🥯 Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 AI-Driven Political Polling

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - The Future of Household Robots

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠 Today’s Tip: Use AI To Write A Comprehensive Book Summary

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

(Read time: five minutes) - Fun fact: I never change this.

Here we are—we made it to Election Day in the United States. AI has been at the forefront of this election, and a majority of Americans (57%) expressed concern about AI being used to create and spread fake or misleading information about candidates. See you on the other side of the madness!

One Big Story: AI-Driven Political Polling: Are Machines the Future of Public Opinion?

Political polling has been struggling, partly because fewer people respond these days—dropping from 36% in 1997 to just 6% in 2018—and partly because people aren’t always honest. Enter AI: researchers are experimenting with “AI agents” that can act like real people from specific demographics, giving near-instant answers that traditionally took weeks for pollsters to gather. For example, instead of spending days collecting opinions, campaigns can now ask a chatbot how retired men in Illinois feel about a policy and get a response on the spot.

Key Points:

• Instant Insights: AI agents never skip out on answering and can provide real-time public opinion data.

• Limitations: While useful for trends, AI might miss important context if its training data is outdated.

• The Human-AI Hybrid: In the future, AI may handle polling’s heavy lifting, with humans stepping in when needed.

My Take: This mix of AI and traditional polling could reshape how campaigns get a read on voters. People still trust human responses over AI, but this approach could quickly become a go-to tool, giving campaigns faster, deeper insights than current methods allow. It’s efficient and adaptable and might soon change the game for understanding public opinion.

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Cool Tech: The Future of Household Robots

Physical Intelligence, a San Francisco startup, is bringing us closer to household robots that can handle real chores. Their robot, powered by a new AI model called π0, can perform various tasks like folding laundry and cleaning up—a massive leap from robots that usually stick to one job.

Key Takeaways:

• Versatile Skills: Unlike traditional robots, π0 adapts to multiple tasks, from folding clothes to unloading dryers.

• Human-Like Quirks: It learns like us, shaking clothes flat or sometimes overloading an egg carton.

• Big Potential: With improvements, these robots could soon take on many everyday chores.

My Take: This tech could be life-changing for us all. Physical Intelligence’s work shows that robots may soon be doing more than we ever imagined around the house. This is the dream, people!

Latest News

🎃  Thousands of Dubliners gathered in the city center for a Halloween parade announced by an AI-generated news site, only to discover the event was entirely fictional. The website My Spirit Halloween used SEO to spread fake news, highlighting online misinformation's significant influence and potential dangers.

🙂 D-ID has introduced advanced AI avatars that engage in real-time conversations, enhancing user interactions across various platforms. These avatars are designed to provide more natural and engaging experiences in customer service, education, and entertainment sectors.

🏰 Walt Disney has established the Office of Technology Enablement, led by Chief Technology Officer Jamie Voris, to oversee the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and mixed reality across its divisions. This initiative aims to align various AI and extended reality (XR) projects with Disney's strategic objectives, enhancing consumer experiences and creative endeavors.

🎙️ Off Radio Kraków, a state-owned Polish radio station has replaced its human journalists with AI-generated hosts, sparking nationwide controversy and backlash from former staff and listeners. The station introduced three AI personas—Jakub Zieliński, Emilia Nowak, and Alex Szulc—to cover topics like technology, culture, and society, leading to debates about the implications of AI in media and employment.

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Today’s Tip: Use AI To Write A Comprehensive Book Summary

Are you looking to dive deep into a book but don’t have hours to pull out every key insight yourself? I get it—whether you’re prepping for a presentation, looking to spark conversation, or just wanting to get the most out of your reading, breaking down a book into its core ideas can be a game-changer. That’s why I’ve crafted the ultimate fill-in-the-blank template for a book breakdown. This isn’t just any summary—it’s designed to guide the AI in capturing every essential theme, takeaway, and memorable example, so you get a clear, impactful analysis that’s easy to digest and ready to use. Ready to make your next book your best takeaway yet? Just fill in the blanks below!

Remember: the more detailed you are when filling in placeholders, the better the output. I recommend using ChatGPT or Claude for this.

Objective: Provide a [specify length, e.g., 500-word] [specify format, e.g., summary, analysis, or review] of "[Book Title]" by [Author], offering a clear breakdown of the main themes, key concepts, and important takeaways.

Key Instructions:

Main Focus: Highlight [insert key focus, e.g., "the book’s core arguments and practical lessons" or "the author’s perspective on a particular topic"], ensuring an in-depth understanding of [Book Title].

Target Audience: Assume the reader is [describe audience knowledge level, e.g., "new to the subject" or "familiar with the genre"], and tailor the breakdown to be [desired tone, e.g., "engaging and approachable" or "detailed and thought-provoking"].

Structure & Flow: Organize the content into [suggest sections, e.g., "an introduction, a summary of key themes, major takeaways, and a conclusion that includes personal reflections or criticisms"].

Practical Application (if applicable): Suggest ways readers can apply the insights or lessons from the book to [relevant areas of life or work, e.g., "their daily habits," "professional development," "relationship building," etc.].

Details to Include:

Book Context: Start with a brief overview of [Book Title], including [the author’s background, motivation, historical context, or unique perspective that makes the book relevant].

Main Themes: Summarize the primary themes or messages, such as [placeholder for key themes like personal growth, productivity, overcoming adversity, etc.].

Key Takeaways: Highlight significant lessons or insights from the book, especially those that might [challenge conventional views, inspire new thinking, or provide a practical framework].

Supporting Examples or Stories: Include memorable examples, stories, or case studies from the book to illustrate the author’s ideas.

Common Misinterpretations (if any): Address any common misunderstandings or points that may require clarification for better comprehension.

Additional Instructions for ChatGPT:

Adapt Language and Tone: Use language that resonates with the target audience described above. For a beginner audience, simplify complex ideas; for an expert audience, use nuanced language and detailed analysis.

Balance Length and Depth: Provide enough detail to give a comprehensive understanding without overloading the reader with unnecessary information.

Flow and Transitions: Ensure a logical flow between sections, with clear transitions to make the breakdown easy to follow.

Are you interested in getting a customized version of the prompt above? Do you have a prompt you want created? Email us at [email protected].

🤔 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 (83% were wrong):

Did you vote in the poll from the Nov 3rd? WOW—so many of you got this wrong. The power of AI is beautiful, isn’t it? Go back and see the photos here.

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