Ukraine's first AI diplomat, AI song and more...
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This week’s edition features an important update regarding a global No-Code event, several AI developments, and "outlier" advice from OpenAI's CEO. Let’s explore…
In Today’s Edition:
Ukraine Appoints world’s first AI diplomat
Country Star Makes Return with AI-Powered Song
How to Be a Successful Outlier by Sam Altman
Tools of the week and more...
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🖥️ Tech Bytes
Ukraine Appoints world’s first AI diplomat
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced the world’s first AI-created diplomat, “Victoriya Shi, as its digital spokesperson, marking a significant development in diplomacy. Victoriya will be used to convey official messages on behalf of the ministry, which will be accompanied by a unique QR code linking to the official text version on the ministry’s website to address the deepfake technology and video morphing. The AI avatar is modeled after Ukrainian singer Rosalie Nombre who has the real lifelike voice of the singer. The potential of AI in crucial government roles and diplomacy was unheard of but with examples like these, it can change who we can move forward in future advancement in this domain.
Country Star Makes Return with AI-Powered Song After Stroke
Country music star Randy Travis has just released his first new song in over a decade, titled "Where That Came From." What makes this release remarkable is that Travis, who suffered a stroke in 2013 that left him unable to sing, used AI technology to recreate his voice for the track. By training an AI model on past recordings, Travis was able to generate a voice clone that was then layered over guide vocals provided by another singer. This innovative use of AI demonstrates its potential to unlock new creative avenues, even for artists facing physical limitations.
AI Trains Robot Dogs to Balance and Walk on a Yoga Ball
Nvidia researchers have introduced DrEureka, an AI system that utilizes LLM agents to streamline the training of robot skills in simulations and their application in the real world. DrEureka automates the process of writing code to teach robot skills in simulated environments and ensures their effectiveness when transferred to physical robots. For example, it successfully trained a simulated robot dog to balance and walk on a yoga ball, with the learned task seamlessly transferred to a real robot during testing. By leveraging LLMs' understanding of physics, DrEureka can adjust parameters like friction and gravity, eliminating the laborious task of adapting to real-world conditions manually. This advancement is significant as it accelerates the deployment of advanced robotics and reduces the dependency on human experts, ultimately empowering robots to learn complex tasks more efficiently.
🌱 Personal Growth
How to be a Successful Outlier
Sam Altman, Founder of OpenAI shared 13 pieces of advice on achieving what he calls "outlier success." This means building something truly important and impactful. His advice emphasizes self-belief, taking calculated risks, and putting in the hard work, he also highlights the importance of cultivating a strong network and focusing on your strengths.
🎁 Tools of the Week
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Instapaper: Save the articles and highlight the passages you want to read later.
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