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ChatGPT vs. Google Bard vs. Bing: Which AI Chatbot Gives the Best Answers? (10 minute read)Google Bard, Microsoft Bing, and ChatGPT are three AI chatbots vying for user attention. While ChatGPT was launched in November 2022 and became a popular app quickly, Microsoft released its AI-powered Bing search engine in February 2023, and Google Bard is still in the experimental phase. Users are encouraged to try all three chatbots to see what they can do.

Google plays it safe with initial Bard rollout (4 minute read)Google has launched an early access version of its chatbot, Bard, in the US and UK. The move was announced in a February blog post, seemingly in response to Microsoft's plans to integrate a new version of ChatGPT into its Bing search engine. This set off alarm bells at Google, prompting CEO Sundar Pichai to invite Larry Page and Sergey Brin to review the company's AI strategy. In contrast to Microsoft's polished event, Google's launch was less than perfect. The event was disorganized, with previous announcements rehashed and Pichai absent. Nonetheless, the launch marks an important step in Google's efforts to compete with ChatGPT and other AI chatbots.

Machine learning takes starring role in exploring the universe (6 minute read)The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) delivers approximately 235 gigabytes of data every day, representing the universe in intricate and beautiful images. Managing all this data isn't without its problems, however. Astronomers have increasingly begun to rely on supercomputers and advanced algorithms, and machine learning, to take this flood of data and create accurate models of the vastness of space, unveil discoveries and inspire new questions, as well as create stunning pictures of the universe.

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Business

Mozilla.ai picks up OpenAI’s founding mission (3 minute read)Mozilla has launched a new startup, Mozilla.ai, to create an independent and open-source AI ecosystem that addresses society’s most pressing concerns about the rapidly-advancing technology. The startup aims to build "trustworthy" AI that benefits humanity, similar to OpenAI's original mission. The move comes amidst concerns about the rush to market AI solutions and their potential negative impact, with some comparing it to a new "arms race."

Metaverse funding plummets as investors favor generative AI (2 minute read)Investors are investing less in the metaverse, with funding down by 75% from last year, according to Pitchbook data. Generative AI has become the new investment favorite, with mentions of "metaverse" down by 27% from a year ago. Companies in the metaverse and web3 space raised $2 billion in funding through March 16 last year, compared to $586.7 million this year. On the other hand, generative AI fundraising has increased from $612.8 million in 2022 to $2.3 billion this year.

How the automation economy can turn human workers into robots (3 minute read)Automation is changing employment in ways that could negatively impact workers. McKinsey predicts that automation will displace 45 million US workers by the end of the decade, up from 37 million projected pre-pandemic. The increase is due to permanent changes in the economy caused by the pandemic and increased investment in automation and AI. However, McKinsey notes that despite the displacements, the total number of jobs is projected to increase.

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Misc

Fake AI images of Putin, Trump being arrested spread online (4 minute read)Sophisticated and easily accessible image generators powered by artificial intelligence are being used to flood social media with fake photos and videos. Misinformation experts warn that these manipulated images, such as ones showing former President Trump being tackled by police officers or Russian President Putin behind bars, could create confusion during major news events and blur the line between fact and fiction. The availability of such technology highlights the need for media literacy and critical thinking skills in today's society.

Introducing Claude (4 minute read)Anthropic has announced the broad availability of its AI assistant, Claude, after conducting closed alpha testing with partners such as Notion, Quora, and DuckDuckGo. Claude is an advanced AI assistant that is designed to be helpful, honest, and harmless. The AI assistant can be accessed through a chat interface and API in the developer console, and it can perform various conversational and text processing tasks with high reliability and predictability. Some of the use cases for Claude include summarization, search, collaborative writing, Q&A, and coding. Customers have reported that Claude is less likely to produce harmful outputs, easier to converse with, and more controllable.

From Cavemen to Cowboys: AI Reimagines Selfies Throughout History (2 minute read)An AI program named Midjourney has produced a series of 18 realistic selfies featuring historical groups such as Vikings and samurai. Reddit user M0us316 shared the photos on the r/midjourney subreddit on March 19, showcasing figures from various time periods who appear to be smiling for the camera. The program generates lifelike images of groups from history, including Aztec Mexico and the Wild West era of US history.

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