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Hey Edge Family, good morning! Over the weekend, Apple released their biggest product in almost a decade!
The Breakdown
💎 3 Top AI Tools
Zaap: All-in-one creator toolkit
Trickle: Turn your screenshot clutter into readable and searchable text digest
Trello: Manage your teams projects from anywhere
🚨 Latest Developments
Source: Twitter
Big Takeaway: Apple's Vision Pro was released over the weekend, priced at $3,499, and is called the start of "spatial computing." (See examples here)
In a nutshell: it has groundbreaking hand and eye tracking controls that can feel like magic, but many reports have said the controls are inconsistent and frustrating.
Wearing the heavy headset for long periods requires an external battery pack. But the real-life inconveniences raise questions about preferring a screen-based virtual world over a computer or a smartphone for every-day use.
Apple's emphasis on AR over VR reflects a long-term vision for technology that enhances rather than replaces physical interaction with the world. But the question remains… will this product really catch on?
What do you think of the Apple Vision Pro
Source: Reddit
Big Takeaway: According to a leaked changelog, Google has three major announcements coming this Wednesday, February 7th.
Google renamed its AI chatbot Bard to Gemini to show its dedication to direct access to Google AI and its AI models.
Gemini Advanced: Gives customers access to Ultra 1.0, Google's most powerful AI model, which excels at coding, logical reasoning, and creative cooperation.
Gemini Advanced will be optimized for English but able to respond in other languages, where Gemini is available in over 150 countries and territories.
The Gemini app integrates with Google services like Gmail, Maps, and YouTube to provide note-taking, event planning, and more. Gemini is live in Canada and supports English and French.
🔎 Extra Insights
Google is integrating generative AI into Google Maps to enhance local discovery through natural language queries. The feature will leverage large language models trained on Google's extensive location data and user contributions to provide personalized recommendations for places like restaurants and shops. Initially rolling out in the U.S.
A common problem with AI image generators is getting similar and consistent results. MidJourney is aiming to fix this by introducing a new algorithm to form "consistent styles.”
The European Union has taken a major step toward adopting the AI Act, a “pioneering regulatory framework for artificial intelligence,” after member states unanimously voted to approve the final text. The unanimous vote shows widespread support for the risk-based approach that prohibits unacceptable AI uses, adds governance for high-risk applications, and requires transparency.
💻 Real Life Use Cases
Chat GPT Prompt: Content Strategy
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Develop a content strategy for a (Insert type of business or platform, e.g., 'boutique fashion retailer') that includes blog posts, social media updates, and email newsletters focused on (Insert specific theme or style, e.g., 'sustainable fashion trends'). Each content piece should engage (Insert target audience, e.g., 'eco-conscious fashion enthusiasts').Here’s a link to the results:
💼 Who’s Hiring in AI
Job Title | Company | Salary Range | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Plaid | $178,200- $267,300 | Remote | |
Immutable | N/A | Hybrid | |
Rewind | N/A | Remote |
🎲 AI Game
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