Apple could push AI-powered Siri in iOS 18

Hey AI Geniuses,

January is almost over. Isn’t it crazy how fast time flies?

In this week's news, we'll explore the AI features Apple has in store for iOS 18. Google Chrome is getting smarter, Microsoft is swimming in cash, and OpenAI is investing in chip factories.

As always, we'll also share 5 new AI tools and 3 actionable YouTube videos to help you get more done in less time and achieve your goals.

Ready? Let’s go.

INTERESTING AI ARTICLES OF THE WEEK 📰

This week, we present a curated selection of five important AI articles, featuring news from top Apple, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.

• Apple Big AI Push Could Come in iOS 18, Analysts Say
  Apple is expected to make a big push into AI with the release of iOS 18 at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, according to analysts. Despite being relatively absent from last year's AI hype cycle, Apple has been buying out AI startups and exploring deals with news publishers to train its AI systems. Many are pointing to Siri as the likely recipient of a generative AI turbo boost.

• Google Chrome gains AI features, including a writing helper, theme creator, and tab organizer
  Google Chrome is set to receive a range of new AI-powered features, including a writing helper, theme creator, and tab organizer. These features are part of Google's efforts to integrate AI and machine learning tools into Chrome, with more updates expected in the coming year. The features will be accessible in the next Chrome release for Mac and Windows, with the tab organizer and AI theme creator rolling out over the next few days in the U.S. on both platforms.

• Microsoft Becomes Second Company Ever to Hit $3 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI Optimism
  Microsoft's market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion, making it the second company ever to achieve this milestone. The increase in share price was driven by optimism around artificial intelligence (AI), with analysts describing Microsoft as the torchbearer of the global AI revolution. The company's ongoing partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has been highlighted as a significant factor in this achievement.

• Google shows off Lumiere, a space-time diffusion model for realistic AI videos
  Google has unveiled Lumiere, a space-time diffusion model designed to enhance the realism of AI-generated videos. The model, which is not yet available for testing, is said to offer a unique approach to video synthesis, aiming to create videos with realistic, diverse, and coherent motion. Lumiere allows users to generate and edit realistic and stylized videos using natural language inputs or still images. While Lumiere's potential is promising, its actual impact on the AI video market remains to be seen.

• OpenAI plans to set up chip factories worth $100 billion: Report
  OpenAI is planning to set up its own chip factories to meet the increasing demand for chips used in AI and generative AI-related workloads. OpenAI's plan involves designing, manufacturing, and supplying its own semiconductors to compete with established chipmakers like Nvidia. This move is significant in the context of the rapidly expanding global AI chip market, which is projected to reach $227.6 billion by 2030, up from $14.9 billion in 2022.

5 EXCITING NEW SAAS & AI TOOLS 🛠️🤖

We’ve handpicked five game-changing tools that promise to refine your workflow and ignite your creativity.

• Emailwish - This email marketing software sets up time-consuming emails, integrations, and email workflows for ecommerce stores. It generates instant email workflows for your store, provides consistent branding across all your emails, and collects photo reviews from your happy customers.

• Shipped - Shipped is a powerful Next.js boilerplate that helps users build and sell their products quickly and easily. With a wide range of features, including landing pages, user authentication, payment collection, and email integrations, Shipped enables users to save time and effort while launching their startups and earning money online sooner.

• Podsqueeze - This is a powerful tool that eases the pressure of podcast production by automating various tasks. It allows users to generate transcripts, show notes, titles, blog and social posts, video clips, and more with a single click. Podsqueeze is highly praised for its ability to repurpose podcasts and simplify production, making it an essential asset for podcasters, podcast managers, and agencies.

• Quicklisting - Quicklisting is a tool that automates the process of submitting a startup to various directories, saving users over 40 hours of manual submission time. By listing a startup in multiple directories, Quicklisting helps increase visibility, reach a broader audience, and boost SEO rankings through valuable backlinks.

• riyo.ai - This AI-powered toolkit is designed to understand, analyze, and convert website visitors into paying customers. With features such as heatmaps, session recordings, live chat, and visitor tracking, it offers exceptional digital experiences and enables data-driven decision-making. It aims to help businesses build strong relationships and achieve growth through targeted outreach.

   

MUST WATCH PRODUCTIVITY VIDEOS OF THE WEEK 🍿🎦

• My System for Superhuman Productivity (the DART System)
  The video is about a productivity system called the DART system. The DART system is an acronym that stands for Dates, Action Items, Records, and Taps. The video also emphasizes the importance of finding a system that works for you and sticking with it.

• The Goal-Setting Strategy The Elite Have Been HIDING
  The video discusses the four key pillars that elite performers use to achieve their goals. These pillars are: one singular focus, fixed timeline, immediate-term actions, and ability to self-correct. By following these four pillars, anyone can increase their chances of achieving their goals.

• The Self-Improvement Trap
  Joe Delaney discusses the problems with the modern self-improvement industry. He argues that the emphasis on personal gain, the lack of regulation, the indirect approach, and the glorification of solitude are all issues with self-improvement. He also acknowledges that there is a positive side to self-improvement but encourages viewers to be cautious and skeptical.

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