Sponsored by

👀AI Happenings...

🤖 ChatGPT and the Attention Economy

OpenAI launched its GPT store and it's using an incentive structure that pays developers based on the user engagement of their chatbots. This business model is similar to that of Facebook and YouTube, where the more interesting and potentially addictive something is, the more money it makes.

Despite the success of this model in terms of user engagement, there have been concerns about the negative social impacts, such as the spread of conspiracy theories and the promotion of sensationalist content.

A good example of this is the introduction of "girlfriend" bots on the store. Despite OpenAI's rules against fostering "romantic companionship," the sheer volume of chatbots being created makes oversight challenging.

Critics argue that OpenAI is opening a Pandora's box of potential side effects, reminiscent of those seen with social media platforms. However, if OpenAI can effectively enforce its guidelines, it could set a new precedent for the attention economy.

🚨 AI Copyright Tangle

Anthropic, a key player in generative AI, has been entangled in a lawsuit filed by music publishers. The publishers accuse Anthropic of copyright infringement, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted material and arguing that Anthropic's Claude infringes on their rights.

Apparently, the publishers believe that Claude has been taking a few too many notes from their copyrighted music. Does that make Claude a fan or a copycat?

Anyway, Anthropic refutes the publishers' claims, arguing that any output of lyrics by their AI system was unintentional and has been rectified.

The company argues that its AI technology does not violate copyright laws, asserting that it falls under the transformative use doctrine. Anthropic also contends that its technology enhances creativity and innovation and accuses music publishers of trying to fight technological progress.

Additionally, the company claims that the lawsuit was filed in the wrong jurisdiction, as it has no significant business ties to Tennessee, where the case was lodged, asserting instead that its principal operations are based in California.

The outcome of this case could have a significant impact on future AI copyright infringement lawsuits, so everyone will be watching. But will it end on a high note or a flat one? Only time will tell.

Other news….

• 🚨 AI's dirty secret: the hidden cost of its environmental impact. (link)

• ⚠️ AI sleeper agents. Will they cause harm? (link)

• 🤖 The cofounder of Google DeepMind says AI can act like an entrepreneur and inventor in the next five years. (link)

• 💡 A non-profit startup offers certifications for AI models that respect creators' rights. (link)

Artificial Intelligence online short course from MIT

Study artificial intelligence and gain the knowledge to support its integration into your organization. If you're looking to gain a competitive edge in today's business world, then this artificial intelligence online course may be the perfect option for you.

On completion of the MIT Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy online short course, you’ll gain:

• Key AI management and leadership insights to support informed, strategic decision making.

• A practical grounding in AI and its business applications, helping you to transform your organization into a future-forward business.

• A road map for the strategic implementation of AI technologies in a business context.

Get More Information

🤖 Best New GPTs and Bots

• Občan GPT: Občan GPT is an AI bot designed to help people with questions about the Civil Code. (link)

• Varsity by Zerodha: Varsity by Zerodha is a finance learning app that makes learning about finance fun and engaging. (link)

• Full Blog Post Generator: Create high-quality blog posts with ease! The Full Blog Post Generator is a user-friendly tool that helps you optimize your posts for SEO. (link)

• Fix My Brick: Get expert advice and witty suggestions on all things masonry with Fix My Brick! (link)

• Tweet AI: Tweet AI is the perfect app for aspiring social media influencers or anyone looking to craft the perfect tweet. (link)

See all the best GPTs and Bots

🧠 Best New AI Tools

• Pollinations: The AI tool called Pollinations uses artificial intelligence to produce art. (link)

• Uberduck: Create AI vocals & apps, synthesize voice with custom clone, join ML community. (link)

• Quinvio AI: Test content with AI, create videos with avatars, templates and suggestions for faster creation. (link)

• Vizard: Vizard is an online video editing tool designed for content marketers. (link)

• Flowjin: An AI tool for podcaster to auto generate short video clips out of long audio files. (link)

See all the best AI tools

⚙️ Best ChatGPT Plugins

• Travelmyth: Explore Travelmyth's personalized hotel search with 60 unique categories for your perfect match. (link)

• Drink Maestro: Unleash Your Mixology Potential and Master the Art of Crafting Imaginative Libations! (link)

• Ukr-School-Books: Interact with a books database. List, get content, and find books. (link)

• Repo Inspector: Inspect Git Repos. Submit HTTPS link to your repository for review by Repo Inspector. (link)

• Repo Radar: Find the latest Github repo info in one place. Search by topic, language, or name. (link)

See all the best ChatGPT plugins

🚀 Today’s Best New ChatGPT Prompts

See all ChatGPT prompts

 🎨Midjourney Vs Dall-E 3 Vs Stable Diffusion

See all Midjourney prompts

🤩 Other great newsletters to follow

🤯 Latest Insights

• Unlocking productivity and personalizing learning with AI (Microsoft).

• At CES, everything was AI, even when it wasn’t.

• By 2030, 10% of all vehicles are anticipated to be driverless, with a predicted increase in the number of autonomous vehicles from 20.3 million in 2021 to 62.4 million.

• According to AI data, financial services organizations plan to invest $11 billion in AI.

Were you forwarded this email? Sign up here

Tell us how we're doing

We're working on improving PromptPal every day, and we want to hear from you. What do you love? How could we do better? All feedback is helpful.