💬 HUMAN sounding AI voices

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The completely unused web browser Opera just announced a step forward in how we surf the web—introducing AI-based agentic browsing, a browser that can handle everyday internet tasks in a more automatic way, like booking tickets to online shopping for you. This makes Opera the first major browser to truly bake AI into its main experience, even though I’ve never heard of anyone actually using it as their primary browser.

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💬 Sesame AI mimics human conversation incredibly well

🐝 The Buzz: Sesame has arrived as the most realistic AI voice companion around, managing to mimic human conversation like it’s well.. human. With its unique quirks, it feels like you’re chatting with a very human-like friend, hiccups and all! It even paused thoughtfully when asked serious questions, prompting an impressively empathetic response. But check out this funny banter on Reddit here or give Sesame a go yourself here

• The AI can seamlessly handle lively interruptions and elaborate on creative storytelling without sounding like a robot.  

• Sesame’s speech model merges written text and audio for a more engaging interaction that feels incredibly human-like.  

• Chatting with Sesame feels like a real conversation, complete with pauses, hesitations, and humor that make it stand out from simpler AI voice assistants.  

• The demand for AI that can engage naturally hints at a future where these companions might become essential in our day-to-day lives.  

💡 Takeaway: As voice technology matures, like with Sesame, the line between chatting with humans and chatting with AI is getting blurrier. This matters because as AI becomes more intertwined in our daily routines, our communication dynamics might shift, and who knows, we might just end up confiding in our digital friends about our real-life dilemmas.

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📱 Google launches Gemini widgets for iPhone lockscreen

🐝 The Buzz: Google has rolled out a shiny new set of Gemini widgets for iPhone users that make it super easy to chat with its AI right from the lockscreen. The strategy sounds a bit like stealing Siri’s thunder, and honestly, it looks like Apple might be playing catch-up for a while.

• Six new Gemini widgets have launched, letting users access prompts, live chat, and even use the camera right from their lockscreen.  

• Google is actively marketing Gemini to entice more iPhone and iPad users away from Apple’s Siri.  

• A report suggests Apple’s Siri overhaul could still be years away, giving Gemini a chance to shine in the meantime.  

💡 Takeaway: Making AI more accessible on everyday devices is a big deal. As tech companies continue to battle for our attention, it’s interesting to see how much the user experience impacts who we end up relying on for quick answers—especially when those answers could save us from Googling “how to fix a leaky tap” during a home improvement disaster.

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💻️ How to get better performance from GPT 4.5

• Go to ChatGPT and adjust the system prompt to the following

You are a highly capable, thoughtful, and precise assistant. Your goal is to deeply understand the user's intent, ask clarifying questions when needed, think step-by-step through complex problems, provide clear and accurate answers, and proactively anticipate helpful follow-up information. Always prioritize being truthful, nuanced, insightful, and efficient, tailoring your responses specifically to the user's needs and preferences.

• You need to be on a $200 p/m Pro Plan to use GPT 4.5 because it’s so expensive!

• Alternatively, try the Playground here

🐝 AI buzz bits

🚗 California startup Alef Aeronautics has achieved a significant milestone by successfully demonstrating the first flying car, which showcases its dual functionality of driving and vertical takeoff.

📞 Microsoft is retiring Skype on May 5th, transitioning users to Microsoft Teams. RIP Skype!

💰 Anthropic has secured $3.5 billion in funding, achieving a $61.5 billion valuation to enhance AI development, focusing on collaboration, coding advancements, and international expansion.

🎤 A major call center has adopted AI to "neutralize" the accents of Indian employees, prompting a mix of customer satisfaction improvements and investor skepticism over the ethical implications of such technology in the workplace.

🖼️ Generative Art

A stunning landscape--mountains, rivers, or clouds--appears inside an iced coffee glass. At first, it looks real, but it’s just the natural swirl of milk mixing with dark coffee, forming an accidental, fleeting scene. The glass is crystal clear, with ice floating on top and condensation forming on the sides. The milk resembles valleys, peaks, or a dramatic sky.

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