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Best AI Assistant for Business: 11 Useful Options (2024) - Shopify

AI tools enhance productivity by automating routine tasks, allowing businesses to save time and focus on growth.

Generative AI for Retail: Key trends to watch in 2025

Generative AI will evolve in retail, featuring key applications like virtual shopping assistants and hyper-personalization by 2025.

AI is a game changer, but not generative AI | MarTech

The proliferation of generative AI assistants is widespread across various industries, driven by the desire to keep up with competitors and enhance user experiences.

Amazon Alexa's big AI upgrade could require a new subscription

Amazon plans to introduce a more advanced, conversational version of Alexa that users will have to pay extra for through a separate subscription.

6 free, beginner-level AI courses from LinkedIn Learning

Great educational content on AI available for beginners on LinkedIn Learning for free.

Slack Rolls Out Generative AI Search and Summarization

Slack has rolled out its AI assistance, which includes generative AI features that aim to increase workers' productivity.
The AI features include thread summaries, channel recaps, and AI-powered search, all of which are designed to save time and improve information organization and retrieval.
Slack has also announced upcoming personalized channel summarization and Salesforce Einstein Copilot integration, which could further enhance productivity.

Best AI Assistant for Business: 11 Useful Options (2024) - Shopify

AI tools enhance productivity by automating routine tasks, allowing businesses to save time and focus on growth.

Generative AI for Retail: Key trends to watch in 2025

Generative AI will evolve in retail, featuring key applications like virtual shopping assistants and hyper-personalization by 2025.

AI is a game changer, but not generative AI | MarTech

The proliferation of generative AI assistants is widespread across various industries, driven by the desire to keep up with competitors and enhance user experiences.

Amazon Alexa's big AI upgrade could require a new subscription

Amazon plans to introduce a more advanced, conversational version of Alexa that users will have to pay extra for through a separate subscription.

6 free, beginner-level AI courses from LinkedIn Learning

Great educational content on AI available for beginners on LinkedIn Learning for free.

Slack Rolls Out Generative AI Search and Summarization

Slack has rolled out its AI assistance, which includes generative AI features that aim to increase workers' productivity.
The AI features include thread summaries, channel recaps, and AI-powered search, all of which are designed to save time and improve information organization and retrieval.
Slack has also announced upcoming personalized channel summarization and Salesforce Einstein Copilot integration, which could further enhance productivity.
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#startups

Narada AI's enterprise agent will use workplace tools for you | TechCrunch

Narada AI's assistant can execute multi-tasking functions across various work apps, leveraging new LLM Compiler technology.

YC-backed Circleback is out to become the best meeting note-taker | TechCrunch

Circleback aims to differentiate itself by providing actionable meeting notes and insights, emphasizing quality over mere transcription.

Narada AI's enterprise agent will use workplace tools for you | TechCrunch

Narada AI's assistant can execute multi-tasking functions across various work apps, leveraging new LLM Compiler technology.

YC-backed Circleback is out to become the best meeting note-taker | TechCrunch

Circleback aims to differentiate itself by providing actionable meeting notes and insights, emphasizing quality over mere transcription.
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Microsoft turns off sites for licenses and certifications

Microsoft will discontinue the Get Licensing Ready website by Jan. 1, 2025, shifting to AI assistants for license information and training.”

Apple is revisiting a scrapped idea from its Steve Jobs era

Apple may revisit developing its own TV set, indicating a shift in strategy under the current leadership.
#microsoft

The Super Bowl's best and wackiest AI commercials

Microsoft showcased its AI assistant, Copilot, in its first-ever Super Bowl commercial, highlighting its ability to generate solutions for various tasks.
Google highlighted the 'Guided Frame' feature on its Pixel 8 smartphone, which uses AI to help users take better photos.

Microsoft MVP creates site to track BrandChanges

Microsoft's frequent rebranding causes confusion around product names, especially for its AI assistant offerings.
Loryan Strant's site aims to clarify these naming conventions for users.

