ByteSize Daily Wrap - 2023/07/17

Welcome, welcome, welcome to your daily dose of the Atometrix ByteSize newsletter! Oh boy, have we got a zinger of an episode for you today. There's a smorgasbord of tantalising tidbits prepared, all fresh out of the tech oven, ready to be served. We'll be diving into some potentially scandalous investigations into AI giants, exploring bot-assisted businesses, discussing apps that turn your doodles into art and cracking the code on improving PR reviews, to name just a few headlines hot off the press.

Ahh, the exciting world of AI. It never stumbles on a dull moment, I tell you! An investigation into OpenAI? It's like a sci-fi detective novel coming to life right in front of us. And did you hear about Shopify's latest invention? It’s like they've Frankenstein-ed Siri and your over-efficient assistant in an act of tech wizardry! And let's not even get started on Google’s Bard app - they’ve probably developed it just to make our existing social lives virtually obsolete at this point. Well, brace yourselves, techno maestros, because whether it's about apps that let you sing like a nightingale or talk like a Rottweiler, or tutorials that turn you into a courtroom rockstar, we’ve got it all in today's ByteSize byte.

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News & Articles

• (Link) AI Titans Under Scrutiny: FTC Investigates OpenAI!: The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company. There are concerns that OpenAI may have violated consumer protection laws, which could have serious consequences for personal data and reputations. It's like they say, even AI needs to play by the rules!

• (Link) Introducing Shopify Sidekick: Your Business's New Best Friend!: In this exciting 2-minute video, Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke unveils the brand new Shopify Sidekick! It's an amazing AI assistant that's here to lend a hand to all the hardworking entrepreneurs and shop owners out there. With Sidekick by your side, running your business just got a whole lot easier! Say goodbye to those days of feeling overwhelmed, because Sidekick is here to save the day. Get ready to take your online store to the next level with this fantastic new feature from Shopify. Who knew running a business could be this much fun? Cue virtual high-five!

• (Link) Google's Bard App: Chat Like Never Before!: Google has made some exciting updates to Bard, their messaging app. They've introduced cool features like voice input and pinned chats to make your conversations even better. Plus, they've launched the Chatbot in Europe, allaying any privacy concerns. Google really knows how to keep us chatting! Who needs carrier pigeons anymore?

• (Link) Turn Doodles into Masterpieces with Stable Doodle Tool!: Stability AI has just launched Stable Doodle, an amazing sketch-to-image tool. Now you can turn your doodles into beautiful and realistic images with just a few clicks. Whether you're an artist or just love to scribble, this tool is perfect for bringing your creations to life. Say goodbye to stick figures, and hello to masterpieces! So grab your pencil and prepare to unleash your artistic genius. Just remember, even Picasso started with a doodle!

Insights & Papers

• (Link) Unleash Your Inner Dog and Sing Like a Pro!: Are you ready to unleash your inner dog or become a singing sensation? Well, this cool app lets you do just that! With a simple voice conversion feature, you can bark like a canine or turn your voice into a melodic masterpiece. How does it work? Using nearest neighbours in the sound embedding space, the app magically translates your voice into the desired sound. So, get ready to woof or hit those high notes! 🎤 Woof

Code & Engineering

• (Link) Supercharge Your PR Reviews with Pr-Agent, Your Code's Personal Assistant!: Looking for a supercharged way to review PRs? Look no further! Pr-Agent is here to save the day. This open-source tool is designed to help developers review PRs at lightning speed. Say goodbye to those long hours of manual review. Try Pr-Agent now and watch your PRs get approved at warp speed! It's like having a personal assistant for your code. Don't forget to give it a high-five when it's done!

• (Link) Unleashing the Hidden Potential of Gzip Compression: Sentence Classification Made Easy!: This article discusses a clever algorithm for detecting "out of distribution" sentences using gzip compression. By concatenating two sentences and observing the compression ratio, it becomes possible to determine their similarity. This approach eliminates the need for expensive training and data collection. Who knew that the humble gzip could help in sentence classification? It just goes to show, even compression algorithms have hidden talents!

• (Link) Get Ready for the Ultimate Prompts Showdown!: A new tool called Prompts Royale lets you create prompts and then watch them battle it out to determine the ultimate champion. It's like a digital gladiator arena for prompts! With a demo, GitHub links, and a video, you can dive right in and prepare to be entertained. Who will come out on top? Only the prompts will decide, so let the battle begin! And may the best prompt win! ding, ding

• (Link) Floneum: The Ultimate Game-Changer for Streamlining AI Workflows!: GitHub has introduced Floneum, a fantastic graph editor specially designed for local AI workflows. With Floneum, users can easily create and customize AI workflows using a drag-and-drop interface, making it a breeze to build complex models. This tool is a game-changer for developers who want to streamline their AI workflow process. Get ready to level up your AI workflow game with Floneum! Who needs a magic wand when you have Floneum?

