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🚨FRESH TODAY: Bing Chat Rolling Out Updates This Week:

• Add a Bing Chat widget to your home screen

• Continue mobile convo on desktop

• Voice and multilingual chat improvements

• Compose messages with AI

• and more . . . 👇

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In this edition we will

1. explain big news on OpenAI’s open-source move

2. dig into Bing Chat updates

3. see the US Congress propose the AI Leadership Training Act

4. expose how a news site used “fake tan” content

5. share an unvetted FREE AI Law Firm Press Release service

6. learn how ChatGPT created a $100 million crypto coin

The Era of Open-Source AI: Why it Matters to You

OpenAI is reportedly preparing to make a version of one of its AI models open-source. This is a significant development, but why should it matter to you?

Open-source models are the lifeblood of AI innovation. They're akin to building blocks that anyone can pick up, tweak, and improve upon. Other key players, such as Meta's LLaMa and Stability AI, have also contributed open-source models, fostering a fertile environment for creators worldwide. This is democratizing the field, allowing not just the big tech companies, but anyone, to develop new AI applications.

Yet creating these models is neither cheap nor easy. The reality is that most developers cannot afford to build their own models from scratch. They rely on existing models, akin to standing on the shoulders of giants. It's the release of these foundational models by organizations like Meta, Together (a new open-source model), and now, OpenAI (originally an open-source non-profit company), that continues to fuel innovation within the open-source community.

However, the landscape is not without its challenges. With great power comes great responsibility, and these models are indeed powerful. They hold the potential to be misused, to spread misinformation or power harmful applications. This precarious balance between openness and safety is a tightrope that organizations must traverse. As a result, companies are becoming more cautious, with some only releasing models to trusted partners or imposing controls on access. A case in point is Samsung, which recently announced its intention to create its own Limited Language Model (LLM) for internal use only.

So, why does this matter to you? The tug-of-war between more open and closed models fuels an era of unprecedented innovation. However, it also adds complexity as we try to understand and evaluate the models embedded within the products we use daily. The nuances of these models can be as varied and impactful as the distinction between different vintages of wine.

🍷Speaking of wine, let's use it as a metaphor. Wine varies by vintage – some years are exceptional, others not so much. Most casual wine drinkers may not discern the difference or understand the nuances, but the implications of AI models are far more significant. Unlike a disappointing wine or a hangover, the outcomes of AI models can have long-lasting, and potentially far-reaching effects.

In conclusion, as we navigate this era of open-source AI, it's essential to stay informed and aware. Knowledge of the models we interact with, their potential, and their implications will be key to responsible and effective use.

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Tool you can Use: Bing Chat Updates This Week

⏵ Bing Chat widget for iOS and Android for quick access and voice queries - quick setup instructions here and here.

⏵ Seamless conversation continuation between mobile and desktop so if you start a Chat session on your mobile, you will be able to see it and continue it on your desktop - and vice versa.

⏵ Enhanced voice input and multilingual chat quality. Now a better experience for non-English chats.

⏵ SwiftKey:

For those unfamiliar with SwiftKey, this is Microsoft’s versatile mobile keyboard for both iOS and Android. It is an intelligent keyboard that learns your writing style, so you can type faster.  

SwiftKey App Updates:

1. Introducing the Compose feature for AI-drafted text, adaptable to your tone, format, and length preferences.

2. Integrated AI-powered translator right in the keyboard for easy global communication.

3. Added new Witty and Funny tones to the SwiftKey Tone feature for versatile message drafting.

News you can Use: 

Congress Proposes the AI Leadership Training Act for Federal Leaders

In a move to ensure the responsible and effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector, the AI Leadership Training Act has been proposed.

This act aims to mandate AI training for federal workforce leaders, helping them understand the potential benefits, risks, and practical applications of AI technologies. The initiative, co-sponsored by Sens. Gary Peters and Mike Braun, responds to the increasing adoption of AI across sectors and the need for competent oversight to mitigate possible issues such as bias or discrimination.

This proactive approach to AI education follows recommendations from organizations such as the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the National AI Advisory Committee to expand AI training within federal operations.

News Sites Get With “Fake Tan” Content

Here's a wild thought for you: In an age where fake tans can make you look like you've just come back from a month-long vacation in the Bahamas, it appears our news is getting a similar treatment - an artificial glow-up. More and more, we're seeing stories that are as faux as a $5 spray-on tan, all thanks to the wonders of AI.

Take our pals at the news sites. They're so famished for stories they'd probably publish an article about a hamster's existential crisis if pitched to them. Not so long ago, we had a case where a German news outlet boasted of an exclusive interview with race car legend Michael Schumacher, who's been recovering from a serious brain injury. Turns out, the "exclusive" was as real as a three-dollar bill - it was an AI's creative writing project. You can imagine Schumacher's family was as thrilled as a cat thrown into a swimming pool.

So, here's the rub - as the lines between AI-generated content and actual journalism blur, we're left dodging these "fake tan" stories. And what's more, we could become the unwilling stars of these synthetic tales! It's a brave new world, folks.

Free Resource for Law Firm Press Releases

NOTE: I have not vetted this but it caught my eye so I thought to share.

News you can Lose: 

AI Is Creating Crypto Memcoins

While I barely have enough condition or energy to track all things crypto and any latest token craze, this story is interesting but likely not in the wheelhouse of most Brainyact readers.

If you want to dig into how an Australian used $69 to create a coin with a $100 million market cap and got famed artist Beetle to create the logo - here you go.

DISCLAIMER: None of this is legal advice. This newsletter is strictly educational and is not legal advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any legal decisions. Please /be careful and do your own research.8