Hey AI enthusiasts,

Stay ahead with the latest in Generative AI! This week, we delve into China's dominance in AI patents, Musk's exciting reveal of Grok 2, Meta's launch of user-created AI chatbots on Instagram and more. Additionally, explore groundbreaking tools like Runway's Gen-3 Alpha and Perplexity’s Pro Search.

THIS WEEK’S MENU:

• Top 5 AI News of the Week 📰

• Top AI Tool of the Week 🔧

• Gen AI Art Picks 🖌️

Read time: 5 minutes

Top 5 AI News of the Week

🤝 This Week’s News…

📈 UN Report: China Dominates AI Patent Race

UN data reveals China's overwhelming lead in generative AI patent filings covering a broad range of sectors, including autonomous driving, publishing, and document management. This trend signals a potential shift in global technological power dynamics.

• Rapid Growth: More than 50,000 generative AI patent applications were filed in the last decade, with 25% of them in 2023 alone.

• China's Dominance: China filed over 38,000 GenAI inventions between 2014-2023, compared to 6,276 by the United States'.

• Diverse Applications: Chinese patent applications cover a broad range of sectors, including autonomous driving, publishing, security, science and more.

⚡ xAI's Grok 2 to be Launched in August

Elon Musk has announced the August release of xAI's Grok 2, an advanced AI assistant. This new iteration promises significant improvements in performance and capabilities over its predecessor.

• Enhanced Reasoning: Grok 2 boasts improved real-time knowledge processing and reasoning capabilities.

• User-Centric Design: The AI integrates real-time web search and image generation functionalities for an enhanced user experience.

• Collaborative Development: A partnership between Dell Technologies and Nvidia aims to create a specialized AI factory to support xAI's ambitious projects.

🔍 Perplexity's Pro Search: the Next Level of AI-Assisted Research

Perplexity has upgraded Pro Search to tackle more complex queries and deliver comprehensive insights. This new iteration aims to make research faster and more efficient than ever before.

• Enhanced Problem-Solving: Pro Search now approaches intricate problems with improved multi-step reasoning and planning.

• Advanced Technical Capabilities: Integration of Wolfram|Alpha engine and improved code execution for complex mathematical and programming tasks.

• Versatile Applications: From pinpointing case laws for attorneys to trend analysis for marketers and code debugging for developers, Pro Search caters to various professions.

🌟 Meta Debuts User-Created AI Chatbots on Instagram

Meta has begun testing user-created AI chatbots on Instagram in the US. This new feature empowers creators to design personalized AI avatars for enhanced audience interaction.

• Customization Potential: The AI studio allows creators and businesses to tailor chatbots to their specific needs and audience.

• Transparency Measures: All AI chatbots will be clearly labeled to maintain user awareness and trust.

• Gradual Implementation: Meta plans a phased rollout, starting with 50 creators and a small percentage of users, before full launch in August.

🍎 Apple's Phil Schiller To Join OpenAI's Board

Apple is poised to secure an observer role on OpenAI's board, cementing a landmark agreement between the tech giants. This strategic move, with Phil Schiller as Apple's representative, positions the company alongside Microsoft in the competitive AI landscape.

• Key Player: Phil Schiller, Apple's veteran executive (former SVP of Apples Worldwide Marketing) and App Store chief, has been selected for the observer role.

• Board Dynamics: Apple's observer status allows participation in board meetings without voting rights, mirroring Microsoft's position.

• Apple's AI Strategy: The OpenAI partnership is a crucial component of Apple's comprehensive AI approach. It complements in-house developments like Apple Intelligence and plans for an enhanced Siri.

✨ Top AI Tool of the Week ✨

📽️ Runway’s Gen-3 Alpha, A Cutting Edge Video Generator

Runway introduced Gen-3 Alpha, a significant advancement in AI-generated video and image creation in June. This innovative system promises to revolutionize content creation across various industries with features like:

• Multimodal Capabilities: Gen-3 Alpha is trained on both videos and images, enabling seamless integration across various multimedia applications.

• Expressive Human Generation: Gen-3 Alpha excels at creating lifelike human characters with a wide range of actions and emotions, enhancing storytelling capabilities.

• Enhanced Safeguards: Gen-3 Alpha comes with improved visual moderation systems and C2PA provenance standards, addressing concerns about AI-generated content.

Check out this video by Runway below to see what their Gen-3 Alpha Video generation model can do!

GenAI Art Picks: Your Weekly Dose of AI Inspiration

We’re back with our top AI art picks this week to get you inspired to create your own AI masterpieces. 🖼️✨

Isn't it incredible that these stunning images were entirely AI-generated? Believe it or not, every single pixel was crafted by a machine!

That's it for this week's AI tips & news! Hope you found some gems to spark your curiosity and imagination. Stay tuned for more AI news and tips next week. Keep exploring and stay awesome in the world of AI!

How Did We Do?

Got a minute? Tell us how we did this week by replying to this email. Your feedback's like gold – helps us make this newsletter a hit for you! Share, suggest, and let's make this AI journey epic together.