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On With Kara Swisher: Reid Hoffman on Why AI Is Our Co-pilot

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Kara Swisher has gotten to know a lot of tech-industry people over the years, and as she explains to producer Nayeema Raza in this episode of On With Kara Swisher, she knows "the difference between jerks and people who really actually do care about something bigger than themselves." Kara wholeheartedly believes LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman falls into the latter camp, even if the two of them don't always agree about the benefits and harms of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. Hoffman is an AI evangelist who is knee-deep in that world (including, until he recently stepped down, being on the board of OpenAI, the nonprofit behind ChatGPT and GPT-4), while Kara looks at the current AI frenzy and sees storm clouds ahead. During her conversation with Hoffman, Kara asks the longtime tech entrepreneur and investor for his thoughts on a range of topics, from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank to his political advocacy and ongoing fears about Donald Trump. She also grills Hoffman about his seemingly unflinching tech optimism; in the condensed segment below, she asks him to make his best case for several new AI-based technologies as well as explain what does, in fact, worry him about how AI could go wrong. Journalist Kara Swisher brings the news and newsmakers to you twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays.


When Workplace Surveillance Goes Terribly Wrong

Slate

This story is part of Future Tense Fiction, a monthly series of short stories from Future Tense and Arizona State University's Center for Science and the Imagination about how technology and science will change our lives. Amanda sat at her desk, picking at the same $30 Little Gem salad she ordered daily, suffering a small burning sensation in her gut that was triggered either by acid reflux or the dying embers of her rapidly expiring conscience. Of course, it was standard procedure for her husband to demand that the security firm Dark Metal surveil potential new hires for any of his multibillion-dollar companies, but this was the first time Amanda had been involved in contracting the private intelligence agency herself. Seedlings is your venture, Reid had promised her, even though he'd named himself CEO. I want you to take the lead on this. Amanda was COO of Seedlings and reported to her husband, who dismissed Amanda's concerns about the legal ramifications of their actions. Worrying about the law was something poor people did, Reid insisted. Besides, she'd never seen Reid do anything that nefarious with this type of information. But Maggie Everett was the type of candidate that pleased Reid. Amanda had done her job, which was to find Maggie, and the people at Dark Metal had done theirs, which was to surveil her and create a comprehensive biographical profile. This seemed like overkill to Amanda. Maggie wasn't in the running to become a high-profile executive at one of Reid's billion-dollar firms. She was being interviewed to work at a preschool. Certainly, Seedlings differed from other private preschools--there was the possibility Maggie would be exposed to confidential information. But this was what NDAs were for. Unleashing a network of spies upon a poor teacher who would ultimately be responsible for 10 toddlers seemed like an absurd waste of resources. And this was just Phase 1. Phase 2 would have to wait until after Maggie was hired, of course. Amanda reopened Dark Metal's inch-thick dossier. The logline: Maggie was smart but stupid. Smart: She'd majored in English at Yale, then received an MFA in creative writing from Brown, and finally a master's in early childhood education from Columbia. Stupid: She'd accumulated $103,345 in student debt, which she'd never pay off unless she took a job somewhere like Seedlings.


