💻 Google completes biggest update to its AI yet

👋 Good morning! Glad you opened the folder this morning. Let’s unpack.

Here’s what we have for you today:

• US government launches AI safety institute

• White House wants to cryptographically verify videos of Joe Biden

• Google completes biggest update to its AI yet

• … and more

🧙 US government launches AI safety institute

The US government created two official groups to make sure AI is used safely and follows certain rules.

What you should know:

• Group 1, called AISI, is led by Elizabeth Kelly, and will develop new AI rules and regulations following President Biden's executive order.

• Group 2, called AISIC, launched with 200 members including major tech companies, and aims to unify AI creators, users, and researchers for AI safety.

• Its goals include creating a shared space for AI stakeholders, engaging in research, and understanding the impact of AI on society and the economy.

Why this matters to you: This move once again shows that the US government is very serious about developing AI and doing it in a way that’s safe for everyone. This is obviously good – don’t we all want a safer future?

🧰 In the toolshed

🔍 Scandilytics gives you a weekly Google Analytics with data insights.

✏️ Figr turns ideas into full product designs.

🌍 Langcheck lets you write fluently in foreign languages.

💻 Google completes biggest update to its AI yet

Google has launched Gemini Ultra, a powerful new large language model, as a paid service through its subscription-based Bard, now rebranded as Gemini.

What you should know:

• Google is focusing more on AI, renaming its Bard and Duet AI tools to Gemini.

• To use the most advanced version, Gemini Ultra, you have to pay a subscription fee of $19.99 a month.

• Google Assistant on phones will get some of Gemini's features.

• iPhone users can use Gemini through the Google app.

• Gemini will be added to Google's office tools like Docs and Sheets later.

Why this matters for you: Google's launch of Gemini Ultra puts it a step closer to OpenAI again. This competition means both Google and OpenAI will strive to improve, ultimately leading to better AI products for everyday users.

🤖 Bits ‘n bots

🏛️ White House wants to cryptographically verify videos of Joe Biden so people don’t mistake them from deepfakes.

🛑 Midjourney weighs banning Trump and Biden images ahead of election.

📞 FCC officially declares AI robocalls illegal.

🖼️ AI creation of the day

Source: Presidential selfies

🫡 That’s it for today. See you on Monday!