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PLUS: Most Americans haven't used ChatGPT

Good morning. Here’s what’s leading each section today 👇

📰 Above the Fold

→ Databricks in Talks to Raise Funds at $43 Billion Valuation. The next wave of scams will be deepfake video calls from your boss. New Ray-Ban Stories could feature livestreaming. Why note-taking apps don’t make us smarter. Swipe right: A Tinder-like approach to venturing into DeFi and Web3. Salesforce survey flags AI trust gap between enterprises and customers. Bitcoin takes a bit out of gold’s market share. The rise of blockchain gaming in Asia has just begun. How long until a robot is doing your chores? Goldman Sachs sees long-term AI trade reaching far beyond Nvidia. Screenwriters say studios’ offer on AI doesn’t go far enough.

📊 Insight of the Week

A Pew Research survey shows that most Americans haven't used ChatGPT, and few think it will have a major impact on their job. (Pew Research)

✹ AI & Robotics

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) V12 is making waves as the company unveils it as more than just a beta version. Following the recent rollout of FSD Beta v11.4.7, Tesla aims to address years of skepticism. Despite Elon Musk's earlier claims in 2016, the company faced criticism for not demonstrating FSD capabilities. In a bold move, Musk took to a live stream, driving his personal Tesla Model S using FSD V12 on the streets of California. The article includes a recording of the entire live stream experience. (The Verge)

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Enterprise, a solution tailored to meet the business demands of data control, customization, and more. The blog post outlines how ChatGPT Enterprise empowers organizations to harness the capabilities of advanced language models in their applications and services. (OpenAI)

Microsoft introduces a novel algorithm of thoughts that imbues AI systems with human-like reasoning abilities. This advancement aims to bridge the gap between traditional AI capabilities and human cognitive processes, unlocking new levels of problem-solving and decision-making. (Decrypt)

⛓ Blockchain & Web3

Blockchain technology and AI are projected to have a symbiotic relationship, according to Marathon Digital CEO Merrick Okamoto. This article explores the potential for these two transformative technologies to synergize and drive innovation across industries. (Decrypt)

Limewire, the iconic peer-to-peer file-sharing service, is making a comeback on the Polygon Web3 platform, signaling its entry into the decentralized web landscape. Initially starting with the ability to generate images or improve existing ones using diverse AI models, the upcoming creator studio's subsequent focus will shift to music composition. (Blockworks)

🩄 Startups

A new breed of personal AI chatbots is emerging as rivals to ChatGPT. Introducing Pi, Poe, Personal.ai, and Woebot—these AI assistants specialize in personal assistance, differentiating from ChatGPT by prioritizing support over tasks. Pi, for instance, acts as a conversational companion, aiding in organizing thoughts and simulations. On the other hand, Personal.ai learns from users' materials and assists with questions and projects. Woebot focuses on mental health support. These AI bots offer sounding boards that stimulate clear thinking, highlight insights, and prompt self-reflection, potentially becoming valuable productivity tools. (Fast Company)

Poe, the AI chatbot platform by Quora, unveils a desktop app with updates including concurrent conversations, Meta’s Llama 2 model access, and a future enterprise tier. CEO Adam D’Angelo envisions an AI ecosystem where companies offer public-facing bots. Subscribers access multiple bots for $19.99/month. The Mac app mirrors web/mobile interfaces, and new bots grant Meta’s LLama 2 access. Users can conduct multiple bot conversations, explore bots, and use the platform in Japanese. Poe serves as both interaction and creation space, allowing adjustable response settings. (The Verge)

💾 Fund Raises

→ AI Startup Intenseye Raising Funding From Lightspeed At $300 Million Valuation: AI startup Intenseye is set to triple its valuation with a new funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company, which employs AI to analyze workplace visuals for safety issues, is raising $65 million, aiming for a valuation of around $300 million.

→ Qualiti AI Raises $6.5M in Seed Funding: Qualiti AI secures $6.5 million in seed funding to develop AI-powered solutions for handling complex data.

→ Conversight Raises $9M for Data Analytics with Generative AI: Conversight secures $9 million in funding to accelerate data analytics using generative AI, enhancing business insights.

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