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Welcome back another edition of How to Actually AI.
Seeing all the major players in today’s “Quick Bytes” makes me realize just how quickly AI is spreading.
Here is what we got for you today:
📖 IN THE KNOW: The AI Hype Is Real
🧰 TOOLBOX: Quick list of some great new tools
🧠 DAILY BOOST: How To Use ChatGPT Custom Instructions
🗞️ QUICK BYTES: News roundup of everything AI
📺️ WORTH A WATCH: The Future of Robot Intelligence
Read time: 5 minutes.
IN THE KNOW
The AI Hype Is Real, Why It’s Time To Believe
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making steady progress in recent years, but according to a recent article we may be on the verge of a true AI revolution. The article titled "Why This AI Moment May Be the Real Deal" explores the latest advancements and their potential impact on our lives.
Key Takeaways:
AI technology has reached a tipping point, with significant breakthroughs in areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
The convergence of big data, powerful computing capabilities, and advanced algorithms has unlocked new possibilities for AI applications.
AI is no longer limited to specialized domains; it is now becoming a pervasive technology that can enhance productivity across industries and sectors.
Why You Should Care
Transform Your Productivity: AI tools can automate repetitive tasks, freeing up your time to focus on more strategic and creative endeavors.
Stay Competitive: Embracing AI can give you a competitive edge by enabling you to make data-driven decisions and unlock valuable insights.
Future-proof Your Career: As AI becomes more prevalent, having AI skills and knowledge will be increasingly valuable in the job market.
AI is definitely here to say. Just look the the “Quick Bytes” news section below, every single major tech company is actively investing into AI projects. There is hype around AI…. but the underlying technology is here to stay and will change the world.
The implications of this AI moment are immense. It's an exciting time to be part of the AI revolution, and with the right knowledge and tools, you can harness the power of AI to become more productive and drive success in your career or business.
🧰 TOOLBOX
DAILY BOOST
Boost Your Productivity with Custom Instructions ✨
Introduction: In today's fast-paced world, time is of the essence, especially for career professionals and small business owners. That's why it's crucial to leverage new tools and features that can streamline your workflow and free up valuable time. One such tool that has been gaining significant attention is ChatGPT's Custom Instructions.
What Is It?: Custom Instructions is a recently added new feature for ChatGPT. It allows users to customize how the AI chatbot will respond. This acts as a memory, informing the bot of your preferences.
How To Setup: The feature is currently only available to ChatGPT Plus users, although it will roll out to all users in the coming weeks. Go to the “Settings & Beta” window in ChatGPT and then select Beta features. Then toggle it on.
There are two boxes with custom instructions. In the first box you will add information about your role and how your are. The second box is how you would like ChatGPT to respond, including tone and style. These allows you to set instructions without the need to train the bot in every conversation though prompting.
How to utilize custom instructions:
Fine tune it to your role: Everyone’s role is different. Explain exactly who you are and what you are looking for. Here are some examples.
Tailor it to your coding style: If you are using ChatGPT to generate code, you can use custom instructions to tell it your preferred coding style and what coding principles you follow.
Responses in the format you want: ChatGPT can do formatting and different presentation styles. If you prefer responses in table format, it can do it as well.
Meal planning: If you are using ChatGPT to meal plan, let it know your family size and any dietary restrictions in the household. This information will be incorporated when generating grocery lists.
Custom instructions acts as ChatGPT’s memory of you. It’s a great time saver if you find yourself constantly using ChatGPT for the same purposed. The information you give will be carried over across chats.
