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Humanoids are here, are we ready to work and interact with them? We also share a research study about AI-based tools used in schools for suicide prevention. And the future of influencers is rapidly changing as anyone can get paid to share products online.

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• Mtn Dew's 'Raid' Campaign Revolutionizes Influencer Marketing.

• Pros and Cons of Innovative AI Tools in Schools for Early Suicide Detection and Prevention.

• Can we interact with Humanoids? because they are here…

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• 🤖 Today’s Custom GPT is…

• Enhancing Security with Trust Centers: Join the Webinar (Vanta)

• 🤔 What Does that even Mean? (Computer Vision)

• 🧰 AI Tools of the Day (Image Scanning)

💪🏽 Important AI News and Trends.

• AI Alliance Launches as an International Community to Advance Open, Safe, Responsible AI (Meta)

• Elon Musk's AI firm xAI files to raise $1 billion in equity offering (yahoo)

• Google’s new AI experiment composes abstract musical clips inspired by instruments (GPlay)

• Conversation to listen to: Two Titans on the Future of AI (with Reid Hoffman & Vinod Khosla)

• Airbnb has acquired GamePlanner.AI to enhance human connections (AirBnB)

🌐 Web3 and Other Tech news.

• Is Your Phone the Reason You Feel Broke? The smartphone economy is booming (NyMag)

• Alibaba's 'Animate Anyone' Is Trained on TikTok dancers (404)

• TikTok owner ByteDance is working on a Chatbot to compete with ChatGPT (FC)

• Regent Craft is developing a “Seaglider” that is classified as a boat and travels as fast as 180 mph over water (Bloomberg)

• Uber launches ‘Store Pickup’ to deliver your gifts this Xmas (TheVerge)

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Mtn Dew's 'Raid' Campaign Revolutionizes Influencer Marketing

Mtn Dew introduces a new marketing strategy called "Mtn Dew Raid," partnering with Twitch to use AI-powered image recognition. This campaign targets gamers by identifying and rewarding those who display Mtn Dew products on their live streams.

The technology, developed by Unit9, resembles facial recognition but focuses on Mtn Dew logos and packaging. Selected gamers could get their channel promoted on Mtn Dew and Twitch platforms. This initiative is part of Mtn Dew's broader effort to engage the gaming community, evident in its gaming-centric products and promotions. Many other brands are looking into using this technology to reward influencers or anyone who displays their products to their audience, democratizing marketing by allowing anyone to participate and profit from the engagement they generate. The relationship between brands and consumers will evolve from passive reception to active engagement, creating a dynamic and mutually beneficial ecosystem, a true game changer.

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Pros and Cons of Innovative AI Tools in Schools for Early Suicide Detection and Prevention

A great research report released by the Rand Corporation shares the pros and cons of the AI-based tools that are being implemented by U.S. schools to identify students at risk of suicide and self-harm.

In response to the alarming 70% increase in youth suicide rates between 2009 and 2019 (Suicide was the second leading cause of death in 2021 for people ages 10-14), particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, these tools, which emerged during the transition to remote education, offer potential benefits but raise concerns about privacy, equity, and the perpetuation of existing inequalities. The effectiveness of these AI algorithms in accurately detecting suicide risk and improving student mental health remains uncertain. Additionally, schools often lack the resources to adequately address mental health challenges, even with AI support.

Some of the Tools being used include:

1. Behavioral Monitoring Software: Monitor students' online activities, such as their searches, emails, and social media posts, for signs of suicidal ideation or self-harm.

2. Predictive Analytics Platforms: Algorithms to analyze data like attendance records, grades, and disciplinary actions to identify students who might be at risk.

3. Mental Health Apps and Chatbots: Apps and chatbots provide mental health support, engage students in conversations, and identify those who need help.

4. Text Analysis Tools: Analyze the language and sentiment in students' written work and digital communications to detect signs of distress or mental health issues.

5. Digital Health and Wellness Platforms: Integrate data points to monitor and support mental health, offering resources and intervention strategies.

Needless to say, these tools offer potential benefits, but they also raise concerns about privacy, data security, and the accuracy of predictions, necessitating careful implementation and oversight.

Key recommendations include developing federal standards for AI-based monitoring, involving community members in implementation, and conducting independent evaluations of these tools to ensure they are beneficial and equitable.

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Follow the Money

• $487 Million raised by Mistral AI, Round Led by Andreessen Horowitz.

• $51M investment in Rain AI by OpenAI raises ethical and security concerns.

• $50M, landed by AssemblyAI to build and serve AI speech models.

• $14M, amount Ex-Alphabet researchers raised for AI chip startup Extropic.

• $9M, raised by Martian, an AI startup that helps developers find the best LLM.

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Can we interact with Humanoids? because they are here…

Agility Robotics is launching RoboFab in Salem, Oregon, poised to be the first factory for mass-producing humanoid robots. Aiming to produce 10,000 bipedal robots yearly, this innovation targets warehouse operations, exemplified by Digit, a robot designed for tasks in human-centric environments.

Currently tested by Amazon for warehouse duties, these robots promise to enhance efficiency while coexisting with human workers. This venture signals a significant shift towards adaptable, human-like robotics, with global implications for the future of automation in the workforce.

🤔 What Does that even Mean?

Computer Vision: A field of AI that trains computers to interpret and understand the visual world.

Example: A self-driving car uses computer vision to navigate safely. Cameras around the car capture images of the road, traffic signs, other vehicles, and pedestrians. The car's AI system processes these images to identify and classify objects, determine distances, and read traffic signals. Based on this visual information, the car makes decisions like when to stop, speed up, or avoid obstacles, allowing it to drive autonomously.

🧰 AI Tools of the Day

Image Scanning.

• Segment Anything - Open-source project that cuts out any object in any image.

• Replicate - Plug in an image and it will give you a prompt to replicate it.

• Luma AI - Scan real-world items into 3D images.

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