Everyday with GPT-4

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What if I tell you that most people using GPT-4 barely scratch the surface of its possibilities?What if you could access AI anywhere and make it perform actions for you?This framework is all about that. But let's start from the beginning.For months I've been using ChatGPT in my work as a developer founder. From helping me with bug fixes to figuring out the outline for a blog post I found AI really helpful. But I knew there's much more to it than simple prompts and getting answer to my questions. I've always been a fan of Automation. Although I can code, I love the simplicity of tools like Zapier, Make or Shortcuts that I can use with all my devices and easily perform actions from adding people to my email list to controlling my smart home appliances. Once I started pairing AI with automation I realised the true potential of OpenAI's API โ€” there's so much to explore beyond simple prompting and chatting with GPT!Step by step I started to automate more daily tasks and routines about my work, coding, writing and more. I came up with simple solutions for my problems, for example:How do I add a keyboard shortcut that automatically translate text in clipboard?How do I add tasks to my todo list just by chatting to AI?Is it possible to read any website and perform some AI tasks based on this data?How can I feed ChatGPT with information so that it can recall it later on?etc. It turns out, everything I was trying to figure out is possible thanks to AI and Automation. And you will find all of the answers in my framework.I believe that my work is unique in a sense that most people don't go very deep in tweaking AI to their needs. You will find hundreds of products with readymade prompts or very basic ideas, but they're not really useful. Very rarely someone is trying to figure out how this can work even better. This is probably because most people don't use AI everyday like I do. Hopefully, the resource I created will give you deeper dive into the world of GPT-4 and a truly amazing support for your everyday tasks.Imagine, you can:Ask GPT-4 for actions instead of just answers โ€” e.g. create a draft and post it on WordPressAccess it from any device and with voice interface. Like you would talk to Siri.Get your most useful prompts at your fingertips with keyboard shortcuts โ€” e.g. draft replies to emails without leaving GmailUse GPT-4 accross your company to help you generate leads, graphics, assets and moreThis product is a missing manual that will let you accomplish even more with GPT-4 and ChatGPT!So, what is inside this bundle?โœ… 140+ pages of my approach and instructionsโœ… Readymade automation scenarios in Zapier / Makeโœ… Shortcut blueprints you can implement one-clickโœ… Airtable templates for organising your dataโœ… Prompting guideโœ… Bonus Chapter โ€” Building your own AI Assistantโœ… Bonus Chapter โ€” Using GPT-4 to help with creative work & video👉 Check out sample chapter hereIn detail, we're going to explore the following areas: Possibilities and limitations of GPT-4 and ChatGPTIntroduction to techniques for writing queries to GPT-4 and ChatGPTPlayground and essential settings [macOS / Windows]Macro Shortcuts (iOS/macOS) and Autohotkey Script (Windows) to make GPT-4 accessible everywhere [macOS / Windows]Translating with GPT-4 (considering tone and context) [macOS / Windows]Text summarization (in various forms) [macOS / Windows]Grammar and readability correction (also in Polish) [macOS / Windows]Modifying large amounts of text [macOS / Windows]Adding quick notes with GPT-4 [macOS]Quickly adding tasks with GPT-4 and Make.com [macOS / Windows]Saving and categorizing URLs with GPT-4 and Make.com [macOS / Windows]Learning with GPT-4, e.g., English idioms [macOS]Generating formulas and code snippets, e.g., JavaScript [macOS / Windows]Macros responding to specific topics [macOS / Windows]Hey GPT-4 - ask GPT-4 anything and hear the answer [iOS]Techniques for working with a large number of Shortcuts macros [macOS]Bonus chapter for Linux usersBonus chapter introducing Prompt EngineeringBonus chapter with inspirations for using GPT-4 in business processesBonus chapter with inspirations for using GPT-4 in creative processesWho is this product for?Well, although it's true that you'll find things like this in the framework:or this:and also this:That doesn't mean that this bundle is only for technical people. I created it so that everyone can get inspired and create their own automations.To use this bundle:🟢 You don't need any coding skills🟢 If you have previous experience with tools like Make, Zapier, Airtable - that's great, not obligatory🟢 If you are eager to get to know automation, no-code and low-code solutions - perfect🟢 If you've been using ChatGTP or OpenAI API already and want to dive deeper - that's it🟢 You are willing to learn, think and tinker rather than expect ready-made-out-of-the-box results (although you get those, too;)🟢 You are quite good with obtaining new tools and fluent with regular computer workBonuses?As I mentioned, you get some bonuses, too. For example in one of the bonus Chapters, Greg is explaining his creative process with GPT-4 that let him create a complete video in less than 2 hours. The result is quite spectacular:Platform?You will mostly benefit from this bundle if you're using Apple ecosystem, however, I've tried my best to create as many resources as possible available for Windows, too (using Autohotkey). Also, I've included a dedicated chapter for Linux users. Enjoy!I believe I was able to figure out something not only interesting but really helpful in my everyday work with GPT-4. And that's exactly why I want to invite you to my world so that you can get much more from AI for yourself!Adam & JakubReviews from early users: โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…There we go, GPT-4 applications allow you to save a lot of time.I've used GPT-3 before, but reading this publication gave me a lot of new ideas to apply in my daily life.I recommend it!- Daniel Noworytaโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…I love watching the work of other people who are passionate about automation. This ebook is the perfect source of inspiration for how to make life easier using AI (GPT-4). Interesting ideas served, solutions that you can implement like "plug & play" devices.- Marcin ลukiaล„czykโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Huge thanks for this compilation. In a nutshell, it shows the whole array of very useful GPT use cases along with detailed instructions and macros to download. I read it once, took notes, and after finishing, I immediately planned to review many issues again.- Jan Wilczyล„skiโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…As a standard with Adam's publications, this e-book is top-notch and offers practical advice without unnecessary fluff. The content is accessible enough for even someone who is just beginning to explore the GPT-4 engine.- Mateusz Wyciล›likโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…The ebook can be summed up in one word - meat🍖 It's the perfect material for people who are just starting to take their first steps in the world of GPT-4 or those who need specific inspiration/examples of its use.- Wojtek Dasiukiewiczโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…The internet is currently experiencing a hype wave for GPT. Adam and Kuba were following the topic before it was trendy! :) In the e-book, you'll learn what this subject is all about. The gentlemen share knowledge that allows you to save dozens of hours of work per month. They focus on the practical implementation of GPT-4 into the reader's activities. I read the e-book in one sitting, implemented it, and highly recommend it :)- Michal Kowalczykโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…I've finished the entire e-book, and as usual with Adam's work, it's packed with valuable content, a simple introduction to the topic, and quick implementation of advice thanks to macros and scenarios. 🤯 โ† me after reading ;D In my opinion, it's definitely worth reading and implementing both personally and in your company.- Batlomiej Oliwa


Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder who predicted rise of the PC, dies at 94

The Guardian

Intel Corp co-founder Gordon Moore, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry whose "Moore's Law" predicted a steady rise in computing power for decades, has died at the age of 94, the company announced. Intel and Moore's family philanthropic foundation said he died on Friday surrounded by family at his home in Hawaii. Co-launching Intel in 1968, Moore was the rolled-up-sleeves engineer within a triumvirate of technology luminaries that eventually put "Intel Inside" processors in more than 80% of the world's personal computers. In an article he wrote in 1965, Moore observed that, thanks to improvements in technology, the number of transistors on microchips had roughly doubled every year since integrated circuits were invented a few years before. His prediction that the trend would continue became known as "Moore's Law" and, later amended to every two years, it helped push Intel and rival chipmakers to aggressively target their research and development resources to make sure that rule of thumb came true.


Chatbots Could Be Used For Large-Scale Disinformation: ChatGPT Founder Sam Altman

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ChatGPT has taken the world by storm as people fear that jobs might be wiped off. An AI chatbot created by OpenAI, ChatGPT was released in November 2022. It has the ability to deliver human-like responses, making it popular among users. By December 4, 2022, the tool had already had over a million users. While chatbot has potential to generate content and conversational responses to users' queries, it has also fueled fears that it can be used to aid scammers and disinformation.



Smart needles may cut down on surgeries: What to know

FOX News

Dr. Nicole Saphier and the mother of a daughter diagnosed with cancer, Laura Bray, discuss the drug shortage crisis. From smartphones to smart cars and smart homes, now this D.C.-based start-up company is attempting to release the "smart needle." Smart needles seem only appropriate as we inch closer to a seemingly sci-fi-based reality with neuralink, ChatGPT and quantum computing. Remarkably, this development, unlike the catastrophic undertones of ChatGPT, is a positive one that can only improve medicine. This start-up is aiming at disrupting modern health care treatments with the intent of providing superior curative care to cancer patients.


The Effects of Android Robots Displaying Emotion on Humans: Interactions between Older Adults and Android Robots

arXiv.org Artificial Intelligence

Often robots are seen as a means to an end to fulfill a logical objective task. Android robots, on the other hand, provide new possibilities to fulfill emotional tasks and could therefore be integrated into assistive scenarios. We explored this possibility by letting older adults and stakeholders have a conversation with an android robot capable of expressing emotion through facial expressions. The study was carried out with a wizard-of-oz approach and data collected with a mixed methods approach. We found that the participants were encouraged to speak more with the robot due to its smile. Simultaneously, many ethical questions were raised about transparency and manipulation. Our research can give valuable insight into the reaction of older adults to android robots that show emotions.


One country's leader uses AI bot to tell him what voters want

FOX News

CyberGuy explains how ChatGPT's functions can help you in your day to day life. Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca has made the controversial decision to officially employ an artificial intelligence assistant to help inform him of what voters want for the future of the country. This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some applauding the prime minister for embracing new technology to improve his government, while others express major concern over the potential risks of relying on AI to make critical decisions. CLICK TO GET KURT'S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO'S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca is using AI to inform him of what voters want. The AI adviser has been named Ion (Romanian for John), and it is built within a long, mirror-like structure that has a moving graphic at the top to show that it is listening at all times.


OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he's a 'little bit scared' of A.I.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a recent interview with ABC News that he's a "little bit scared" of artificial intelligence technology and how it could affect the workforce, elections and the spread of disinformation. OpenAI developed the ChatGPT bot, which creates human-like answers to questions and ignited a new AI craze. "I think people really have fun with [ChatGPT]," Altman said in the interview. But his excitement over the transformative potential of AI technology, which Altman said will eventually reflect "the collective power, and creativity, and will of humanity," was balanced by his concerns about "authoritarian regimes" developing competing AI technology. "We do worry a lot about authoritarian governments developing this," Altman said.