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Japan’s Sakana AI unveiled "The AI Scientist" - a system that automates all scientific research phases, drastically reducing costs to just £11.5 ($15) per paper.

Is this the beginning of a seismic revolution in scientific research? Read on to find out more…

This Week’s Edition:

• Unleashing the AI Scientist

• Google's Gemini Live Advances AI Assistant Race

• Your 5 min AI learning - Create Stunning Images with FLUX.1

• 4 New AI tools

• More AI news highlights

• AI Image of the week

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LATEST NEWS

SAKANA AI’S 'THE AI SCIENTIST’

Unleashing the AI Scientist

What You Need To Know: 

Sakana AI introduced "The AI Scientist", a system that automates all phases of scientific research using AI, drastically reducing costs and barriers, possibly democratising and accelerating scientific discovery.

The Finer Details:

• "The AI Scientist" automates the entire scientific research process: generating ideas, conducting experiments, and writing papers.

• The system, costing approximately £11.5 ($15) per publication, can perform automated peer reviews with near-human accuracy.

• Collaborative development with the Foerster Lab at University of Oxford and University of British Columbia researchers, enhancing the AI's ability to conduct independent research.

• This system reduces the cost and barriers to scientific research, potentially democratizing it and accelerating progress globally.

So What? 

"The AI Scientist" could revolutionise scientific inquiry by making research faster, cheaper, and more accessible, potentially transforming the pace of innovation (can we get more exponential!) and facilitating a broader participation in scientific discovery.

GOOGLE IGNITES VOICE RACE

Google's Gemini Live Advances AI Assistant Race

What You Need To Know: 

Google has launched Gemini Live, an AI-powered voice assistant that offers more advanced conversational abilities compared to current assistants like Apple's Siri. This move puts pressure on Apple to enhance its own AI capabilities.

The Finer Details:

• Gemini Live offers a more natural and capable voice interaction compared to current versions of Siri, potentially giving Google an edge in user experience.

• Users can choose from 10 different AI voices for a more personalized experience

• Google is leveraging its suite of apps and services to make Gemini Live more useful in day-to-day tasks, which could be challenging for Apple to match.

• It's initially available on Android for Gemini Advanced subscribers, with iOS support coming soon.

So What? 

While Google has taken a significant step forward with Gemini Live, it's important to note that Apple is also working on enhancing Siri and its AI capabilities. The full impact of this technology race will likely become clearer as both companies continue to develop and refine their AI assistants. And as AI assistants become more integrated with personal data, both Google and Apple will need to address privacy concerns.

YOUR 5 MIN AI LEARNING

Create Stunning Images with FLUX.1

What You Need To Know:

Flux.1 is a state-of-the-art AI image generation model developed by Black Forest Labs, known for its high-quality output and advanced capabilities. It excels in rendering realistic hands, incorporating text accurately into images, and adhering closely to user prompts.

Step-By-Step:

1. Choose a platform that offers Flux AI integration. Some popular options include:

   - HuggingFace

   - BasedLabs

   - Fal.ai

   - NightCafe

   2. For this example, let's use HuggingFace as it's free and doesn't require an account:

   - Navigate to the Flux.1 [dev] model on HuggingFace.

   3. Enter your prompt in the designated text box. Be as descriptive and specific as possible to get the best results.

   4. Configure additional settings if desired:

   - Adjust image height and width

   - Set a seed value for reproducibility

   - Choose the number of generation steps

   5. Click the "Run" button to generate your image.

   6. Wait for the model to process your request. The time may vary depending on system load.

   7. Once complete, your AI-generated image will appear on the page.

   Tips for crafting effective prompts:

   - Be specific in your descriptions

   - Mention desired art styles or rendering techniques

   - Describe composition elements like camera angles and lighting

   - Reference specific materials or textures for more realistic results

   Example prompt: "A majestic elven warrior with long silver hair, wearing ornate golden armor adorned with leaf motifs, wielding a glowing magical bow. The character stands in a misty enchanted forest with dappled sunlight. Render in a photorealistic style.”

LATEST AI TOOLS

• 🎞 Content Studio - A tool to generate faceless videos for social media, marketing and more.

• 📊 DataLab - A web-based platform for data analysis and visualisation.

• 🖥 SEOpital - A tool to generate SEO optimised content

• 👨‍💼 V0 report - A tool to automatically generate business reports.

AI HIGHLIGHTS

AI Assistant Shows Promise in Cataract Follow-Up Checks: A recent study involving 225 patients demonstrated the potential of an AI assistant in conducting cataract follow-up checks.Results suggest that AI could enhance patient monitoring and streamline post-operative care in ophthalmology.

Free ChatGPT Can Now Use DALL-E 3 with Limits: OpenAI has recently announced a significant update for free ChatGPT users, allowing them to generate up to two images per day using the DALL-E 3 model.

Nvidia Delays "Blackwell" B200 AI Chips: Nvidia has announced a delay in the production of its next-generation AI chips due to a design flaw. The delay is expected to be at least three months, affecting deliveries to major cloud providers like Microsoft.

ByteDance Introduces AI Text-to-Video Tool: TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has launched "Jimeng AI" in China, an app that allows users to create short videos from text prompts. This technology could potentially be integrated into TikTok in the future.

UK Investigates Amazon-Anthropic AI Partnership: The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Amazon's collaboration with AI startup Anthropic to determine if it raises competition concerns.

AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

The prompt we used to generate this image in FLUX.1: 

A futuristic transforming robot helicopter soaring above a sprawling cyberpunk cityscape at dusk, with neon lights reflecting off its metallic surfaces. The robot’s parts are sleek and angular, showcasing a blend of high-tech design and intricate mechanical details. The sky is a gradient of deep purple and electric blue, adding a dramatic backdrop to this scene. Inspired by the dynamic compositions of sci-fi concept art and the vibrant aesthetics of retro video games.

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