AI News Stories

1. Rabbit's AI Pocket Pal Packs a Punch

Startup rabbit has created a pocket-sized AI assistant device called the r1. It aims to provide a quicker alternative to using phones for common tasks by letting users give natural language commands. The r1 uses trained AI models to interact directly with apps and services instead of APIs. While novel, the r1 faces challenges competing with tech giants who can potentially offer similar capabilities for free on existing devices. Overall the r1 exemplifies ambitious innovation, but its long-term viability remains uncertain. Read More.

2. AI Companion Ballie Relaunched at CES

Samsung revealed an updated version of its AI robot Ballie at CES 2024. Ballie is a smart home companion that autonomously navigates to complete tasks. It connects to appliances to provide personalized services, learning from users' patterns. Ballie can check on pets, set moods for activities like exercise or relaxation, and answer calls. The revamped Ballie aims to intelligently help users navigate daily life. Read More.

3. Browse Cutting-Edge AI in OpenAI's GPT Store

OpenAI launched a GPT Store for ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users to discover popular custom AI models developed by partners and the community. The store features trending GPTs across categories like writing, coding, education, and more. OpenAI will highlight impactful GPTs and builders can earn based on engagement. Users can submit their own GPTs for inclusion following policy guidelines. Team and Enterprise customers get private sections with admin controls over sharing. The store aims to help users find useful GPTs as custom versions proliferate. Read More.

4. 2024 CES AI Highlights

Starting from humble beginnings in 1967 with just 250 exhibitors and 17,500 attendees in New York City, Consumer Electronic Show (CES) has exploded into the world's premier tech event. Now encompassing over 3,000 exhibitors and upwards of 200,000 attendees, CES brings the whole tech ecosystem together under one roof. Companies large and small convene in Las Vegas each January to unveil the latest innovations in consumer electronics and beyond. This year, AI took center stage, with major brands highlighting new AI-powered products, platforms, and services across every category. Both overtly and subtly, AI demonstrated its growing ubiquity and promise to transform consumer technology.

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AI: Augmenting Creativity or Replacing Writers?

Join Mark and filmmaker Matthew Weiss as they discuss AI's potential impact on screenwriting. Weiss expresses concern about AI mimicking established writers and replacing human creativity. However, he acknowledges AI's benefits like generating ideas and overcoming writer's block. They delve into ethical issues like plagiarism and job displacement. Weiss worries AI could threaten writers' livelihoods if they can't adapt. Takeaways:

• AI could threaten livelihoods of writers unable to adapt

• Concerns around AI mimicking established writers and replacing human creativity

• AI's benefits like generating ideas and overcoming writer's block

• Ethical issues, include potential for plagiarism and job displacement

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