The Super Bowl's best and wackiest AI commercials

Microsoft showcased its AI assistant, Copilot, in its first-ever Super Bowl commercial, highlighting its ability to generate solutions for various tasks.
Google highlighted the 'Guided Frame' feature on its Pixel 8 smartphone, which uses AI to help users take better photos.

Microsoft MVP creates site to track BrandChanges

Microsoft's frequent rebranding causes confusion around product names, especially for its AI assistant offerings.
Loryan Strant's site aims to clarify these naming conventions for users.
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#productivity

Jensen Huang says he wants Nvidia to be a company with 100 million AI assistants

Nvidia aims to utilize AI assistants across divisions to enhance productivity.

Empowering Small Town Professionals: AI and Remote Work Opportunities | Fingerlakes1.com

AI assistants empower small-town remote workers by breaking geographic barriers and enhancing productivity through customized work tools.

Jensen Huang says he wants Nvidia to be a company with 100 million AI assistants

Nvidia aims to utilize AI assistants across divisions to enhance productivity.

Empowering Small Town Professionals: AI and Remote Work Opportunities | Fingerlakes1.com

AI assistants empower small-town remote workers by breaking geographic barriers and enhancing productivity through customized work tools.
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#openai

OpenAI and Google are launching supercharged AI assistants. Here's how you can try them out.

Supercharged AI assistants by Google and OpenAI can interact in real-time, analyze surroundings, and translate on the fly.

Reimagining eCommerce with Assistants - OpenAI GPT-4o Model plus Sitecore OrderCloud | HackerNoon

OpenAI Assistants convert traditional shopping support into digital experiences, providing immediate product assistance and enhancing customer satisfaction.

OpenAI rolls out Canvas, its newest ChatGPT interface

OpenAI's Canvas enhances ChatGPT's functionality by offering a dedicated virtual workspace for writing and coding tasks.

The first users of Microsoft's AI bot ask if it's worth the money

The Microsoft AI assistant is considered useful but often falls short of meeting its high price of $30 per person per month.
The integration of Copilot for Microsoft 365 with Word, Outlook, and Teams has generated significant demand and positive feedback from businesses.

OpenAI and Google are launching supercharged AI assistants. Here's how you can try them out.

Supercharged AI assistants by Google and OpenAI can interact in real-time, analyze surroundings, and translate on the fly.

Reimagining eCommerce with Assistants - OpenAI GPT-4o Model plus Sitecore OrderCloud | HackerNoon

OpenAI Assistants convert traditional shopping support into digital experiences, providing immediate product assistance and enhancing customer satisfaction.

OpenAI rolls out Canvas, its newest ChatGPT interface

OpenAI's Canvas enhances ChatGPT's functionality by offering a dedicated virtual workspace for writing and coding tasks.

The first users of Microsoft's AI bot ask if it's worth the money

The Microsoft AI assistant is considered useful but often falls short of meeting its high price of $30 per person per month.
The integration of Copilot for Microsoft 365 with Word, Outlook, and Teams has generated significant demand and positive feedback from businesses.
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#meta

Meta Releases Llama 3.2-and Gives Its AI a Voice

Meta is enhancing its AI assistants with celebrity voices and visual capabilities, marking a significant upgrade for user interaction and mobile application development.

Zuckerberg and Huang: I'm still not convinced by their vision for AI

Both Meta and Nvidia envision a future where every business will have AI assistants or chatbots, similar to social media creators.

Zuckerberg bets on personalized AI models for all

Mark Zuckerberg envisions a future where personalized AI assistants are ubiquitous, helping users in various tasks and interactions.

Zuckerberg's AGI remarks follow trend of downplaying AI dangers

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to build 'general intelligence' for AI assistants and open-source it responsibly.
Zuckerberg did not explicitly mention 'artificial general intelligence' (AGI), but his plans seem to align with AGI objectives.

Meta Releases Llama 3.2-and Gives Its AI a Voice

Meta is enhancing its AI assistants with celebrity voices and visual capabilities, marking a significant upgrade for user interaction and mobile application development.

Zuckerberg and Huang: I'm still not convinced by their vision for AI

Both Meta and Nvidia envision a future where every business will have AI assistants or chatbots, similar to social media creators.

