AI predicts how monkeys play Pac-Man

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Today, we look at Microsoft AI boss’ unusual response to content uploaded onto the web, the mega meme mashup stormed onto X (twitter) thanks to GenAI, and check out the lip sync tutorial.

⚡️ Buzz News

• Microsoft AI boss Mustafa Suleyman says its Ok to steal content as it becomes “freeware” when uploaded to the web.

• Amazon has hired Founders and Execs from Adept, in order to ramp up their Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

• Mega Meme mashup has been created using AI to stitch together the most famous memes over the last few years.

• AirPods in 2026 will feature an infrared camera to assist with connections to VisionPro and in-air gestures.

• Generative AI has ranked a full leaderboard of all AI Apps to give you community driven upvotes of best performers.
  

AI in the wild
🕹️ AI can predict how monkeys play Pac-Man

The Buzz:

Chinese scientists have successfully trained two monkeys to play Pac-Man, using the game to study the primates' decision-making processes. The research provides significant insights into the cognitive abilities of monkeys and how they adopt strategies to tackle complex tasks.

Key Points:

• Training Process: Monkeys were trained to use a joystick to navigate Pac-Man through a maze, collecting pellets and avoiding ghosts, with fruit juice as a reward.

• Strategic Thinking: The study found that monkeys could formulate strategies and make decisions based on local rewards and ghost behaviours, reflecting a hierarchical decision-making process.

• Model Accuracy: Researchers developed a statistical model that predicted the monkeys' gameplay behaviour with 90% accuracy.

• Implications: The findings highlight the advanced cognitive functions of monkeys and could contribute to the development of more sophisticated AI systems in the future

^{Source: NewScientist}

AI Investment
💰️ Would you trust AI to pick your investments?

The Buzz: Would you let AI pick your investments? Trading platform Sharesies is betting you will with their new AI "discovery" tool. We researched if it could rival the age-old strategy of doing your own research.

Key Points:

1. AI-Powered Search: Sharesies’ AI tool, provided by Australian start-up Telescope AI, helps investors find securities from Australia, New Zealand, and US markets based on any topic or industry.

2. Investment Insights: The tool offers investment ideas like "environmentally friendly" stocks, electric vehicles, space tourism, and vertical farming, complete with company financial metrics.

3. Limitations: While helpful, the tool doesn't consider your personal investment goals, risk tolerance, or tax situation, and its selections are not recommendations to invest.

Takeaway: Sharesies’ AI discovery tool is a handy resource for narrowing down investment options and generating ideas. However, it's not a substitute for thorough research and personalised investment advice. It’s a promising start, but for experienced investors, it might still feel a bit basic. Future enhancements are anticipated, which could improve its utility.

^{Source: SMH}

AI at work
💻️ Translate, dub and lip sync a video in another language.

If you need to translate your content for global markets or convert a foreign language video to your native language, this platform makes it easy and the AI lip sync is incredible! Turn an English speaker into Spanish.

• Go to Pipio and signup for a free trial.

• Select the option “Dub a video”

  

   

• Upload up to 1 min of video on their free credits.

• Select your Source and Target translation languages and Submit.

• Wait about 4 hours for the project to return. Some manual checks must happen with the AI lip sync process considering the time delay.

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