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Another Crazy Day in AI: Customizable Podcast

Another Crazy Day in AI: An Almost Daily Newsletter

Hello, AI Enthusiasts.


It's Friday night! 🌙 How has the week wrapped up for you?


Before diving into your weekend plans, check out Roger Dooley’s exploration of Google’s updated NotebookLM platform. The newest feature is customization: users can now guide their AI podcasts to focus on specific topics or perspectives, making it a much more targeted tool than before. 🎙️


Also: Apple has introduced a beta version of its latest AI tools, featuring a much-anticipated ChatGPT integration. Plus, keep an eye out for OpenAI’s next major model, Orion, slated for a December launch, with initial access likely restricted to chosen business partners.


Enjoy your weekend! ✨


Here's another crazy day in AI:

  • NotebookLM now lets you customize your generated podcast

  • Apple’s AI preview brings ChatGPT to Siri

  • OpenAI new AI model could arrive by year-end

  • Some AI tools to try out


 

TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: Get Personal with Google’s NotebookLM


Podcast | Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)

Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)


Have you ever wanted a podcast made just for you?


Speaker and author Roger Dooley’s recent Forbes article dives into Google’s upgraded AI tool, NotebookLM, which allows users to create personalized “Audio Overviews”—essentially, podcasts made from any content they choose to upload. Unlike other AI models that generate responses from vast, generalized data, NotebookLM only works with the information you give it, so the content stays highly specific to your interests. With recent updates, users can now control the podcast’s focus, guiding the AI hosts to highlight topics that matter most to them.


Highlights from the article:

  • Content Customization – NotebookLM lets users upload various content types, such as books, articles, and videos, to a “notebook” that informs each podcast.

  • Natural AI Hosts – The AI “hosts” engage in lifelike conversations, complete with natural pauses and conversational quirks.

  • New Focus Options – Users can now adjust the content’s focus, directing the AI to discuss certain themes or address specific audiences.

  • Testing the Tool – Dooley’s trials with his books show how NotebookLM adjusts based on the input focus, from consumer advice to marketing strategies.



Dooley’s experiences reveal just how flexible NotebookLM’s custom podcasts can be. For example, he uploaded his book Brainfluence and tailored the AI discussion to center on pricing psychology, producing a longer, in-depth podcast for a marketing-savvy audience. When he tried a broader approach, the AI shifted its focus to consumer protection, highlighting how marketing strategies can influence buying habits. These examples show the platform’s capacity to shift perspective based on user needs, whether for educating consumers or engaging industry professionals.


The implications here are intriguing. NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews may still have room to grow—length customization isn’t fully precise yet—but the ability to target specific content for specific audiences could have wide applications. Picture a podcast distilled from key industry reports, turned into digestible insights for busy executives, or educational content tailored to student needs. As Google continues to refine NotebookLM, it could become a highly practical tool for bringing curated, audience-specific content to life in ways that suit different learning and listening preferences.


Read the full article here.

 

OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:


Apple’s AI Preview Brings ChatGPT to Siri

/Kif Leswing, CNBC


Apple has introduced a beta version of its latest AI-powered tools, including a much-anticipated ChatGPT integration. These new features, part of the upcoming iOS 18.2 release, are exclusive to Apple’s latest devices, potentially prompting iPhone users to upgrade. Key tools previewed include AI-based text rewriting, image generation with Genmoji, object removal with Image Wand, and Visual Intelligence, which can identify and translate text in real time. ChatGPT’s integration will allow Siri to hand off complex queries to OpenAI’s chatbot, giving users an option for more sophisticated AI assistance.



Read more here.

 

OpenAI New AI Model Could Arrive by Year-End

/Kylie Robison and Tom Warren, The Verge


OpenAI’s next major model, codenamed Orion, is expected to launch by December, though initial access will likely be limited to selected business partners. Positioned as the successor to GPT-4, Orion is rumored to be substantially more powerful and may mark a step towards artificial general intelligence (AGI). Speculations suggest that Orion could arrive on Microsoft Azure in November, marking a key development milestone as OpenAI leverages its latest funding to push the boundaries of AI capability.



Read more here.

Source: Screenshot by Tom Warren / The Verge
 

SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:


  • Antispace - Turns ideas into action by dissecting problems and finding solutions.

  • PodLM - Convert any content into high-quality podcasts effortlessly with AI.

  • Smashing - Curated articles offering multiple perspectives on topics you love.

Source: Smashing
 

That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.


Catch us almost every day—almost! 😉


 

EXCITING NEWS:

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Leveraging AI for Enhanced Content: As part of our commitment to exploring new technologies, we used AI to help curate and refine our newsletters. This enriches our content and keeps us at the forefront of digital innovation, ensuring you stay informed with the latest trends and developments.





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