Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 Will the United Nations do more with AI than it has for climate change?

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - OpenAI’s massive valuation

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠 Today’s Tip: AI Can Craft Email Autoresponders For You

• 🤔 Can you guess which image is real and which one is AI? Go vote!

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The United Nations released a pivotal report proposing that it oversees the first global effort to monitor and govern artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to create a body similar to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, dedicated to gathering up-to-date information on AI and its risks.

Key Takeaways:

• Global Policy Dialogue: The UN calls for a new platform where all 193 member states can discuss AI risks and agree on collective actions.

• Empowering Developing Nations: Recommendations include creating an AI fund to support projects in poorer countries, establishing AI standards, and offering training to aid in AI governance.

• Unified Efforts Within the UN: The proposal suggests setting up an AI office to coordinate efforts to meet these ambitious goals.

• Major Powers Aligning: The US and China have introduced resolutions emphasizing the development of safe, secure, and cooperative AI, with all UN member states signing both agreements.

• Challenges Ahead: Despite the unanimous agreements, key differences remain, particularly concerning norms, values, and data privacy protections.

My Take: It's encouraging to see the UN stepping up to address AI governance on a global scale. But let's be honest—their track record on climate change hasn't exactly set the world on fire. I'm cautiously optimistic but also skeptical about how much will get done. AI has the potential to revolutionize our lives, and proper governance is crucial. Time is our most precious resource, and we can't afford to waste it on empty promises. Here's hoping this initiative leads to tangible actions rather than just more talk.

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Cool Tech: OpenAI is like, really valuable

OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, has raised $6.6 billion from top investors, pushing its valuation to a staggering $157 billion. Heavyweights like Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, and Microsoft are all in, with fresh backing from Nvidia, Altimeter Capital, and others. OpenAI is now one of the world’s most valuable private companies, showing no signs of slowing down. The company plans to use this cash influx for employee liquidity options and to fuel its ambitious path toward artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Here’s the scoop:

• $6.6 billion raised, pushing OpenAI’s valuation to $157 billion

• Returning investors include Thrive Capital and Microsoft

• New backers include Nvidia and Abu Dhabi’s MGX

• The funding could lead to liquidity options for employees

• OpenAI’s revenue projections: $3.6 billion this year, jumping to $11.6 billion next year

My Take: This kind of funding solidifies OpenAI’s role as the dominant force in AI and robotics. The numbers are mind-blowing. Raising over $6 billion while projecting $11.6 billion in revenue next year? That’s next-level growth. And with big names like Microsoft and Nvidia behind them, the world is watching closely. It’s more than just ChatGPT; OpenAI is moving toward AGI, aiming to surpass human intelligence. If that doesn’t scream, “The future is here,” I don’t know what does. The road ahead will be fascinating, especially with all the restructuring and corporate moves.

Oh yeah, they also released some incredible new features available now!

• Model Distillation: Enhances smaller models like GPT-4o mini by fine-tuning them with outputs from larger models. This process is now streamlined within OpenAI's API platform, reducing errors and saving time.

• Prompt Caching: Cuts costs for developers by reusing common prompts. The API automatically caches lengthy prefixes and applies a 50% discount when the same prompt is used again within an hour.

• Vision Fine-Tuning: Allows developers to fine-tune GPT-4o with images, improving the model's ability to understand and recognize visual data. This opens up visual search, object detection, and medical image analysis possibilities.

• Realtime API: Enables developers to build speech-to-speech applications that are faster and more natural-sounding. It processes audio immediately without linking multiple applications, reducing latency and preserving emotion and accents.

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Latest News

🔗 AI reading coach startup Ello now lets kids create their own stories

My take: Think back to when you were a kid and everything you could imagine. I grew up with hundreds of action figures and loved Marvel Comics. Imagine being a kid and being able to dream up any story you want. That’s pretty damn cool.

🔗 OpenAI to remove non-profit control and give Sam Altman equity

My take: OpenAI, founded initially as a non-profit, is restructuring into a for-profit benefit corporation, allowing CEO Sam Altman to receive equity and making the company more appealing to investors. This shift from its non-profit roots has raised concerns and is reportedly a key reason behind the departure of several top executives, including Mira Murati and Greg Brockman.