That's it for today's Daily Booster! Remember, productivity is just a few custom instructions away. ✨
QUICK BYTES
Meta to Introduce “AI Personas”: Meta AI, is set to launch “AI personas” on Facebook and Instagram. These AI-powered virtual characters will provide users with personalized experiences and enhance their interactions on the platforms. Additional proof that Zuckerburg may not actually be human. 🤪 Read more
Things Get Weird With AI-Data: AI-generated data has the potential to feed the growing demand for large datasets. However, it was found that feeding synthetic data back into AI dramatically increases the chances of bad outputs, think of it like “data inbreeding”. Things can apart pretty quickly. Read more
YouTube Rolls Out AI Feature: The platform has introduced an AI-driven video summary feature to assist users in discovering relevant content. These summaries will be a few lines long and should help users find out information about the video. Read more
Abe Lincoln Chatbot Is Coming: Ok so we already covered “Meta’s AI personas” but apparently one of them is going to be an AI-powered chatbot based on Abraham Lincoln. Maybe it’s just me, but this seems like an odd persona to emulate. Is Zuck human? 🤷♂️ Read more
Apple Removes ChatGPT Apps in China: Apple recently removed several ChatGPT apps from its App Store in China, following concerns over inappropriate content and potential misuse of AI technology. This move reflects the ongoing challenges of regulating AI applications and the need for responsible AI development. Read more
How to Build an AI Girlfriend: Looking for a depressing weekend project? Maybe a project you can scale to millions or billions… maybe…. You should take a stab at creating your very own AI Girlfriend. A prominent VC recently posted how to build one. Proceed at your own risk. Read more
Uber Plan for AI to Level Up Customer Service: The company is harnessing the power of AI to enhance its customer service. By integrating AI chatbots into their support system, Uber aims to provide faster and more efficient assistance to riders and drivers. This AI-driven approach has the potential to improve user experience and streamline support processes, ultimately raising the bar for customer service in the industry. Read more
Free AI Courses Available in August: Looking to expand your AI knowledge and skills? Take advantage of free AI and ChatGPT courses available this month. These courses provide hands-on training and insights into leveraging AI tools to boost productivity. Don't miss this opportunity to upskill and unlock the full potential of AI in your professional journey. Read more
WORTH A WATCH
BYTE SIZE AI
What is AI Alignment? 📚
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, revolutionizing the way we work and boosting productivity. But amidst the AI-driven advancements, there's a term that often perplexes many: alignment.
So, what exactly does alignment mean in the realm of AI? In simple terms, alignment refers to the process of ensuring that AI systems and their objectives align with human values and goals. It involves designing AI systems in a way that they operate in accordance with the intentions and desires of human users.
Imagine a scenario where you've incorporated a chatbot into your small business to automate customer support. The alignment of the chatbot would mean that it understands and responds to customer queries in a manner that aligns with your business values and customer satisfaction.
In the context of productivity, alignment becomes even more crucial. When AI tools are properly aligned, they enhance our abilities and work seamlessly alongside us, augmenting our productivity rather than hindering it. This alignment allows AI to become a valuable asset that helps us achieve our goals more efficiently and effectively.
For instance, consider an AI-powered project management tool that assists you in organizing tasks, setting priorities, and tracking progress. The alignment of this tool would ensure that it understands your preferred project management methodologies and adapts to your unique workflow, making you more productive without compromising your working style.
There is a broader scope to AI alignment as well. Developers and researchers are working to make sure AI is able to maintain positive alignments. As AI becomes more complex and power, this is a critical safety step to ensure the AI persona does not adopt harmful or destructive intentions.
So, the next time you hear the term "alignment" in the context of AI, remember its significance in ensuring that AI systems work harmoniously with our goals and values.
NOODLE FLEX
Did you know? 🧠
Question: What is the term used to describe the ability of AI systems to understand and interpret human emotions?
Is it:
a) Emotional intelligence
b) Sentiment analysis
c) Cognitive empathy
Question: Which AI tool won against human champions on the game show "Jeopardy!" in 2011?
Was it:
a) AlphaGo
b) Watson
c) Siri
Question: Which AI algorithm is often used for recommendation systems on platforms like Netflix and Amazon?
Is it:
a) Random Forest
b) Support Vector Machines
c) Collaborative Filtering
Stay tuned for the next newsletter to find out the answers to these trivia questions! 🧐
Don't worry if you don't know all the answers today. We'll reveal them in our next newsletter. Stay tuned, and keep learning!
Yesterday’s Answers: 1) AphaGo 2) Artificial Intelligence 3) All of the above