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🚀 AI's Unseen Engine and the Future of Journalism!

Discover how the Philippines powers AI, chatbots are changing journalism, and much more!

Hey there! Welcome to the twenty-second edition of Beyond Bots!

Today, we're diving into the unseen engine of AI in the Philippines, exploring the future of journalism with chatbots, taking to the skies with the U.S. Air Force's AI wingman, revolutionizing property searches, and serving up AI at the U.S. Open.

Join us as we explore these electrifying advancements and discover how AI continues to redefine the boundaries of possibility.

Stay tuned for the top 5 AI insights you shouldn't miss!

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BEYOND IMPORTANT 🚩

The Philippines: The Unseen Engine of AI

What happened:

  •  Scale AI and Remotasks are not just tech companies; they're significant employers in the Philippines. They have created thousands of jobs in data annotation, which is a critical but often overlooked aspect of AI development.

  • The data annotation work done in the Philippines is far from menial; it's foundational. This work involves labeling and categorizing data, which is a prerequisite for training machine learning models. Without accurate data annotation, even the most advanced algorithms would be ineffective.

  • The demand for data annotation is skyrocketing, making it a booming industry. However, this rapid growth is accompanied by ethical concerns such as fair wages, job security, and the potential for exploitation of workers.

Why should I care:

  • Data annotation is the backbone of AI advancements

  • The ethical implications could affect the AI industry's reputation

  • Understanding the human labor behind AI can inform better business decisions

BEYOND BITS 🤖

Chatbots in Journalism: A Trustworthy Companion?

What happened:

  • Media outlets like Macworld and PCWorld have introduced AI chatbots to answer tech queries

  • The chatbot, named Smart Answers, is trained on a corpus of articles from these outlets

  • The tool aims to provide quick, reliable information to readers

Why should I care:

  • AI in journalism could revolutionize how we consume news

  • Trust in AI-generated content is a growing concern

  • This technology could either enhance or undermine journalistic integrity

AI Takes Flight: The U.S. Air Force's New Wingman

What happened:

  • The U.S. Air Force is developing autonomous combat planes powered by AI

  • These planes operate without a pilot in the air or on the ground

  • AI in military applications raises both opportunities and ethical dilemmas

Why should I care:

  • The use of AI in military settings presents both potential benefits and major threats.

  • This could change the landscape of global defense systems

  • Understanding the role of AI in military can have policy implications

Google Funds AI-Driven Property Search Engine

What happened:

  • Ex-Deliveroo execs secured Google AI funding for a new property search engine called Jitty

  • Jitty uses large-language models and computer vision to understand property floor plans and photos

  • The platform has already assembled a waiting list of thousands of users

Why should I care:

  • AI is revolutionizing the property market, making searches more efficient

  • The technology could disrupt traditional real estate practices

  • Understanding how AI is used in various industries can guide investment and adoption strategies

Game, Set, Match: AI at the U.S. Open

What happened:

  • IBM is introducing game-changing AI technology at the 2023 U.S. Open

  • The tech includes AI commentary and data analytics for both players and fans

  • Tennis legend Maria Sharapova is collaborating with IBM for this initiative

Why should I care:

  • AI is entering the realm of sports, enhancing the viewer experience.

  • The technology could set a precedent for future sports events.

  • Understanding AI's role in sports can offer insights into its versatility and reach.

AI TOOL OF THE DAY 🔨

In-Depth Business Analysis: VenturusAI uses advanced language models like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 to provide comprehensive business analysis, including SWOT, PESTEL, and Porter's Five Forces assessments.

Target Audience Insights: The tool offers valuable insights into your target audience, complete with user stories and demographic data, to help you create a product or service that resonates with your desired customer base.

Customized Strategies and Marketing Guidance: VenturusAI not only offers tailored business strategy recommendations but also provides marketing and branding advice, including slogan ideas and social media post examples.

VIDEO SUMMARY OF THE DAY 🎥

Insight 1: The Evolution of AI's Abilities 🧠

AI has evolved from rule-based systems to potentially self-improving entities, challenging our understanding of intelligence and capability.

Insight 2: AI's Ethical and Safety Concerns 🚨

The advent of Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) brings with it enormous ethical and safety concerns, including the risk of unintended consequences and misuse.

Insight 3: The AI Singularity: A Point of No Return? 🌀

The concept of the AI Singularity suggests a future where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, leading to unforeseeable changes to human civilization.

MIDJOURNEY PROMPTS FOR IMAGES 📝

PROMPT 1

Filipino workers in a bustling office, annotating data on multiple screens, with a backdrop of the Manila skyline. Medium: Digital Photography. Style: Documentary Realism. Lighting: Natural daylight filtering through windows. Colors: Earthy tones and soft blues. Composition: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 50mm f/1.8 lens, f/5.6, ISO 200, shutter speed 1/60.

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PROMPT 2

A journalist sitting at a desk, typing on a laptop, with an AI chatbot interface displayed on a second monitor. Medium: Digital Photography. Style: Modern Office Realism. Lighting: Soft ambient light with a focus on the journalist. Colors: Neutral and warm tones. Composition: Sony A7R IV, FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens, f/4, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/100.

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PROMPT 3

An autonomous combat plane taking off from a U.S. Air Force runway, with engineers in the control tower monitoring AI systems. Medium: Digital Photography. Style: Military Realism. Lighting: Bright daylight. Colors: Camouflage greens, sky blues. Composition: Nikon D850, Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, f/8, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/500.

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PROMPT 4

A young couple browsing a futuristic, AI-powered property search engine on a transparent touchscreen. Medium: Digital Photography. Style: Futuristic Realism. Lighting: Soft ambient light with highlights on the screen. Colors: Cool blues and metallic grays. Composition: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 35mm f/1.4 lens, f/4, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/80.

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PROMPT 5

Tennis players on a U.S. Open court, with AI-powered cameras capturing every move and a digital scoreboard displaying real-time analytics. Medium: Digital Photography. Style: Sports Realism. Lighting: Stadium floodlights. Colors: Vibrant greens and blues. Composition: Sony A9 II, FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens, f/5.6, ISO 400, shutter speed 1/1000.

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This newsletter aims to educate, inspire, and engage the readers, sparking interest in the AI Revolution's potential and its role in driving positive development across various domains.

- Marwan (Mark) Kashef