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In this bonus episode, we cover the updates from the OpenAI Developer Conference on the 6th Nov 2023. This includes:GPT-4 Turbo launched with 128k context window, allowing more detailed analysis of long documents. New Assistant API enables developers to build AI agents leveraging OpenAI models like DALL-E3, GPT4, test to speech, advanced data analysis and more. Opens possibilities for many specialized apps e.g. coding assistants, an AI-powered vacation planner, a voice-controlled DJ, a smart visual canvas, whatever you can imagine.No need to switch modalities in ChatGPT Plus - it now handles images, data analysis, etc automatically without needing to use a drop down.New GPT-3.5 Turbo with 16k context window coming to free ChatGPT users.Retrieval tool allows apps to remember user info rather than re-sending to API, aiding workflow.OpenAI launching GPT store where anyone can build and share custom GPTs without coding, via a wizard. Monetization possible.Copyright Shield introduced to protect customers from infringement lawsuits.Whisper speech recognition model updated to version 3.

On this week's episode, we discuss:HubSpot Acquires Clearbit for Enhanced B2B DataHubSpot acquires Clearbit to integrate its firmographic data into HubSpot's CRM. This brings unprecedented B2B data into the platform for improved customer intelligence and personalization for marketing and sales applications.OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT InterfaceOpenAI upgrades ChatGPT with new capabilities like analyzing PDFs, while eliminating the need to switch between modalities and chats to get stuff done. This streamlines workflows but may threaten some third-party tools.Stability AI Launches New Image CapabilitiesStability AI releases new API-driven image manipulation tools like Sky Replacer and Stable Fine-Tuning. These allow rapid image customization for industries like real estate, gaming, and marketing.Emotional Prompts Enhance AI PerformanceNew research shows emotional prompts like urgency or encouragement boost AI model performance. This could indicate a form of basic emotional intelligence in large language models.Woodpecker Framework Tackles AI HallucinationsChinese researchers develop Woodpecker to reduce hallucinations in AI text generation, providing users with more confidence in the outputs.AI Detects Diabetes from VoiceCanadian researchers use AI to diagnose Type 2 Diabetes from voice, detecting subtle acoustic patterns. This showcases AI’s ability to find disease biomarkers humans can’t perceive.AlphaFold 2 Predicts Biological StructuresDeepMind's AlphaFold 2 advances protein structure prediction and expands to more molecules. This further enables computational biology and drug discovery.Bletchley AI Summit Focuses on RisksHistoric AI summit held at Bletchley Park brings together global experts. Discussions emphasize existential risk, but reach no firm policies.Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 11 Co-PilotMicrosoft launches Windows 11 Co-Pilot to assist with OS commands and tasks via natural language. Its usefulness may depend on one's level of tech proficiency.Office 365 Co-Pilot Available to EnterprisesMicrosoft brings AI co-pilot to Office 365, rolling out to enterprises first. Early access indicates it currently has limitations compared to expectations.

Diving Deep: Paul and Martin's AI Toolkit RevealedJoin the discussion as Paul and Martin unveil their go-to AI tools that power their daily operations and innovative ventures. From content creation to data analysis, discover the cutting-edge solutions that are reshaping their approach to marketing.Jasper's End-to-End AI Copilot: Elevating Marketing TeamsJasper transitions from a generative AI tool to a holistic AI copilot for marketers. With features bridging strategy and execution, real-time analytics, company knowledge storage, enhanced team collaboration, enterprise integration, and more, Jasper shifts from cost-saving to revenue generation.Universal Music vs. Anthropic: Navigating the AI-Generated Lyrics Copyright QuagmireUniversal Music takes on Anthropic in a copyright lawsuit, accusing chatbot Claude of producing near-identical lyrics of artists like Gloria Gaynor. This case sets a benchmark for AI's role in marketing content creation involving copyrighted materials. Universal's move to license assets for ethical AI use paves the way for a legal framework and a new revenue stream.Invasion of Celebrity Clones: The Rise of AI Chatbots in MarketingProminent figures like Tim Ferriss and Scott Galloway have trained chatbots on their content, allowing for Q&A based on their insights. Meta is rolling out celebrity-inspired chatbots, enabling users to engage with AI renditions of stars. With Gen Z showing significant interest in companion chatbots, this could reshape influencer marketing.Visionary Tools: Harnessing ChatGPT's Visual CapabilitiesChatGPT's latest visual feature revolutionises conversations about uploaded images. Marketers can now dissect high-performing landing pages, receive feedback on slide decks, convert handwritten notes to text, and more.

