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On today’s agenda
🔎 AI & Innovation: The era of AI B.C. (Before ChatGPT)
🍸 Bite-sized News: Denmark high schools are adopting ChatGP, Jasper's valuation cut and leadership change, Fight for the Future and United Musicians urges the US Congress to restrict AI in copyright matters
🥗 Today’s Special: A photo studio in your pocket with PhotoRoom
🔎 AI & Innovation: What existed before ChatGPT?
Next Tuesday, we’ll unveil our conversation with Christophe Lanternier, Head of Data at Ubble (acquired by Checkout in May 2022).
👉 Christophe shed light on AI’s evolution, reminiscing about the buzz surrounding non-generative AI a decade ago. Before phenomena like ChatGPT stole the spotlight, silent yet significant innovations were already shaping the artificial intelligence landscape. 🌌
🧠 Non-generative AI, armed with machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning tools, was the cornerstone of digital transformation, catapulting businesses into an era of data-driven decisions and intelligent automation. 💼📈
⚙️ Christophe emphasizes that while generative AI is making waves, the significance of non-generative AI cannot be underestimated. It continues to be a key player, with ongoing innovations enhancing efficiency and accuracy, tailored to the specific needs of each use case. 🛠️
📚 For those eager to dive deeper, Christophe recommends podcasts like Data driven 101 and DataGen, as well as the book "Toxic Data" by David Chavalarias. 🎧📖
👉 Stay tuned for the full portrait next Tuesday
🍸 Bite-sized News
👉 Top news of the week with our take on the matter, handpicked by us.
🎓 Denmark High Schools Adopting ChatGPT - Contrary to the initial fears of AI promoting cheating, high schools in Denmark are integrating ChatGPT into the classroom. Spearheaded by Mette Mølgaard Pedersen, an English teacher, this initiative now encompasses five schools. The program encourages interactive learning, where students first attempt assignments independently before using ChatGPT, hence fostering a deeper understanding of the material.
💡 The adoption reflects a shift towards utilizing AI for educational enhancement, with positive feedback from students who find ChatGPT a valuable learning tool. 💡 While some educators strive to "ChatGPT-proof" assignments, others believe open dialogues about AI utilization in education are crucial for modern learning environments.
💼 Jasper's Valuation Cut and Leadership Change - Amid slowed growth, Jasper AI slashes its valuation by 20% and welcomes former Dropbox president Timothy Young as the new CEO, following the step down of co-founder Dave Rogenmoser.
💡 Jasper's adjustment reflects a wider industry lesson on ensuring a solid business model alongside technological innovation.
💡 Despite challenges, optimism remains with the shift towards becoming a trusted platform for mid-market and enterprise marketing teams.
🎨 Creatives Unite Over AI Concerns - As AI permeates creative domains, artists across industries are rallying to address its implications. A joint campaign by Fight for the Future and United Musicians urges the US Congress to restrict AI in copyright matters, fostering human-centered creativity.
💡 The collaboration illustrates a shared concern across artistic fields, emphasizing collective action to navigate the AI landscape.
💡 The dialogue extends to regulatory forums, highlighting the complex interplay of AI, copyright law, and creative autonomy, with authorities like FTC Chair Lina Khan acknowledging the unique challenges posed to creators.
🔌 Soaring Demand for AI Energy - The skyrocketing demand for AI could lead to energy consumption comparable to that of an entire country, warns Alex de Vries, a PhD candidate at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
💡 De Vries estimates that AI's growing demand could significantly increase energy consumption, potentially reaching 85 to 134 TWh annually by 2027, comparable to the electricity needs of countries like the Netherlands, Argentina, and Sweden.
💡 Efforts to make AI tools more efficient might lead to Jevons’ Paradox—increased efficiency could result in even more usage and consequently, more energy consumption.
📱 Snapchat's AI Privacy Concerns - Snapchat faces scrutiny over its AI chatbot feature "My AI," with the UK's data watchdog warning of potential privacy risks to users, particularly children.
💡 The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has yet to conclude if there's any breach of data protection laws but highlights concerns with compliance, especially regarding the Children's Design Code.
💡 While Snapchat emphasizes its commitment to user privacy, there are worries about young users not fully grasping the implications of data collection. The ICO's final decision is pending Snapchat's response to these concerns. 🛡️
🥗 Today's Special: A photo studio in your pocket with PhotoRoom
👉 Every week, we introduce you to practical tools and use cases that you can try out for yourself.
This week, we’re spotlighting PhotoRoom, an all-in-one creative photo editing platform.
The user-friendly app comes packed with features to spruce up your photos, including:
Instant background removal
Erasing unwanted elements from a photo
Generating realistic background images in a snap with artificial intelligence (and pre-written prompts)
The tool also offers additional options like background blurring and shadow creation to give your images a professional touch.
💡 PhotoRoom allows you to process hundreds of photos simultaneously, a handy feature if you have a bunch of listings to prepare in a hurry.
✅ Name: PhotoRoom
📁 Description: A dedicated photo editing app, offering quick solutions for removing backgrounds and editing your images.
💶 Price: Features are available for free, with a Pro version for those seeking more options.
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