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TODAY’S TOP PICKS FOR YOU

1. AI and Copyright: Congressional Debate Heats Up

2. OpenAI's GPT Store: A New Era for AI App Marketplace

3. Revolutionising Task Management: Rabbit's AI Companion r1

4. Google’s new LLM doctor is right way more often than a real doctor!

INSIGHTS

AI and Copyright: Congressional Debate Heats Up

• A Senate hearing shows bipartisan agreement for AI companies to pay for media content used in training.

• Media leaders argue for compensation, highlighting AI's use of their work without payment.

• The debate encompasses fair use issues and the practicality of mandatory licensing for AI firms.

• Concerns are raised about AI's impact on the media industry and potential regulatory changes.

Why this matters: The hearing reflects a growing movement in Congress to regulate AI companies' use of media content, potentially reshaping the landscape of AI development and its interaction with copyright law.

OpenAI's GPT Store: A New Era for AI App Marketplace

• OpenAI has launched the GPT Store, a platform akin to Apple's App Store but specifically for AI applications, showcasing a range of developer-created AI tools.

• Since its announcement, the store has seen over 3 million custom versions of ChatGPT, offering diverse applications from hiking trail finders to coding tutors.

• Unlike Apple's App Store, which takes a 30% commission, the financial model for OpenAI's GPT Store remains unclear. It's currently exclusive to premium ChatGPT users.

• OpenAI plans to support developers through a revenue program based on user engagement, signaling a commitment beyond mere profit.

Why this matters: Over 3 million GPTs have been created, signifying a moment similar to Apple’s App Store moment in 2008.

Revolutionising Task Management: Rabbit's AI Companion r1

• Rabbit, a tech startup, has unveiled r1, an AI-powered device at CES 2024, equipped with rabbit OS and the Large Action Model (LAM) for digital task management.

• The LAM, proprietary to Rabbit, is designed to learn and replicate user actions across various interfaces, enabling r1 to perform complex digital tasks efficiently.

• r1 surpasses typical voice assistants, adept in comprehensive tasks from online shopping to travel planning.

• Featuring a design inspired by retro gadgets, r1 includes a touchscreen, camera, and advanced navigation tools.

Why this matters: Rabbit's r1 marks a significant leap in AI-powered devices, offering a more sophisticated, efficient approach to managing digital tasks. This advancement could redefine user interactions with technology, bridging the gap between human intent and digital execution. Rabbit’s r1 is on sale for $199 and also even has a camera!

Google’s new LLM doctor is right way more often than a real doctor!

• Google and DeepMind researchers fine-tuned an LLM for clinical diagnostic reasoning, testing it against complex medical cases.

• The LLM outperformed experienced physicians in generating differential diagnoses from 302 case reports, achieving 59% top-10 accuracy.

• Senior specialists rated the LLM's differential diagnoses as more appropriate and comprehensive.

• Despite promising results, authors call for extensive testing and addressing of safety and fairness before clinical use.

Why it matters: The Google and DeepMind study showcases AI's growing capability in medical diagnostics, suggesting that LLMs could streamline preliminary diagnosis, potentially reducing costs and accelerating care before in-person consultations.