Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 Toys “R” Us launches AI-created commercial

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - Gmail’s Gemini AI Sidebar

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠 Today’s Tip: ChatGPT: Your Ultimate Event Planner

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

The future of media production has arrived. As I have said before, THIS is what Hollywood was worried about.

Toys “R” Us has just taken a leap into the digital age with their first-ever brand film, "The Origin of Toys “R” Us." Unveiled at the LBB Beach Event during the 2024 Cannes Lions Festival, this film is the result of a creative partnership with the Emmy-nominated agency Native Foreign. What makes this film truly special is that it was created using OpenAI’s cutting-edge text-to-video tool, Sora. This tool, still awaiting its public debut, has crafted a one-minute, dialogue-free story that brings to life the dreamlike vision of founder Charles Lazarus and the beloved mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe. It's a fresh, innovative take on how Toys “R” Us came to be, and it's definitely worth watching!

This is incredible but will come at the cost of human jobs.

🔗 You can read more about this here.

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Cool Tech: Gmail’s Gemini AI Sidebar

Emails suck, but Gmail is getting smarter with new AI features designed to help you stay on top of your emails.

Google is rolling out a new Gemini side panel on the web, which is capable of summarizing email threads and drafting new messages. This tool offers proactive prompts and allows you to ask freeform questions, leveraging Google’s advanced models like Gemini 1.5 Pro. The mobile Gmail apps will also get the thread-summarizing feature. However, these handy tools are only available to paid Gemini users, including Google Workspace customers with specific add-ons and Google One AI Premium subscribers. While these features can be helpful, it’s wise to double-check any important emails drafted by Gemini, as AI can occasionally make errors.

Additionally, Google is extending Gemini capabilities to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive, with more AI features like “Contextual Smart Reply” promised in the future.

This is nice, but not the Jarvis-level full email AI I’m still waiting for.

🔗 You can get the full details from Google here.

Latest News.

🔗 Parkinson's blood test gives early-diagnosis hope

My take: As someone with a family member who is suffering from Parkinson’s, let’s hope this all comes true in a big way. A simple blood test using artificial intelligence to predict Parkinson's disease years before symptoms begin has been developed by researchers.

🔗 OpenAI buys a remote collaboration platform

My take: OpenAI is on an M&A tear right now. It’s no secret that they are building the most advanced AI on this planet, growing faster than most of us expected.

🔗 Funding To Autonomous Driving Startups Surprisingly Starts To Move Again

My take: I am incredibly bullish on the future of autonomous transportation. The clock is officially ticking on car dealerships and ride-sharing app drivers.

🔗 US record labels are suing AI music generators, alleging copyright infringement

My take: Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group, among others, filed lawsuits Monday against Suno and Udio-maker Uncharted Labs. The results of these lawsuits will be groundbreaking.

Fresh Apps to Play With

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• 🔗 Find AI - AI-powered search engine that knows tech companies and people

• 🔗 Spiral - Automate 80% of repeat writing, thinking, and creative tasks. Your voice and style included

• 🔗 HeyGen - Effortlessly produce studio-quality videos with AI-generated avatars and voices

• 🔗 Generated photos - Create hyperrealistic full-body photos of people in real time

• 🔗 Otter - Never take meeting notes again. Get transcripts, automated summaries, action items, and chat with Otter to get answers from your meetings

Check out these AI apps, and let me know what you think. Reply to this email or tweet me directly.

Today’s Tip: ChatGPT: Your Ultimate Event Planner

I plan many corporate events throughout the year, and this new prompt I came up with will help me make life easier for each new event I plan. Use this to fill in the blanks and get everything in order.

Here is the prompt with placeholders:

I need your help planning a [personal/professional] event. Here are the initial details:

Event Name: [Event Name]
Purpose of the Event: [Purpose]
Event Date: [Proposed Date or Date Range]
Event Location: [City, State/Country]

Please help me with the following details:

Event Venue:
- Suggestions for venues that fit the event type and location.
- Capacity and amenities needed.
- Venue availability and booking process.

Guest List:
- Determining the total number of guests.
- Identifying key attendees.
- Creating an invitation list.

Theme and Decor:
- Ideas for event themes.
- Suggestions for decorations and color schemes.

Food and Beverage:
- Catering options.
- Menu suggestions.
- Dietary restrictions and preferences.

Activities and Entertainment:
- Recommended activities for guest engagement.
- Entertainment options (e.g., live music, speakers, performers).

Agenda and Schedule:
- Proposed event schedule.
- Key activities or sessions.

Speakers and Presenters (for professional events):
- Recommendations for keynote speakers.
- Identifying potential panelists or presenters.

Budget Planning:
- Estimated total budget.
- Breakdown of costs (venue, catering, decor, entertainment, etc.).

Logistics:
- Transportation arrangements for guests.
- Parking information.
- Accommodation options for out-of-town guests.

Marketing and Promotion (for professional events):
- Strategies for promoting the event.
- Channels for marketing (social media, email, flyers, etc.).

Technology and Equipment:
- Requirements for audio-visual equipment.
- IT support needs.
- Internet/Wi-Fi access.

Communication:
- Methods for sending invitations.
- RSVP tracking.
- Ways to provide updates to attendees.

Contingency Plans:
- Backup venue options.
- Plans for handling inclement weather or other disruptions.
- Emergency contact information and protocols.

Here is a prompt with the information completed for you to copy:

I need your help planning a corporate event in another city. The point of this event is to drive new business. Here are the initial details:

Event Name: Business Growth Summit 2024
Purpose of the Event: To drive new business and network with potential clients.
Event Date: September 15-17, 2024
Event Location: San Francisco, CA

Please help me with the following details:

Event Venue:
- Suggestions for venues in San Francisco that fit a business summit.
- Capacity and amenities needed for 150 attendees.
- Venue availability and booking process.

Guest List:
- Determining the total number of guests.
- Identifying key attendees (potential clients, industry leaders).
- Creating an invitation list.

Theme and Decor:
- Ideas for a professional yet engaging theme.
- Suggestions for decorations and color schemes.

Food and Beverage:
- Catering options in San Francisco.
- Menu suggestions for breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks.
- Dietary restrictions and preferences.

Activities and Entertainment:
- Recommended networking activities.
- Entertainment options (e.g., guest speakers, live music).

Agenda and Schedule:
- Proposed event schedule with keynote sessions, workshops, and networking breaks.
- Key activities or sessions.

Speakers and Presenters:
- Recommendations for keynote speakers with expertise in business growth.
- Identifying potential panelists or presenters.

Budget Planning:
- Estimated total budget.
- Breakdown of costs (venue, catering, decor, entertainment, etc.).

Logistics:
- Transportation arrangements for attendees.
- Parking information.
- Accommodation options for out-of-town guests.

Marketing and Promotion:
- Strategies for promoting the event to potential clients.
- Channels for marketing (social media, email, flyers, etc.).

Technology and Equipment:
- Requirements for audio-visual equipment.
- IT support needs.
- Internet/Wi-Fi access.

Communication:
- Methods for sending invitations.
- RSVP tracking.
- Ways to provide updates to attendees.

Contingency Plans:
- Backup venue options.
- Plans for handling inclement weather or other disruptions.
- Emergency contact information and protocols.

I am so excited to try this out for my next event. I have 10-12 more events to plan this year.