📞 Automated Cold Calling is HERE!

Hey there! Welcome to the eighteenth edition of Beyond Bots!

Today, we're diving into the mind-reading marvels of AI, unraveling the serpentine twists of generative tech, witnessing Hollywood's AI standoff, bridging language barriers with Meta's magic, and riding Nvidia's winning streak.

And guess what? Lookout for a new segment I’m trialing below.

Join us as we explore these thrilling advancements and discover how AI continues to shape our world.

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

BEYOND COOL 🆒

Automated Cold Calling is HERE!

This is a new segment I’m trialing called Beyond Cool - the idea is that instead of just a laundry list of things to read everyday like every other newsletter, I will do a quick show-and-tell 📸

For today's first segment, I'm demo-ing AIR.ai:

BEYOND IMPORTANT 🚩

Mind Over Matter: Singapore's AI That Can 'Read Minds'

What happened:

• Researchers in Singapore are onto something big: AI that can "read minds"

• Using MRI scans, they're generating images based on brain activities

• Imagine this tech in virtual reality headsets!

Why should I care:

• A breakthrough that's like science fiction come to life

• Virtual reality and accessibility could be revolutionized

• But wait, what about privacy and consent? Food for thought

BEYOND BITS 🤖

The Serpent's Hype: Generative AI's Spiraling Expectations

What happened:

• Concerns about generative AI hype? Princeton's authors are talking about it

• They're debating innovation versus over-promotion

• It's a hot topic that's got everyone thinking

Why should I care:

• It's time to get real about what AI can and can't do

• Critical thinking about tech? Yes, please!

• This could shape the future of AI research and development

Hollywood's AI Standoff: The 3D Scanning Strike

What happened:

• Hollywood's in a battle over AI and 3D scanning, and it's heating up

• It's a clash of tech, art, ethics, and economics

• The stakes? Job security and creative control

Why should I care:

• This isn't just drama; it's about the future of entertainment

• Technology meets art, and the result is explosive

• Get ready for a new era of entertainment experiences

Bridging the Language Gap: Meta's AI Translation Model

What happened:

• Meta's introducing SeamlessM4T, and it's a game-changer

• Imagine speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and more for up to 100 languages

• It's like the Babel Fish from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, but real

Why should I care:

• Global communication just got a whole lot easier

• This is the future of translation, and it's happening now

• Business, education, social connections: the possibilities are endless

Nvidia's Winning Streak: Q2 Earnings and Generative AI Boom

What happened:

• Nvidia's Q2 results are in, and they're smashing records

• Data centers and generative AI are driving success

• AI's importance in various industries is skyrocketing

Why should I care:

• Investment opportunities? Check

• Technological advancements in AI? Double check

• Future trends in business and tech? You bet

AI TOOL OF THE DAY 🔨

TLDRai.com

Summarization Tool: TLDRai.com uses AI to summarize any text, whether it's a URL, file, or plain text, into concise and easy-to-digest content.

Combat Information Overload: The tool aims to free users from information overload by providing summarized versions of lengthy content, making it more manageable to read.

Diverse Applications: From summarizing the passion for programming to astronomical observations and mathematical concepts, TLDRai.com showcases its ability to condense various subjects into brief summaries.

VIDEO SUMMARY OF THE DAY 🎥

Generate Entire Films with AI

Insight 1: AI-Driven Character Creation 🎭

AI tools can be combined to create consistent characters, including full-body poses and facial expressions, for use in animated films.

Insight 2: Seamless Integration of AI in Filmmaking 🎥

By blending AI-generated characters with environments and adding facial animation, filmmakers can create dynamic and engaging scenes with ease.

Insight 3: Community Collaboration through AI 🌐

The use of AI in filmmaking fosters community collaboration, allowing creators to share techniques, get feedback, and inspire one another to explore new creative possibilities.

MIDJOURNEY PROMPTS FOR IMAGES 📝

PROMPT 1

A human brain connected to an AI interface, with holographic images reflecting thoughts, medium: digital art, style: scientific realism, lighting: soft ambient with highlights on the brain, colors: neural blues and metallic grays, composition: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens, f/8, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/125, focused perspective --ar 16:9 --v 5.1 --style raw --q 2 --s 750

PROMPT 2

A snake spiraling around a futuristic AI chip, medium: digital art, style: abstract realism, lighting: sharp contrasts with shadows, colors: cold metallic hues, composition: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 50mm f/1.4 lens, f/8, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/100, centered focus --ar 16:9 --v 5.1 --style raw --q 2 --s 750

PROMPT 3

Two robotic hands clashing in a standoff, surrounded by 3D scanning equipment, medium: 3D rendering, style: cinematic realism, lighting: dramatic spotlight, colors: dark metallic tones, composition: Canon EOS R5, RF 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, f/4, ISO 400, shutter speed 1/50, dynamic angle --ar 16:9 --v 5.1 --style raw --q 2 --s 750

PROMPT 4

A digital Babel Fish translating multiple languages, surrounded by speech bubbles in different scripts, medium: digital illustration, style: conceptual realism, lighting: soft ambient, colors: vibrant multicultural palette, composition: Canon EOS 6D Mark II, EF 24-105mm f/4 lens, f/5.6, ISO 200, shutter speed 1/60, global focus --ar 16:9 --v 5.1 --style raw --q 2 --s 750

PROMPT 5

A graph showing Nvidia's soaring Q2 earnings, intertwined with a 3D AI model, medium: mixed media, style: corporate futuristic, lighting: soft ambient with highlights, colors: corporate palette with green accents, composition: Canon EOS R6, RF 24-105mm f/4 lens, f/8, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/125, balanced focus --ar 16:9 --v 5.1 --style raw --q 2 --s 750

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.