🕵️‍♀️ AI agents - explained

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AWS Re:Invent took place this week and released a tonne of new AI models, AI chips and storage. AWS debuted UltraServers comprised of its Trainium2 AI chip, S3 advancements that will make it much easier for devs to manage heaps of data sitting in data lakes and unveiled six brand new AI models. But that’s just scratching the surface. Here is a good list of updates released.

Let’s dive in..

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🕵️‍♀️ AI Agents - explained to a 5 year old

🐝 The Buzz: AI Agents are like super-smart digital assistants working behind the scenes on your devices to simplify your life. They handle tasks like organizing calendars, sending emails, and automating repetitive work, all while being available 24/7.

Why Use AI Agents?

• Save Time: They handle tasks quickly so you can focus on priorities.

• Simplify Life: They connect apps, manage data, and operate independently.

• Always Available: AI agents work 24/7 to assist you.

How They Work

1. Understanding Requests: You tell them what to do (e.g., find flight deals), and they figure out the requirements.

2. Planning: They create step-by-step strategies to complete tasks, like comparing options or booking tickets.

3. Executing Actions: They interact with apps and systems to perform tasks, such as sending confirmation emails.

Key Components

1. Brain (AI Model): Processes requests, thinks, and decides.

2. Tools (APIs and Software): Interacts with external apps to perform tasks.

3. Memory: Temporarily stores information to help execute tasks effectively.

AI Agent Apps

• AI Agent lets you create personalized AI agents by defining a name, objective, and AI model. You can edit or add tasks to the agent’s initial list, though advanced tasks may take over 20 minutes to complete, and a visual workflow builder is coming soon.

• AgentGPT provides a ChatGPT-like interface for managing multiple AI agents, combining speed and ease of use. For developers, it offers a library for customizing and implementing tailored AI solutions.

• HyperWrite Assistant, designed for Chrome browsers, is more than just another writing assistant, your AI can now actively use your browser to complete tasks.

💡 Takeaway: AI agents are a game-changer for busy individuals and businesses, automating mundane tasks and freeing up valuable time. With their ability to connect apps, manage data, and work autonomously, they simplify workflows and enhance productivity. Whether you're juggling deadlines or looking to optimize your processes, AI agents are an innovative solution that saves time, reduces effort, and boosts efficiency.

🌟 Google launches Veo AI video generator model on Vertex

🐝 The Buzz: Google just introduced two snazzy new models, Veo for video and Imagen 3 for images, on Vertex AI. These models promise top-notch media generation capabilities for businesses looking to spice up their creative assets.

• Veo can generate high-quality videos from text or images and Imagen 3 offers ultra-realistic images also from text prompts.

• 86% of enterprises using such generaive AI models have seen a 6% boost in their revenue.

• Google's AI plays it safe with features like digital watermarking and safety filters to prevent mischief and copyright issues.

💡 Takeaway: The unveiling of Veo helps businesses leverage AI to be more creative without the hassle of traditional video and image editing. For those facing tight deadlines or limited resources, these models could be lifesavers, streamlining workflows and unlocking new creative possibilities. It’s exciting to see how they enable companies to produce content that’s high quality and on-brand at a fraction of the usual time and cost.

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💻️ How to generate podcasts from documents

ElevenLabs has upgraded its ElevenReader app with a new feature called GenFM, enabling users to convert documents into personalized AI-generated podcasts in 32 languages, similar to Google's NotebookLM.

*Note: Currently only available to iOS, with Android support expected soon.

How to Use GenFM:

1. Open the ElevenLabs Reader app.

2. Navigate to “GenFM” and upload your files—PDFs, articles, eBooks, documents, or imported text. Alternatively, you can input a link.

3. Select “Create a New Episode” and allow a few minutes for processing.

You’ll get a custom podcast generated summarizing the key ideas and insights from your content.

🐝 AI buzz bits

🌟 Amazon Nova: Unveiled Nova, its next-gen AI models for intelligence and creative content. “Think about the applications this can be used for in security cameras, for retail, for sports, for just any sort of generative search that you want to perform over video footage or if you want to generate product videos.”

🔥 Browser Boost: The Browser Company teases Dia, an AI-driven web browser designed to seamlessly integrate task automation and dynamic user interactions, launching in early 2025.

🌉 Tech Revolution: Generative AI is the key bridge to advancing wearable technology from mere accessories to powerful computing devices, transforming human-computer interaction.

🛡️ Hallucination Halter: AWS launches Automated Reasoning to tackle AI hallucinations, and, in the event of a probable hallucination, draws on the ground truth for the right answer.

🖼️ Generative Art

A heroic minion standing on a skyscraper rooftop at night, wearing a dynamic superhero costume with a flowing red cape, mask, and utility belt, city skyline glowing in the background, bright full moon casting dramatic shadows, cinematic lighting, highly detailed textures, realistic materials, action-packed atmosphere

AI productivity
🔥 Tools to take your workflow to the next level.

1. BuzzLens - AI-powered tool for discovering and analyzing your brand's presence and audience insights on social media platforms.

2. AI Game Master - Dive into customizable AI-driven text adventures where your creativity shapes the narrative and battles unfold in words. 

3. Sharbo - Effortlessly track competitor intelligence with automated reports and unlimited feature comparison to optimize your competitive edge.

4. Mikrotakt - Harness AI to seamlessly remove vocals, isolate music stems, and master tracks for musicians and content creators.