Zuckerberg bets on personalized AI models for all

Mark Zuckerberg envisions a future where personalized AI assistants are ubiquitous, helping users in various tasks and interactions.

Zuckerberg's AGI remarks follow trend of downplaying AI dangers

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to build 'general intelligence' for AI assistants and open-source it responsibly.
Zuckerberg did not explicitly mention 'artificial general intelligence' (AGI), but his plans seem to align with AGI objectives.
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5 ways to start using Gems in your workflows, according to Google

Custom AI assistants help tailor chatbots for user needs with minimal coding knowledge required.

This founder had to train his AI to not rickroll people | TechCrunch

AI assistants can deliver unexpected content, exemplified by a Lindy AI mistakenly sending a Rick Astley music video instead of a tutorial.

Google Assistant lives to automate another day | TechCrunch

Google Assistant remains crucial for Google's strategies despite challenges in the smart home market.
#artificial-intelligence

Creating an AI Assistant: How to Get Started : Social Media Examiner

AI assistants complement human work by handling tedious tasks, freeing humans for higher-level creativity and emotional intelligence.

What Big Tech said this week about real AI adoption

Big Tech is investing billions into generative AI assistants.
The financial results of companies like Google, Microsoft, AMD, Amazon, and Qualcomm can provide insights into the real-world effects of artificial intelligence.

OpenAI's new GPT-4o model offers promise of improved smartphone assistants

If AI can do this, why is my phone's assistant still subpar?

Creating an AI Assistant: How to Get Started : Social Media Examiner

AI assistants complement human work by handling tedious tasks, freeing humans for higher-level creativity and emotional intelligence.

What Big Tech said this week about real AI adoption

Big Tech is investing billions into generative AI assistants.
The financial results of companies like Google, Microsoft, AMD, Amazon, and Qualcomm can provide insights into the real-world effects of artificial intelligence.

OpenAI's new GPT-4o model offers promise of improved smartphone assistants

If AI can do this, why is my phone's assistant still subpar?
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One Machine per Adult and Child: What the... | HackerNoon

AI assistants for every individual could revolutionize learning, productivity, and healthcare, but challenges like universal access remain.

Why Are Most AI Voices Female? Exploring the Reasons Behind Female AI Voice Dominance - Yanko Design

Most AI voice assistants have female voices, like GPT 4o, drawing parallels with the movie 'Her'. OpenAI's GPT 4o drew attention for sounding similar to Scarlett Johansson's voice.
#google

Google Strategist Quits, Slams Company's AI Work as Motivated by Greed and Fear

Google's AI projects were poorly motivated, driven by panic rather than user needs, leading to subpar results and potential risks.
Tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple are in a race to develop AI assistants and ecosystems to prevent being left behind in the industry.

Project Astra is the future of AI at Google

Next-gen bots like Google's Project Astra aimed to be truly useful assistants.

Google Strategist Quits, Slams Company's AI Work as Motivated by Greed and Fear

Google's AI projects were poorly motivated, driven by panic rather than user needs, leading to subpar results and potential risks.
Tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple are in a race to develop AI assistants and ecosystems to prevent being left behind in the industry.

Project Astra is the future of AI at Google

Next-gen bots like Google's Project Astra aimed to be truly useful assistants.
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AI assistants are so back

AI assistants are increasingly being pushed by major tech companies for a future where virtual assistants handle tasks like writing emails and code.

Google Project Astra hands-on: Full of potential, but it's going to be a while

Astra's multi-modality AI combines image recognition and natural language but has room for improvement before full release.

7 of the Most Popular AI Chatbots, Ranked From Worst to Best

AI assistants market is expanding rapidly with various new contenders like Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude. Companies are focused on converting research to products.

Exclusive: Google maps ethical challenges of AI agents

AI assistants could revolutionize work, education, communication, and influence personal development.
#software-development

Using Generative AI in Software Project Management to Bridge Domains and Accelerate Productivity

AI assistants are valuable tools for experienced software professionals at the edge of expertise, bridging gaps between domains and aiding in code documentation.
AI assistants should be used ethically, considering privacy, energy consumption, transparency, and creating a quality workplace.

