- Aug 28, 2024
- 3 min read
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
With the week moving along, it’s time to relax and catch up on AI developments. Today’s highlight is Google Gemini’s dual upgrade—find out what’s new and how it could influence the AI landscape as you enjoy your evening.
Enjoy the read and have a great night!
Here's another crazy day in AI:
Gemini upgrades with custom chatbots and enhanced image generation
A new AI productivity wearable: Plaud’s NotePin
AI misses spelling simple words like 'strawberry'
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: Gemini Upgrades: Gems & Imagen 3
Image Credit: Google
Tired of generic chatbots and lackluster image generation?
Google’s latest updates to Gemini might just be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.
Just a few hours ago, Google has just rolled out two groundbreaking updates to Gemini that could transform the way you interact with AI. Dave Citron, Senior Director of Product Management for Gemini Experiences, introduced Custom Gems and the enhanced Imagen 3 image generation model. These features are designed to give users more control and creativity in how they use AI.
Source: Google
Let's dive into what's new:
Custom Gems: Create personalized AI experts for any topic or task, available to Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users, with pre-built options like Learning Coach, Brainstormer, and Career Guide.
Imagen 3 Image Generation: A significant leap in AI-created visuals, accessible across all Gemini Apps and languages, capable of generating diverse styles from photorealistic to fantastical.
User-Centric Design: Features built-in safeguards and ethical guidelines with easy image refinement through user feedback.
Human Image Generation: A carefully implemented feature for creating images of people, initially available to Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users, with strict policies against generating identifiable individuals.
Global Rollout: Custom Gems launching in over 150 countries, and Imagen 3 set for a phased release to a wider audience.
Image Credit: Imagen 3 / Prompt: A vibrant abstract painting with the words "Dream Big”
splashed across the canvas in bold colors.
These updates represent more than just technological advancements; they're a step towards a future where AI adapts to us, not the other way around. As these features roll out globally, we're likely to see a surge in creativity, productivity, and innovation across various fields.
The question is: How will you take advantage of these innovations to transform your approach and results?
Read the full article here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
A new AI productivity wearable: Plaud’s NotePin
/David Pierce on The Verge
Plaud’s new AI device, NotePin, is designed to help users capture and manage their daily activities. This wearable, which can be worn around the neck, wrist, or clipped to clothing, records conversations and meetings with a simple tap. Unlike other devices, NotePin emphasizes user control and privacy by requiring manual activation for recording. Its AI features include transcription, summarization, and action item extraction, aiming to enhance productivity. The device has a battery life of up to 20 hours and costs $169, with advanced features available via a $79 annual subscription. Plaud’s NotePin offers a fresh approach to wearable technology, focusing on practical applications for organizing and recalling information.
Read more here.
AI misses spelling simple words like 'strawberry'
/Amanda Silberling on TechCrunch
Despite the impressive capabilities of large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, they often struggle with seemingly simple tasks, such as accurately counting letters in a word. This challenge stems from the fact that LLMs process text as tokens, which are broader representations of words or concepts, rather than handling individual letters. For instance, when asked about the number of “r”s in “strawberry,” these models may falter because they don’t process text in a manner akin to human cognitive functions. This limitation reveals a significant gap between AI's text processing and human-like understanding. Compounding the issue are complexities with multilingual text and tokenization. Efforts like OpenAI’s upcoming Strawberry model aim to tackle these problems, but the struggle highlights the ongoing limitations in AI’s text comprehension capabilities.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
Kraftful 3.0 - instantly analyze user feedback with AI to refine your product
Brighterway - AI-driven tool to focus on key medical records, saving you time
PackPack - one-click browser extension for saving and summarizing web content
That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.
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