AI technology keeps advancing amidst the chaos at OpenAI. Ina Fried discusses the latest AI tools, including personal deepfakes and AI assistants. The importance of content authenticity and the challenges of distinguishing between real and generated content are explored. AI's effectiveness in translation and meeting transcription is showcased. The impact of AI on Thanksgiving and accessibility for non-tech-savvy individuals is discussed.
AI tools have made significant advancements in the past year, introducing features that have transformed various aspects of our daily lives, from image recognition to accessing the latest medical journals in medicine.
AI is not only revolutionizing specific industries, such as translation and video creation, but also impacting other fields like customer support and retail, offering convenient tools to summarize reviews and answer product-related inquiries.
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AI Tools revolutionizing day-to-day life
AI tools have made significant advancements in the past year, introducing features that have transformed various aspects of our daily lives. Chat GPT, for example, has expanded its capabilities to include image recognition and conversational abilities, giving it the potential to understand and interpret real-world information. Custom GPTs, on the other hand, combine the reasoning abilities of GPTs with specific data, enabling their application in industries like medicine where doctors can access the latest medical journals for accurate information. The rise of deepfake technology allows for the creation of AI-generated video doubles, offering possibilities for corporate trainings and creative projects. Content authenticity initiatives are also being developed to tackle the challenge of separating real from AI-generated content. While these AI tools bring convenience and opportunities, there are still ethical concerns and limitations to consider.
AI as a transformative force
AI is not only revolutionizing specific industries, but also impacting other fields, such as translation and video creation. Lipton, an AI tool, enables the translation of spoken language in an individual's own voice, expanding content creators' reach and enhancing Hollywood productions. Otter, an AI assistant, records and transcribes meetings, offering the ability to be in two places at once and providing easy access to meeting summaries. AI is also finding its way into customer support and retail, with companies like Amazon and Walmart utilizing AI-powered tools to summarize reviews and answer product-related inquiries. The future holds potential for AI to reshape creative expression, such as photography, while raising new ethical questions and requiring responsible use.
The role of AI in education and parenting
The accessibility of AI tools prompts discussions around their integration into education and parenting. Customizable AI tools like Kid Jenny present an opportunity for parents to introduce AI to their children and explore its capabilities within safe boundaries. While caution is necessary, as demonstrated by the need for authenticity and accuracy in journalism, AI's potential contribution to education, translation, and content creation is undeniable. As AI continues to advance, the challenge lies in maintaining a balance between the technology's benefits and limitations, fostering critical thinking, and ensuring responsible AI utilization.
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Ina Fried, Axios chief technology correspondent and co-author of the AI+ newsletter, has been testing out and writing about AI tools as they emerge and improve, from one that lets you create your own personal deepfake to an AI assistant that lets you attend multiple meetings at once. She shares the latest, and what these tools mean for us all.