Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 Russian bots are impersonating Americans

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - Xiaomi’s Human-less Factory

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠Today’s Tip: AI-Powered Cover Letters: Amazing Results in Minutes

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

If this election season wasn’t already crazy enough, AI and bots will take it to another level. A few days ago, President Joe Biden stepped down as the Democrat nominee in the 2024 election. It's expected but still a wild plot twist that doesn’t happen often. And I still believe the craziest things have yet to happen.

The US Department of Justice recently uncovered and disrupted a Russian propaganda campaign utilizing AI-powered fake social media accounts. These AI-created profiles, which impersonated Americans on X (formerly Twitter), were used to promote Russia's war in Ukraine and other pro-Kremlin narratives. According to the DOJ, this operation was Kremlin-approved and funded, overseen by a Russian intelligence officer, and organized by an unnamed editor at RT, the Russian state-owned media outlet.

I fully expect at least 99% of people to be fooled by at least one deep fake video or image, a fake viral post, or an audio byte before the end of the year. Yes, even me. It’s going to get weird.

🔗 Read more about this here.

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Cool Tech: Xiaomi’s Human-less Factory

I’m told (often) that my words sound anti-human. I am fascinated by the thought of robots replacing us, but I’m more intrigued by the fact that no one takes it seriously. It’s happening in real-time, yet no one seems to be preparing for it.

And now this.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun announced on Weibo that the new smartphone production factory in Changping, Beijing, will soon be operational. This “dark factory” can operate 24/7 without human intervention, with machines collaborating and maintaining a dust-free environment through micron-level dust removal.

The factory’s production quality will be managed by self-developed intelligent machines capable of manufacturing one smartphone every second. The promotional video highlights this factory as a small step in Xiaomi’s future exploration. Xiaomi has invested 2.4 billion yuan in the facility, which spans 81,000 square meters and is certified as a “national smart manufacturing benchmark enterprise.” It has an annual production capacity of 10 million flagship smartphones, including the upcoming Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 and MIX Flip.

Xiaomi has a history of automation. Its first smart factory in Yizhuang, Beijing, has been operational since 2019 and handles the production of the Xiaomi Mix Fold.

🔗 You can read more here.

Latest News.

🔗 Robot chefs are cooking food at 101 Chicken, a Korean restaurant in Fort Lee, New Jersey

My take: You all know how I feel about this! If robot chefs could lead to higher quality food with less waste and lower prices, we should do it. If the food tastes good, I cannot imagine someone caring who or what cooked it.

🔗 AI outshines humans in humor: Study finds ChatGPT is as funny as The Onion

My take: Funnier than me? In your dreams, ChatGPT. To be honest, I have crafted some hilarious lyrics and short stories with ChatGPT. I’m still funnier (for now).

🔗 Standard Bots Secures $63M in Funding to Propel American Manufacturing Forward with AI-Driven Robotics

My take: I don’t want humans to lose their jobs, but robots make manufacturing faster, safer, and can run 24/7.

🔗 Ukraine bets on land robots for next phase of war

My take: Less human casualties, for the win! War is a part of our way of life, but how nice would it be to not lose people we care about because of human-led wars? People against robot chefs or warehouse workers, are you also against this?

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Today’s Tip: AI-Powered Cover Letters: Amazing Results in Minutes

Over the last two years, tech layoffs have been unbelievably rough, especially in the United States. As AI gets better, I expect more people to lose jobs. Luckily, there are also a ton of open jobs. So, I created a massive AI prompt to help you get a new job while automating the worst part of applying for a job—the cover letter.

Here’s the prompt for you to save and complete:

I need help creating a cover letter for a job application. Below are the details you’ll need:

The job description of the position I am applying for:

[Copy and paste the entire job description you are applying for here]

My Information:

• Name: [Your Name]
• Address: [Your Address]
• City, State, ZIP Code: [Your City, State, ZIP Code]
• Email Address: [Your Email Address]
• Phone Number: [Your Phone Number]
• Date: [Today’s Date]
• Recipient’s Name: [Recipient’s Name]
• Recipient’s Title: [Recipient’s Title]
• Company’s Name: [Company’s Name]
• Company’s Address: [Company’s Address]
• City, State, ZIP Code: [Company’s City, State, ZIP Code]

My Resume Details:

• Current/Most Recent Job Title: [Your Current/Most Recent Job Title]
• Current/Most Recent Company: [Your Current/Most Recent Company]
• Previous Job Title (if applicable): [Your Previous Job Title]
• Previous Company (if applicable): [Your Previous Company]
• Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
• [Briefly describe your key responsibilities and achievements in your current/most recent role]
• [Add any additional relevant responsibilities and achievements]

Skills and Experiences Relevant to the Job:

• [List specific skills and experiences that match the job requirements]
• [Mention any additional relevant skills or experiences]

Personal Attributes and Soft Skills:

• [List your soft skills and personal attributes relevant to the job]

Reason for Interest in the Company and Role:

• [Mention something specific about the company that attracts you]
• [Explain why you are interested in this role and how it aligns with your career goals]

Output:

Please use the above information to generate a tailored cover letter for the job application.

Here’s an example prompt for you to see:

I need help creating a cover letter for a job application. Below are the details you’ll need:

The job description of the position I am applying for:

[Copy and paste the entire job description you are applying for here]

My Information:

• Name: John Doe
• Address: 123 Main Street
• City, State, ZIP Code: Newport Beach, CA 92660
• Email Address: [email protected]
• Phone Number: (555) 555-5555
• Date: July 21, 2024
• Recipient’s Name: Jane Smith
• Recipient’s Title: Hiring Manager
• Company’s Name: ABC Corp.
• Company’s Address: 456 Market Street
• City, State, ZIP Code: Los Angeles, CA 90001

My Resume Details:

• Current/Most Recent Job Title: Senior Marketing Specialist
• Current/Most Recent Company: XYZ Ltd.
• Previous Job Title (if applicable): Marketing Coordinator
• Previous Company (if applicable): 123 Marketing Agency
• Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
• Led a team of 5 marketing professionals to develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies.
• Successfully increased brand awareness by 30% through targeted social media campaigns.
• Managed a $500K marketing budget and optimized spend to achieve a 20% reduction in costs.
• Implemented data-driven analysis to refine marketing strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in customer engagement.

Skills and Experiences Relevant to the Job:

• 7+ years of marketing experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven track record in developing successful marketing campaigns
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Expertise in analyzing market trends and data-driven decision making

Personal Attributes and Soft Skills:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and innovative
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Reason for Interest in the Company and Role:

• I am particularly impressed by ABC Corp.’s commitment to innovation and market leadership.
• I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to ABC Corp.’s continued success and growth.
• This role aligns perfectly with my career aspirations and passion for marketing.

Output:

Please use the above information to generate a tailored cover letter for the job application.

Please save this prompt and fill in the placeholders with as much information as possible. Remember, you can follow up with questions and answers to drill down deeper. Let me know if it helps you!