OpenAI app store is finally here

Plus: Google is working on a paid version of Bard

January 08, 2024

Hey AI Geniuses,

The new year is in full swing, and the tech world is moving at full steam.

This week, we take a closer look at the newly announced OpenAI app store. Google is developing a paid version of Bard, OpenAI is investing millions in publishers, Windows machines feature a new button, and Perplexity has secured a new funding round.

As always, we've reviewed five innovative tools to enhance your AI journey: two AI content generation platforms, a marketplace for your podcasts, an AI-powered reading assistant, and a new prototyping platform for AI apps.

Finally, we list three popular YouTube videos that will help you boost your productivity and accomplish more in less time.

Ready? Let's dive in.

INTERESTING AI ARTICLES OF THE WEEK 📰

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

  • OpenAI’s app store for GPTs will launch next week
    OpenAI is set to launch a store for GPTs in the coming week. Developers building GPTs will need to review the company's updated usage policies and GPT brand guidelines to ensure compliance before their GPTs can be listed in the store, called the GPT Store. It is still unclear whether the GPT Store will launch with a revenue-sharing scheme. The full details of the GPT Store's launch and its potential impact are yet to be revealed, and more information is expected to be disclosed next week

  • Google appears to be working on an ‘advanced’ version of Bard that you have to pay for
    Google is developing an upgraded version of its language model, Bard, called "Bard Advanced," which will be available through a paid subscription to Google One. Bard Advanced will be powered by Gemini Ultra, the top tier of Google's newly announced large language model (LLM), and will have advanced math and reasoning skills. The new version may also include a feature called Motoko that could let users create custom bots, a "power up" feature that uses AI to improve prompts, and a "Gallery" section to explore different topics.

  • OpenAI’s news publisher deals reportedly top out at $5 million a year
    OpenAI and other AI companies are willing to pay between $1 million and $5 million a year to license copyrighted news articles to train their AI models. This is one of the first indications of how much AI companies plan to pay for licensed material. Apple is also looking to partner with media companies to use content for AI training and is offering at least $50 million over a multiyear period for data. The numbers appear to be roughly similar to some earlier non-AI licensing deals.

  • Microsoft announces AI key on Windows 11 PCs
    Microsoft has introduced an AI key on its new Windows 11 PCs that will allow users to access Copilot, Microsoft's AI tool. Copilot helps users with functions such as searching, writing emails, and creating images. The new keyboards are expected to be on new products from February. The introduction of the button is a "natural step," according to Prof John Tucker, computer scientist at the University of Swansea. Copilot is based on OpenAI's GPT-4 large language model.

  • Search startup Perplexity AI valued at $520 mln in funding from Bezos, Nvidia
    Perplexity AI has raised $73.6 million in its latest funding round from a group of investors including U.S. chip designer Nvidia and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in a deal valuing the artificial intelligence startup at $520 million. The round was led by Institutional Venture Partners, and Perplexity AI said the latest funding would help in customer adoption and global expansion. Perplexity's search tools enable users to get instant, reliable answers to questions with sources and citations.

5 EXCITING NEW SAAS & AI TOOLS 🛠️🤖

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

  • Narrato Workspace - Narrato Workspace is an all-in-one AI content creation and workflow software that allows users to ideate, create, collaborate, and publish content seamlessly. With over 100 AI tools and templates, it enables users to generate content briefs, improve readability and engagement, and optimize for SEO.

  • LastMile AI - LastMile AI is an AI developer platform designed for engineering teams to prototype and productionize generative AI apps. It provides access to various generative AI models, including language, image, and audio models, all in one place, making it easier for engineers to create AI applications without switching between platforms or APIs.

  • Mumbler - This versatile platform allows users to sell podcasts and audio series, grow their audience, and launch subscription-based content. With features such as email marketing tools, private feed creation, and the ability to monetize audio content, Mumbler provides a comprehensive solution for content creators to engage with their audience and generate revenue.

  • Wiseone - An AI-powered reading tool that enhances the online reading experience by providing reliable information, instant answers to complex questions, and the ability to explore the web while reading. It offers features such as multilanguage, PDF support, easy access to factual and reliable sources, and the ability to summarize content on any website within seconds.

  • Kendal AI - Kendal AI is a powerful and efficient AI-driven social media management tool that helps businesses streamline their marketing efforts by generating content, managing strategies, and designing posts in a fraction of the time and cost compared to traditional methods.

MUST WATCH PRODUCTIVITY VIDEOS OF THE WEEK 🍿🎦

  • Learn To Prompt ChatGPT & Midjourney Can Supercharge Your Business & Productivity
    This video discusses two skills that can help you achieve your business and personal goals: no-code software and artificial intelligence (AI). No-code software allows you to build powerful applications without writing any code, while AI can be used to automate tasks, generate creative text formats, and more. These skills can be learned quickly and can give you a significant advantage in your business and personal life.

  • Writing Productivity Hacks: Write More in 2024!
    The video provides seven tips on how to improve your writing productivity. The tips focus on consistency, associating writing with a positive experience, making the writing process fun, identifying and addressing procrastination patterns, scheduling dedicated writing time, avoiding multitasking, and creating accountability. By implementing these strategies, you can enhance your writing productivity and achieve your writing goals effectively.

  • Effective Time Management Techniques Used by Successful People
    The video discusses five key principles for effective time management. It emphasizes that successful people have clear goals, create plans to achieve them, make lists of tasks, prioritize tasks, and focus on one task at a time. It provides a six-step method for effective time management: set goals, set priorities, choose activities, prioritize activities, schedule, implement. By following these principles and using the six-step method, you can learn to manage your time effectively and achieve your goals.

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The SaasGenius Team