🔥 The reshaping of our world
Or not really
🐾 IN TODAY'S WILD
Microsoft research warns generative AI poses a threat to desk jobs. The trillion-dollar AI arms race by tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Meta raises concerns about its environmental cost and strain on energy grids.
On the creative front, Adobe Photoshop is getting new generative AI features for photo harmonization, upscaling, and an improved eraser.
Key trends include AI models developing "hidden habits" and Wharton research guiding more effective AI prompts. Technical advances include Voxtral Mini/Small, multimodal audio chat models capable of running locally, and GitHub Spark for Copilot Pro+ subscribers.
Finally, NotebookLM now offers Video Overviews and an upgraded Studio for easier learning.
🦾 AI daily pulse
Researchers at Microsoft tried to determine which precise jobs are most and least likely to be replaced by generative AI — and the results are bad news for anyone currently enjoying the perks of a cushy desk job. [LINK]
The trillion-dollar AI arms race is here Google, Amazon and Meta are pouring billions into AI infrastructure, but at what cost to the planet, creatives, and the grid? [LINK]
Photoshop is getting a new dose of generative AI, Adobe announced Tuesday. Three new Firefly-powered editing tools are rolling out now, including a new photo harmonization tool, a new upscaling feature to make images sharper and updates to its AI eraser. [LINK]
⚡️ Top trends
AI models are picking up hidden habits from each other. [LINK]
In this Nano Tool for Leaders, learn how to create more effective AI prompts using insights from Wharton research. [LINK]
💻 Top techies
[Research] We present Voxtral Mini and Voxtral Small, two multimodal audio chat models. Voxtral is trained to comprehend both spoken audio and text documents, achieving state-of-the-art performance across a diverse range of audio benchmarks, while preserving strong text capabilities. Voxtral Small outperforms a number of closed-source models, while being small enough to run locally. [LINK]
GitHub Spark in public preview for Copilot Pro+ subscribers. [LINK]
🔮 What else
What’s new in NotebookLM: Video Overviews and an upgraded Studio
NotebookLM's Video Overviews distill complex information into clear, digestible content, paired with a powerful, redesigned Studio panel. [LINK]
Aaron Levie on AI's enterprise adoption
