❤️ Developer uses AI to date 5,239 women

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❤️ Developer uses AI to date 5,239 women

Alexander Zhadan, a software developer, used AI tools including ChatGPT to date over 5,000 women on Tinder in a year-long experiment.

The AI system he created filtered out matches based on his preferences, engaged in small talk, and even helped him propose.

Zhadan is set to marry his "AI-endorsed soulmate" Karina Imranovna in August. This experiment started after his previous relationships on Tinder ended quickly, prompting him to simplify communication with potential matches using AI.

🎓 Most students don’t just copy and paste with GenAI content

Over half of UK undergraduates use AI tools for essay assistance.

While 53% generate material for graded work, only 5% copy AI text directly without edits.

Secondary schools are also exploring AI for lesson planning and teaching materials, with a focus on understanding AI's impact on education.

🎨 UK invests virtual reality to help artists

The UK has launched Immersive Arts, a £6 million program to help over 200 artists and cultural organizations harness the potential of immersive technologies like VR, AR, and mixed reality (XR).

This three-year initiative aims to develop skills, knowledge, and networks for creating innovative works and is a collaboration between various UK arts councils and the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

🚘 Volkswagen going all in on AI

Volkswagen Group has established a new company, AI Lab, to explore and develop AI applications for vehicles.

AI Lab will act as an incubator, creating digital prototypes and collaborating with tech partners globally.

The focus areas include AI-optimized charging for EVs, predictive maintenance, high-performance speech recognition, and integrating vehicles with smart home systems.

🥽 Apple sold 200,000 Vision Pro in 10 days

Apple has reportedly sold over 200,000 units of its Vision Pro AR headset within the first 10 days of pre-orders.

Despite its high price tag starting at $3,500, the headset has seen strong initial demand.

Analysts predict sales ranging from 200,000 to one million units for 2024.

🚌 Wheels on the bus by AI

Zum, a school bus startup, has raised $140M in a Series E funding round, reaching a valuation of $1.3B.

The company uses AI to optimize school bus routes and manage electric vehicle (EV) fleets, serving over 4,000 schools across the US.

The platform provides real-time updates to parents and can analyze when to charge and discharge the buses.

💳 Mastercard to boost fraud detection by up to 300%

Mastercard has launched a generative AI model, Decision Intelligence Pro, designed to enhance fraud detection capabilities for banks.

This proprietary technology, developed in-house, can potentially increase fraud detection rates by up to 300%.

The AI analyzes cardholder merchant visit history to predict fraudulent transactions, offering real-time assessment capabilities.

Mastercard's investment in cybersecurity and AI over the past five years exceeds $7 billion.

AI Insider

👻 Why are robots mostly white?

The prevalence of white robots, both in media and real-life applications, has raised concerns about racial bias in AI and robotics.

This trend is often attributed to design choices favoring a clean, clinical look, and a cultural imaginary that enshrines robots as white.

Critics argue that this lack of diversity in robot design could exacerbate social inequalities and biases.

🔍 A serious search engine replacement for Google

Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine, has gained significant attention, with tech insiders praising it and investors like Jeff Bezos funding it.

The company, valued at $520 million, offers a fresh alternative to Google, which has faced criticism for spammy search results.

🍎 Expect more AI from Apple in 2024

Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the company is actively developing generative AI features, with plans to roll them out later this year.

The announcement was made during Apple's quarterly earnings call, highlighting the company's strategic focus on AI technologies.

The new features are expected to be introduced at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June.

🔲 Meta deplys AI processor to rely less on NVIDIA

Meta is set to deploy its custom-designed AI processors, codenamed Artemis, in its data centers this year.

These chips are designed to support Meta's AI product rollout across its platforms and devices, and to reduce reliance on Nvidia GPUs.

The Artemis processors are specifically designed to run inference workloads, which are increasingly used across Meta's platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, as well as in devices like Ray-Ban smartglasses.

👨🏼‍🦳 Biden aims to regulate AI early

President Biden has issued an executive order to regulate AI, focusing on promoting safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of the technology.

The order aims to balance AI's potential risks with its benefits and includes guidelines for AI systems' safety and security.

However, its effectiveness depends on agency implementation, as many provisions lack the force of law.

AI Magics

🎙️ Revolution for movie dubbing

Sync Labs introduces an innovative API for real-time lip-syncing, allowing users to dub any video with any audio in any language without the need for training.

This technology works across various content types, including movies, podcasts, games, and animations, making language barriers a thing of the past.

Sync Labs aims to revolutionize how we consume media by ensuring seamless audio-video synchronization.

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