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Welcome, AI enthusiasts.
In today’s newsletter, we get into Microsoft’s new Copilot Pro, a premium subscription to its Copilot chatbot that comes with the tech giant’s very own GPT Builder.
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In today’s AI rundown:
Microsoft introduces Copilot Pro
IMF warns AI could exacerbate inequality
How to streamline task delegation with ChatGPT and Loom
Research: OpenChat’s new open-source model
8 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
Read time: 3 minutes
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
MICROSOFT
Image source: Microsoft
The Rundown: Microsoft just announced Copilot Pro, a premium subscription of their Copilot chatbot that enhances AI capabilities across Microsoft 365 apps.
The details:
Copilot Pro, priced at $20/month, offers advanced features like AI in Office apps and priority access to the latest OpenAI models.
The subscription is available for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers and includes a new Copilot GPT Builder.
Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now generally available for small businesses, with subscriptions starting at $30 per user/month.
The free version of Copilot, which previously offered GPT-4 access for free, is now limiting free GPT-4 to “non-peak times. “
Alongside the updates, Microsoft announced the official release of the Copilot app on iOS and Android (first revealed in The Rundown weeks ago).
Our thoughts: While it’s great to see Microsoft continue its commitment to integrating AI with new features like a GPT Builder and mobile apps, it’s a bit disappointing reading into the fine lines of the announcement, only to find out that GPT-4 will no longer be accessible for free at all times on Copilot.
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AI JOB IMPACT
Image source: IMF
The Rundown: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that artificial intelligence (AI) may impact nearly 40% of jobs, with a higher effect (60%) in advanced economies.
The details of the report:
AI is set to enhance productivity in some cases but could replace human-performed tasks in others, leading to reduced labor demand and potential job losses.
In advanced economies, around half the jobs could benefit from AI integration.
In contrast, only 26% of jobs in low-income countries will likely be affected.
The disparity in AI's impact raises concerns about widening inequality between nations, as many low-income countries lack the infrastructure or skilled workforce to harness AI's benefits.
Why it matters: This analysis highlights the dual nature of AI's impact on the global workforce, with potential productivity boosts alongside risks of job displacement and growing inequality. Policy interventions/inclusive strategies to manage this transition are becoming increasingly crucial.
AI TRAINING
The Rundown: Learn to create effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using Loom and ChatGPT, a method that significantly reduces the time spent on documentation.
Thank you to Jodie Cook for sharing this tutorial with us.
The prompt:
"Transform this transcript from an instructional video into a comprehensive set of actionable steps to create an SOP. The transcript covers [describe task/process]. Highlight key points, cautionary notes, and tips for efficiency. The goal is a step-by-step guide for effective delegation that minimizes errors and maximizes productivity: [Include transcript]."
Step-by-step:
Record a Loom video detailing the task you want to delegate.
Use ChatGPT with a specific prompt to convert the video transcript into a clear, actionable SOP.
Provide the team member or supplier with both the video and the newly generated SOP.
AI RESEARCH
Image source: OpenChat
The Rundown: OpenChat just introduced an advanced open-source 7B LLM, surpassing both ChatGPT (as of March) and Grok-1 in performance across multiple benchmarks.
Key Improvements:
Enhanced training methodology.
Improved in-context learning capabilities.
Better coding skills than previous models.
Why it matters: Regardless of the interesting Grok comparison in research, seeing another open-source LLM at the ChatGPT (and Grok) level is significant. This is yet another big win for open-source AI.
NEW TOOLS & JOBS
LinkedLeads- Unlimited lead generation from LinkedIn (link)
Mishka- Telegram-based AI chatbot with internet browsing capabilities (link)
Codara- AI-driven code review and diagnostics (link)
Dinnerfy- Automates dinner and grocery orders (link)
Personage- Monetize with AI companions (link)
Antispace- Converts thoughts to actions with AI (link)
GPT Studio- Analytics for custom GPTs (link)
Photo Filters- Apply styles from one photo to another (link)
QUICK HITS
Tesla’s Optimus robot was recently recorded folding a shirt, one step closer to automated at-home human tasks.
OpenAI preps for 2024 elections with increased transparency, authoritative voting information, and deepfake protections.
AI cameras are being installed on UK highways to detect and fine drivers who throw trash out of their cars.
Scammers use deepfakes of Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez in a fake Le Creuset cookware giveaway, tricking users into costly subscriptions.
OpenAI's newly launched GPT Store is struggling with moderation, as numerous AI girlfriend bots appear despite rules against them.
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