Forcing AI on devs is a bad idea that's going to happen

The article discusses the negative impact of unwanted new features in software products.
The author criticizes JetBrains for introducing a non-removable AI Assistant plug-in that disrupts developers' workflow.

Exploring Low/No-Code Platforms, GenAI, Copilots and Code Generators - DevOps.com

Low/no-code platforms democratize software development by empowering non-technical individuals, aided by easy interfaces and Gen AI integration.

Using Generative AI in Software Project Management to Bridge Domains and Accelerate Productivity

AI assistants are valuable tools for experienced software professionals at the edge of expertise, bridging gaps between domains and aiding in code documentation.
AI assistants should be used ethically, considering privacy, energy consumption, transparency, and creating a quality workplace.

Forcing AI on devs is a bad idea that's going to happen

The article discusses the negative impact of unwanted new features in software products.
The author criticizes JetBrains for introducing a non-removable AI Assistant plug-in that disrupts developers' workflow.

Exploring Low/No-Code Platforms, GenAI, Copilots and Code Generators - DevOps.com

Low/no-code platforms democratize software development by empowering non-technical individuals, aided by easy interfaces and Gen AI integration.
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#chatgpt

Hackers can read your encrypted AI-assistant chats

Researchers found vulnerability in cloud-based AI assistants like Chat-GPT, enabling interception of conversations by hackers.
Hackers can decrypt responses by intercepting small tokens sent by chatbots like Chat-GPT, exposing confidential information.

Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants Using OpenAI GPTs: A Free Course from Vanderbilt University

Users can create custom versions of ChatGPT for various tasks like generating recipes and logos, and a free course helps in developing custom AI assistants.

AI design apps made my new apartment look odd

AI design tools can offer suggestions and edits for interior design, but may not fully meet expectations for generating unique designs.

Hackers can read your encrypted AI-assistant chats

Researchers found vulnerability in cloud-based AI assistants like Chat-GPT, enabling interception of conversations by hackers.
Hackers can decrypt responses by intercepting small tokens sent by chatbots like Chat-GPT, exposing confidential information.

Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants Using OpenAI GPTs: A Free Course from Vanderbilt University

Users can create custom versions of ChatGPT for various tasks like generating recipes and logos, and a free course helps in developing custom AI assistants.

AI design apps made my new apartment look odd

AI design tools can offer suggestions and edits for interior design, but may not fully meet expectations for generating unique designs.
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Elon Musk's xAI previews Grok-1.5V, its first multimodal model

Elon Musk's xAI introduces Grok-1.5V, a model with strong text capabilities, improved reasoning, and enhanced real-world understanding.

Hackers can read private AI assistant chats even though they're encrypted

AI assistants have access to sensitive information like pregnancy, drug addiction, and trade secrets.
Researchers have found a way to decipher AI assistant responses with high accuracy, compromising privacy.

BUD-E: An Open-Source Voice Assistant by LAION that Runs on a Laptop

BUD-E is an open-source voice assistant that prioritizes emotional intelligence and understanding in human-dialogue interactions.
The project aims to reduce latency and mechanical responses by leveraging advanced models like Phi 2 and LLama 2 30B.

Empowered Customers Are Driving the Era of Brand Meritocracy

AI assistants are reshaping consumer interactions with brands, focusing on objective substance over branding.
AI assistants are becoming personal shoppers, considering various factors beyond brand preference.

Darwin AI gives small LatAm companies AI-powered sales assistant | TechCrunch

Smaller companies eager to use AI for sales.
Darwin AI developing conversational AI for small businesses.

Smart display concept puts a cute face on smart home technology - Yanko Design

Smart displays offer visual feedback to voice-assistant responses.
Changing core design elements, like adding a cartoon-y face, can make tech products more personable.

The AI Dilemma In Graphic Design: Steering Towards Excellence In Typography And Beyond - Smashing Magazine

AI promises a major upheaval in typography, presenting both opportunities and challenges for designers.
In the future, AI assistants like TypeMaster3000 could generate multilingual and inventive font options with consistent quality.