Google Offers Legal Cover for Generative AI UsersGoogle introduces indemnification for customers using its AI services, addressing liability concerns and potentially accelerating enterprise AI adoption. The cover extends to Google's training data and generated outputs but excludes intentional infringement.Skyscanner’s Generative AI for Travel DiscoverySkyscanner unveils an AI-powered travel discovery tool, aiming to offer tailored travel ideas and insights into customer engagement with AI. The tool is currently in beta and is powered by ChatGPT.The Risks of Fine-Tuning Generative AI ModelsNew research highlights the vulnerabilities in fine-tuning generative AI models. The study warns that even normal tuning can degrade built-in protections against bias and that hackers can exploit these weaknesses.CEO Appetite for AI: From Skepticism to Strategic IntegrationA recent survey shows a 130% increase in CEO adoption of AI within a year. While concerns about bugs and privacy persist, the benefits appear to outweigh the challenges, especially in the marketing sector.UK's Generative AI Ambitions: A Reality CheckCambridge researchers question the UK's global leadership aspirations in AI, citing a lack of capital investment and computing power. The report calls for a focus on real-world AI applications that leverage the UK's strengths.ElevenLabs' AI Dubbing FeatureElevenLabs launches an AI-powered voice cloning and dubbing system, capable of translating voice recordings into over 20 languages. While the technology is promising, it raises ethical questions around potential misuse.OpenAI's Shifting Core ValuesOpenAI revises its core values, moving from "audacious" and "thoughtful" to a focus on "scale" and "AGI." The change raises questions about the company's long-term goals and authenticity.Interview: Oliva Gambelin, Founder of Ethical IntelligenceOlivia Gambelin delves into the intricacies of AI ethics, emphasizing the need for corporate values that prioritise ethical considerations. She argues that aligning AI development with ethical guidelines is a business imperative.

OpenAI considers creating custom AI chips to address supply constraints and high costs. ChatGPT expands with vision feature for homework assistance and design advice. Meta disrupts advertising with generative AI tools but reminds of the need for ethical frameworks. Canva introduces AI-driven design tools and raises ethical concerns about consent. Zapier's AI-powered Canvas revolutionizes workflows. Anthropic's research demystifies neural networks. Databox uses AI to automate marketing data analysis. The podcast also discusses Rewind, ChatGPT's capabilities, and decomposing language models.

ChatGPT Gains Voice and Vision: A Leap in AI Accessibility and Functionality ChatGPT initially rolled out text-to-speech and image interpretation features for Plus and Enterprise users. While enhancing accessibility, it also raises concerns about impersonation risks. Available on iOS and Android for voice and across platforms for image capabilities.DALL-E 3's Text-to-Image Revolution: Visual Assets at Your Fingertips Launching in early October, DALL-E 3 offers more nuanced image generation from text prompts. Built on ChatGPT, it aims to help users quickly generate visual assets for campaigns while considering tools for AI-generated image identification.Amazon & Anthropic's Generative AI Partnership: A $4 Billion Investment in AWS Capabilities Amazon collaborates with Anthropic to enhance generative AI on AWS. With a $4 billion investment, AWS customers like Lonely Planet are already seeing an 80% cost reduction.Anthropic's Claude: Boosting Recall in Long Documents: A Strategy for Optimisation Anthropic research reveals that prompting Claude with relevant quotes and examples can significantly improve recall on long documents, reducing error rates by over one-third.Microsoft Copilot's Ecosystem Integration: AI Across Windows, Office, and More Microsoft Copilot is now integrated across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Windows 11 and Office apps. New AI capabilities in Paint and Photos aim to offer personalized assistance and streamline marketing workflows.McKinsey's Generative AI Forecast: The Future of the US Economy McKinsey predicts that generative AI could automate 10% of US economy tasks by 2030, affecting lower-wage roles but also creating new higher-wage jobs. Adaptability and reskilling are key.Bentley-Gallup Study on AI Job Impact: American Perspectives Three-quarters of Americans believe AI will cut jobs within a decade, yet see its potential for task automation and personalization. Ethical deployment remains a concern.Salesforce Einstein Copilot: Customised Conversational AI Salesforce's Einstein Copilot offers workflow-customised conversational AI with a focus on data privacy. Already in use by companies like AAA and Heathrow, it aims to drive revenue and improve customer experiences.

In this week's episode, we explore the latest in AI—from Google's ChatGPT rival AI to ethical dilemmas in AI journalism. Here's what we'll cover:Google's Gemini: The Conversational AI Poised to Rival OpenAI's GPT-4Google is set to launch Gemini, aiming to rival OpenAI's GPT-4. The suite offers functionalities from chatbots to text summarisation and is integrated into Google's Cloud Vertex AI service.Stability.AI Unveils StableAudio: Audio Generation with a TwistStability.AI introduces StableAudio, a diffusion model for fine-tuned audio generation. It offers customised background music for marketing campaigns and comes in three subscription tiers.Microsoft's AI Fiasco: When AI Goes Awry in Obituary WritingMicrosoft's MSN faces backlash for an AI-generated obituary tarnishing a deceased NBA player. The incident highlights the need for human oversight in AI-driven journalism.Amazon's Generative AI Simplifies Seller ExperienceAmazon launches generative AI tools for easier product listing. The AI takes brief descriptions to generate complete product titles and bullet points.GoCharlie Raises $2 Million Seed to Revolutionize AI-Driven MarketingGoCharlie secures $2M in seed funding, aiming to become a trusted partner in the AI-enabled marketing space.Adobe's Firefly: The Next Wave in Generative AI for Creatives and MarketerAdobe's Firefly is now available across various Adobe platforms. It offers features like Photoshop's Generative Fill and Illustrator's vector recoloring.Coca-Cola Y3000: Sipping the Future with AI-Generated FlavourCoca-Cola introduces Y3000, a limited-edition drink developed through AI and human insights.EY's $1.4 Billion Leap into AIEY invests $1.4B in AI technologies, aiming to compete with other consulting giants like KPMG and Accenture.

