Chaos & Amazement #2345 OpenAI DevCon, WitchTok, and Antidepressant or Tolkien?
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Tech News
OpenAI shared at its developer event that ChatGPT now has 100 million weekly users, but surprisingly, only 2 million developers are using its API. They also introduced GPT-4 Turbo, enabling people to make bots without coding. Soon, there'll be a GPT store, and OpenAI will cover legal fees for copyright claims from businesses using its services. Quite a bit going on! Here’s the recording, well worth 45 minutes of your time: https://www.youtube.com/live/U9mJuUkhUzk?si=JkE2_KmoBvG4DrYP
Musk just dropped a new AI chatbot, 'Grok,' aiming to rival ChatGPT. It's pitched as 'anti-woke' with less censorship, pulling data from X. Yikes.
Keep an eye on WhatsApp! After a decade under Meta, Zuckerberg is making moves. A fascinating dive into how 13 news publishers are leveraging WhatsApp channels. https://www.niemanlab.org/2023/11/how-13-news-publishers-are-using-whatsapp-channels/
NASA launches its new streaming service, NASA+, boasting Emmy-winning content, original series, and a subscription-free, ad-free model. While the content diversity is commendable, questions arise about sustainability and long-term viability in a red ocean of streaming providers. Accessible on major platforms. Details: http://plus.nasa.gov.
Witchcraft's online boom: #WitchTok at 49B+ views, Etsy with 36k+ magical products, and D2C subscriptions thriving. The $2.3B US psychic services industry mirrors the fascination. Witches profit beyond spells, offering connection in uncertain times. https://thehustle.co/internet-witches-are-manifesting-money/
Fresh AI
Humane is launching its Ai Pin for pre-orders on November 16. It'll cost $699 plus $24/month for unlimited calls, texts, and data via T-Mobile, with shipping in early 2024. The unique part? You can easily swap out the battery. The device has cool AI software and hardware features, like projecting info on your palm with a 13MP camera. They aim to sell around 100K units in the first year.
Deepsteaks, the latest campaign by @steak_umm, delves into the unsettling realm of deepfake technology. In a chilling experiment, real vegans find themselves endorsing steak through AI manipulation. Deepfakes aren't confined to the realm of celebrities; they can impact anyone. http://deepsteaks.ai
From my blog
Nostril Hairs, Scratches and Crocodiles: The Weirdest Ig Nobel Prizes of 2023
The Ig Nobel Prizes are like the quirky, humorous version of the Nobel Prizes. They celebrate the wackiest and most unconventional achievements in the world of research. The 2023 Ig Nobel Prizes have just been revealed, showcasing bizarre and amusing studies.
Recently unveiled on Twitter, the BlueSea Frontier Compute Cluster (BSFCC) is making waves in the tech world. Del Complex, the brains behind this initiative, shared insights into this offshore haven for AI innovation.
Weird and Wonderful
Doritos introduces Crunch Cancellation software for Windows PCs, using AI and machine learning to silence Doritos crunch during gaming or online activities. Currently PC-only. https://doritos.co.uk/SILENT
Challenging quiz – Antidepressant or Tolkien character? I scored 14 out of 20. It's trickier than you think! antidepressantsortolkien.vercel.app
Explore Dutch Cycling Lifestyle and transform your street into a greener, healthier vision. Using AI on Google Maps Street View, this innovative tool brings a touch of Dutch charm to your surroundings. https://dutchcyclinglifestyle.com
Explore late medieval London, York, and Oxford through interactive Medieval Murder Maps. Uncover stories of violence, justice, sanctuary churches, and prisons. Podcasts available. https://medievalmurdermap.co.uk
Human Fruit Machine - A fresh new take on the one-armed bandit
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