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2024 might become a special year for apple because major AI upgrades are expected to get announced soon.

Source:

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apples-ai-upgrades-for-your-iphone-are-reportedly-on-track-for-2024-heres-what-to-expect

This is what you need to know:

- Apple is set to announce significant AI upgrades for iOS 18 and the iPhone at WWDC 2024.

- The enhancements include a more conversational Siri, auto-summarization in core apps, and AI features in development tools for code completion.

- The foundation is a large language model called Ajax, tested since early 2023, with a reported $1 billion annual investment in the AI project.

- Uncertainties remain about terminology, on-device vs. cloud processing, and whether new AI features will be restricted to newer iPhone models.

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For the first time since Apollo, NASA is sending a lander to the moon. And they already have a critical problem.

Sources:

https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-science-heads-to-moon-on-first-us-private-robotic-artemis-flight/

https://www.space.com/private-astrobotic-peregrine-moon-lander-suffers-anomaly

https://www.space.com/astrobotic-peregrine-moon-lander-propulsion-failure

https://www.space.com/astrobotic-peregrine-moon-lander-first-photo-anomaly-clue

This is what you need to know:

- Astrobotic's Peregrine lander, launched on ULA's Vulcan rocket, carries NASA instruments for the first US private robotic mission to the Moon.

- The Peregrine lander is set to land on the Moon on Feb 23, conducting a 10-day mission to gather crucial scientific data for future lunar exploration, including Artemis missions.

- The first photo taken by Peregrine in space revealed disturbances in the Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI), aligning with telemetry data pointing to the propulsion system anomaly.

- The anomaly, identified as a failure in the propulsion system causing a critical loss of propellant, disrupted the spacecraft's sun-pointing orientation.

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If you like ChatGPT, you will love the new GPT Store with thousands specialized GPTs to play with.

Sources:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/04/openais-app-store-for-gpts-will-launch-next-week/

https://tech.co/news/how-create-chatgpt-gpt-guide

- OpenAI launched a store for GPTs, custom apps based on its AI models, this week.

- Before listing their GPTs in the store, developers need to ensure their compliance with OpenAI's updated usage policies and GPT brand guidelines.

- Developers can use OpenAI's tool, GPT Builder, to create AI-powered chatbots without needing coding experience.

- It's currently unclear if the GPT Store will include a revenue-sharing scheme, with no firm plan for GPT monetization revealed by OpenAI yet.

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The end of the Cookie is nigh! Google finally killed it!

Source:

https://lifehacker.com/tech/google-is-getting-rid-of-cookies

This is what you need to know:

- Google is getting rid of cookies to enhance internet privacy and limit cross-site tracking.

- Cookies, though not inherently malicious, are often used for targeted advertising and tracking user behavior.

- Google's Tracking Protection, starting with 1% of Chrome users, aims for a global rollout by the second half of 2024.

- The Privacy Sandbox project replaces cookies, collecting user data to balance privacy and support for companies, but concerns about trusting Google persist.

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Google introduces a “robot constitution” that might save us in the upcoming robot apocalypse. I’m just joking of course. We all know how the rise of the machines will end.

Source:

https://www.businessinsider.com/google-deepmind-rules-ai-robots-safer-in-your-home-2024-1

Business Insider is reporting about Google’s “Robot Constitution” that will protect humans from robots. So, we finally get Isaac Asimovs robotic laws. Google DeepMind has introduced new rules to enhance the safety and behavior of AI-powered robots. These rules specifically target domestic settings where robots may perform chores and other tasks. I mean, we all know, that soon, we will all have humanoid robots in our houses. No doubt!

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Google Gemeni is out and since it is made by Google we all expect it to soon dominate the market. But can it really compete with GPT4?

Source:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/google-gemini-gpt-4/

A year ago, there was just gpt3.5 turbo. Today, we have multiple LLMs which are competing for domination. Google's Gemini and OpenAI's GPT-4 are two of them. Both of these advanced systems showcase remarkable capabilities, seamlessly handling text, images, video, audio, and code.

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Elvis Presley is on tour. And in todays time, this isn’t even a strange headline. It’s just AI and holograms.

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67871115

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/04/elvis-evolution-hologram-show-london-premiere

_ Production Company “Layered Reality” produces the show Elvis Evolution

_ They used AI to generate an Elvis Avatar from thousands of photos and videos

_ Holographic projections, augmented reality, live theatres, and multi-sensory effects make the show life-like

_ The show will tour through multiple locations all over the world.

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The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of using its content to train AI models without permission or compensation. This was reported by FastCompany with the hint that this lawsuit could put a damper on AI’s 2024 ambitions. 

The lawsuit claims that OpenAI and Microsoft encoded New York Times articles into their language models' memory, allowing AI models like ChatGPT and Bing Chat to access and reproduce the information, sometimes word for word and without proper citation.

Sources:
https://www.fastcompany.com/91004693/new-york-times-openai-lawsuit
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/dec/27/new-york-times-openai-microsoft-lawsuit

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Apple secretly released Ferret, an open-source large language model integrating language understanding with image analysis. 

In a surprising move, Apple has quietly launched Ferret, an open-source large language model developed in collaboration with Cornell University, as reported by Dataconomy. Unlike traditional language models, Ferret combines language understanding with image analysis, allowing it to analyze specific regions of images and respond to prompts involving both text and visuals. The release signifies Apple's move towards openness, presenting challenges in scaling against larger models like GPT-4 due to infrastructure limitations. However, the potential impact on Apple devices is immense, promising improved image-based interactions, augmented user assistance, enriched media understanding, and a platform for developer innovation.

Sources:

https://dataconomy.com/2023/12/26/apple-ferret-llm-ai/

https://twitter.com/OpenMedFuture/status/1738540634745536597

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.11514.pdf

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/apple-may-be-working-on-a-way-to-let-llms-run-on-device-and-change-your-iphones-forever

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Alex and I visited the CX-Festival 2023 in Brandenburg and had the opportunity to learn about the impact of AI on the world of customer experience. We talked to industry experts and gained valuable insights into the state of the art in 2023.

Special thanks to:
Nino Praisler https://www.linkedin.com/in/nino-praisler-6162a51a9/
Mathias Lutz Rackow https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-lutz-rackow/
Sagar Haria https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagar-haria/
Mara Goldberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-goldberg-53850a128/
Jaschi Mikolajski https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaschi-mikolajski/
Pierce Buckley https://www.linkedin.com/in/piercebuckley/

The CX-Festival is the perfect opportunity to meet CX enthusiasts and to immerse yourself in the world of CX. Network in a networking-friendly environment! A different kind of a business event focused on the attendees - not on the exhibitors.

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Every week, our panel of technology enthusiasts meets to discuss the most important news from the fields of technology, innovation, and science. And you can join us live!

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