Tools & Products

• (Link) Swap Anything: Unleash Your Creativity with One-Click Swapping!: Introducing Swap Anything, the ultimate AI tool that lets you swap faces, people, clothes, or backgrounds with just one click! This powerful generative AI technology makes it super easy to make any change you want. Simply describe what you want to swap, select the element, and let the AI work its magic. Get ready to have some serious fun with Swap Anything and unleash your creativity! Who knew swapping could be so easy?

• (Link) Master Legal Prompt Engineering: Your Secret Weapon!: Looking to enhance your legal writing skills? Check out CaseMark's comprehensive guide on legal prompt engineering, specially tailored for paralegals, attorneys, researchers, and other legal professionals. Learn valuable tips and tricks to improve your efficiency and accuracy in the legal field. Best of all, it's completely free and requires no sign-up. Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a legal prompt pro! Just think of it as your secret weapon in the courtroom.

• (Link) Boost Your Spirits with Cheerleader AI: Get Motivated!: Looking for some daily motivation? Well, look no further! Cheerleader AI is here to lift your spirits and keep you motivated with a group of AI friends. These virtual cheerleaders will provide you with encouragement, positive energy, and a whole lot of cheer. So, say goodbye to those gloomy days and let these digital buddies fill your life with an extra dose of enthusiasm. With Cheerleader AI by your side, every day will feel like a pep rally! Just be careful not to ask them for a cheer routine - AI isn't quite ready for cartwheels yet!

• (Link) Codejet: Transform Figma Designs into React Code, like magic!: This article introduces Codejet, a fantastic app that allows you to convert designs made in Figma into high-quality React code. It's not AI, but it's still super cool! With Codejet, you can seamlessly transform your creative masterpieces into functional code, saving you time and effort. No more manually translating designs into code - let Codejet do the work for you! It's like having a magic wand for developers. So wave goodbye to coding headaches and say hello to smooth sailing. You might even impress your fellow developers with your newfound superpower!

Videos

• (Link) Unleash Nekton AI: Revolutionise Your Day with Effortless Automation!: Discover Nekton AI, the brilliant tool that uses artificial intelligence to make your daily tasks a breeze. This video highlights how Nekton AI can automate your to-do list, from scheduling meetings to organizing emails, so you can focus on the things that truly matter. Say goodbye to mundane tasks and hello to a more efficient and productive day. With Nekton AI, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. It's like having a personal assistant, but without the coffee runs. 😉

• (Link) Revolutionary Codejet: Transform Figma designs into React!: Check out this awesome video about Codejet, a super cool app that converts Figma designs into high-quality React code. It's not AI, but it's still pretty impressive. Say goodbye to tedious manual coding and say hello to efficiency and speed! And who knows, maybe one day it will even make us a cup of tea.

Miscellaneous

• (Link) From $100 to $1 Billion: The Ultimate Missed Opportunity!: In an unexpected twist, Cyrus Hodes, the Co-Founder of Stability AI, claims he was fooled into selling his stake in the company for a mere $100. Little did he know that just a few months later, the company would raise over $100 million at a valuation of $1 billion. Talk about a missed opportunity! It goes to show that sometimes, even the smartest people can fall for tricks. Let's hope Cyrus has learned his lesson and won't be tricked again anytime soon!

• (Link) AI vs. Writer: Hilarious Battle Reveals Unbelievable Potential!: In a hilarious New Yorker experiment, a writer decided to see if he could replace himself with artificial intelligence. Using a language model, he fed it his own work and let it write an article in his style. The results were both impressive and amusing, highlighting the potential of AI in the creative realm. Although AI might not replace writers just yet, it seems they can give them a run for their money. Watch out, literary world, the robots are coming... and they're armed with puns!

• (Link) Get ready to chat with Poe, the coolest ChatBot for Mac!: Check out the latest release from Poe the ChatBot! The first version of Poe for Mac is here, bringing all the fun and convenience of chatting with this friendly AI to your Apple device. Get ready to have your questions answered and your conversations spiced up with Poe's playful personality. It's like having a witty friend right on your desktop! Just remember, Poe can't actually make you a cup of tea... yet!

• (Link) Google's $4 Billion Miss: The Epic Money-Making Mistake!: Google missed out on a huge opportunity to make $4 billion, and it's certainly kicking itself now! This article explores how the tech giant could have cashed in on a lucrative market, but failed to seize the moment. Don't you hate it when you miss out on a fortune? Maybe Google should stick to search engines and leave the money-making to the rest of us!

Art of the Day

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