🥯 Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 Sam Altman on the future of Artificial Superintelligence

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - Robots Chiseling the Future of Sculpture

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠 Today’s Tip: Unlock Your AI-Powered, Custom Meal Plan in Minutes

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

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

Bonjour from Paris! I have been here a few days and seen zero robots and zero AI uses. But I have eaten 37 croissants. As much as I love technology, it is fantastic to be in a place that doesn’t care about all of that technology and wants to go for long walks, eat great food, and work like 15 hours a week. I dig it all.

One Big Story: Sam Altman on the Future of Artificial Superintelligence

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, just dropped some big predictions in his chat with Garry Tan from Y Combinator. The biggest takeaway? Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) could be just a few thousand days away—right around the corner. Here’s the scoop:

Key Points:

• Prime Time for Startups: Altman thinks launching a tech company is the best time. AI is evolving fast, and he’s encouraging founders to jump in and ride the wave.

• ASI’s Imminence: His bold call? ASI could arrive in a few years. Altman believes most of us still underestimate how fast AI will change everything.

• Startup Advice: Speed, focus, and adaptability. Altman says startups have the edge because they can pivot fast—so leverage that.

• GPT-4’s Impact: OpenAI hit a milestone with GPT-4, proving that AI can be groundbreaking and commercially viable.

My Take: Altman’s vision of an ASI-driven future is exciting and wild. He’s calling this a golden era for tech, and his roadmap for founders is spot on: bet on AI, adapt fast, and find a community of big thinkers. The future is rushing in—are we ready?

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Cool Tech: Robots Chiseling the Future of Sculpture

Bill Whitaker’s latest 60 Minutes segment explores how robots are shaking up the world of marble sculpture in Italy’s Carrara quarries—famous for supplying marble to Michelangelo. These robotic sculptors, created by companies like Robotor, now handle almost all the physical labor, leaving only the final 1% to skilled artisans. Here’s what’s happening:

Key Points:

• Marble Made Easier: Robots like “Robo” can carve massive marble blocks with pinpoint accuracy in a fraction of the time. This process allows artists to complete pieces in weeks that might take years.

• Controversy Among Artists: Traditional sculptors feel that using robots erodes the art’s soul, while others see it as a new tool. Vermont artist Richard Erdman, for example, appreciates the precision and says robots reduce strain on his body after decades of chiseling stone.

• Artistic Purity vs. Efficiency: Some purists argue that using robots is “cheating” or even “sacrilegious.” At the same time, contemporary artists like Barry X Ball believe that embracing robots allows them to push boundaries and create works that would otherwise be impossible.

My Take: This debate around robots in art really taps into the essence of creativity. Robots may not have human passion, but they enable artists to take marble work to new places, combining precision with innovation. It’s a fascinating intersection of tradition and tech, and I can’t help but feel that both approaches have a place in the art world.

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Latest News

📰  The Washington Post has introduced "Ask The Post AI," an advanced search tool that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance user interaction with their content. This AI-driven feature allows readers to pose questions and receive precise, contextually relevant answers, streamlining access to the newspaper's extensive archives.

📈 ChatGPT's user base has surged, reaching 3.7 billion visits in October 2024—a 17.2% increase from the previous month and a 115.9% rise year-over-year. This growth underscores the escalating integration of AI-driven conversational agents in daily digital interactions.

🎵 The Beatles' "Now and Then," completed using AI technology to isolate John Lennon's vocals from a 1970s demo, has been nominated for a Grammy Award. This marks the first time an AI-assisted song has achieved this recognition. This milestone highlights the growing acceptance of artificial intelligence in music production and its potential to shape the industry's future.

⚕️ Johns Hopkins University researchers have developed a surgical robot capable of performing procedures by learning from videos of experienced surgeons, utilizing imitation learning and advanced machine learning architectures. This innovation represents a significant advancement toward autonomous robotic surgery, potentially enhancing precision and efficiency in medical procedures.

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Today’s Tip: Unlock Your AI-Powered, Custom Meal Plan in Minutes

I got a request from a reader who’s tired of the stress around daily meals and wants a straightforward, customized meal prep plan. Sound familiar? If you aim to eat healthier, save time, or take the guesswork out of what’s for dinner, this template has covered you. This isn’t your typical cookie-cutter meal plan; it’s a guided tool to help the AI understand your unique goals—losing weight, gaining energy, or enjoying more balanced meals. So, if you’re ready to make meal planning simple, satisfying, and completely tailored to your life, fill in the blanks below. Let’s get you a plan that works for you!

Remember: the more detailed you are when filling in placeholders, the better the output. I recommend using ChatGPT or Claude for this. You can also upload a screenshot of your monthly calendar for this prompt, but I also recommend sending as much information as possible.

"Please design a comprehensive [type of plan, e.g., '4-week vegetarian meal plan', '6-week fitness program', '3-month study schedule'] that achieves [specific goal, e.g., 'losing 10 pounds', 'building muscle', 'learning conversational Spanish']. This plan should be tailored to [specific criteria, e.g., 'vegetarian preferences', 'beginner level', 'limited time each day'].

The details:

Daily Structure: A clear breakdown of each day’s activities, meals, or lessons tailored to the specified goal.

Weekly Overview: Summarize each week's objectives and provide a cumulative breakdown of what to expect over time.

Guided Steps or Recipes: Include step-by-step instructions for each day's [meals, workouts, tasks] to ensure clarity and ease of use.

Materials List: Provide a complete list of any required materials, groceries, or equipment for each week.

Preparation Notes: Include additional information such as meal prepping guidance, scheduling tips, or pacing advice for sustainability.

Adjustment Options: Offer alternatives or modifications for each week to accommodate potential changes in ability, energy level, or dietary restrictions.

Placeholders for Personalization:

Goal: [E.g., “lose 10 pounds,” “build strength and flexibility,” “learn Italian”]

Plan Type: [E.g., “vegetarian meal plan,” “at-home workout routine,” “language learning schedule”]

Duration: [E.g., “4 weeks,” “2 months,” “daily 15-minute sessions”]

Specific Criteria: [E.g., “for a busy professional with only 30 minutes per day,” “no equipment required,” “no prior experience needed”]

Additional Requirements:

Customization and Tips: Ensure [ChatGPT] includes practical advice, daily tips, or motivational guidance to keep the user on track.

Outcome Metrics: Explain how progress will be measured (e.g., “weigh-ins once per week,” “tracking daily completed tasks,” “completing milestone exercises”) and provide suggestions on tracking tools or methods.

Success Guidelines: Provide encouragement and strategies for consistency, along with troubleshooting common issues (e.g., if weight loss plateaus, if boredom sets in, etc.).

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🤔 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. This may be the toughest one yet.

Last edition’s results (79% were correct):

Did you vote in the poll from Nov 10th? The bottom was correct; excellent work, everyone! Go back and see the photos here.

We fooled no one! Some comments from voters:

• “The kitanas just look a little fake in the top image, IMO.”

• “Noticed shearing effect when I scrolled through.”

• “Slow claps, you guys... Slow claps As someone who doesn't watch Deadpool, I only had the writing at the back to go by, which looks okay, I guess?”

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