Google rebrands Bard to Gemini and launches a new app

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Bye Bard, hello Gemini.

In a bold move, Google is not just rebranding Bard but also unveiling Gemini Advanced—a premium subscription service priced at $19.99 per month.

But that's not all the buzz in the AI world. Reports are swirling about OpenAI developing AI agents with the capability to interact with your devices, completing tasks on your behalf.

Meanwhile, Apple is rapidly advancing its AI prowess, striving to keep pace with the competition. And in a nod to transparency, Facebook & Instagram are set to label AI-generated images, ensuring users can distinguish between human and machine creativity.

We're rounding off this week with a spotlight on five groundbreaking AI tools that are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, don't miss our selection of the week's most captivating YouTube videos.

Are you ready to dive into the future? Let's go!

INTERESTING AI ARTICLES OF THE WEEK 📰

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

• Google rebrands Bard AI to Gemini and launches a new app and subscription
  Google rebranded its AI chatbot and assistant, Bard, to Gemini, along with a fresh app rollout and new usage and subscription options. Gemini, powered by a suite of AI models, is available to Android users as a dedicated app and to iPhone users within the Google app on iOS. Additionally, Google announced a new AI subscription option, providing access to Gemini Ultra 1.0, its most powerful AI model, for $19.99 per month through Google One.

• OpenAI reportedly working on next big product: A ChatGPT that can use devices
  OpenAI is reportedly developing an autonomous AI assistant system capable of assuming control of a user’s device to perform tasks. While details are scarce, it stands to reason that the next logical step beyond generative AI systems such as ChatGPT would be action agents. The Information’s report indicated that the new AI system would be capable of operating users’ devices to perform requested tasks.

• Facebook and Instagram to label all fake AI images
  Meta has announced that it will introduce technology to detect and label images created by other companies' artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This technology is intended to create momentum for the industry to address AI fakery. However, some experts have expressed concerns about the effectiveness of such tools, stating that they can be easily evaded and may not work for a broad range of applications.

• Apple releases an AI model that can edit images based on text-based commands
  Apple has released an open source AI model for image editing called MLLM-Guided Image Editing (MGIE). It has the ability to edit photos based on the text the user types in, and can transform simple or ambiguous text prompts into detailed and clear instructions for the photo editor to follow. For example, it can interpret a command to "make a pepperoni pizza more healthy" as "add vegetable toppings" and edit the photo accordingly.

• Microsoft’s next big AI push is here after a year of Bing
  Microsoft's AI ambitions have seen a significant shift over the past year. While the launch of an AI-powered Bing search engine was initially a major move, it did not have the expected impact on the search market. The company has pivoted to focus on Copilot, an "AI companion" being integrated into its key software and services. This shift is evident in the recent Super Bowl ad for Copilot, which emphasizes the use of AI for creativity and productivity.

5 EXCITING NEW SAAS & AI TOOLS 🛠️🤖

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

• Typeframes - Ideas to stunning videos in minutes!

  

  Typeframes is a software that allows you to create stunning product videos in minutes. With its easy-to-use interface and a wide range of customization options, Typeframes makes video editing effortless and helps elevate your brand by grabbing more attention from potential customers.

• Dorik - Design a Beautiful Website from Just a Prompt

  This is a simple and affordable no-code website building platform that allows users to create websites in minutes with the help of AI-generated content, pre-designed templates, and a drag-and-drop builder. With Dorik, users can customize everything to match their vision without any coding required.

• MindOS Memory Twin - Memorize, categorize, and organize your thoughts

  This platform serves as your reading buddy, memory housekeeper, and attentive butler. It helps users by organizing and processing various types of data, ensuring that important information is readily accessible.

• Favikon - Find hyper-targeted influencers for your business with AI

  Favikon is an AI-powered creator marketing platform that provides weekly insights and real-time rankings to assist users in navigating through over 500 niche sectors and refining their social media strategy. With AI-powered keywords and smart filters, users can easily collaborate with strategic creators and predict emerging trends.

• BeforeSunset AI - Turn your goals into actions

  This AI daily planner organizes your day according to your schedule and to-do list. It assists users in effortlessly optimizing their schedules, converting their to-dos into actionable tasks, and suggesting subtasks. The AI learns from users’ data and responds to their inquiries for a personalized experience.

   

MUST WATCH PRODUCTIVITY VIDEOS OF THE WEEK 🍿🎦

You’re using ChatGPT wrong - This video is about how people are using ChatGPT wrong and how to use it more effectively. The speaker, Jeff Su, identifies five common mistakes people make when using ChatGPT.

The BEST Calendar Apps of 2024: New & Updated - This video is about the best calendar apps in 2024. It provides the top 3 calendar apps, along with reasons why they are the best.

How I Stopped Wasting 1000 Hours Per Year - The Challenging Science of Time Management - This video is about time management and how to stop wasting time. The speaker, Zach Highley, suggests that the first step to time management is to be aware of your time.

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The SaasGenius Team

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