Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
It’s Thursday evening—just a little longer until the weekend!
We’ve lined up some interesting content for you. Hope it makes your night a bit brighter!
Here's another crazy day in AI:
AI's journey: repeating history or creating new paths?
X introduces Grok-2 with enhanced AI features
Manufacturing faces data challenges amid AI advancements
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: From Replication to Innovation: AI’s Next Step
AI-generated image using Canva; prompt: "the word AI inside a very old tv" + Canva magic expand
Is AI just following in the footsteps of past inventions, or can it truly lead us into new creative territory?
Kris Kashtanova, a Senior Creative AI Evangelist at Adobe, recently started a series called AI for Good on LinkedIn to explore how AI can be used positively in our lives. In the second episode, she chats with Rob de Winter, an Adobe Certified Instructor, who shares some thought-provoking insights after a visit to the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Rob reflects on how inventions like the phonograph and radio evolved from simple imitations to powerful tools that reshaped our world. He draws a parallel to how AI is often judged today—by how well it can mimic reality. But Rob challenges us to think bigger. He envisions a future where AI isn’t just about making perfect copies but becomes a true partner in creativity, helping us brainstorm, handle the boring stuff, and focus on what really matters: creating something new and meaningful.
His thoughts in a nutshell:
Historical pattern:Â New technologies often start by imitating existing forms before developing unique applications.
Examples:Â Edison's phonograph led to radio; movies began imitating theater; TV started as "radio with pictures."
Current AI focus:Â Generating realistic images that imitate photography.
Future potential:Â Integrating AI into the creative process for brainstorming and handling tedious tasks.
Vision for AI:Â Supporting creativity and giving users full control, rather than just replicating existing media.
The big question is: How do we get there? Rob thinks we need more tools that really support creativity, not just ones that copy what we've already got. The possibilities are exciting - we might be on the verge of unlocking whole new realms of human creativity.
So, what do you think? Are we using AI to its full potential, or are we just scratching the surface? How would you use AI to boost your creativity?
Watch the episode here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
X introduces Grok-2 with enhanced AI features
/Ivan Mehta on TechCrunch
Elon Musk's xAI has launched Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta, introducing new image-generation capabilities on the X platform. Available exclusively to Premium and Premium+ users, Grok-2 promises improved reasoning and AI-powered features for X. Early user feedback highlights concerns over potential misuse, especially with political content, ahead of the upcoming U.S. election. xAI plans to offer both models to developers via an enterprise API later this month.
Read more here.
Manufacturing faces data challenges amid AI advancements
/Jim O'Donnell on TechTarget
AI's role in manufacturing is evolving, with new technologies like generative AI offering fresh opportunities. However, long-standing data quality issues persist, posing challenges to fully deploying AI. A recent report by Honeywell highlights the cautious optimism among manufacturers, who see AI's potential but remain wary of risks like data inaccuracies and the unique challenges posed by generative AI. Despite these hurdles, AI continues to drive innovation and efficiency in the sector.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
Venturekit: AI-generated business plans with research, tasks, and financials
Profundo: AI research assistant for data collection, analysis, and reporting
Taplio: grow your LinkedIn with AI-driven content, scheduling, and analytics
That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.
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