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• 🧑🏻‍💻 AI Boosts Creativity 

• 🦙 Llama Unleashed

• 🛒 Robo-Aisles at BJ's

AI Boosts Creativity: MIT Study Unveils ChatGPT's Productivity Magic

Ever wished you had a literary fairy godmother to spruce up your writing, à la Shakespeare with a splash of Hemingway? Well, MIT's been busy cookin' up a study to see if AI can give your productivity a sprinkle of that creative pixie dust.

The study rounded up 444 professionals who were challenged with occupation-specific writing tasks. Then, in a plot twist worthy of an M. Night Shyamalan movie, they randomly introduced ChatGPT into the mix. Spoiler alert: ChatGPT waved its digital wand and bam! Productivity skyrocketed, with a 37% reduction in task time and output quality soaring 0.45 standard deviations compared to those flying solo.

So, what's the scoop? AI technology might just be the workplace sidekick we've all been waiting for, giving low-ability workers a helping hand and turning 'em into word-wielding warriors. Get ready, folks: the AI writing revolution has begun!

• 🐈‍⬛ Puma is using AI-powered styling to increase AOV (avg order value) on its website. The visual merchandising platform Stylitics generates on-brand outfit combinations that inspire online shoppers to explore beyond the product they’re currently viewing.

• 🏥 Larry Ellison, chair and CTO of Oracle highlights the value of their AI applications in healthcare, citing partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center and Ronan. The system can reduce hospital admissions and readmissions by 30 percent.

• 📷 MidJourney 5 is coming and Images will be more accurate and detailed, with better faces and eyes, improved fingers and limbs, and the ability to describe pictures with written words.

Llama Unleashed: A Wild Ride Through AI Land's Newest, Pocket-Sized Frontier

Welcome to AI Land, where things zip faster than a caffeinated cheetah on a skateboard! Meet llama.cpp, the nifty tool that runs Meta's latest brainchild, LLaMA, on Mac laptops. It's even been squeezed onto Windows, Pixel 6 phones, and Raspberry Pi (though it's as slow as a turtle in peanut butter).

We're not quite at open-source, large language model paradise yet, but Facebook's leaked LLaMA has started an AI gold rush. Watch out, ChatGPT; we're close to a pocket-sized showdown.

Getting LLaMA to work on a Mac ain't as easy as summoning midnight munchies with Uber Eats, but devs are making it as user-friendly as a '90s sitcom Buzzfeed quiz. The future of this tech? Uncertain, but we're speeding ahead, so buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through AI Land!

Robo-Aisles at BJ's: Tally the AI Sidekick's Retail Revolution

Picture this: you're strolling through your favorite wholesaler, BJ's, the one that always puts a cheeky grin on your face, and suddenly, you bump into... a robot? That's right, folks, BJ's has teamed up with Simbe to unleash Tally, their AI-powered robotic sidekick, across all club locations.

Now, don't worry, they're not swapping out those lovable meatbags (a.k.a. employees) just yet. Tally's here to roam the aisles like a supermarket Sherlock Holmes, sleuthing multiple times a day to ensure products are in stock, well-organized, and priced just right.

While it's not quite Skynet meets the cereal aisle, if you're a restocker at BJ's, you might be channeling your inner Obi-Wan, whispering, "These are not the droids we're looking for," after Tally spills the beans on your not-so-perfect Cheerio-stacking skills.

In a nutshell, it's a clever (and kinda cool) way to embrace cutting-edge tech and bring a futuristic flair to your wholesale shopping experience.

BLACKBOARD/CHATGPT

Today’s OpenAI lesson is on finding a job

Simply fill in the brackets with your desired job title, company name, and the specific aspect of the job application you'd like assistance with. This will guide the AI to provide relevant advice and suggestions tailored to your needs.

I am applying for a [Job Title] position at [Company Name] and need some help. Can you provide tips on [specific aspect of the job application, such as writing a cover letter, updating my resume, or preparing for an interview]?"

BLACKBOARD/MidJourney

Today we inventing brand collaborations.

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