🧬Fingerprint is not always unique

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Columbia engineers have developed an AI that challenges the long-standing belief in forensics that fingerprints from different fingers of the same person are unique.

The AI, trained on a database of 60,000 fingerprints, found that fingerprints from different fingers of the same person share strong similarities.

The AI achieved an accuracy of 77% in identifying when seemingly unique fingerprints belonged to the same person.


🚘No more car user manuals

Amazon is collaborating with BMW to integrate a large language model (LLM) into its cars, aiming to replace traditional user manuals with a more sophisticated voice assistant.

The AI system, trained on BMW's extensive instruction manuals, can provide detailed responses to user queries and potentially diagnose car issues.

source: Business Insider

Victoria’s Secret & Co. has announced a strategic, multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to enhance online shopping experiences using AI and generative AI technologies.

The collaboration aims to create more personalized interactions, improve product discovery, and streamline operations, leveraging Google Cloud's AI platform, Vertex AI, to develop a new conversational assistant and enhance website and mobile app functionalities.

source: The Verge

The Rabbit R1, an AI-powered device by startup Rabbit, aims to act as a universal controller for apps.

It's designed to perform tasks across various services using a "Large Action Model."

The R1 can make video calls, has a SIM card slot, and its OS allows users to teach it new actions.

Rabbit's vision is to create a device that could potentially replace smartphones.



🛒 Walmart doesn't want shoppers to visit their stores anymore

Walmart is leveraging AI to revolutionize grocery shopping.

The company's InHome replenishment service aims to automatically order and deliver groceries based on customer habits.

Walmart is also launching a generative AI search engine for its iOS app and a device at Sam's Club to scan shoppers' carts.

The initiatives are part of Walmart's broader push into AI-powered shopping.

Swarovski Optik and designer Marc Newson unveiled the world's first AI-supported binoculars, AX VISIO, at CES 2024.

The binoculars can identify over 9,000 birds and wildlife species, capture photos and videos, and share data via a dedicated app.

The device, which took five years to develop, will be available for purchase from February 1, 2024.

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 🤖OpenAI monetizes with Custom GPTs

OpenAI has launched the GPT Store, a marketplace for user-created and personalized AI chatbots, accessible to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users.

The store features a community leaderboard and will include a revenue program for builders,.

The program aims to expand the utility of ChatGPT by offering specialized models for various tasks and showcasing popular and impactful GPTs.

Google is streamlining its workforce, cutting over 1,000 jobs in areas like Google Assistant and hardware for Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit, as it consolidates teams.

Meanwhile, Fitbit's co-founders depart, underscoring a major reorganization after Google's $2.1 billion acquisition.

The Alphabet Worker Union criticizes the layoffs as unjustified, contrasting Google's profitability with its decision to downsize.


👔OpenAI going after B2B 

OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise has attracted 260 businesses, employing over 150,000 individuals, in just 4 months since its launch.

The corporate version of ChatGPT offers enhanced features and privacy measures, with a flexible pricing structure.

This marks the first time OpenAI has revealed specific customer numbers for its enterprise product.

AI Magics

Rezi.ai is an AI-powered platform that helps job seekers create optimized resumes.

The tool uses AI to analyze job descriptions and tailor resumes to match, increasing the chances of getting past applicant tracking systems.

It offers features like content analysis, keyword targeting, and formatting assistance to create effective resumes.

Dinnerfy.com is an AI-powered platform that simplifies meal planning.

It generates personalized meal plans based on user preferences, dietary restrictions, and health goals.

The platform also provides grocery lists and step-by-step cooking instructions, making meal preparation easier and more efficient.

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