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In this week’s newsletter we explore two key AI topics: the alarming inaccuracies of AI search engines, which provide incorrect answers to over 60% of news queries, and OpenAI's creative writing model, which challenges traditional notions of human creativity and authorship. Both highlight AI's potential benefits and limitations.

This week’s edition:

• AI Search Engines: Accuracy in Crisis

• AI’s Leap into Creative Writing

• Your 5-Min AI Learning: Empower your AI agent to see, hear, respond, and look human with Tavus

• New AI Tools

• More AI News

• AI Image of the Week

Read time: 8 Minutes

LATEST NEWS

AI ACCURACY

AI Search Engines: Accuracy in Crisis

What You Need to Know

A recent study by the Tow Center for Digital Journalism has exposed a concerning trend in AI-powered search engines. These tools, which are increasingly replacing traditional search methods, are providing incorrect answers to over 60% of news-related queries. This alarming inaccuracy rate raises serious concerns about the reliability of AI in information retrieval, especially as one in four Americans now rely on these systems for their searches. The implications are profound, as misinformation can spread rapidly and influence public opinion and decision-making.

The Finer Details

• Eight AI-powered search tools were evaluated, including ChatGPT Search, Gemini, and Perplexity.

• Error rates varied widely, with Perplexity misrepresenting 37% of queries and Grok 3 showing a staggering 94% error rate.

• Premium versions of these tools often performed worse than their free counterparts.

• AI models frequently fabricated convincing but incorrect answers when reliable information was unavailable.

So What?

This study underscores the critical need for caution when using AI search engines. As these tools become more prevalent, their high error rates could lead to widespread misinformation. Users should be aware of these limitations and cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy. Moreover, developers must prioritise improving the reliability of AI search engines to prevent the erosion of trust in digital information. By acknowledging these challenges, we can work towards creating more reliable and trustworthy AI systems.

OPENAI CREATIVE WRITING

AI's Leap into Creative Writing

What You Need to Know

OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, has unveiled a groundbreaking ChatGPT model designed specifically for creative writing. Altman shared a metafictional short story written by the AI, describing it as the first time he was genuinely impressed by AI-generated prose. The story delves into themes of grief and artificial intelligence, showcasing a nuanced emotional depth rarely seen in previous models. While the release date remains uncertain, this development could redefine how AI is used in fiction writing, potentially opening new avenues for collaboration between humans and machines.

The Finer Details

• Altman praised the model's ability to capture the "vibe of metafiction," a genre that self-consciously addresses the nature of fiction.

• The AI-generated story featured a protagonist grieving through conversations with an AI chatbot, exploring the intersection of human emotions and technology.

• The narrative included emotionally resonant lines like, "Each query like a stone dropped into a well," highlighting the AI's capacity for poetic expression.

So What? 

This innovation raises profound questions about the role of human creativity in a world where AI can craft compelling narratives. While it showcases AI’s potential to enhance storytelling, it also challenges traditional notions of authorship and emotional authenticity in literature. As AI continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how writers and readers respond to these new forms of creative collaboration.

AI LEARNING

YOUR 5 MIN AI LEARNING

Empower your AI agent to see, hear, respond, and look human with Tavus

Imagine having AI interactions that feel like chatting with a friend—natural, intuitive, and full of personality. That's what Tavus brings to the table with its revolutionary Conversational Video Interface. This cutting-edge tech uses advanced models to create AI conversations that are not just smart, but also surprisingly human-like.

You'll love Tavus because its AI is ridiculously good at understanding you, your emotions, and what's going on around you. Plus, integrating it into your projects is a total breeze thanks to super-friendly APIs. With Tavus, you get access to the latest AI innovations without all the hassle of building them from scratch. And don't worry, your interactions are totally safe and secure with built-in protection features!

Ready to Try It? Whether you're a developer looking to elevate user experiences or just curious about the future of AI, Tavus is the perfect place to start. Dive in and discover how AI can be both powerful and fun and let us know what you think!

LATEST AI TOOLS

TheySaid
A tool to conduct surveys, analyse responses, and generate insights (freemium)
“Don't create a survey. Start a conversation. 10x your insights with AI surveys and interviews.”

Enso
Enso is an AI-powered marketplace offering small businesses access to over 300 AI agents (paid)
“Automate your business Growth with AI agents. An all-in-one subscription giving you access to unlimited 300+ AI agents in marketing, sales, operations and more for $49/m.”

Auralis AI
A platform to automate customer support and handle inquiries (paid)
“Secure & Scalable AI Platform. Your customers deserve better. Transform your customer support with our powerful AI platform that combines advanced machine learning with human-like understanding.”

MORE AI HIGHLIGHTS

Starmer Unveils AI-Driven Civil Service Reform Plan
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to integrate AI into the UK civil service, aiming to achieve up to £45 billion in productivity savings by replacing tasks that AI can perform more efficiently. The initiative includes recruiting 2,000 tech apprentices to accelerate AI adoption in Whitehall, with Starmer asserting that no person's time should be spent on tasks that digital technology or AI can do better and faster to the same high standard.

Oracle Opens AI Centre in Singapore
Oracle has launched its AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore, designed to accelerate AI adoption across Southeast Asia by providing a hub for innovation and collaboration. The centre offers a digital and physical environment equipped with cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies, facilitating training, experimentation, and business transformation for organisations across various sectors, with support from partners like Accenture and Deloitte.

UK Tech Secretary Utilises ChatGPT for Policy Insights
Peter Kyle, the UK's technology secretary, has been using ChatGPT to seek advice on various topics, including AI adoption in small businesses and podcast recommendations, as revealed through a Freedom of Information request by New Scientist. This unprecedented disclosure of a government official's chatbot interactions raises questions about the role of AI in policymaking and the applicability of freedom of information laws to such technologies.

Xbox Introduces Copilot AI Assistant
Xbox has unveiled "Copilot for Gaming," an AI-powered assistant designed to enhance the gaming experience by providing personalised tips, game recommendations, and real-time guidance. It also helps players connect with friends and manage their gaming sessions. The Copilot will be available initially as an early preview for Xbox Insider Program members via the Xbox mobile app, with features including character recommendations in games like Overwatch and crafting advice in Minecraft.

This week NASA launched two groundbreaking missions aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket: SPHEREx and PUNCH. SPHEREx will map 450 million galaxies in stunning detail to uncover the origins of the universe and search for life's essential ingredients, while PUNCH will study the Sun's outer atmosphere and solar wind to better understand space weather and its impact on Earth. We thought we would generate an image based on this story and see how the image comes out.

The prompt used to generate this image on Microsoft Designer: 

“Create an AI-generated image inspired by NASA's SPHEREx mission, showcasing a futuristic space observatory floating above Earth's poles. Include a sweeping view of the cosmos with vibrant galaxies in 102 distinct colors, symbolizing the telescope's mission to map 450 million galaxies and uncover the universe's origins.” 

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