Bard, AI Biotech breakthrough and our jobs

Bard is Google’s answer to ChatGPT and will likely be able to do a lot of the same things, we have yet to see if it’s “better” than OpenAI’s ChatGPT or not.

(update: Verge thinks it's not)

It will take you 5 seconds to sign up (if you have a google account already), it’s free and if it’s going to be anywhere near in-demand as ChatGPT is, the earlier you sign up the better.

https://bard.google.com/

In today's letter:

● Google opens the waiting list for Bard, it’s answer to ChatGPT (above)

● Apple is quietly testing AI natural language feature in Siri. (Codenamed “Bobcat”)

● AlphaFold keeps making breakthroughs in biotech (when immortality?)

● We expected AI to replace manual labor, but it’s rapidly replacing higher wage jobs instead

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Apple testing new Siri natural language generating features starting with latest tvOS update

Apple's testing new natural language generation features for Siri, codenamed "Bobcat," starting with the latest tvOS 16.4 beta. Currently, it's only being used for telling jokes and timers on Apple TV, but the code for these features is included on other devices. This technology can improve Siri without developing anything like chatbots. Apple is quietly beta-testing its first foray into AI technology, and there's no timeline for expanding beyond Apple TV. In short, Siri's current template-based system has led to significant engineering challenges, but this new technology could improve the assistant.

READ THE ARTICLE ON 9TO5Mac.

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READ THE ARTICLE ON ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY.

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This study examines the potential impact of language models like GPTs on jobs and industries in the US economy. They found that most jobs are exposed to GPTs, with higher-wage jobs having more exposure. About 19% of jobs have at least 50% of their tasks exposed to GPTs. While GPTs can make labor more efficient, other factors like social and economic ones can influence productivity outcomes. As GPTs continue to evolve, they will pose challenges for policymakers in predicting and regulating their trajectory. Further research is necessary to understand the broader implications of GPT advancements. By understanding the capabilities and potential effects of GPTs on the workforce, policymakers can make more informed decisions in navigating AI's role in shaping the future of work. In short, robots may steal our jobs, but it's up to us to figure out how to deal with it.

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