Neuralink and Bard: How AI is Changing the World

Welcome, AI enthusiast — Here’s this week’s edition of Inside AI,
Weekly Round-Up:

• Neuralink: The Future of Human Intelligence is Here.

• Gemini Pro Update Transforms Bard Chatbot.

• Generative AI is Changing the Way You Discover with Google Maps.

• Integrate ChatGPT with Excel & Google Sheets.

• More AI tools & Resources.

NEURALINK
Elon Musk's Neuralink takes the First Step towards Merging Humans with AI

Neuralink’s mission is to develop brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), a new type of technology that connects human brains to external technology. Musk has also previously said that the technology will help humans merge with AI to mitigate the threat of humans getting left behind as AI advances. If you’re weirded out by that last sentence, we’re with you on that one.
Musk shared “The first human received an implant from Neuralink yesterday and is recovering well. Initial results show promising neuron spike detection“ on social media platform X.
In a later post, Musk announced that the first Neuralink product will be named Telepathy and it will enable “control of your phone or computer, and through them almost any device, just by thinking.“
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GOOGLE BARD
Google’s Bard Chatbot gets the Gemini Pro Update Globally

Google has announced the global rollout of its Bard chatbot, which has received a significant upgrade known as the Gemini Pro update. This update brings enhanced language support and improved capabilities to Bard, making it a more powerful and versatile chatbot for users worldwide.

Key highlights of the Gemini Pro update for Google's Bard chatbot include:

1. Enhanced Language Support: With support for over 40 languages, Bard can now interact and communicate with users from various linguistic backgrounds.

2. Improved Conversational Abilities: The Gemini Pro update brings advancements in natural language processing, allowing Bard to understand and respond to user queries more accurately and seamlessly.

3. Versatile Applications: The updated Bard chatbot can be utilized across various domains, such as customer service, virtual assistants, and information retrieval, empowering businesses and individuals to leverage its capabilities in diverse scenarios.

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GOOGLE MAPS
Google Maps Redefines Discovery with Cutting-Edge Generative AI Experiments

Google Maps is launching a new feature that uses generative AI to help you find new places based on your preferences and queries. It leverages large language models and data from Local Guides to create personalized and conversational suggestions for shopping, dining, and more. It can handle even the most niche or specific requests. The feature is currently available to select Local Guides in the U.S. and will roll out to other users soon. It is part of Google’s effort to make Maps more than a navigation tool, but also a search and discovery platform. Google says this is just the start of how they are using generative AI to enhance Maps.
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AI TOOL OF THE WEEK
How to Master Excel in the New Era of Data?

ChatGPT for Excel
Numerous AI allows you to: -

• Prompt ChatGPT multiple times.

• Useful for tasks like writing texts, getting information, translating, and rewriting text, etc.

Example: 

• =AI("Write a detailed report on", A2)

• =AI("Write a detailed report on", A3)

• =AI("Write a detailed report on", A4)

Key Features:

• Prompt ChatGPT in your spreadsheets.

• Using ChatGPT for data science in Google Sheets

• Automate repetitive tasks like categorizing, extracting, writing text, and data cleaning.

🛠️ More Tools

• Shakker AI - advanced image-to-image AI generation tool that empowers users to transform existing images into new visual creations through the power of artificial intelligence. (link)

• FilmMaker Pro - FilmmakerPRO by zero1cine is a free AI-powered application designed to assist filmmakers in various stages of production, from initial concept development to finalizing shot lists. (link)

• FaceVary - FaceVary is an AI-powered tool that specializes in face swapping. Users can easily swap faces in images by uploading an original image and selecting a target face for the swap. The tool allows users to retain areas outside of the face during the process. (link)

• LogoFast - LogoFast tool allows users to effortlessly create striking logos by selecting a hero icon, applying vibrant colors, and adding a creative touch. Users can personalize their logos without intricate design skills, and an AI wizard is available to assist in crafting the ideal emblem with ease. (link)

📘 Resources

• Create stunning images with Adobe Firefly, a generative AI tool that respects artists’ work and licenses. (link)

• Tim Cook confirms Apple’s generative AI features are coming ‘later this year’. (link)

• Apple Podcasts is getting auto-generated transcripts with iOS 17.4. (link)

• Samsung's Galaxy S24 skips Google Gemini for Baidu's AI 'Ernie' in China. (link)

• Google releases GenAI tools for music creation. (link)

• The New York Times is building a team to explore AI in the newsroom. (link)

AI ART OF THE WEEK
Elon Musk in Multiverse

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