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The Morning Brief

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

📰 Above the Fold

THE CULTURE

 X (Twitter) adds ‘x coin’ to code as Elon Musk moves toward integrating crypto payments. Robotics sales decline for second straight quarter amid economic woes. Autonomous innovations in an uncertain world. Lenovo’s smart glasses are coming to the US. The trillion dollar crypto opportunity: real world asset tokenization. A new way to mine Bitcoin. Why losing skills to AI is a winning strategy. Alibaba's new era of decentralization and innovation. Major websites are blocking AI crawlers from accessing their content.

INSIGHT OF THE DAY

Companies with Innovative Cultures Gain Advantage with Generative AI (5 minute read)

In a world driven by constant digital evolution, companies that foster innovative cultures are finding themselves at an advantage, especially when leveraging generative AI. McKinsey delves deep into how these forward-thinking businesses are not only adapting but thriving by integrating AI-driven solutions and fostering an environment of innovation. (McKinsey)

Source: McKinsey

✨ Must-reads

AI

Meta Tackles Computer Vision Bias with New Tool (5 minute read)

Meta takes on the challenge of biases in computer vision. With their newly introduced tool, they aim to identify and mitigate these biases, pushing for a more inclusive and accurate AI landscape. (Axios)

OpenAI's ChatGPT Aims for Classroom Adoption With Tutoring Features (6 minute read)

OpenAI is making strides in the education sector with ChatGPT. They're introducing special tutor prompts aimed at enhancing the learning experience for students. A classroom revolution, perhaps? (TechCrunch)

Baidu Publicly Releases its Ernie Generative AI (4 minute read)

Baidu takes a significant step by opening up its Ernie Generative AI to the public. This move amplifies the potential for users to harness the capabilities of the tech giant's innovative AI model, signifying a more accessible future for generative AI tools. (Engadget)

Google Expands AI-Powered Search to India and Japan (5 minute read)

Google is rolling out its enhanced AI-driven search feature to India and Japan, offering users in these countries a smarter, more intuitive search experience. (TechCrunch)

BLOCKCHAIN & WEB3

 SEC Hits Pause on Bitcoin ETFs Once Again (7 minute read)

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues its cautious stance on Bitcoin ETFs, leading to further delays and speculation in the crypto community. (Decrypt)

Animoca Unveils AI & NFT Tools for Educators (6 minute read)

Animoca's latest initiative sees the fusion of AI with NFTs to benefit educators. The company is exploring ways to enhance learning environments with this innovative blend of technology. (CoinTelegraph)

Lufthansa Group Introduces NFT-based Loyalty Program via UpTrip App (6 minute read)

Europe's aviation giant, Lufthansa Group, is soaring into the NFT space. Their new venture is an NFT-based loyalty program rolled out on the UpTrip app. As the world of travel meets blockchain technology, frequent flyers might just have a new way to enjoy their perks and rewards. (NFT Now)

🦄 Startups & Fund Raises

→ Webflow Introduces AI Features in New App Ecosystem Launch

Webflow, the low-code web development platform, is stepping up its game by embedding AI capabilities as it launches its integrated app ecosystem, establishing a platform where third-party developers can integrate their applications directly into the Webflow designer.

Context AI wants to merge product analytics sensibilites with LLMs, raises $3.5 million seed investment

Start-up Context AI launched earlier this year, is marrying product analytics sensibilities with learning management systems to help companies better understand how users are interacting with their LLMs. The company announced a $3.5 million seed investment to further develop this idea.

Ellie AI Gathers €2.5M in Seed Funding

Ellie AI, a Helsinki, Finland-based provider of product design and collaboration software for data teams, raised €2.5m in seed funding. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts in order to advance new workflows for customers.

Pirros Gains $2 Million Seed Round for AI-Powered Building Drawings

Pirros is leveraging AI to streamline drawing sets for infrastructure and buildings, and with a fresh $2 million in seed funding, the startup's potential seems promising.

🔗 Quick Bytes

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