimed at enhancing visual experiences through AI.

  • Firebase Genkit: A new toolkit for developers to infuse AI into apps with ease.

  • LearnLM: A generative AI model fine-tuned for education, aiming to revolutionize learning.

  • Imagen 3: The latest in Google’s generative AI model family, enhancing creative capabilities.

The Importance: AI Everywhere

Google’s advancements signify a new era where AI is seamlessly integrated into everyday applications, enhancing user experience and productivity.

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OPENAI

The Quick Look:

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4o, an omni-modal AI that understands and generates text, audio, and images in real-time

The Closer Look: What’s New

  • Real-time interaction with near-human response times.

  • Voice capabilities that include tone and emotional expression, making interactions more natural.

  • Vision and audio understanding significantly improved over previous models.

Launch Date?

GPT-4o is already rolling out, with developers gaining access and a new version of Voice Mode in alpha coming to ChatGPT Plus.

The Importance: A Multisensory AI Experience

GPT-4o’s capabilities mark a milestone in AI development, offering a more intuitive and seamless way for humans to interact with machines.

META

The Quick Look:

Meta is reportedly developing AI-assisted earphones with integrated cameras, dubbed 'Camerabuds’.

The Closer Look: Potential Features

  • Cameras in earbuds to detect surroundings and inform AI-based features.

  • Real-time AI features for situational and location awareness.

Launch Date?

Still in the early stages, Meta’s ‘Camerabuds’ are yet to have a confirmed release date.

The Importance: Wearable AI Evolution

Meta’s exploration into AI-assisted wearables could redefine how we interact with technology and our environment, blending the digital and physical worlds.

AI TUTORIAL

HOW-TO GUIDE

🎥 How to make a Customized Prompt with Claude

Step 1:

Start by heading over to the Anthropic console.

Step 2:

Once you're there, click on "Generate a prompt" and type in your desired task.

Step 3:

After that, hit "Generate Prompt" and give it a moment. Your prompt will be ready shortly! And if you need to make any tweaks, feel free to edit it.

Checkout the thread below:

PROMPT CORNER

The Coding Guru

Concept: It spots syntax errors, checks code speed, and offers best practices. Plus, get personalized tips to make your code shine!

Copy and Paste this Prompt into ChatGPT:

Act as a seasoned software developer. Analyze this code: [Insert your code snippet here]. 

Provide feedback on:

Correctness: Does the code function as intended?
Efficiency: Are there performance bottlenecks or areas for optimization?
Readability: Is the code well-structured, with clear comments and variable names?
Best Practices: Does the code adhere to industry standards and design patterns?
Error Handling: Are potential errors gracefully handled?
Security: Are there any vulnerabilities that could be exploited?

What You’ll Get:

Best times to use this prompt:

Debugging:

  • Identify and resolve errors in your code.

Refactoring:

  • Improve the structure and maintainability of existing code.

Learning:

  • Gain insights into coding best practices and design principles.

Code Review:

  • Get a second opinion on your code before submitting it.

Performance Optimization:

  • Fine-tune your code for optimal speed and resource utilization.

QUICK UPDATES

  • OpenAI co-founder: Ilya Sutskever OpenAI’s longtime chief scientist and one of its co-founders, has left the company.

  • Google: Google adds ‘Web’ search filter for showing old-school text links as AI rolls out.

  • Sona: A workforce management platform for frontline employees, has raised $27.5 million in a Series A round of funding.

  • Anthropic's AI assistant: Claude now live in Europe, supporting multiple languages like French, German, Italian, and Spanish on Claude.ai, the iOS app, and business plan for teams.

  • Buy Me a Coffee: Their founder has built an AI-powered voice note app.

  • Sundar Pichai embraces viral ‘AI, AI, AI' meme: 'I'm tempted to say it a few more times'.

THAT’S A WRAP!

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