AI Shines at Made by Google 2024

Project Strawberry: OpenAI's Human-Like AI Goal

Author

Altiam Kabir
August 14, 2024

Welcome to another edition of AI PlanetX

AI takes center stage at Made by Google 2024; OpenAI's Project Strawberry aims for human-like AI.

In Today's Edition:💎

  • Hottest AI News

  • Top AI & SaaS Tools

  • AI Tutorial

  • Top AI & Tech News

  • Interesting Uses of AI

  • Top AI Video Tutorial

  • AI Job List

  • Free AI Course of the Day

Hottest AI News

Google

Google Goes All-In on AI at Made by Google 2024

The Made by Google 2024 event has ended, highlighting new products and updates with a strong emphasis on AI. The Pixel 9 lineup and other AI-driven tools showcased AI's growing role in Google's ecosystem.

Details:

1. Gemini Live Unveiled:

  • Google’s response to OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode.

  • Offers more natural, conversational interactions with users.

2. Pixel 9 Series & Pixel 9 Pro Fold:

  • Introduction of Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

  • Enhanced cameras with Gemini AI as the default assistant.

  • AI photography tools like Pixel Studio for image generation and auto-framing.

  • Pixel 9 Pro Fold features an 8-inch foldable display with a slimmer design and larger external display.

  • The entire lineup integrates AI across all aspects, from photo editing to virtual assistance.

3. AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools:

  • Updates to Magic Editor and the introduction of Pixel Studio.

  • AI auto-framing to improve photo composition.

  • Searchable screenshots feature leveraging AI.

4. Pixel Watch 3:

  • New sizes: 41 mm and 45 mm with improved display and brightness.

  • "Loss of Pulse" Detection: AI feature detects cardiac arrest and alerts emergency services with location.

5. Pixel Buds Pro 2:

  • Incorporates Gemini Live for a more natural language interaction.

  • Features the Tensor A1 chip, reducing the size by 27%.

6. Made You Look:

  • AI-powered feature to engage kids during photos.

  • Future updates to include licensed characters for added fun.

7. Pixel Weather:

  • New AI weather app for the Pixel lineup.

  • Customizable weather reports tailored to user preferences.

8. Nest Thermostats:

  • First major update in nine years with Gemini AI integration.

  • Enhances natural language interactions within smart homes.

Google’s 2024 event clearly showcased how AI is becoming the backbone of their product lineup.

AI Research Initiatives

Project Strawberry: OpenAI's Mysterious Push for Advanced AI Reasoning

OpenAI's Project Strawberry is stirring excitement in the AI community. This secretive initiative is reportedly focused on enabling AI to autonomously conduct "deep research," fueling speculation about the next big leap in AI.

Details:

  • Project Strawberry is linked to Q*, a potential AI breakthrough that excels in solving complex science and math problems, scoring over 90% on the MATH dataset.

  • The project may use techniques like the Self-Taught Reasoner (STaR) to improve AI's reasoning for more human-like problem-solving.

  • OpenAI staffers hint at "Level 2" AI, which could involve reasoning AI with human-like intelligence, long-horizon tasks, and autonomous web browsing.

Hint that Project Strawberry achieved Level 2 of AI?

Project Strawberry could redefine AI expectations, marking OpenAI's next major advance.

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AI Tutorial

How to Upscale Your Images Without Paying

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  • Visit the Upscale Media platform - no registration required!

  • Select and upload your desired image, then allow a moment for processing.

  • Review the outcome and save it if you're satisfied.

  • You have the option to fine-tune the upscaling factor between 1x and 4x, and even improve overall image quality by activating the Enhance Quality feature.

Top AI & Tech News

  • Google’s former CEO on why the company was caught off guard by OpenAI [Read More]

  • AI companies lose bid to dismiss parts of visual artists' copyright case [Read More]

  • Huawei is reportedly set to release new AI chip to challenge Nvidia [Read More]

  • OpenAI introduces SWE-bench Verified, a human-validated subset of the original SWE-bench [Read More]

  • MultiOn announces a new AI Agent called Agent Q [Read More]

Interesting Uses of AI

AI Art Spotlight

AI Model: Ideogram

Prompt:

A stunning close-up photograph of a vibrant, colorful bird perched on a branch. The bird has a radiant array of feathers, ranging from shades of blue, green, yellow, and red. It gazes intently at the camera with its bright, curious eyes. The background consists of lush green leaves and branches that surround the bird, providing a sense of harmony with nature.

AI Prompt of the Day

Lead Generation Tactics

This prompt is about developing [number] lead generation tactics to attract potential customers and drive conversions for the agency’s client.

Prompt:

Develop [number] lead generation tactics that can attract potential customers and drive conversions for our agency's client.

Context:

Client industry — [client industry here]
Target audience — [client's target audience here]
Current lead generation efforts — [describe current lead generation efforts here]

Inspiration:

"[lead generation tactic inspiration one]"
"[lead generation tactic inspiration two]"
"[lead generation tactic inspiration three]"

Tactic guidelines:

"[your tactic guidelines here]"

Top AI Video Tutorial

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AI Job List

Free AI Course of the Day

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