🔗 Spotify’s AI playlist builder is now available in the US

My take: This is how to use it ➡️ Subscribers can locate the feature within the mobile app by tapping the “+” button at the top right of their Spotify library. Selecting “AI Playlist” from the drop-down menu will then open a chat box to describe the playlist you want, such as “spooky songs to play during Halloween” or “soothing folk music for a chill bath time.”

🔗 Hacker plants false memories in ChatGPT to steal user data in perpetuity

My take: As technology has evolved, so have the bad guys looking to use it for evil. AI technology is impressive, but it’s essential to always be diligent with your data.

Fresh Apps to Play With

Are you looking to automate your work or life? Want to play with excellent new AI tools? Every post has five new AI apps for you to try for yourself.

• 🔗 Sana - Chat, search, and interact with all your knowledge — even your meetings

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• 🔗 SFX Engine - Discover the power of our AI sound effect generator, designed specifically for audio producers, video editors, and game developers

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• 🔗 Nara - Nara is an Al-powered digital sales associate that helps your online store sell more and keep clients happy on all chat channels

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Today’s Tip: AI Can Craft Email Autoresponders For You

Crafting email autoresponders that genuinely resonate with your audience can be challenging. I remember feeling overwhelmed by the endless cycle of writing and sending emails while trying to grow my business. It wasn’t until I started leveraging AI to automate my email sequences that things began to change. This approach saved me time and helped me build stronger connections with my subscribers. Whether reaching out to new leads or staying engaged with loyal customers, this prompt is just the tool you need to jumpstart your email marketing efforts.

Pro tip: Before you begin, jot down clear objectives and gather any specific content or ideas you want to include in your emails. The more detailed information you provide to the AI, the more personalized and effective your autoresponder series will be.

“Develop a [number]-part email autoresponder series for new subscribers of a [industry/topic] [newsletter/service/business]. Each email should provide [types of valuable content], and gradually introduce and promote [product/service/offer]. Use merge tags to personalize emails with [personalization details, e.g., recipient’s name]. Ensure each email adds value before any promotion. Consider monetization strategies such as [monetization strategies, e.g., offering premium services, selling templates, etc.].”

Instructions for Use:

• [number]: Specify the number of emails in the autoresponder series (e.g., 5).

• [industry/topic]: Define the industry or topic relevant to your audience (e.g., fitness, finance, technology).

• [newsletter/service/business]: Indicate what the subscribers have signed up for (e.g., newsletter, online course).

• [types of valuable content]: List the types of content you wish to provide (e.g., workout tips, investment advice).

• [product/service/offer]: Mention the product or service you want to promote (e.g., premium coaching program).

• [personalization details]: Choose details for personalization (e.g., recipient’s name, company name).

• [monetization strategies]: Specify how you plan to monetize (e.g., offering premium services, selling templates).

Example Usage:

“Develop a 5-part email autoresponder series for new subscribers of a fitness newsletter. Each email should provide workout tips and nutrition advice, and gradually introduce and promote a premium coaching program. Use merge tags to personalize emails with the recipient’s name. Ensure each email adds value before any promotion. Consider monetization strategies such as offering exclusive access to advanced training modules.”

What to Do Next:

• Personalization: Implement merge tags in your email marketing platform to insert personalized details automatically.

• Value Addition: Focus on delivering high-quality content that addresses your subscribers’ pain points and interests.

Monetize:

• Email Marketing Services: Offer your expertise to set up and manage autoresponder sequences for other businesses.
• Template Sales: Create customizable email sequence templates and sell them to other marketers or businesses.

Let me know if you need any help with this!

🤔 Which image is real?

One of these images is real, and one was created with AI. Vote for which one you think is real, and tell us why you voted that way. My only goal is to choose such good photos that the majority of votes are wrong.

Last edition’s results (57% were wrong):

Did you vote in the poll from the 26th? The bottom image won, and I will take the win because I fooled the majority of you.

The best comment from someone who voted for the top image is “ondas do mar mais definidas,” which translates to "more defined sea waves" in English.

The best comment from someone who voted for the bottom image is, “The shadows aren't cast in a consistent direction in the top photo.”

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