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Hey Edge Family, good morning! Apple held its annual product event yesterday. You guessed it… iPhone 15 is coming!
Here’s The Breakdown:
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🚨 𝟚 AI Updates: Apple’s products & AI powered Coke
💻 𝟙 Practical Use of AI: Productivity guru
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Neiro: Create your own digital clone
Poe: Access multiple chatbots in one place
Apollo: Lead database powered by AI with 1000s of possibilities
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The Edge: Apple hosted its annual iPhone launch event Tuesday at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, the company's headquarters. Here’s your quick recap.
New products unveiled: iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15, and Apple's new Watch Ultra 2,
The new chip for the Apple Watch “S9” is the company's "most powerful" to date. But did not mention AI as a focus in chip production.
USB-C is coming to the iPhone. The iPhone is the 'lightest' and has the 'thinnest borders' ever made with titanium.
Are you getting the new iPhone?
Image Credit: Coca-Cola
The Edge: Coca-Cola used AI to help determine the flavor and packaging for its new mystery-flavored Y3000 drink, meant to taste like “the future.”
Coca-Cola got human input on flavors associated with the future, then used AI to suggest pairings and profiles for the flavor.
For the packaging, Coca-Cola had AI generate images to inspire the futuristic Y2K aesthetic.
The can credits the use of AI, reading "Co-Created with AI", showing transparency about the tech's role.
Are you trying this AI coke flavor?
🔎Extra Insights🔍
🗣 SEC Chair Gensler Warns of AI Deepfakes Risk
Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, warned that emerging technology could "challenge" existing legal frameworks.(Full article here)
👽 Microsoft Adopt KYC to Combat AI Misuse
At a Senate hearing on AI dangers, Microsoft President Brad Smith said Know Your Customer policies common in finance could aid national security by identifying AI misuse. (Full article here)
🎥 Pika Labs and Runway debut new features
RunwayML and Pika Labs are expanding their AI-based video systems with additional capabilities such as enhanced camera control and animations for more dynamic content. (Full article here)
💻 Real Life Use Cases
Chat GPT Prompt: Productivity guru
Productivity is something most of us can improve on. Use ChatGPT to get a tailored plan for your needs.
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Act as a productivity guru tailoring a productivity plan for me in my field of (e.g., marketing, graphic design). Suggest contemporary tech tools for daily tasks such as (e.g., automated reporting, project management) and guide me on how to enhance efficiency with these tools, focusing on personal preferences and work style.Here’s a link to the results ⬇️
Daily Definition
KYC
KYC, which stands for "Know Your Customer," is a regulatory process that financial institutions and other businesses employ to verify the identity of their clients. This process involves collecting vital documents such as government-issued ID cards, proof of address, and sometimes financial records to ensure that they are compliant with anti-money laundering (AML) laws and other financial regulations. Envision a protective measure that helps to safeguard the financial ecosystem by ensuring that entities are doing business with individuals and organizations operating under legal and transparent means.
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