This ring lets you whisper to your phone, because sometimes we need to use our inside voices

VTouch has developed a ring with a proximity sensor and microphone that allows users to discreetly communicate with voice assistants.
The WHSP Ring can be used to access AI assistants, interact with smart homes, and even trigger emergency alerts.
#AI assistants

Facebook Researchers Test AI's Intelligence and Find It Is Unfortunately Quite Stupid

The team of researchers at Meta has created a benchmark called GAIA to test the abilities of AI assistants like OpenAI's GPT-4.
Human respondents were able to answer 92% of the GAIA questions correctly, while GPT-4 scored only 15% and GPT4 Turbo scored less than 10%.
This research suggests that we are still far from achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), where AI algorithms can outperform humans.

How Companies Can Build Trustworthy AI Assistants

AI assistants are evolving from simple assistants to more advanced agents.
This evolution is expected to make our lives easier and more productive.

Facebook Researchers Test AI's Intelligence and Find It Is Unfortunately Quite Stupid

The team of researchers at Meta has created a benchmark called GAIA to test the abilities of AI assistants like OpenAI's GPT-4.
Human respondents were able to answer 92% of the GAIA questions correctly, while GPT-4 scored only 15% and GPT4 Turbo scored less than 10%.
This research suggests that we are still far from achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), where AI algorithms can outperform humans.

How Companies Can Build Trustworthy AI Assistants

AI assistants are evolving from simple assistants to more advanced agents.
This evolution is expected to make our lives easier and more productive.
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#work-efficiency

Asana introduces 'AI teammates' designed to work alongside human employees | TechCrunch

Asana is spearheading AI assistants called 'AI teammates' to enhance work efficiency by collaborating humans with AI.

AI assistants platform Dust bags 14.9M - Silicon Canals

Dust secures $16M funding led by Sequoia, reaches $1M ARR, and focuses on creating custom AI assistants to enhance work efficiency.

Asana introduces 'AI teammates' designed to work alongside human employees | TechCrunch

Asana is spearheading AI assistants called 'AI teammates' to enhance work efficiency by collaborating humans with AI.

AI assistants platform Dust bags 14.9M - Silicon Canals

Dust secures $16M funding led by Sequoia, reaches $1M ARR, and focuses on creating custom AI assistants to enhance work efficiency.
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Council Post: 17 Prompt-Writing Tips To Make The Most Of GenAI

Effective prompts are essential for getting the best results from generative artificial intelligence assistants like ChatGPT and Claude AI.

AI chat or not? If it's a form, it should stay a form.

AI assistants can be put on full screen, but maximizing chat won't provide a native full-screen experience.

How to Use AI to Summarize a Google Doc

Digital nomads benefit from tools like AI assistants for productivity and connectivity.

Handling Message Overload in Social Apps

Users struggle with managing overwhelming messages; solutions include priority inboxes, AI assistants, message filters, and organizing chat pages.

Volkswagen Adds ChatGPT Voice Assistant To ID.4, Other Models

Automakers are turning to voice-based controls to handle the growing complexity of modern vehicle features.

Typing to AI assistants might be the way to go

AI assistants becoming more text-friendly in public settings to enhance user comfort and privacy.
#youcom

You.com startup sets sights on the AI assistants market in latest funding round

You.com is raising $50 million in Series B funding, focusing on AI assistants in a competitive market.

You.com startup is raising $50 million as it targets AI-assistant market

Startup You.com is raising $50 million for AI assistant in a competitive market.

You.com startup sets sights on the AI assistants market in latest funding round

You.com is raising $50 million in Series B funding, focusing on AI assistants in a competitive market.

You.com startup is raising $50 million as it targets AI-assistant market

Startup You.com is raising $50 million for AI assistant in a competitive market.
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Splunk expands its AI Assistant in observability, security push

Splunk introduces new generative AI Assistants in Observability and Security portfolios, enhancing data analysis and resilience through NLP and recommendations.
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