🥯 Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 AI’s Growing Pains in Healthcare

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - 2024 Was The Year of Humanoid Robots

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠 From Poll to Profit: Break Free from Bad Habits with the Power of AI

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

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One Big Story: AI’s Growing Pains in Healthcare

Let’s talk about AI in healthcare—because it sounds impressive, right? The idea is that AI can streamline workflows, help doctors make better decisions, and maybe even reduce costs in our deeply flawed healthcare system. But here’s the reality check: we’re not there yet.

Doctors and researchers are testing AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Whisper in real-world medical settings. The results? Yikes. For instance, a doctor asked ChatGPT how to handle itchy lips after eating a tomato. It suggested avoiding tomatoes (which is good) but also recommended steroid creams for lips, which are a no-go due to the delicate tissue. Another doctor asked about mastitis and got advice that directly contradicted current medical guidelines.

Even AI transcription tools like Whisper introduce bizarre inaccuracies—like assuming a patient blamed their cough on their child when that never happened. And what about bias? One tool assumed a Chinese patient was a programmer, even though nothing in the conversation suggested it.

Main Takeaways:

• AI-generated medical advice can be dangerously wrong.

• Even transcription tools aren’t immune to errors or biases.

• Doctors use AI for admin tasks, like transcribing patient visits, but mistakes in these outputs could have serious consequences.

My Take: Doctors are right to be cautious. While AI can augment their work, it’s clear that checking every output is essential—and that makes me wonder, are they really saving time or just trading one type of busy work for another?

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Cool Tech: 2024 Was The Year of Humanoid Robots

The humanoid era is upon us. Are you ready for it? 2024 has been a standout year for robotics startups, not for record-breaking funding but for bold, futuristic ambitions. Investments in startups developing versatile humanoid robots and AI-driven "robot brains" have captured attention, signaling a growing interest in robots capable of handling complex, multi-purpose tasks.

Key Highlights:

• Big Rounds: Figure raised $675M to create humanoid robots for hazardous jobs, while Physical Intelligence secured $400M for AI-driven robot brains.

• Other Notables: Collaborative Robotics ($100M) focuses on "cobots" for industries like healthcare, and The Bot Company ($150M) aims to bring robots into homes for household chores.

• Labor Solutions: Startups target labor shortages and aging populations by developing robots to fill challenging roles.

My Take: Humanoid robots and AI brains are inching closer to reality, with heavy backing from visionaries like Jeff Bezos. While these startups are in their "fun to watch" phase, the risks are high. But if they succeed, they could reshape industries—and maybe humanity. The question remains: can they deliver on their promises?

Interesting News

🔍️  Google is testing a new Chrome feature that uses AI to analyze web pages for brand and intent. The feature aims to detect potential scams and warn users accordingly.

🚗 China is poised to have electric vehicle (EV) sales surpass traditional internal combustion engine vehicles in 2025, with projections indicating over 12 million EVs sold—a 20% increase from 2024—while traditional car sales are expected to decline by more than 10%, falling below 11 million units.

🛣️ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new framework to streamline the deployment of autonomous vehicles without traditional manual controls, such as steering wheels and pedals. This could potentially accelerate the availability of fully driverless robotaxis on U.S. roads.

💀 Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "godfather of AI," has raised his estimate of the likelihood that artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction within the next 30 years to between 10% and 20%, citing the technology's rapid advancement.

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Today’s Tip: Break Free from Bad Habits with the Power of AI

I have a very bad sugar addiction, and I plan to beat it in 2025. So, of course, I enlisted AI’s help. Whether tackling a lifelong habit or trying to make a small yet impactful change, this mega-prompt template provides a detailed framework to guide your transformation journey. This template ensures you receive tailored advice that fits your unique situation by clearly defining your goals, identifying triggers, and including actionable steps. Focusing on understanding your motivations, past attempts, and personal preferences empowers you to overcome obstacles and achieve meaningful progress.

Give it a try, and remember: the more context you provide, the better your results will be.

I need your help to quit [insert specific habit(s), e.g., smoking, eating sugar, procrastinating]. Please provide a tailored plan, insights, and actionable steps to overcome this habit based on my personal context.

Habit Description:

The habit I want to quit is: [Insert habit, e.g., eating sugary snacks].

How long I've had this habit: [Insert duration, e.g., 10 years].

How often I engage in this habit: [Insert frequency, e.g., daily, 3 times a week].

Motivation to Quit:

The main reasons I want to quit this habit are: [Insert reasons, e.g., health, save money, improve focus].

What success looks like for me: [Insert vision, e.g., healthier body, better productivity].

Personal Triggers and Context:

Situations that trigger this habit: [Insert examples, e.g., stress, boredom, social events].

Any underlying issues or emotions tied to this habit: [Insert details, e.g., anxiety, comfort-seeking].

Past Attempts:

Have you tried quitting before? [Yes/No]. If yes, what worked and what didn’t: [Insert details, e.g., tried going cold turkey but relapsed].

Current Resources and Constraints:

Time available to focus on quitting: [Insert availability, e.g., evenings, weekends].

Support system: [Insert details, e.g., friends, family, therapy, none].

Tools or methods you’re open to trying: [Insert examples, e.g., habit-tracking apps, meditation, counseling].

Preferred Style of Response:

Tone: [Insert preference, e.g., encouraging, direct, empathetic].

Length: [Insert preference, e.g., concise, detailed].

Please provide the following information:

Step-by-Step Plan: Provide an actionable plan broken into achievable steps (e.g., short-term goals, long-term milestones).

Psychological Insights: Explain why this habit may have developed and why it persists, with strategies to address these underlying causes.

Practical Tools and Techniques: Suggest tools (apps, journaling techniques, etc.), behavioral strategies, or frameworks (e.g., Atomic Habits principles).

Accountability Suggestions: Provide ideas for tracking progress and staying motivated (e.g., rewards, sharing goals with a friend).

Encouragement and Empathy: Include motivational tips and reminders that setbacks are part of the process.

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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—69% were wrong!

Did you vote in the poll from December 29th? The bottom image was real! Go back and see the photos here. So what do you think? Are you getting better at spotting AI vs. not?

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