🥯 Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 AI Hallucinations: Why They’re Still a Thing

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - Claude Gets Personal

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠 AI-Powered SEO Mastery: Your Ultimate Title Tag Template

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

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

One Big Story: AI Hallucinations: Why They’re Still a Thing

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang recently shared some thoughts that made waves in the AI community. Speaking at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Huang was candid about one of AI’s persistent challenges: hallucinations. That’s when AI systems make up information to fill gaps, and according to Huang, we’re still "several years away" from solving this problem.

Key Takeaways:

• AI Hallucination Issue: Huang doesn’t believe AI answers are fully reliable yet, and it will take more time and computational power to get there.

• AI's Development Process:

  • Pre-training: Absorbing global data—think of it as AI’s “college education.”

  • Post-training: Refining specific skills with techniques like reinforcement learning.

  • Test Time Scaling: The AI equivalent of “thinking”—breaking problems into steps and simulating solutions.

• Nvidia’s Impact: Huang emphasized that Nvidia has reduced the cost of computing by a million times, fundamentally changing how machine learning operates. Without Nvidia, he joked, their GPUs would cost a million times more.

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Cool Tech: Claude Gets Personal

This is big news for Claude.ai users: You can now customize how Claude responds to fit your vibe. Do you want it formal and polished? Quick and snappy? Or even tailored to your exact style? Done.

The Lowdown:

• Pick from presets like formal, concise, or explanatory.

• Upload your own sample writing, and Claude will mirror your tone.

• Early adopters like GitLab use this to keep their team’s communication on point.

🔗 Get the full scoop here.

Latest News

🇺🇸  Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing democratic politics by enhancing inclusivity and efficiency through applications like real-time speech translation and AI-generated voter engagement. However, this integration also poses risks, such as personalized demagoguery and potential hacking vulnerabilities, necessitating vigilant oversight to ensure AI's positive impact on democracy.

🚗 Uber and Lyft drivers in Phoenix and Los Angeles report that Waymo's expanding robotaxi services are intensifying competition and reducing earnings. The proliferation of driverless taxis adds to existing challenges, such as increased driver numbers, lower fares, and higher operating costs, making it harder for human drivers to sustain their income levels.

🔋 The U.S. Department of Energy has launched the Artificial Intelligence for Interconnection (AI4IX) program, allocating $30 million to expedite the integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the power grid. By employing AI to streamline the traditionally lengthy interconnection process—which can take up to seven years—this initiative aims to alleviate the backlog of 2,600 gigawatts of pending energy projects, thereby enhancing the grid's efficiency and resilience.

⚡️ Amazon has developed a new generative AI model, codenamed Olympus, capable of processing images, videos, and text. It aims to reduce its reliance on Anthropic's Claude chatbot. This advancement will enhance services like Amazon Web Services by enabling features like searching for specific video scenes using simple text prompts.

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.

🔗 NodeLand - Transform notes into incredible mind maps using AI

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🔗 Smartly - Smartly has been at the forefront of AI-powered creative and campaign innovation

🔗 Clarity AI - Clarity AI is a high-resolution upscaler that can enhance images and add details

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Today’s Tip: AI-Powered SEO Mastery: Your Ultimate Title Tag Template

Title tags are one of the most critical elements for SEO and getting your website to appear prominently on Google. They’re the first thing potential visitors see in search results, and a well-crafted title tag can mean the difference between someone clicking on your link or scrolling past. Yet, creating the perfect title tag can feel like an art—and for marketers, founders, or anyone managing a website, it’s a skill worth mastering.

This prompt is designed to make the process simple, effective, and adaptable for any business or industry. Whether you’re a solo founder looking to boost your site’s visibility or a seasoned marketer optimizing for high-traffic campaigns, this tool will help you create title tags that rank better and attract more clicks. The key is to be as detailed as possible when filling in the placeholders—precise inputs lead to exceptional results.

Here is your mega-prompt:

I want you to act as an expert in SEO and digital marketing. Your task is to craft highly optimized, engaging, and relevant title tags for web pages. These title tags should improve search engine rankings and increase click-through rates. Follow these guidelines:

Page Details:

[Insert brief description of the page content, product, or service.]
[Insert primary target keyword.]
[Insert secondary/related keywords, if any.]
[Specify the target audience or search intent (e.g., informational, transactional, navigational).]
[Include any additional context, such as a location or unique selling point (e.g., "free shipping" or "certified organic").]
Best Practices: Ensure the title tags:

Are 50-60 characters long to avoid truncation on SERPs.
Include the primary keyword naturally at the beginning.
Have a clear call to action or unique value proposition (if applicable).
Are written in a way that is engaging and encourages clicks.
Avoid keyword stuffing while maintaining relevance.
If applicable, include the brand name at the end (e.g., " | BrandName").
Examples for Inspiration:

[Provide examples of similar title tags for context or inspiration (optional).]
Example: 'Affordable Custom Curtains Online | Free Shipping | DecorCo'
Output Requirements: Provide:

Optimized Title Tag: The best possible title tag based on the inputs.
Rationale: A brief explanation of why this title tag was chosen and how it adheres to SEO best practices.
Optional Inputs (if applicable):

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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.

The last edition’s results—54% were correct!

Did you vote in the poll from Nov 28th? The top image was real, but both looked extremely believable (to me, at least)! Go back and see the photos here.

This was a tough one! One voter said: “Wing in bottom image looks weird and rear plate on bottom image is shaped in a way that I’ve never seen.”

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