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🧠 OpenAI's got some shiny new tools that might make your digital assistant way smarter (we're talking booking flights and handling your calendar, no cap).

😩Trump’s back in the AI game, but with his usual mix of “let’s win” and “uh-oh” vibes.

🏆AI’s bringing the Beatles back to life with a new tune!

Intrigued? Keep on scrolling!

🦸‍♂️ Meet ChatGPT’s New Sidekick

OpenAI is rolling out new updates and tools to make AI assistants more useful. These would be like super-smart digital helpers that could handle a bunch of tasks for you—think booking flights or managing your calendar.

Here’s what they’re doing:

• OpenAI’s team is introducing new voice features, making it easier for developers to add voice to apps. Soon, we’ll have AI assistants we can talk to, not just type to.

• They’ve also launched ChatGPT search, so the chatbot can browse the web for real-time info.

The ultimate goal? Agents that know your preferences and can help with complex tasks. But two things still need work:

1. Reasoning – AI needs to “think” better to handle complex tasks, using OpenAI’s “chain of thought” approach.

2. Tool use – Agents must connect with other tools and websites to go beyond chat and actually take action.

🤷 AI, China, and Trump: What Could Go Wrong?

Here's a quick breakdown of how Trump’s 2024 win could shape the future of AI:

• AI Going Full Speed: AI has leveled up since Trump’s last term, with folks like Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman predicting we could hit “superintelligence” sooner than we think, potentially reshaping everything from national security to global power.

• Trump and AI—A Love/Hate Thing: Trump’s been all over the place with his AI thoughts—sometimes calling it a “superpower,” other times saying it’s "alarming." But one thing’s clear: he’s all about beating China to the punch when it comes to AI.

• Biden’s AI Legacy: Trump’s first big AI move? Likely a big ol’ "repeal" stamp on Biden’s 2023 AI executive order regarding civil rights and national security. But don’t worry—he might still keep some national security stuff... maybe?

• Innovation vs. Safety: Musk is worried AI might go rogue (you know, the usual “robots taking over” thing), while others think the whole “AI is dangerous” argument is just a push for more rules.

In the end, Trump’s AI policy might be a mix of fast innovation, a pinch of caution, and a hefty dose of “let’s make sure China doesn’t win.” 

🎤 The Beatles are back (kinda)

The Beatles are back in the Grammy game! Nope, you’re not stuck in the ’60s—they’ve been nominated for two Grammy awards this year, thanks to a new song called "Now and Then."

Paul McCartney decided to bring some AI magic into the mix, using it to polish up a John Lennon demo from 1978, creating what he calls “the last Beatles record.” He didn’t go full sci-fi with holograms or anything; he just used tech that could clean up old, noisy recordings—similar to how Zoom cuts out your barking dog in the background.

Interestingly, this same AI wizardry was used on their “Revolver” album, inspired by techniques from Peter Jackson’s Beatles documentary. As the Fab Four now face off with the likes of Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish, let’s see if nostalgia (or novelty) can score them a win—especially with just 78 million streams on Spotify.

Other cool AI stuff that is trending right now 🔥🔥

• With the election over, analysis is focusing on how AI chatbots influenced voters, as OpenAI alone directed around 2 million ChatGPT users to seek information elsewhere. - Read more

• In the AI-generated version of Minecraft by Decart and Etched, familiar actions like placing blocks feel surreal as the environment unpredictably morphs—no code, just AI "hallucinations." - Read more

• A humanoid robot’s painting, "A.I. God. Portrait of Alan Turing," astonished a New York auction by selling for $1.08 million—far surpassing estimates and marking a historic first for robot-created art. - Read more

• AI robotics startup Physical Intelligence, backed by major investors like Jeff Bezos and OpenAI, raised $400 million to advance general-purpose AI for real-world robots, reaching a $2.8 billion valuation. - Read more

• A New York court dismissed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI by Raw Story and AlterNet, marking a major legal win for OpenAI and setting a precedent in AI-related copyright disputes. - Read more