Slack's AI Tool: A New Way to Recap Channels and ThreadsSlack is set to test Slack AI this winter, a tool designed to enhance workspace navigation. Features include summarising threads, recapping channel highlights, and a natural language search function. Slack also introduces Slack lists and a new Workflow Builder for easier third-party app integration.Anthropic's Claude 2: A New Premium Player in AI ChatAnthropic unveils Claude 2, a premium AI chat experience. The Claude Pro plan offers extended context windows, swift outputs, and complex reasoning capabilities for a monthly fee. The service aims to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus.Microsoft's Assurance: Covering AI Legal CostsMicrosoft pledges to cover legal expenses for businesses using their AI tools. This move follows similar commitments from other tech giants and aims to instil confidence in users amidst rising legal challenges in the AI sector.Zoom's AI Companion: Enhancing Virtual CollaborationZoom introduces its AI Companion, offering functionalities like meeting recaps, chat response crafting, and more. The feature is available at no extra cost for paid Zoom subscribers.Sprig's AI Analysis: A New Approach to Survey InsightsSprig launches AI Analysis for Surveys, a tool that employs generative AI to offer immediate insights from survey data. The feature allows users to ask custom questions to their survey results.Amazon One: The Power of Palm Scanning with AIAmazon introduces Amazon One, a palm scanning technology for payments and more. The system was trained using synthetic data and promises a high accuracy rate.ChatGPT Integrates with Canva for Streamlined DesignChatGPT now integrates with Canva, simplifying the design process. The feature is exclusive to ChatGPT Plus subscribers.Gizmodo en Español: From Human Editors to AI TranslationsGizmodo en Español shifts from human editors to AI translations. The move has been met with mixed reactions and highlights the changing media landscape.

In this week's episode, we're diving into some groundbreaking updates that are set to revolutionise the marketing landscape. From OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise to HubSpot's AI roadmap and Google's Duet AI, we've got a lot to cover. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with Jeff Coyle, co-founder of MarketMuse. Let's get into it!ChatGPT Enterprise: A Game-Changer for BusinessesOpenAI has just rolled out ChatGPT Enterprise, a robust version of ChatGPT tailored for business needs. This isn't just a chatbot; it's a full-fledged business assistant. Here's what you need to know:Enterprise-Level Security: Your data is safe, thanks to AES 256 encryption and SOC 2 compliance.Scalability: Features like an admin console, SSO, and domain verification make it ideal for large-scale deployments.Power-Packed Performance: With access to GPT-4 and advanced data analysis, this is the most potent ChatGPT yet.Hot Take: The code interpreter feature is a game-changer, allowing businesses to analyse data securely. Imagine the possibilities when you can upload .txt files with chapters of context!HubSpot's AI Roadmap: INBOUND 2023As we gear up for INBOUND 2023, HubSpot has unveiled its AI priorities:AI-Powered Efficiency: Eliminate repetitive tasks and boost productivity.Driving Effectiveness: Use AI to turn insights into actionable strategies.Customer Connection: AI tools that not only meet but exceed customer expectations.Hot Take: HubSpot is setting the stage for a smarter, more effective approach to marketing. The focus on customer connection is particularly intriguing.Google Duet: Your New AI TeammateGoogle is rolling out Duet AI to all Google Workspace users. This AI assistant is more than just a tool; it's your new teammate.Automated Presentations: Create presentations in a fraction of the time.Integrated Features: Duet AI is now in Google Meet and Google Chat.Privacy and Security: Your data remains yours.Hot Take: At £30 per month per user, the ROI potential here is massive as long as businesses invest in employee AI training.Ideogram: The Future of AI-Generated Text in ImagesIdeogram, a startup by ex-Google Brain researchers, is making waves with its AI image generator focused on text within images.Typography Feature: Create lettering in various styles.Beta Testing: The technology shows promise but has room for improvement.Hot Take: While it's still in the beta phase, Ideogram could be a game-changer for marketers focusing on visual branding.Interview with Jeff Coyle, Co-founder of MarketMuseMartin sits down with Jeff Coyle to discuss MarketMuse, an AI-powered content strategy tool that's making a significant impact on SEO and content marketing.

The podcast explores AI advancements, including Google's creative writing toolbox, AI art copyright, GoDaddy's AI-generated videos, AI skills on the rise, and the need for human involvement. It also discusses workplace evolution, multimodal translation, limitations of AI detectors, AI art features, and more.