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💸 OpenAI bought a domain name for $35 million - LINK

• OpenAI has recently acquired the domain name chat.com in a move that is expected to strengthen the online presence of its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT. This domain name is highly valuable due to its simplicity and relevance to the service.

• The purchase of the chat.com domain came at a substantial cost, exceeding $35 million. This significant investment underscores OpenAI's commitment to enhancing the brand and user experience of ChatGPT.

• Acquiring the chat.com domain is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to make ChatGPT more accessible and user-friendly. It is likely that this new domain will be used to streamline user interactions, improve branding, and potentially expand the service's reach and usability.

🎮 The first fully AI-generated video game is here - LINK

• Oasis is the first playable game entirely generated by AI in real-time, using a transformer-based architecture to create the environment, physics, and gameplay elements from user inputs.

• The game renders frames quickly (0.04 seconds) and allows users to upload their own images to create personalized interactive environments. It currently runs at 360p but has the potential for 4K resolution.

• While the initial version has limitations like clunky animations and frame rate issues, it represents a significant step in AI-generated gaming. The technology is expected to improve rapidly, potentially revolutionizing the gaming industry.

🌍 Google's new AI tool might become your favorite learning aid - LINK

• Google's "Learn About" is an AI-powered learning tool that acts as a conversational companion. It allows users to input any topic, subject, file, or image and provides tailored, in-depth responses based on the user's level of knowledge. The tool uses experimental AI technology to create highly personalized conversations.

• The tool offers a variety of interactive guides, including images, videos, and articles, to help users understand complex concepts. Users can ask questions, upload documents or images, or explore curated topics, making it an engaging and flexible learning environment.

• To use "Learn About," users need to sign in with their Google account and can access the tool at learning.google.com/experiments/learn-about. The tool is designed to be a valuable aid for students, educators, and lifelong learners, making it easier to study, develop reading and study guides, and stay informed on various subjects.

📄 Claude AI can now analyze PDFs - LINK

• Claude 3.5 Sonnet can now analyze PDF files, including text, images, charts, and graphs. This feature allows users to ask questions about any content within the PDF, such as analyzing financial reports, extracting key details from legal documents, translating documents, and converting them into more structured formats.

• The PDF analysis feature is available only through a paid professional subscription or the API. PDFs must be under 32MB, not exceed 100 pages, and cannot be encrypted or password protected. Users need to ensure the text is clear and legible, with standard fonts and proper page orientation.

• To use this feature, users with a Pro plan ($20/month) need to enable the "Visual PDFs" option in the Feature Preview menu. They can then upload a PDF, click the paperclip icon, and ask specific questions about the content. For larger files, users can split them into smaller files for separate uploads.

🕵️ Google's "Jarvis AI" extension leaked on the Chrome Store - LINK

• Google's Project Jarvis AI extension was briefly available on the Chrome Web Store, revealing details about a tool designed to automate mundane tasks such as making reservations and grocery shopping by analyzing screenshots.

• Jarvis operates by taking and analyzing screenshots, processing them through Google's Gemini 2.0 AI model to determine the necessary actions. This functionality is similar to features in other AI tools, like Anthropic's Claude LLM, and resembles concepts like Apple's "onscreen awareness" and Microsoft's Recall.

• Although some users managed to download the extension, it was not functional. The official release of Project Jarvis is expected to coincide with or follow the launch of Gemini 2.0, which is anticipated to be around a month from the time of the leak.

• 🔻 Mozilla lays off 30% of its nonprofit arm - LINK

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• 🗳️ ChatGPT told 2M people to get their election news elsewhere - LINK

• 🧑‍🔬 OpenAI loses another lead safety researcher - LINK

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