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Generative AI is transforming elections by creating deepfakes and AI-generated content, impacting voters worldwide. WIRED is tracking this influence across over 60 elections, including those in India, South Africa, and Mexico. Scroll down for more!

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• 🌐 Global AI Adoption Hits 72%

• 💡 GenAI Drives TMT Sector Forward

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• 📚 AI Sources from AI Fire

• 🏅 New Empowered AI Tools

• ⚡ 6 AI Quick Hits

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• ✏️ AI Tutorial: Create Your Custom Assistants from the Search Tool

• 🎯 AI Prompt: A Prompt to Develop Profitable Startup Ideas

• 🖼️ AI-Generated Images

• 💼 4 AI Jobs

AI RESEARCH

🌐 Global AI Adoption Hits 72%

A small group of high performers is reaping substantial benefits from AI, attributing over 10% of their EBIT to its use.

Key Takeaways:

• 65% of organizations regularly use generative AI.

• AI adoption jumped to 72% globally.

• 67% of organizations plan to increase AI investment.

• 44% of organizations faced negative AI consequences.

• High performers attribute 10% of EBIT to AI use.

Why it matters: Examining the practices of top AI performers can provide valuable insights for other organizations looking to maximize the benefits of AI while managing its risks effectively.

AI RESEARCH

💡 GenAI Drives TMT Sector Forward

According to PwC’s survey, TMT companies are rapidly adopting GenAI to transform operations and stay competitive.

Key Takeaways:

• 55% of TMT respondents prioritize AI investments.

• 48% of TMT companies report GenAI adoption.

• 65% of TMT executives plan to hire GenAI service providers.

• 69% of TMT companies are integrating GenAI with other emerging tech.

• GenAI helps in automating customer support and improving software development.

Why it matters: Implementing AI has risks like legal issues, reputation, regulations, industry disruption, and bias. Internal challenges include AI risk management, training, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Despite this, 48% of TMT executives feel ready to handle AI risks. Responsible AI use, governance, and cybersecurity can build stakeholder trust.

TODAY IN AI

AI HIGHLIGHTS

🎬 Sony Pictures will use AI in new films like 'Spider-Verse,' says CEO Tony Vinciquerra, to reduce expenses and enhance production.

🛡️ OpenAI removed influence operations linked to Russia, China, and Israel using AI tools like ChatGPT to manipulate public opinion.

🌍 Generative AI creates deepfakes and AI-generated content in elections, affecting global voters. WIRED tracks its influence across 60+ elections, including in India, South Africa, and Mexico.

📺 Showrunner, powered by Fable's AI, lets users make animated content. The platform showcases AI-generated shows and offers revenue-sharing for top user-created episodes.

⚙️ Tool use in Claude 3 models is now available across Anthropic Messages API, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Cloud's Vertex AI, improving dynamic task handling.

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1. 🔥 Amazon adds AI search to Fire TV (Read more)

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6. 🤝 OpenAI’s New Deal: Cheaper AI for Charities (Read more)

AI CHARTS

In the next downturn, AI will likely threaten more jobs, including high-skilled ones. 30% of jobs in advanced economies, 20% in emerging markets, and 18% in low-income countries are at risk. This could lead to unprecedented job losses and long-term unemployment due to a lack of needed skills.

AI TUTORIAL

Create Your Custom Assistants from the Search Tool

1. Go to You.com.

2. Click on “More” and select “Add New.”

3. On the Custom Assistant builder page:

   • Pick your LLM.

   • Name your AI assistant.

   • Give instructions.

4. Now click ‘Create’

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AI PROMPT

A Prompt to Develop Profitable Startup Ideas

I am an entrepreneur coming up with startup ideas. Here is a problem I want to solve: [problem description]. My target audience is [target audience], and I have identified the following market trends: [current market trends].

Act as a business consultant with 10 years of experience in [relevant industry or field]. Your expertise will help ensure the ideas are robust and well-suited to the current market environment.

Can you generate 10 different business ideas for solving this problem in the [market]? Each idea should be backed by thorough market research to ensure it is [feasible, profitable, innovative, and scalable].

For each idea, provide detailed information on how it can be implemented, including step-by-step strategies. Identify potential challenges that might arise and suggest effective strategies for overcoming them. Additionally, include any relevant statistics, case studies, or examples from similar businesses to support the viability and potential success of each idea.

Your insights and recommendations will be invaluable in helping to shape a successful and impactful startup

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prompt: Medium Shot of an holographic projection of a colorful magnetar forming a stunning [object, animal, vehicle,...] 

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