Today’s Special

• Quick News

• Explore the Next Frontier with Apple's Vision Pro & Rokid's Innovations

• OpenAI working on new search product, claims report

• The biggest deals in AI this week

• 5 AI Tools to Boost Productivity
  

NEWS
Latest in AI & Technology

Whoopsie: Lyft’s CEO takes blame after company accidentally added an extra zero in earnings report, which caused their stock to surge by more than 60%.

Time Saver: Slack releases new AI features for Enterprise users that include summaries of unread messages, AI-powered search, and more.

Vigilant: Microsoft and OpenAI announce they’ve jointly detected and disrupted malicious foreign actors trying to use its AI products.

Helping Hand: Business Insider claims Google quietly launched an internal AI model called Goose to make employees more productive.

AR NEWS

Explore the Next Frontier with Apple's Vision Pro & Rokid's Innovations

Greetings Tech Enthusiasts,

In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the landscape of extended reality (XR), Apple's Vision Pro has been launched, heralding a new era in mixed-reality (MR) experiences. This innovation is not just a leap forward for technology aficionados but a catalyst for the entire XR sector, promising to amplify consumer interest and drive the evolution of AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) applications.

A Catalyst for Innovation: Apple's Vision Pro

Apple's foray into the XR world with the Vision Pro marks a pivotal moment, signifying the tech giant's commitment to blending the digital with the real. Launched earlier this month in the United States, the Vision Pro stands as a testament to Apple's prowess in creating market-leading products, stimulating both the development of new software and content.

Rokid, a Chinese technology start-up, views Apple's entrance into the XR domain as a positive development. Misa Zhu Mingming, Rokid's CEO, expressed enthusiasm for the broader demand this initiative will generate, especially for more affordable and ergonomically designed wearable devices.

Rokid: Bridging the Gap in the XR Market

Rokid, on its part, has been making significant strides in the AR glasses arena. With the release of its Max augmented reality glasses, compatible with leading video game consoles, Rokid is at the forefront of making immersive experiences more accessible. Priced at a fraction of the Vision Pro, Rokid's offerings are a testament to the company's mission to democratize AR products, aiming to double its unit sales this year.

The XR Ecosystem: A Growing Interest

The industry's trajectory is promising, with IDC forecasting a 46.8% year-on-year market growth, driven by the Vision Pro launch and the contributions of smaller players. This enthusiasm is mirrored in Rokid's recent surge in sales and the burgeoning developer ecosystem dedicated to enriching Rokid's platform with diverse applications.

A Shared Vision for the Future

As we stand on the brink of this technological renaissance, Rokid's vision, bolstered by Apple's innovation, paves the way for a future where digital and physical realities converge seamlessly. The commitment to creating accessible, engaging, and immersive AR and VR experiences is a shared goal that promises to transform our interaction with technology.

NEXT IN AI
OpenAI working on new search product, claims report

Seemingly unsatisfied with being the king of chatbots, OpenAI is allegedly cooking up a new product. According to a report published in The Information yesterday, the ChatGPT maker is working on a new web search product that could rival Google.

OpenAI isn’t the only AI company to build a new search product. Perplexity AI (which we love using) and Arc Search are two recent search products that have made headlines. As AI models get better at searching information and creating answers, some new products on the market are trying to take advantage of these capabilities to build alternatives to the traditional link browsing experience that Google offers.

According to the Information, OpenAI may tap Bing (which is owned by its partner Microsoft) to create the new product. OpenAI has already incorporated Bing into its ChatGPT web browsing feature.

FUNDING & ACQUISITIONS
The biggest deals in AI this week

Sierra, an AI startup focused on building conversational AI chatbots for businesses has raised $110 million in funding from Sequoia Capital, Benchmark, and other VC firms.

Rasa, a developer platform for enterprise-grade conversational AI, has raised $30 million in Series C funding co-led by StepStone Group and PayPal Ventures.

Together AI, a startup facilitating AI developers' access to Nvidia server chips, is raising over $100 million in funding, valuing it at over $1 billion, with Salesforce Ventures leading the round.

Antithesis, a software testing platform has raised $47 million to launch an automated software testing platform, aiming to improve testing efficiency and reliability for developers.

Unlearn.ai, an AI startup enhancing clinical research efficiency, raised $50 million in a Series C round led by Altimeter Capital Management.

PRODUCTIVITY

5 AI Tools to Boost Your Productivity

Flike: Enable your sales team to generate relevant and hyper-personalized emails that are aligned with your brand voice throughout the entire sales funnel.

Gem AI: Helps recruiters find the best candidates, personalize communication at scale, and hire talent faster.

Visme AI: Create anything from presentations to social graphics from simple text prompts.

AI Writer: Generate unique SEO-friendly articles with citations.

Iteration AI: Uses your team’s docs and project history to better resolve design, development, and project management tasks.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

4 Reflections to Ponder During Your Shower

- How do you define success, and how does this definition shape the goals you set for yourself in life?

- Reflecting on moments of adversity or hardship, what lessons have you learned about resilience and the human capacity to overcome challenges

- Consider the concept of time: How does our perception of time influence the way we experience life, make decisions, and form relationships?

- What role do empathy and compassion play in building meaningful connections with others, and how can we cultivate these qualities in ourselves?

Share your reflections! The best responses will be highlighted in the next edition.

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