Re-Branding, Discovering Arc Search, Updates from Amazon and More...

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Today at a glance:

• 📰 News of the week:

• OpenAI and Common Sense Media

• Apple says it'll show its GenAI efforts 'later this year'

• Amazon debuts “Rufus”

• 👓️ One Article:

• Introducing to Arc Search

• 💻️ One Post:

• Paul Couvert on LinkedIn: Automate Your Data with AI easily

• 🤖 One Prompt:

• How to have a meeting with ChatGPT

• 📼 One Media:

• Matt Wolfe: This Will Change How You Use ChatGPT Forever

• 🔨 One Tool:

• Switching to Arc: A Game-Changer in Browsing

News:

OpenAI has partnered with Common Sense Media to educate families on responsible AI use. The collaboration aims to develop AI guidelines and educational materials for different age groups, curate a list of family-friendly AI applications, and ensure the positive impact of AI on teens and families. The partnership comes after the success of ChatGPT and aims to shape an AI future that protects and empowers kids.

Apple is expected to reveal its work in artificial intelligence "later this year", according to CEO Tim Cook. During an earnings call, Cook emphasized the company's ongoing investment in AI and hinted at upcoming announcements. Apple's focus on privacy and user data could give it a differentiating niche in the AI market, particularly in the area of generative AI. The company's expertise in hardware and software development positions it well for the development of privacy-conscious GenAI.

Amazon has announced the launch of an AI-powered shopping assistant called Rufus. Customers can chat with Rufus inside Amazon's mobile app to get help with finding products, performing product comparisons, and getting recommendations. Rufus has been trained on Amazon's product catalog, customer reviews, community Q&As, and information from around the web. It will initially be available in beta to select customers in the U.S. within the Amazon mobile app.

One Article:

Arc Search: A New Era of Web Browsing

The Browser Company's Arc Search is redefining our web interactions on iOS. Traditional search's endless link lists are replaced by Arc's "Browse for me" feature, which compiles searches into a neat, webpage-like summary. My test run with "latest AI tools" yielded a concise, informative page in seconds, a stark contrast to the norm.

Yet, Arc's innovative approach could sideline publishers and creators, threatening ad-driven revenue models. As we step into this integrated search and browsing future, balancing innovation with content creator support remains crucial.

One Post:

I've come across a great post for anyone who uses Google Sheets and struggles with data processing: a method to automate tasks without needing to write a single formula, thanks to Bard outperforming GPT-4. This post explains how to use Bard to create and run macros in Sheets, making data management a breeze. It's straightforward, efficient, and requires no coding experience. If you're looking to streamline your workflow and leverage AI in practical ways, this is a must-read.

One Media:

This week, OpenAI dropped the GPT Mention feature inside ChatGPT—and it's got the potential to really shake things up.

How it works: GPT Mention lets you integrate multiple GPTs into a singular ChatGPT conversation.

Open your ChatGPT Plus account and type in a prompt as you would normally.

Tag any GPT you’ve previously used by typing “@” in your prompt and selecting a GPT from the list.

Once you’ve chosen a GPT, type in another prompt describing what you want it to do. The GPT can access the full context of your previous conversation.

An example: Say you want ChatGPT to explain how photosynthesis works. After typing “How does photosynthesis work”, you can add “@Diagrams” to invoke the Diagrams GPT. Prompt the GPT with “Show me” and you’ll get a diagram explaining the process.

My takeaway: This is likely OpenAI’s attempt to drum up hype for GPTs: Currently, GPTs only account for 2.7% of ChatGPT’s global traffic. But is it enough to make GPTs more discoverable and popular? We’ll have to wait and see…

P.S. I spent an entire video playing around with GPT Mention. Check it out here.

One Prompt (kinda):

In this week’s edition, I'm going to teach you how to turn your interactions with ChatGPT into meaningful meetings, not just Q&A sessions. This approach is all about pushing beyond basic queries to really collaborate with AI, leveraging it to amplify your ideas and projects. From refining your content strategy to sharpening your company's positioning, I'll show you how engaging in a dynamic back-and-forth with ChatGPT can unlock its full potential.

Ready to dive deeper and make AI work harder for you? 👇️ 

One Tool:

Switching to Arc: A Game-Changer in Browsing

I recently decided to switch things up and gave Arc a try instead of sticking with my usual go-to, Chrome. And let me tell you, it's been a pretty wild ride. Arc is built on the same foundation as Chrome (yeah, Chromium), which means I didn't have to say goodbye to any of my beloved Chrome extensions—super smooth transition there.

But here's where Arc really starts to shine: its customization game is strong, and it's ridiculously user-friendly. The left-side menu is a total breath of fresh air when it comes to getting around. It's like they took the usual browsing experience and said, "Let's make this way cooler."

The real kicker, though? The integration of ChatGPT and innovative link previews have revolutionized my browsing experience, making information retrieval and web exploration faster and more intuitive. This switch it's all about enhancing efficiency and enjoyment in my daily digital interactions.

After switching, the time I spend online is more efficient and a lot more fun.

For anyone who's deep into Chrome and kinda hesitant about trying something new or if you're on the hunt for an upgrade, Arc is definitely worth a look. It's like getting the best of both worlds—sticking with what you know while getting a taste of the future.

TL;DR:

• OpenAI and Common Sense Media

• Apple says'later this year'

• Amazon debuts “Rufus”

• Introducing to Arc Search

• Paul Couvert on LinkedIn

• A Meeting with ChatGPT

• Matt Wolfe’s latest video

• Switching to Arc